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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 3, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top matchups this week in East County sports

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 27, 2015
Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 27

Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 27

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 12, 2015
Manatee County School Board might end Mills' contract early

The Manatee County School District, School Board, might end Superintendent Rick Mills' contract early, after he announced his plan to retire, effective July 31, 2015

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 29, 2014
City, county closures scheduled for Labor Day

Government offices in Sarasota County, the city of Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County will close Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2014
East County births

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who recently celebrated the births of their new bundles of joy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Sidelines

Florida Burn Pennant 16U players earn honors; Chargers to hold supplemental tryout; Ranch grapplers compete in duals; BRLL wins sectional tournament

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 23, 2013
Taste of Judaism welcomes the curious to three-part course

The course at Temple Beth Israel welcomes Jews and non-Jews to learn more about the Jewish faith.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 5, 2013
Town Commission approves police contract

A new police contract includes a 401(a) retirement plan offer that includes a 3% pay increase and gives officers another 7% increase in take-home pay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2025
Sarasota County Beach cleanup days set for six sites in May

Three beaches in south Sarasota and three in north Sarasota form the basis for the fifth annual Beach Blast Trifecta.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 8, 2023
Hundreds celebrate Chanukah on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

The annual event featured live music and the Spheres Bubble Show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By James Peter |
  • February 24, 2024
Farmers Market fills downtown with artisanal goods and produce

Pepós Shoes brings handmade shoes from Colombia to Sarasota shoppers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2026
Pills, pistols found in Sarasota stolen car stop

A convicted felon from Louisiana and hitchhiker from Virginia were arrested on charges stemming from a stolen vehicle stop on St. Armands.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 12, 2020
A shoutout to Florida’s elections officials and staffs

With each screw-up, elections supervisors and the Legislature reformed and refined the system to the point now that Florida’s elections system is a national model and gold standard.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 15, 2021
Longboat Key couple plans to donate up to $500K for Town Center stage naming rights

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to consider a naming rights agreement on Dec. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 20, 2021
Changes coming to Lakewood Ranch's Lorraine Road

Manatee County has several improvements planned to better accommodate development between S.R. 64 and 70.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 2, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Is someone poisoning raccoons?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 10, 2021
Tribute to Heroes Parade cancelled in Lakewood Ranch

A smaller live concert event at the Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch will replace the Tribute to Heroes parade.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 6, 2022
Ringling hosts student photography exhibit

Many of these students had never touched a camera before. No worries; their eyes still produced fantastic results.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 3, 2022
Hurricane Ian causes limited damage at Lakewood Ranch pet rescues

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue and Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch make it through Hurricane Ian with limited damage.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 11, 2021
Trolley service to link downtown, barrier islands

The city, county and state are collaborating on a new public transportation route, though city officials are pushing to make it more expansive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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