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By Jay Heater |
September 29, 2022

Lakewood Ranch area digs out after Hurricane Ian

Myakka City suffered the most damage in the East County area with severe flooding.

East County
News

By Letters to the editor |
August 16, 2024

George Kruse is the right choice

East County Observer's letters to the editor

East County
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 13, 2024

Swollen Sand Branch Creek batters east Bradenton residents

The water surge from Hurricane Debby caused over $125,000 in damages and left sinkholes in its path.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 22, 2024

Hurricane Helene storm surge left some Longboat residents with little

While cleaning up after Hurricane Helene’s severe storm surge, residents of Buttonwood Harbour shared experiences about throwing out sentimental belongings, ruined furniture and needing major repairs.

Longboat Key
News

By Michael Eng |
May 9, 2012

Ranch band director to retire

Bob Schaer, who launched Lakewood Ranch High School's nationally recognized band program, will step down in June.

East County
News

By Ryan Kohn |
May 26, 2021

Cougars baseball makes logical move with new head coach

The Cougars' new coach is a 34-year veteran of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Department

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 31, 2022

Preparing for Halloween on St. Armands Circle

The shop owners agree: No matter how much candy they buy, they always run out.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
January 4, 2023

Bouncer bounces man with a service dog

A man with a service dog was denied entry into a bar and was shoved by a bouncer because he blocked the doorway. This and other tales from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Eric Garwood |
October 4, 2022

Many Sarasota County parks remain closed

Damage assessments are still underway around the county.

Sarasota
News

By Miri Hardy |
January 13, 2023

Myakka park reopens after Ian with encouraging bird count

The post-hurricane tally suggests that birds weathered impacts to the park's natural systems.

East County
Neighbors

By Pam Nadon |
July 15, 2009

Film review: 'The Stoning of Soraya M.'

As of late, the world has witnessed the repression that exists in Iran. But nothing will assault your sense of propriety with such utter disdain as does the new film, "The Stoning of Soraya M."

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
May 4, 2011

News Briefs

Additional pipe inspections to come; Where the sidewalk ends on Longboat Key; Longbeach peafowl flock will be reduced; Klauber pays past assessments; Commission discusses federal funding; and Meetings & agendas.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
May 19, 2011

News Briefs

Vice mayor seeks to delay paid parking; Siesta Key bridge work schedule set; Senior Friendship Centers founder dies; and Meetings & agendas.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Roy |
March 10, 2011

Lift station will close Osprey

A section of Osprey Avenue will be closed for approximately nine months, while work crews reroute pipes to a new lift station and renovate the bridge over Hudson Bayou.