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A child in the migrant camp in Matamoros, Mexico, in May of 2023.
  • By James Peter |
  • May 29, 2023
Local photographer documents migrant crisis at the border

Allan Mestel captured thousands of images of migrants and their living conditions coinciding with the expiration of Title 42.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bradenton's Sue Flansburg, Palm Aire's Marie Sucro, and Fran Meyerson observe the bird activity at Celery Fields.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 1, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Avian Club spreads its wings

The organization, which originally specialized in domestic birds, has now extended its focus to wild birds.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2009
Boards approve pension fix

The members of the town's three pension boards unanimously approved pension reports for the Division of Retirement's review within 30 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 8, 2010
IPOC addresses code changes

Islandside Property Owners Coalition President Bob White says the coalition believes the Planning and Zoning Board's decision to change codes 'was inappropriate and ill considered.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 8, 2010
IPOC addresses code changes

Islandside Property Owners Coalition President Bob White says the coalition believes the Planning and Zoning Board's decision to change codes 'was inappropriate and ill considered.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The Fantasticks" is at The Players until Nov. 10.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 24, 2022
JFCS relies on strong arms to raise money for mental health

Push for Mental Health attracts dozens to do hundreds of pushups for raise money to help youth, teens, adults and seniors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gordon Silver captured this pair of bald eagles sounding off along White Eagle Boulevard.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2021
East County weather page photo: September 30

Gordon Silver captured this pair of bald eagles sounding off along White Eagle Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By George Rauch |
  • July 1, 2009
Market Watch

Government policy frustrates recovery

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 3, 2021
Sarasota County fire chief accepts conditional offer to come to Longboat

Town Manager Tom Harmer wrote an email to commissioners that Michael Regnier would serve as assistant chief.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Central Park's Dasha Schultz is raising money to support refugees in her home country of Ukraine. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch woman raises money for her home country of Ukraine

The war in her homeland of Ukraine inspires Central Park's Dasha Schultz to support those affected.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 8, 2013
Wal-Mart Wrap-up, Part Two: Looking back, looking forward

Wal-Mart Wrap-up, Part Two: Looking back, looking forward

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Manatee County Emergency Medical Services  District Chief Mark Regis, Assistant Chief of Operations Larry Luh and paramedic Steven Wheler say the new station gives paramedics a place they can call "home" and space for training.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 24, 2020
Hospitals surge to help EMS in Manatee County

Improved turnaround time at Manatee County hospitals lets ambulances get back into action.

  • East County
  • News
Deputy Mike Jones explains the set up of the simulator, which very closely mimics a Sheriff's Office patrol car. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2022
County law enforcement gifted cost-efficient driver training simulators

The Barancik Foundation's donation allows police officers to train safely for dangerous scenarios.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The BBQ Sampler at Stottlemyer's features chicken, slow-cooked brisket and your choice of baby back or long bone ribs. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 18, 2022
Brisket, chicken and ribs are cooking overtime at Stottlemyer's Smokehouse

Every day, the cooks at Stottlemyer's Smokehouse are pushing about 40 pounds of brisket into the smoker to cook overnight.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 26, 2021
Sophie Pollack, nee Pielet

Sophie Pollack, nee Pielet, age 95, of Downers Grove, IL and Longboat Key, FL.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
A home in Cherokee Park tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Built in 2009, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,538 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 28, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 11-15 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Cherokee Park home tops the week's sales at $4.19 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Francine DiFilippo Kent, Raymmar Tirado, Shay Atluru and Stephanie Immelman hope to unite downtown stakeholders behind a common promotional cause.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2019
Downtown groups brainstorm advertising strategy

Can downtown stakeholders band together in support of one united marketing campaign?

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 2, 2013
Pre-party it up at the second-annual Safe Sex Kiki

Pre-party it up at the second-annual Safe Sex Kiki

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Ashley McIntyre and Monaca Onstad with the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund enjoy Polo with a Purpose with Lake Club's Marybeth Traverso and her husband, Jay Traverso.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 20, 2021
Polo for a cause in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund shares its mission during Polo with a Purpose at Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
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