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Longboat Key Public Works employees Mark Kerr, Dale Wyman, Frank Scrivani, Jason Schmidt,  Mark Richardson, Troy Wooten, Brad Sicard, James Linkogle and Tony Porter get ready to ride.
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 16, 2016
Life in the fast(er) lane

About a dozen Public Works employees have discovered that in seasonal traffic congestion, two wheels often are better than four.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The number of those looking for work in the local metro area outpaced the number of new jobs locally December to January, which nudged the jobless rate from 5.7% to 6.1%.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 25, 2014
Local unemployment rate increases in January

But, data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the economic recovery in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area is still on track.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School second grade teacher Martha Ferra, left, is teaching with her daughter, third grade teacher Xiomara Cappiello, for the first time.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 2, 2019
Teaching together at McNeal Elementary School

Teaching runs in the family at McNeal Elementary School

  • East County
  • News
Closure of a turn lane on eastbound Gulfstream Boulevard had a detrimental effect on traffic during the winter.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 20, 2020
Town leaders drive home point about Sarasota traffic plan

Sarasota city commissioners will have to consider another version of the Sarasota In Motion Transportation Master Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 10, 2016
St. Armands clowns around

St. Armands Circle was filled with circus performers and appreciators at the 29th annual Circus Ring of Fame Jan. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 3, 2010
New police headquarters needs more money

More than $3 million is expected to be added to the construction cost for the police building, but the entire project will still be under budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
CinéBistro will also have a bar, dining lounge and patio that will be open to Westfield Southgate moviegoers and any other guests.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 16, 2014
Luxury cinemas to debut at Westfield mall

Cobb Theaters will open a seven-screen CineBistro complex in Westfield Southgate in 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wayne Natt, left, with his attorney, Michael Gelety.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2017
Top Story - October: Longboat police seek tenants, pursue property in video voyeurism case

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Capt. Sandy McIver has taken over command of District 3.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 24, 2020
District 3 of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office has new leader

District 3 of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office has new leader in Capt. Sandy McIver.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 24, 2020
St. Armands Circle Art Festival showcases artists from far and wide

Dozens of artists showcased their work for hundreds of attendees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ethan Parker, Skyler Cruz and Weston Smith, kindergarteners, ask the big questions, like if the shark tooth provided by Mote Marine Laboratory was even real.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 16, 2018
Animation excites Bashaw students

Students at Bashaw Elementary showcase STEAM activities worked on throughout the year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 6, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 7

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Tom Hubbard
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2012
JUST THE STATS

3 - The number of days kicker Mitchell Howard had been on the Riverview High football team before kicking three extra points in the Rams 29-6 victory over Braden River Sept. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 21, 2010
Memorial may have home

CDD2 supervisors are considering Lakewood Ranch Town Hall as the site for the Fallen Heroes Memorial.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Liv Coleman says the state should provide more funding for education and should consider making two-year degrees from community colleges or technical schools free for the public.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2018
Candidate focuses on education

Liv Coleman, who is running for the Florida District 73 seat, says she wants to secure more funding for education.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 1, 2016
Santa sparks holiday cheer

Santa Claus had the honor of plugging in the downtown Christmas tree in Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alexander enjoys helping make buckeyes, peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate, though he oddly enough doesn’t eat them when they’re done.
  • By Columnist . |
  • May 21, 2020
The Jolly Rancher: Happy Making Pies

Ranch Dad gives us insight into his passion for making pies with his son and his dream of owning a pie shop in retirement.

  • LWR Life
Braden River High freshman point guard O'Mariah Gordon is one of the best players in the country, regardless of position, per ESPN and analyst Dan Olson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 3, 2018
10 area athletes to watch in 2018

East County is home to heaps of talent.

  • East County
  • Sports
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