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Z.J. Hafeez, Greg Steube and John Studebaker
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Florida State House District 67

As District 67 Representative Ron Reagan finishes his term in office, Democrat Z.J. Hafeez, of Apollo Beach, Republican Greg Steube, of Bradenton and independent John Studebaker, of Bradenton, are vying to represent constituents in the East County and surrounding area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 25, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 3

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By David Conway |
  • January 26, 2017
Meet A.G. Lafley, former Procter & Gamble CEO and bayfront planning chairman

He ran one of the biggest companies in the country. Now, he’s helping lead the redevelopment of Sarasota’s bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 12, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Michael Saunders & Co. signs on to Facebook platform; Jane Rees to be awarded with CIPS designation; Wagner Realty announces new Longboat Key agents

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Ashtin Frank rushes for a Team Blue first down during the school's first O Bowl under the stadium lights.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 2, 2011
ODA kicks off first O Bowl

ODA hosted its first girls-only football game Feb. 26 under the stadium lights.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bill Vassar, bass; Ken Mackie, drums; Don Greider, guitar and vocals; Jeffrey Hardy, lead guitar and vocals; Rosie Messina (in front), vocals.
  • By Su Byron |
  • April 10, 2019
Local rock festival HomeGrown Palooza pumps up the volume

Area musicians make themselves heard at Sarasota’s first annual HomeGrown Palooza festival.

  • Arts + Culture
The New Pass Bridge tender was never notified by a 911 operator that an ambulance was approaching and needed to get off the island.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 27, 2011
TOP STORY, JUNE: Emergency-response issue arises

The New Pass Bridge log shows that the bridge tender was not notified in 17 different instances this year when an ambulance was headed toward the bridge to reach Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Karen and Peter Burk with Dawn and Mitchell Epstein
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 29, 2016
Forks & Corks Kickoff Party

Forks & Corks weekend kicks off with party at Suncoast Motorsports

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center hosts its Health and Wellness Expos from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 23, at the hospital.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2019
Healthy fun

There's something to do every day.

  • Health
Double-crested cormorant feathers become easily waterlogged, allowing them to deep-dive.  Once back on land, they must dry their wings in the sun.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • November 27, 2020
Bird of the week: Double crested cormorant

Deep diving bird is most often spotted drying its wings on the shoreline.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 13, 2021
The road to totalitarianism?

Overlay what’s happening in the U.S. today with the six elements needed to achieve a socialist state, and you can see where we’re headed.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Local governments, including officials from the city of Sarasota (pictured), Longboat Key and Sarasota and Manatee counties met today to review the region's emergency preparedness plans.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 5, 2017
Longboat prepares for Hurricane Irma

With a major storm looming, emergency personnel are instructing Longboat residents to begin their own preparations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
There have been 24 crashes at the curve at Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue in the past five years, the Sarasota Police Department said.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Siesta residents target traffic solutions

Residents say the intersection of Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue is a hotspot for speeding and accidents, and they want officials to do something about it.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
daytripregina
  • By Nicole Unger |
  • July 9, 2015
Day Trippin' — Regina shipwreck

Day Trippin' — Regina shipwreck

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Brooke Martin, a Girl Scout and senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, has earned her Gold Award, which is the highest achievement for a Girl Scout.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 15, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Girl Scout's passion leads to gold

Lakewood Ranch Girl Scout's passion project leads to award

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 5, 2019
Braden River Middle School hosts its Snowcoming Dance in Bradenton

Snow much fun at Braden River Middle School dance

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
News Briefs

Attorney general OKs arming officers at schools; Manatee County School Board welcomes new leaders; Animal Services offers Black Saturday adoptions

  • East County
  • News
SUGAR’s founding “super moms” Ali Pereira, Stefanie Guido and Victoria Cobb regularly meet at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall to discuss upcoming give-back events.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 16, 2018
Sugar Mamas

Three Lakewood Ranch moms turned teachable moments into a nonprofit that provides young do-gooders with volunteer work.

  • LWR Life
Tay Peterson, Trinity Pitts and Todd Bellamy II rehearse “Sweet Georgia Brown,” one of the many iconic songs featured in the WBTT Stage of Discovery production of “Broadway in Black Jr.” Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 11, 2018
WBTT sets the stage for emerging young performers with Stage of Discovery

In its third year, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s summer theater program, Stage of Discovery, amps up the intensity — while still being a blast.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 17, 2013
Sarasota Bay Water Festival seeks submissions for photo contest

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival has announced the 'I Love Sarasota Bay' photo contest returns this fall with the theme, 'Celebrating the Beauty and Importance of Sarasota Bay.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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