East County

Pam Eubanks
October 23, 2014

Sarasota approves 2050 changes

Commissioners approved changes that eliminate monitoring requirements for fiscal neutrality, but require the developer to show the fiscal neutrality of a project at its inception.

East County
Real Estate

By Alex Rostowsky
October 23, 2014

Manatee County taking applications for construction trades board

There are currently seven vacant volunteer positions.

East County
News

Jen Blanco
October 23, 2014

GSJGA presents awards

The Big Summer Golf Card and the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association recently presented the 2014 GSJGA Tournament Awards to 16 of the area's top junior golfers.

East County
Sports

Amanda Sebastiano
October 22, 2014

School District names Rebecca Roberts as CFO

The Manatee County School District announced Oct. 22 that it has selected Rebecca Roberts as its new chief financial officer.

East County
News

Amanda Sebastiano
October 22, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Race car driver day at The Goddard School

Super Late Model Series drivers Will Carroll and Anthony Campi gave The Goddard School's students an up-close look at a race car, Oct. 22.

East County
News

Observer Staff
October 22, 2014

On the calendar

It's time for feasting on candy and family fun.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 22, 2014

In memoriam

Merchants on Lakewood Ranch Main Street continue to mourn the surprising loss of fellow business owner Rebekah Hatmaker, co-owner of Serendipity Boutique.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 22, 2014

Diamond delight

Ticket sales for the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's first Uncorked food-and-wine pairing fundraiser have begun, and so has a chance to win a one-karat diamond.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 22, 2014

Voting is now open for the 2014 'It's Read Everywhere' contest. Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to vote for your favorite entries once per day through Oct. 31. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.