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Scott Cooper, the new principal at R. Dan Nolan Middle School, settles into his new office. He hopes to expand the performing arts and career and technical education programs at the school in the future.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 17, 2020
New principal thrilled to lead Nolan Middle

Scott Cooper, the new principal of R. Dan Nolan Middle School, is confident he'll transition smoothly to his new role.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh speaks to the crowd on the first day an ambulance began service in Myakka City in October 2020.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 17, 2022
Worker shortage limits available firefighter/paramedics in Myakka City

Manatee County has stopped its agreement to supply firefighter/paramedics on trucks serving Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
The 2019 youth delegates for the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 17, 2019
Sarasota teen sparks passion at world summit

Abigail Koester was chosen as one of the youth delegates for the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mosaic tile floors are featured in the home.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 6, 2021
Home of Longboat Key pioneer on the market

Bayou Hammock property was once the home of Herb Field.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Brandon, Sheldon and Darrin Campbell
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 5, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Campbell Cabinetry

Campbell Cabinetry will be hosting an open house at its new location at 1531 Main St. from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Resort at Longboat Key Club General Manager Jeff Mayers cuts the ribbon on the pickleball courts.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 26, 2019
Resort at Longboat Key Club serves up new pickleball courts

The tennis courts near Portofino were converted into four pickleball courts following an increased interest in the game.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Melissa Leduc |
  • May 13, 2021
East County weather page photo: May 13

Gordon Silver captured this photo of a great blue heron eating a snake in Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
David Fazzone has beat the odds after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2003.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 20, 2019
Blessed with another Christmas in Bradenton

A Bradenton man has beaten pancreatic cancer to enjoy another Christmas.

  • East County
  • News
Neighbors can work together so dogs, like these Shelties, don't become public enemy No. 1.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 21, 2018
Dog potty problems in East County

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 15

Patricia Muller captured this popular fishing spot for multiple sea birds on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 12, 2022
Park plan, golf restoration approved for Bobby Jones

18 holes would trace original route of golf course; nature park would occupy remainder of 261 acres.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Speciner, a social studies teacher at Booker High School, has his mother, Lila Speciner, share her experiences of being in the World Trade Center during the attacks on 9/11 as an introduction to his lessons about Sept. 11.
  • By Liz Ramos and Brynn Mechem |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Teachers change how they approach history of attacks

Twenty years later, teachers are finding themselves teaching students who weren't alive on Sept. 11

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2018
Fourth of July Calendar 2018

Spirit of America calendar with complete Fourth of July events in Sarasota, Manatee counties, including local fireworks shows.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore and Vittorio Natasi |
  • January 13, 2021
Florida’s response to COVID-19 could help address the looming physician shortage

Hospital staffing shortages and burnout are cause for concern.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bryan Gagg throws against Clearwater High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 27, 2017
Pirates quarterback forces opponents to shiver their timbers

The Braden River junior has the offense churning and scouts turning their heads.

  • East County
  • Sports
Karen Rose
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Sarasota County School Board, District 4: Karen Rose

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
By adding commercial tenants, Rick Piccolo said the airport would be less reliant on air traffic for financial stability. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 29, 2021
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport plots commercial projects

Restaurants, convenience stores, hotels, office space and more could be coming to airport-owned land along University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Previously, the county has considered outsourcing SCAT operations to one of three contractors: TransDev, Keolis or First Transit
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 23, 2019
SCAT consultant points to potential partnership with Uber

Sarasota County officials want to make SCAT a more efficient but less costly system. One way to do that, according to an adviser, is to partner with Uber.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Phillippi Creek Village Restaurant & Oyster Bar's veteran bartender Jasmine Stanco serves a Caribbean Coolada. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 15, 2017
Cheers to Something Different: Try these unique happy hours

These bars and restaurants are a little off the beaten path, but they have some of our favorite happy hours in town.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
"I love to be surrounded by artists," Michael Kohlmann says. "They always find a way to do what they love, and they always reinvent themselves so nothing is ever the same."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 12, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: The people pleaser

The Historic Asolo Theater's guest artist manager shares his secrets to keeping calm under pressure during the Ringling Museum's busiest week of the year.

  • Arts + Culture
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