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Doug Wagner was selected to be one of three candidates vying to be the next superintendent of the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 28, 2023
Manatee School Board names three finalists for superintendent

The three finalists, Doug Wagner, Jason Wysong and Scott Schneider, will be interviewed in-person May 10 -11.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Peninsula Sarasota |
  • February 10, 2022
24 Ultra-luxe Residences on Golden Gate Point

Peninsula Sarasota offers a limited opportunity.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2020
Andrew Novak wins the 2020 Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

It is the 24-year-old's first professional victory.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 27, 2012
County bucks CLUCK request

Unwilling to add another burden to Sarasota County code enforcement, county commissioners declined to revise an ordinance against chicken keeping.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Pieces of a metal roof and pink insulation litter a street in the Twin Shores mobile-home park after a powerful gust of wind and rain damaged the area Thursday, March 31.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 6, 2011
Storm damages mobile-home parks

A 30-second gust of wind and rain damaged 15 Longboat Key mobile homes. Three roofs were torn off, in addition to downed power lines.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch representatives Justin Muscara, Devin Twenty, coach Jeremy Schiller, Blauvelt Georges and Sam Hester.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2017
Injured Mustang gets moment of glory in Sarasota-Manatee All-Star Game

The moment was planned by players and coaches at halftime.

  • East County
  • Sports
The only stork that breeds in North America, Wood storks almost
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • December 10, 2020
Bird of the week: wood stork

The species can eat up to 400 pounds during a typical breeding season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Drive time

East County-based Nate's Honor Animal Rescue seeks donations of new and used golf carts, which the organization will use to transport supplies and animals around its eight-acre no-kill ranch shelter, off Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Hayes addresses attendees at the Feb. 4 Siesta Key Association meeting. The green bags are energy-saving kits distributed by Hayes and her colleagues.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 5, 2016
Siesta Key Association energized

Residents gathered at the association’s most recent meeting to learn how they can cut energy costs at home.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 14, 2016
Longboat Key Arts Center deal extended with Ringling College

Longboat Key taxpayers won’t pay for the project, philanthropists will. Estimates place the cost at $10 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
If the state certifies tabulation software for ranked choice voting, the city would overhaul its election process within two years. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 21, 2021
UPDATE: City pauses legal pursuit of ranked-choice voting

The city is considering partnering with an outside group on a challenge that would facilitate a change to instant runoff balloting for local elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lauren Walker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 7, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Lauren Walker

The Braden River High third baseman talks hitting home runs and "Siesta Key."

  • East County
  • Sports
Primrose School kindergartner Cameron Phayre and his father, Scott, celebrated after learning their family had won third-prize in the Family Dance-off video contest.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2011
GALLERY: Phayre Family Celebration

Kindergarten students at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town danced their hearts out in celebration after fellow classmate Cameron Phayre and his family were named the third-prize winners of the Family Dance-off March 30. In honor of the Phayre family's victory, Primrose presented a $15,000 check to All Children's Hospital. The Phayre family also received a check for $1,500.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 8, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Demarcus Abner. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 22, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Demarcus Abner

The Riverview High football senior is a key piece on the Rams' defense.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
At-large incumbent Commissioner Phill Younger with his challenger, Gene Jaleski, and District 4 candidates Jack Daly and Larry Grossman. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 10, 2015
Candidates sound off at debate

Where do candidates stand on issues?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 20, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Someone else needs to drive

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
This Lake Club home at 16101 Baycross Drive sold for $3.2 million. It has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,526 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 3, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 18-22 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Baycross Drive tops the week's sales at $3.2 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 4, 2016
Siesta Key lures Darwin Santa Maria

The local chef plans to open a brick-and-mortar version of his CeviChela Project in the Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2010
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228.

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