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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2016
East County weather page photo: June 9

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a bee getting ready to land on a flower in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 17, 2013
Cool treats to beat summer heat

When temperatures rise to the red zone and there's no escaping, try some of these cool treats to get back to the blue zone. There are old Sarasota staples, new establishments, desserts, entrees, breakfast, snacks and even a recipe to try.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 20, 2009
Photo of the day: Friendly faces

Students at Emma E. Booker Elementary School spent Friday, Nov. 20, talking about their Thanksgiving plans.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 11, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of July 30 through Aug. 5, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 15, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Sept. 3 through Sept. 9, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Aug. 13 through Aug. 19, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of June 11 through June 17, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 26, 2011
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Jan. 14 through Jan. 20, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Tiger Bay Meeting

Community members discussed the future of Sarasota, Thursday, Oct. 3, at Michael's On East during a Tiger Bay meeting. WSRQ talk radio host Susan Nilon moderated the panel discussion where members brought up concerns about the Sarasota 2050 plan. Concerns focused on developers modifying the plan to trade public interest and environmental protection.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 27, 2009
Quest for Respect

ODA running back AJ Strong's two fourth-quarter touchdowns helped propel the Thunder to a 32-18 victory over Evangelical Christian Nov. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 9, 2009
Lady Pirates sail past Lady Spartans

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated St. Pete Lakewood High in four games Sept. 9 in its district opener.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 22, 2017
September’s tourism soars on Irma, rowing

Hurricane, the World Rowing Championships and digital advertising are all part of the year’s tourism gains.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 12, 2014
Sidelines

Lakewood Ranch High Wrestling; GSJGA golfers tee off for WTS; Pirates coach resigns; Inspiration Academy opens season undefeated

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 8, 2011
Board wants reports of contractor fraud

A city board established to combat contractor fraud wants residents who have been too embarrassed previously to report their fraud cases.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 20, 2013
Election: Younger finds commission work satisfying

At-large Commissioner Phill Younger cites budget modifications and beach project savings as top accomplishments during the past two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 5, 2024
Sarasota School Board sets vision for next 6 years, addresses VPK cost gap

The strategic plan prioritizes early childhood education and literacy.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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