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Colin Apgar, who committed to FSU on July 2, will transfer to Lakewood Ranch High this season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 18, 2018
The newest 'Nole: Lakewood Ranch outfielder commits to Florida State

Perfect Game's 50th-best outfielder in the U.S., Colin Apgar, committed to Florida State University on July 2. He has also transferred from Braden River High to Lakewood Ranch High for next season.

  • East County
  • Sports
A 2021 survey showed an 18% decline in seagrass in Sarasota Bay. Seagrass affects more than 75% of marine life. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 13, 2022
Environmental concerns continue for Sarasota Bay, expert says

Tomasko discussed the health of Sarasota Bay, what local leaders should consider in 2022 and the effects of losing about 2,000 acres of seagrass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2013
Manatee County to consider healthcare surtax

Manatee County commissioners will decide whether to move forward with a surtax to fund indigent health care in the community, during it's March 12 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Visual artist John Sims uses the symbolism of the Confederate flag to spark discussions about racism in America.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 9, 2021
Flipping the Script

In his installation and performance at The Ringling, John Sims subverts the songs and symbols of white supremacy.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 19, 2018
Gocio flips for Principal's Breakfast

Gocio Elementary School Principal Steve Royce, and his father Sid, made 500 pancakes for the Principal's Breakfast on Jan. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: June 2

Diane Suner captured this large crab coming out of its shell on Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2015
News Briefs

Town Hall to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Amore by Andrea opens for lunch; New Pass dredging to begin this week

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

A look at our favorite events this week

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  • Things To Do
Carrie-Ann Moss and Keanu Reeves in "The Matrix." Photo source: Vudu.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2019
Binge Blog: Whoa!

A surprise sequel announcement prompts a look at "The Matrix," plus Netflix's Korean drama "Burning.," are this week's Sarasota Observer must-stream Binge Blog picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 26, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 27

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2009
Lazy Lobster opens its doors for lunch

The Lazy Lobster of Longboat Key, 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, is now open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 18, 2019
Westcoast Black Theater Troupe marks 20 years with soulful celebration

The 20th anniversary celebration was held Nov. 18 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

  • Black Tie
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 10, 2014
FDOT proposes circle theory

FDOT and the Manatee County Public Works department may have a solution to ease congestion and decrease accidents on State Road 64 - roundabouts.

  • East County
  • News
Liz Reuth and Denise West at the Lilly Luncheon in 2014.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • October 22, 2015
Black Tie Social Calendar: November 2015

Black Tie Social Calendar: November 2015

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: May 19

Steve Gordon captured this pair of owls at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 19

Brian Wamback captured the sunset on a beach at Greer Island.

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  • Neighbors
Warren Simonds outside of the former Amore restaurant property, which the town purchased this year as part of the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, Culture and Education site.
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 23, 2017
Longboat cultural center fundraising ready to roll

The Longboat Key Foundation leads the effort to make the facility happen.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 5, 2012
Manatee County Commissioners to discuss sheriff's budget

Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube is requesting more funding so he can pay deputies more.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2010
Cops Corner 09.09.10

Sometime between 7:35 a.m. and 2:28 p.m., Aug. 30, unknown persons vandalized the vehicle by puncturing all four tires with a sharp object.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
County commissioners are faced with tough decisions as they look to cut $11 million from the next fiscal year.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 3, 2018
Issue to watch 2018: Budget

Although this year's budget is taken care of, commissioners are now identifying places to cut $11 million from next year's budget.

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  • News
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