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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Sam Massenburg

Braden River High senior Sam Massenburg captured the Class 2A- District 11 championship at 170 pounds Feb. 2, becoming the second wrestler in school history to win a district championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
A record number of manatees have been spotted off the shores of Longboat Key this summer.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 14, 2015
Mayers works to protect manatees

A record number of manatees observed around the shores of Longboat Key have island residents urging for safety of the sea creatures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A waterslide off the top floor of the new Mote Marine aquarium should raise millions for the aquarium and the park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 29, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Down a slippery slope at Benderson Park

Water slide about to become a main attraction at new Mote Marine aquarium.

  • April Fools
The Gator Club is rallying support in an effort to convince city officials to allow outdoor seating to spill into the seat on weekends. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • July 1, 2021
Downtown Sarasota street closure plans remain in flux

The Gator Club is leading a push to reinstate expanded outdoor seating on Lemon Avenue, while downtown leaders consider options for weekend pedestrian-only events.

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  • News
Marlon Brown served as city manager of Sarasota from 2021-2024.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 27, 2022
Clarity coming Friday on Sarasota police chief search

Sarasota City Manager Marlon Brown due to reveal whether he promotes from within or continues his search by Friday.

  • Sarasota
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Rudolph and Clarice join misfit toys in Riverwalk's Tim Cunningham's Christmas lights display. Cunningham has been buying the misfit toys as he has found them since he and his family moved to Florida in 2007.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 23, 2022
East Bradenton homes shine bright during holiday season

Families are ready to deck the halls — and the yard, garage and roof — with holiday light displays.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 19

Bob Gary captured this image of a bald eagle in Winding Oaks on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2021
East County weather page photo: August 19

Gordon Silver captured this family of wild turkeys out for a morning stroll in Del Webb.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: August 19

Richard Wulterkens captured this pink hibiscus in bloom on Midnight Pass Road in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 11, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Half the lighting, all the warning

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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  • Cops Corner
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 5, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Jade Rhodes

We've read about her for two years now since she and the Sarasota High School Sailors went to the state championship in 2010.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished in the top five in four races this season, including winning the Venice Invitational Oct. 18. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2014
Training transition

Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished second at the Class 4A-District 8 meet Oct. 29, crossing the finish line in 19 minutes, 30.50 seconds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Max Yan balances at the front of class.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 5, 2021
Paradise Center tai chi students learn from a master

Chen tai chi master Max G. Yan taught one class at the Paradise Center to a crowd of 25 students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kaylene Torregrossa works near the legacy her great-great grandfather left in Sarasota.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 29, 2014
Artistic roots

Kaylene Torregrossa follows in the path of her family's legacy.

  • Arts + Culture
In an exclusive interview with The Observer, Gov. Rick Scott says he is staying true to his core principles and goals of putting the state back to work even as he altars how he handles Tallahassee and the media. Photo by Rod Thomson.
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • February 1, 2012
Gov. Scott stays on track

Despite surprising decisions to spend more money on education and Everglades restoration, Gov. Rick Scott is sticking to his principles of shrinking government and growing the economy.

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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 9, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
News Briefs

Fire chief concerned about emergency access

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manager Ryan Bender and co-owning brothers, Austin and Adam  Myara.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 11, 2016
Mojo’s Real Cuban restaurant opens in Lakewood Ranch

The casual restaurant on State Road 70 held a soft opening this week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 29, 2010
Road closure could hurt businesses

Construction of a new drug store in the Southbay Shopping Center has led to the permanent closure of road that residents in the Southbay community used to access the shopping center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 5, 2014
ULI: Impact Statement

One year later, we ask: Was the Urban Land Institute planning study worth it?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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