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Results for: Playvital Discount Code "AVA10" Get 10% Off On All Products!

  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 15, 2022
Lakewood Ranch rowers compete against nation's best at Youth Championships

Three Lakewood Ranch rowers were among the 3,500 competitors at the 2022 USRowing Youth National Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2012
Our View: The 'seen' and 'unseen'

When we saw the front-page-sized view of the architect's rendering of a redeveloped Bayfront Park, including a new 18,000-square-foot community center on the bayfront, we couldn't help but say: "Wow. That would be great."

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • June 13, 2019
Condo appeal raises questions of bias

A contentious downtown development proposal has included accusations that some city officials aren’t impartial judges — a charge those officials strongly deny.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 16, 2024
84-year-old lives his dream as a stand-up comedian

On-stage as "Gerry Atric," Longboat's Cliff Hornsby injects a dose of levity into the aging process.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 10, 2026
Today and tomorrow take the stage in Florida Studio Theatre's 'Birthday Candles'

FST blows out the candles on a lifetime of birthdays during a single play.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2009
ODA students impact younger generation

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy recently spent time with kindergarten children at Booker Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 14, 2010
Business Observer

Oceanview Publishing will move to Mediterranean Plaza

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 16, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: River cleanup slated for Saturday

The Old Braden River Historical Society will host this event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 5, 2010
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Amanda Kessler

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Miss Manatee Softball 12U Observer team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas'

Venice has a whorehouse in it! 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' opened Wednesday, July 25 at Venice Theatre. Directed and choreographed by Brad Wages, this show might lack clothing, but it's never skimping on charm. Make sure to catch Miss Mona Stangley's girls before they get run out of Texas - the show runs through Aug. 5. Tickets are $25 for adults; $13 for students. For more information call 488-1115 or visit venicestage.com.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 25, 2012
Rain continues in Lakewood Ranch

Residents of Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding East County community have continued to see strong winds and rain today.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 16, 2012
Publix gets its fill of construction

Currently, you'll see lots of it at the construction site

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 14, 2011
Learning garden springs to life (VIDEO)

Students from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine are joining the efforts of Center Montessori School to educate children about food.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 31, 2013
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce announces award recipients

The 2012 Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce business person of the year was Cheryl Gaddie of CG Designs. Get the full list here!

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 2, 2020
Downtown Sarasota gets eclectic at Le Marche Bohemian

The open-air market took place on Feb. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 19, 2018
Proud promotion

Longboat Key Fire Rescue firefighter and paramedic Daniel Heath was promoted to lieutenant on Sept. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 12, 2018
Ballet supporters lunch with Director Iain Webb

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet held its Showcase Luncheon March 12 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 3, 2016
GreyHawk Landing residents get a sweet treat

The events group organized an ice cream social.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 24, 2017
Neighbors, buyers get sneak peak at downtown development

Michael Saunders and Kolter Urban host a block party at site of The Mark Sarasota, a proposed condominium community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
OUR TOWN: Son shares East County news

Every time 3-year-old Clark Berry heads to grocery store with his mom, Sarah, he makes sure to pick up a copy of the East County Observer to deliver to his dad, Jeff.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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