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By Pam Eubanks |
May 1, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Prom

Juniors and seniors at the Out-of-Door Academy danced the night away April 30 during the school's prom at the Palm Aire Country Club. The event, which featured caricatures and poker, as well as ice cream and dancing, was themed "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

East County
Schools

By Pam Eubanks |
March 16, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Patrick's Day Feast

More than 500 guests gathered March 14, at the Palm-Aire Country Club, for a special St. Patrick's Day Feast. Guests enjoyed a smorgasbord of Irish fare, live Irish music and dancing and socializing.

East County
Neighbors

By Cliff Roles |
January 1, 2016

NYE@Selby

Black Tie

By Alex Rostowsky |
October 8, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted the "Clearing the Air on Medical Marijuana" form today at the Polo Grill Fete Ballroom. The event featured a panel of experts on the subject that discussed potential business implications should Amendment 2 pass.

East County
News

By Nolan Peterson |
October 23, 2013

A big week for the BCC

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners (BCC) had a busy week, approving funding for several high-profile projects, making a key staff change and addressing hot-button issues in a joint meeting with the city of Sarasota.

Siesta Key
News

By Ryan Kohn |
March 8, 2023

East County Athlete of the Week: Savannah Adams

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore won the 800 meter run (2:31.44) March 3 at the 2023 Charlotte Invitational.

East County
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
June 26, 2024

Sarasota summer sports news you may have missed

Olympic updates and football recruitment headline the dog days of June.

Sarasota
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 16, 2025

Permitting drastically increases as residents rebuild and repair

Six months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Longboat Key and Sarasota residents scurry for permits during remodels and rebuilds of damaged properties.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
December 29, 2015

Year in Photos 2015

See some of the East County Observer's best images of the year.

East County
News

By Black Tie Staff |
February 20, 2010

Best in Show Gala 'Woofstock'

Animal Rescue Coalition

Black Tie

By Rachel S. OHara |
April 25, 2011

Photo of the Day: Piping hot

Beachgoers worked around the pipeline in order to enjoy basking in the sun Monday, April 25. The pipeline is part of the emergency sand project that is going on at the north end of Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Josh Siegel |
June 26, 2013

Construction on Bobwhite transmission line begins

Florida Power and Light's much-delayed $20 million power line project spans 24.5 miles, from Manatee to Sarasota counties.

East County
News

By Niki Kottmann |
January 19, 2018

Musical Multitasker: Young talent to perform at OASIS fundraiser

Accomplished young musician Isabella Bank will perform at the OASIS Gala at Palm Aire.

Arts + Culture

By Bonnie Silvestri |
February 6, 2013

Mom's night out at the Sarasota Ballet

Arts + Culture

By Niki Kottmann |
September 12, 2017

Players Centre seeks donations to fix water-damaged stage

Hurricane Irma caused serious damage to the The Players Centre for Performing Arts stage, and the organization is doing everything it can to rebuild before getting behind on preparations for its next production.