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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 24, 2020
COVID-19 Spectrum: Harry Sayer

Harry Sayer says the worst part about COVID-19 isn't the bodily pain, it's the uncertainty it brings.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.18.15

Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.18.15

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Judy Blair and Rose Tomason
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 29, 2016
Garden Club welcomes back members

The Longboat Key Garden club gathered for a welcome back luncheon at Marina Jack.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"I feel like I haven’t blushed in 20 years," Steven Drukman says of his own innocence. "I don’t think there’s anything that would shock me."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 13, 2011
Innocent voice

Journalist-turned-playwright Steven Drukman shows off his morals in the world premiere of "The Innocents" at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2021
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's attorney responds to legal complaint

Attorney George Levesque's response calls Michael Barfield's complaint against Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh "ridiculous and false."

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Rec Center i n Bayfront Park was a former tennis center
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 8, 2018
Longboat revisiting the need for a new rec center

Longboat has put aside $40,000 to study possible rec center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shane Catts has operated Happy Paddler Kayak Tours since October 2013.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 29, 2021
Longboat businesses bank on a healthy bay

Business owners and residents explain why a healthy Sarasota Bay is important for the quality of life in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
For the serious rancher ... Photos courtesy of Hembree and Associates
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 19, 2012
3 Things: Back at the Ranch

Sarasota started out as a cattle town and there are many small ranches out east that carry on this tradition.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County doesn't expect new shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine this week.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 11, 2021
No new shipments of COVID-19 vaccine expected this week in Manatee County

Administrator Cheri Coryea asks Manatee County residents to remain patient awaiting the COVID-19 vaccine.

  • East County
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 29, 2021
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church plans for Christmas Bazaar

The bazaar was scaled down last year but is starting to return to normal heights.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Infinity. Courtesy renderings
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 3, 2015
Key condo projects boom

Three new projects are off to a constructive start on Longboat and Lido keys. Here's the latest on Aria, Infinity and The Park Residences condominiums.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 9, 2019
A commitment to fight red tide

The following are excerpts from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ inaugural address:

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles hopes renovations preserve the iconic restaurant for generations to come.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 29, 2016
Town of Longboat Key blesses Mar Vista expansion

By the end of next summer, the iconic Longboat Key restaurant will have a second story, renovated interior and even a working water tower.

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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 22, 2022
Cooking For Wishes returns to Michael's On East

The interactive luncheon was held Feb. 22

  • Black Tie
A rendering of the future East Manatee County Library in Lakewood Ranch. On Oct. 26 Manatee County Commissioners signed off on plans for the two-story, 50,000 square-foot facility at the north end of the Premier Sports Campus
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 5, 2021
East Manatee library clears final hurdle for construction in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Commissioners approve project despite escalating cost.

  • East County
  • News
Jon Bullas is the director of instruction for the Golf Academy at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 19, 2011
New golf academy tees off

The Golf Academy at Lakewood Ranch marked its official launch in August.

  • East County
  • Sports
SSSA president Ken Shepard takes a mighty cut at a ball. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 8, 2022
Sarasota Senior Softball Association emphasizes fun

The league focuses the enjoyment of the game, for as long as players want to compete.

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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 1, 2016
Film review: 'Son of Saul'

Laszlo Nemes' debut feature film tells the terrifying account of one man's obsession with doing the right thing.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2009
Sign code irks business owners

Longboat Key business owners urged the town's planning board for a review of the sign code they say could be bad for business.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A community vote will decide the name of the World Rowing Championships pelican mascot.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2017
Finalists announced for World Rowing Championship pelican naming contest

The community can vote for rowing-inspired monikers like Rowan, Oarson and Paddles as the name for the event’s pelican mascot.

  • East County
  • News
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