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By Josh Siegel |
June 5, 2013

Sales-tax vote brings ramifications

In part III of our preview series on a June 18 referendum on a half-percent sales tax increase, the East County Observer details how Manatee County would respond if the vote failed to pass.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
September 25, 2013

Our View: The tide is turning on LBK

The turn started with two transactions: First, the town approval in 2011 and then the redevelopment of Avenue of the Flowers and construction of the new Publix Super Market and CVS drug store.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Ryan Kohn |
November 17, 2021

Riverview welcomes playoff rematch with rival Venice

The winner will advance to the third round of the Class 8A playoffs next week

Sarasota
Sports

By Mark Bergin |
November 29, 2021

Longboat Key to hold public meetings on its new sea turtle protections

The town is planning to hold meetings to discuss changes beachfront property owners will need to make.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
April 23, 2025

Circus Arts Conservatory, Wallendas donate $125,000 to Nate's Honor

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue was selected as charity partner of the Circus Arts Conservatory and Nik and Erendira Wallenda's holiday spectacle, "Wonderland: Illuminate."

East County
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
April 30, 2025

Stillpoint Mission Appeal sets another record for Bob Smith and friends

Time to celebrate charity, and to get some swim lessons, in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 29, 2024

Manatee County debris removal effort keeps on trucking

Over 400,000 cubic yards and over 7,700 truckloads of hurricane debris have been removed so far.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
April 24, 2024

East Manatee Fire Rescue presents top awards

Longtime friends and co-workers Josh Dillard and Jason Morrow were honored for their service.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 23, 2024

Sarasota residents gather descendants of Washington's Army

Society of the Descendants of Washington's Army helps people trace their lineage to the patriots who camped at Valley Forge.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 20, 2025

Some Myakka residents fear TerraNova rezone will set bad development precedent

TerraNova is requesting to lower the minimum lot sizes it is selling from 5 acres to 1 acre.

East County
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
February 7, 2024

Circus Sarasota gets a new big top in time for its 2024 season

Circus Arts Conservatory’s new tent will make its public debut at Circus Sarasota 2024, held Feb. 16 through March 10 at Nathan Benderson Park.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
September 23, 2025

Community suggests alternatives to Wilkinson Elementary closure

During a Sept. 18 meeting with parents, staff and community members, the Sarasota school district collected alternative ideas to the possible closure of the school.

Sarasota
Schools

By Observer Staff |
December 22, 2015

Longboat Key Gifts and Gaffes

Holiday memories: Some warm the heart, and others send chills down the spine. We’ve compiled some of your fondest holiday memories, along with your most memorable mishaps. Cheers to a holiday season that you’ll never forget.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 26, 2022

Sarasota-Bradenton median home price hits historic $500,000 threshold

The median home prices in the Sarasota-Manatee area is at a record high, though data shows that stabilization of prices might be underway.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
July 18, 2012

Primary Elections: Manatee County School District Seat 4

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws closer, the East County Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the East County area.