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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 9, 2011
Concert band sets the stage for romance

The Sarasota Concert Band celebrates Valentine's Day the only way it knows how: by providing mood music for lovers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 4, 2018
Siesta setback debate narrows on south bridge area

Business owners say not much would change if the amendment passes, but they hope it will open new doors.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 14, 2013
Mar Vista hearing canceled

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles will not submit an application before the town's summer hiatus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 13, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jamie Gregorich

You can see Jamie Gregorich on the season premier of "Hell's Kitchen" at 8 p.m. Monday, July 18, on FOX. But until then, learn more about the Euphemia Haye chef with our candid Q&A.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 20, 2020
Sheriff says no lockdown of Manatee County residents has been discussed

Manatee County Sheriff says no lockdown has been discussed by the county.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 9, 2020
Commissioners approve changes to building permit fees

Longboat Key commissioners last updated the town’s building permit fees in 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 27, 2013
Downtown hotel will bring out local flavor

Kimpton Hotels, a boutique-hotel and restaurant company, shares its signature process for localizing its establishments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 10, 2013
Destination: Osprey

Travel down U.S. 41 with a curious outlook and you are bound to find breathtaking views, interesting shops and history waiting to be discovered. Enjoy the ride and discover fascinating finds along the way.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 16, 2011
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Nick Scardina

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Lakewood Ranch Little League Observer team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 4, 2013
Longboat Library sale runs through Election Day

The book sale takes place on early voting days and resumes on Election Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
Dora Walters to explore Key history

Walters will return to the Key and speak to the Longboat Key Historical Society 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 1, 2021
Bayfront Park's dog park reopens

The town of Longboat Key reopened Bayfront Park's dog park at the end of September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • August 26, 2025
The why behind the 5:01 meeting start time

Town Commission meetings are usually scheduled for an hour on the dot, but Longboat Key has its budget hearings scheduled for 5:01 p.m. in September, a norm for the town since 2017.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
SIDELINES

ODA rolls past DeSoto County; Pirates win back-to-back games; Thunder LAX posts win; Youth Baseball Day upcoming

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • July 19, 2018
Condo dwellers continue to oppose dog park

Contested plans for a dog park at Whitaker Gateway Park are set to move forward later this year unless officials change their minds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 2, 2013
Residents petition court removal

Current plans for the Sarasota High School renovation show that the tennis courts will be demolished to make way for a new bus drop-off and stormwater retention.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards Rookie Nominee: Boost Studio

Boost Studio, founded by graphic designers Steve Boris and Christine Koch, is a brand design-based business that creates and manages brands.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 1, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Laura Otaiza

Braden River senior Laura Otaiza finished second in the 183-pound weight class of the District 8 State Qualifying Weightlifting Meet Jan. 25, at Port Charlotte High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 22, 2013
Scene & Heard

Richards and Kesler start their next act

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cosimo's

This week we went in the kitchen at Cosimo's with owner John Ganley as chef Alfredo prepares two signature pizzas, the margherita and the quattro formaggi. Get the recipes and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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