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The Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Office is located at 1115 Manatee Avenue W., Bradenton. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 22, 2020
Manatee County Clerk and Circuit Court to reopen

In-person appointments at the Manatee County Clerk's office or Circuit Court will resume June 24.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Morvydd Clark in "Saint Maud."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 5, 2021
Binge Blog: To save a soul, that is quite something

"Taskmaster," "Saint Maud" and "Banshee" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Baskfield treats a customer.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 24, 2020
Helping the ache

Lisa Baskfield, a lifelong Longboater, opened her CBD shop to try to help as many people as possible.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Annual Parkinson's Symposium will be held Jan. 12 at Sarasota Memorial Health Care Center, 5880 Rand Blvd., Sarasota. For information, visit neurochallenge.org or call 926-6412.
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • December 12, 2018
Small but mighty

With more than 9,000 people in the region diagnosed with Parkinson’s, a tiny not-for-profit group is garnering national attention.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • August 11, 2021
Don’t close the door on Siesta Key

Let’s be generous, welcoming and consistent.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Dave "Watchdog" Miner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2020
Manatee County School Board District 3: Dave Miner

Meet the candidate.

  • 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
Adam Myara, Albert Myara and Bruce Mahnke (along with Bob Bender, not pictured) co-own McGrath's Irish Ale House at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 8, 2020
A shot of Irish authenticity has emerged in Lakewood Ranch

McGrath's Irish Pub comes to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Barbara Shulla, Lashunda Thomas and Christine Briandi have worked together on the project for a few years.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota ladies show love to homeless

The Ladies of Grace Bags ministry delivers to the homeless population in Gillespie Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
As tropical storm Debby drew close in 2012, the sea at North Shore Road  looked a lot different than a placid day in 2019.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 6, 2019
Longboat lands millions six years after Tropical Storm Debby

Longboat stands to receive even more money from past hurricanes and storms

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 30, 2021
Lido Key home sells for $7.7 million

The home at 1435 Westway Drive tops sales for the week of July 19-23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Bob and Carol Erker and the Rev. David Marshall
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 4, 2019
All Angels sends off snowbirds

On April 4, 75 church members gathered at Bay Isles Beach Club for a farewell dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 7, 2010
JV Mustangs finish third at Marauder Duals

The Lakewood Ranch High JV wrestling team finished 3-1 to capture third place at the Marauder Duals Dec. 4 at Clearwater Central Catholic.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rex Troche began his policing career in Largo in 1997 before relocating to Sarasota in 2002, where he’s served in all four divisions in the Sarasota Police Department. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 16, 2021
Rieser names deputy chief for Sarasota Police Department

Rex Troche, a captain who has worked for the SPD for nearly two decades, will step into the leadership role.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The wastewater treatment facility on Siesta Key will be fully decommissioned by May 1.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 2, 2018
Soon-to-close Siesta sewage plant second-worst in the state for instances of pollution

The plant's problems pre-date the study, and as part of an order from FDEP it's set to be decommissioned completely by May 1.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 18, 2019
A final letter from the editor

I’d say ‘Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,’ but I promise I’m not that conceited.

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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
Six-year-old Kinsie Reith picks out a prize from the Cairo Marketplace.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 28, 2018
Bayside Community Church holds 'Big Dig' camp

Children at Bayside dig up fun, Bible stories.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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