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Ryan Kohn.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2016
New sports writer takes over at East County Observer

A whole new ball game in East County sports

  • East County
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 28, 2016
Daniel Tosh brings charity stand-up comedy tour to Van Wezel

Tickets for the two performances go on sale Friday, Sept. 30.

  • Arts + Culture
Hailey, Rachel and Audrey Weeks often enjoy evenings at the park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 28, 2016
Single mom's battle for vision offers an inspiring sight

Greenbrook woman wages marathon struggle against Usher syndrome.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key resident returns home to find an unauthorized party held in her absence.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 28, 2016
Longboat police investigate another illegal party

Booze, underwear and an empty Cool Whip can were reportedly found in a residence on the 6000 block of Gulfside Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Chad Sutton has total control of Cardinal Mooney volleyball less than a year into his tenure.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2016
Cardinal Mooney volleyball coach has big plans for program's future

Chad Sutton wants to transform the school into a premier spot for volleyball players.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Now flanked by a vacant lot and parking garage, HuB owner Jesse Biter plans to add nearly 100 apartments to the intersection of Second Street and Adelia Avenue.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • September 28, 2016
Biter moves forward with downtown Sarasota apartments

Jesse Biter has revived a $15 million to build an apartment complex adjacent to the HuB.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo
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  • Adam Hughes
  • September 28, 2016
The Water Club three-bedroom condo sells for $1,399,000

The condominium has three bedrooms, four baths and 2,965 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Danny and Madison Schork at last year's Taste of St. Armands.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 28, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The urgent care center will officially open on Oct. 1. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Oct 5.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 28, 2016
SMH brings dose of medicine to St. Armands

The hospital system's sixth urgent care clinic opens Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Redgrave with his daughter-in-law, Joyce, and son, Tim, at an All Angels by the Sea brunch in 2011.
  • By B.J. Webb Bishop
  • September 28, 2016
Redgrave: A true gentleman

Former Longboat Key Mayor John Redgrave's impact stretched beyond the dais.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Pastor Steve Coad and church members have worked over the last three months to remodel the interior of the church building in an industrial, barn style.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 28, 2016
New Oasis' home springs to life

Congregation hopes its new building becomes a hub of activity.

  • East County
  • News
Proposed improvements include an expansion to the Braden River Library.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 28, 2016
Can commissioners sell the sales tax?

Officials schedule workshops to teach rationale behind the sales tax.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 28, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 09.28.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Susan Phillips, event chairman Michael Garey and Steven Branham
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 28, 2016
Save the Date: Kiwanis Club Gourmet Lawn Party

The annual event is right around the corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jay Yablon
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 28, 2016
Board sets Colony vote standard high at 91%

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association Board believes high vote approval means no legal backlash

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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