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Sarasota City Manager Tom  Barwin has been at his post since September 2012.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 2, 2017
City Manager Tom Barwin finalist for Reno job

The Sarasota leader is one of five people on the final list for the city manager position in the Nevada municipality.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 18, 2010
It's electric

Local businesses are starting to jump on the green bandwagon in order to trade their car engines for electric motors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.1.20

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 29, 2019
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer kicks off fundraising season with pink party

The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer kickoff reception also revealed candidates in the Real Men Wear Pink fundraising initiative.

  • Black Tie
1. Braden River High sophomore O'Mariah Gordon won the Gatorade Florida Player of the Year award in 2019.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 1, 2020
For this East County 10, it's showtime

Ten local high school athletes have served notice they will have a big year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney senior Max Middleton stares down his spot before a throw in the 2A boys discus. Middleton would finish second.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 13, 2021
Cardinal Mooney, Booker athletes find silver linings at state track and field meet

There were no golds, but a few area athletes still found success.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Chuck Whittall wants an on-site sales office at the former Colony.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 30, 2018
Longboat leaders will talk about, likely vote on, sales office idea Monday

Colony developer wants on-site sales office.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dennis Yoder, owner and founder of Siesta Key Creamery, started in the ice cream business in 1982.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 7, 2019
What's the scoop: Siesta Key gets new creamery

Veteran ice cream shop owner opens store in Siesta Key South Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 22, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 23

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
This home for sale in the Concession might not be a castle, but it's close. Courtesy photos
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2019
Living large in the Concession in the Lakewood Ranch area of eastern Manatee County

A $12 million Concession home in the Lakewood Ranch area would be most expensive ever sold in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Today, Jack Warren spends his time painting celebrities. Warren's work can be purchased at the Siesta Key Hardware store.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 27, 2012
Illustrations of the past

A white-haired Jack Warren sits comfortably on the patio in front of his studio at his Siesta Key home.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Chargers U12 forward Gael Marez scores a goal against Cyclones Soccer Hollywood at the IVP by FIGO7 tournament.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 31, 2018
Soccer tournament produces net gain

The IVP by Figo7 tournament is bringing money to the U.S., though talent development is a work in progress.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 20, 2012
Film Review: 'Arbitrage'

The definition of "arbitrage" is the possibility of a risk-free profit at zero cost.

  • Arts + Culture
Event co-organizer Hannah Weinberg, Deborah Ericson and Suellen Kaeb of Breast Health Sarasota, Inc and event co-organizer Jayne Weiss
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 26, 2019
Longboat golf groups tee off for a cure

The Key Niners and the Women's 18-Hole golf associations gathered Feb. 26 for their annual event that benefits Breast Health Sarasota, Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Carol Doty.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 13, 2013
Moments in time

Siesta Key resident Doug Stone had more use of a fish than anyone else in his neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2012
JUST THE STATS

1 -  The number of times the Cardinal Mooney High football team found the end zone in its 17-7 loss to Clearwater Central Catholic Sept. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eleven-year-old Olivia Kruse hugs her dad, George Kruse, after he wins the Republican nomination. "I'm really proud of him," she said. "There was a lot of sign waving."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2020
Kruse hopes to offer new voice to Manatee County Commission

George Kruse pulls away from longtime Administrator Ed Hunzeker, moves to general election.

  • East County
  • News
Parrish's Gina Messenger looks forward helping the School District of Manatee County move from a B district to an A district. "I'm excited to continue the good work that Manatee County is doing," she says.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 18, 2020
Parrish's Messenger retains Manatee County school board seat

Gina Messenger will focus on early childhood education and grade level reading in next four years.

  • East County
  • News
Roger Byron provides assistance to amateur radio operators who had never participated in a field day.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2012
Radio operators 'ham' it up for disaster preparedness

In disaster recovery efforts, ham radio operators can provide a vital link between local governments, emergency agencies and others.

  • East County
  • News
The town of Longboat Key has put up signage, barriers and temporary fencing at 6399 Gulfside Road.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 19, 2021
Gulfside Road beach access temporarily closed

The beach access point at 6399 Gulfside Road will remain closed until mid-April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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