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Manatee County Animal Services Chief Sarah Brown holds Elwood, a tabby who was taken in by the shelter Jan. 10. Commissioners are debating how to fix the problem of the county's overcrowded shelter. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 23, 2021
Manatee County commissioners disagree on need for Lakewood Ranch animal shelter

Some commissioners say a planned animal shelter might not be necessary in East County thanks to donation of Bishop Animal Shelter.

  • East County
  • News
Canal 1A emergency dredging began on Jan. 25. Boating and beach activities east of Longboat Pass Bridge are closed for another week or so.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 3, 2021
Longboat Key expects to save about $8.7 million on beach projects

Longboat Key town projects manager Charlie Mopps credited the contractor's equipment, which allows for less expensive sand dredging.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Caroline and Townsend Mink
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 4, 2019
All Angels hosts Epiphany concert

About 100 church members gathered Jan. 6 for a concert and reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of July 9 through July 15, in order of dollar amounts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 28, 2013
A different type of Mexican restaurant on St. Armands Circle

A different type of Mexican restaurant on St. Armands Circle

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 30, 2019
Does a black box fit?

It was not a surprise to hear that fundraising for the town cultural center is not what supporters hoped. That raises a fundamental question.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Performers with the Circus Arts Conservatory perform aerial Lyra. File Photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 20, 2019
Sarasota High and Circus Arts Conservatory partner for magnet program

The program allows up to 50 students from around Sarasota County to take classes in the circus arts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jacqueline Putrino.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 5, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jacqueline Putrino

The junior girls golfer talks her golf origin story.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bishop Frank Dewane and Father Fausto Stampiglia enter beneath the swords of the Knights of Columbus.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 22, 2015
La bella vita: Father Fausto celebrates 80

St. Martha Catholic Church pastor Father Fausto Stampiglia turns 80 surrounded by friends and parishioners.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Although he never thought he would be an author, Central Park resident Bill Kopcsak publishes his first book. Now he's taking playwriting classes.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 24, 2020
Lakewood Ranch author treasures memories of 'Aunt Ruth'

Local writer publishes first book and starts writing plays.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioners listen to the county administrator's proposed budget  fiscal year 2018.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 20, 2017
County considering tax on utilities, raising millage rate for coming year

The final vote will happen in August, but the commission hopes to rebuild the county's reserves.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2009
Pipeline legal fees climb

If the $245,000 budget transfer is approved, the town will have spent $545,000 to dispute the placement of a natural-gas pipeline that affects sand sources.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Maxx McInerney
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 31, 2020
Spring clean your health

Out with the old and in with the new for these healthy habits.

  • Health
Jake Ilardi is a Street skater, meaning he specializes in skating rails, stairs, banks and other items you could find on a real city street.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2021
Sarasota skateboarder's Street specialty, explained

A breakdown of what skateboarding is in 2021 and how Sarasota's Jake Ilardi will be scored at the Olympics next month

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 28, 2020
Sarasota schools in need of musical instruments

Music teachers have started a grassroots effort to collect enough instruments for all their students, because of sharing limitations brought on by COVID..

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Out-of-Door Academy's Reece Whatmore, a senior, and Harper Campbell, a sophomore, are EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassadors committed to educating people on how to protect local water resources. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 14, 2020
Ambassadors of change in east Bradenton

Two ODA students work to educate others on how to protect water resources.

  • East County
  • News
Caroline Zucker believes the School Board has a record of success that should encourage voters to support her in the Aug. 30 primary.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 11, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILE: Caroline Zucker, School Board District 2

The incumbent School Board member believes her experience is a valuable asset for a district in a period of transition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota's Ellie Connours, age 8, is all business during the camp's final day relay race.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 3, 2020
Barrel of laughs ... and work ... at Sarasota rodeo camp

Kids learn advanced rodeo skills at Sarasota camp.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
GM Mike Frashier, Michael and Catherine Garey, Chef Chris Reed, Manager Michelle Waldron.  Bottom row shows 10-year employees Gabriel Garcia, Michelle Bidwell, Reina Garcia, Constantino Vidal, Fermin Tovar.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 11, 2019
Lazy Lobster celebrates 10th with a nod to Longboat charities

The owner and management team want to give back to the community that's given them so much.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A rendering of the proposed sign for the new entrance to the Resort at Longboat Key Club.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 27, 2018
New signs approved for Key Club

The Resort at Longboat Key Club plans to spend about $100,000 to install two new signs at the south entrance to the resort community.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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