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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 5, 2017
Sarasota County announces Teacher of the Year

Riverview High School social studies teacher and basketball coach William "BJ" Ivey took the top award at this year's Teacher of the Year luncheon on April 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Guest Author |
  • February 18, 2021
Class Act: New Player in Town

The Players CEO William Skaggs shares the real-life drama of shepherding Sarasota’s longest-running theater company during COVID-19.

  • LWR Life
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 17, 2018
Fleetwood appeals Longboat Key's approval of St. Regis project

Blake Fleetwood has asked the court to quash and reverse the Town Commission's decision to allow Unicorp National Developments to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 18

Michael Cohen captured this white egret catching some prey on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Residents near the John Ringling Causeway have said a decrease in the number of cars on the road has led to an increase in speeding issues.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 4, 2020
Resident complaints spark emphasis on speeding

The Sarasota Police Department is attempting to address public concerns about speed violations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Manager Marlon Brown said he’s discussed concerns about traffic backups on U.S. 41 with Longboat Key officials during conversations about the Gulfstream Avenue roundabout project.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 26, 2021
Ritz-Carlton crosswalk to close for construction

In addition to building a roundabout at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue, the city is working to address flooding issues on the street to the north.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tim, Sophia, Jorie and Addison Riesen, Mildren Clark and Carol and Phil Miglioratti.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 28, 2020
Four generations do life on Longboat Key

Two streets and 87 years separate this Country Club Shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Elijah Weaver talks to his team after an April 1 practice. Weaver said his hope is for flag football to be taken as seriously as other sports at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 7, 2021
Flagship program at Lakewood Ranch High

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Manatee predictions, pet sales ban, Superbowl predictions

WEEK OF FEB. 4

  • Sarasota
  • News
Take those masks off, kids! Photo source: Max Go.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 30, 2020
Cringe Blog: How do you taste?

"Coraline" and "Halloween III: Season of the Witch" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mark Welicki as Santa Claus at the "Holidays by the Sea" Sarasota Holiday Parade in 2019.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 8, 2020
Volunteer Santa laments loss of Sarasota holiday parade

Longtime volunteer Mark Welicki couldn't participate in the Sarasota Holiday Parade this year but he has high hopes for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amber McNew and Michael Judah in "Arcadia." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 5, 2018
First-rate actors playing funny, compelling characters make 'Arcadia' a success

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training production explores the brilliant, hilarious and heartbreaking paths of Tom Stoppard’s piece.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The home at 3536 Bayou Louise Lane  was built in 2004. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,044 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 17, 2022
Siesta Key property sells for $6.3 million

A Siesta Key property tops sales this week at $6.3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Aubrey Bakar, an eighth grader at Carlos E. Haile Middle School, is excited to show at the Manatee County Fair for a second year. This year she's showing her pig, Gunner.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 4, 2020
This little piggy heads to the Manatee County Fair

East Bradenton FFA members thankful they can still show their livestock at the Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
  • News
Dave Sparks on his home court.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 22, 2021
Longtime Longboat Key tennis pro heads off to another court

Dave Sparks is moving on from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Finley Phillips. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 29, 2020
Gene Witt student raises cane

Gene Witt student raises cane

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 3, 2021
Teaching dogs new tricks in Lakewood Ranch

Pups and their owners enjoy Doggy Bootcamp Agility Class in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 24, 2020
Taste of tradition in east Bradenton

St. Barbara Philoptochos makes Greece come to life during Autumn Fall Fest in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Construction crews knock down a portion of the Main Plaza shopping center to clear space for a residential-focused project still awaiting city approval.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2020
Main Plaza demolition underway

Two 10-story mixed-use buildings are planned in the 1900 block of Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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