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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 16, 2012
Nov. 16: Daily Headlines Video

Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report on a crash on Longboat Key, a commissioner not seeking re-election, Stuff the Bus campaign kicking off and Weekend Best Bets!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The lot at 20 N. Washington Blvd. is currently used as a parking lot for the county services across the street, but could eventually be the home of a 150-room hotel.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 24, 2013
Downtown hotel moves closer to gaining approval

The County Commission directed staff to negotiate with developers interested in constructing a 150-room Kimpton hotel at U.S. 301 and Main Street Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hurricane Irma in 2017 forced East County residents to seek shelter.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 28, 2020
COVID-19 leads to reduced hurricane shelter space in Manatee County

Less shelter space will be available this hurricane season in Manatee County due to COVID-19.

  • East County
  • News
This preliminary site plan shows a large 16 acre wetland that will dominate the project. Residences will be clustered to the east to avoid wetland impacts. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 10, 2018
Lockwood Ridge housing project approved

Neal Communities plans villas for new neighborhood.

  • East County
  • News
Save Our Seabirds' soiree will include live and silent auctions, live entertainment and food from the Longboat Key Club & Resort. File photo
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 5, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Save Our Seabirds Soiree

Event will feature food from the Longboat Key Club & Resort and string musicians.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy Los Angeles Times
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 26, 2018
'Fahrenheit 11/9' explores American democracy's struggle under Trump

Michael Moore's new documentary is a scary look at Trump's America with some hopeful undertones.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Griffin Hudson learns how to fly a drone from instructor Michael Uleski. The Braden River class is the pilot program for DARTdrones, which is looking to expand next year.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 26, 2018
New class takes off at Braden River

Applied engineering class puts emphasis on drones.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 27, 2010
Film Review: 'Hereafter'

"Hereafter" is an intelligent foray into the unknown, piquing our innermost thoughts to ponder the beyond.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 3, 2021
HB 35: Bad for Floridians

Florida’s GOP lawmakers say they’re the champions of less government, more transparency and free enterprise. Their actions don’t show it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
Worship services

A list of Christmas religious services.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2009
'Support us!'

Vote for The Observer bra at Saks Fifth Avenue through October 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 29, 2019
Teachers with guns

The thought of teachers carrying concealed firearms triggers passions against guns, but when you look at the details of Senate Bill 7030, it presents sensible safeguards. Data also convincingly show guns deter criminals.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Longboat Key Historical Society President Michael Drake is looking for a new home for two historic cottages that currently sit at 521 Broadway St.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 26, 2020
Longboat Key Historical Society seeks new home for cottages

The town of Longboat Key is looking into the possibility of adding one of the historic cottages to the Town Center Green site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team is heading to its first Final Four Feb. 19 (courtesy Karter Clark)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 18, 2016
Meet the Team: Lakewood Ranch Girls Basketball

A look at the 11 girls who will take the court for the Mustangs in the Final Four Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
Barb McSweeney donated 25% of her sales at "Funny Girls & Pearls" to Sisterhood for Good.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good takes center stage

Its fundraiser at the Players Centre for Performing Arts in Sarasota raises money for its grant program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Our Y leaders purchased both branches for $4.4 million.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 25, 2020
Save Our Y purchases facilities with $4.4 million transaction

After eight months of grassroots effort, Save Our Y — now called Our Y — owns the Frank G. Berlin and Evalyn Sadlier Jones branches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer McCafferty hopes her advertising and horticulture background will help make her farmers market at Lakewood Ranch Main Street a success. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 20, 2014
Farmers market returns to Ranch

The last Lakewood Ranch Main Street farmers market was held in November 2011.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 27, 2011
Longboat turtle watchers get into nesting mode

Volunteers are preparing for the six-month nesting season, which runs from May through October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jaymie Klauber takes care of her seven thoroughbreds on her ranch at the Polo Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2016
Polo in Lakewood Ranch could be ride of your life

Local restaurateur consumed by her love of polo.

  • East County
  • News
Pine View School senior class sponsor Robin Melton embraces Dino Bever.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 5, 2016
Pine View sends off class of 2016

Pine View School seniors praised for academic achievements at 2016 commencement ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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