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By Jack Nelson |
October 7, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Adalynn Lund

The sophomore setter/middle blocker has contributed heavily on both the block and attack for Lakewood Ranch girls' volleyball

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
August 18, 2024

Train like an Olympian: More niche sports with homes in Sarasota

The Summer Games fun doesn’t have to end. Here are two more Olympic sports you can learn in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
May 24, 2023

More restaurant choices headed to East County

CASTO executive talks about his company's many development projects in the Lakewood Ranch area.

East County
Opinion

By Liz Ramos |
January 18, 2023

Lakewood Ranch Prep's upper school begins to take shape

As enrollment opens for kindergarten through seventh grades and ninth and 10th grades, construction continues on the upper school.

East County
Schools

In Memoriam |
September 2, 2022

Edward K. Christian

Edward K. Christian, 78, of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan and Longboat Key, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday August 19, 2022, after a short illness.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Kat Wingert |
January 4, 2023

6 arts events to look forward to in 2023

Check out these don't-miss events of this season in Sarasota.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Pam Eubanks |
June 23, 2010

Family questions bank's foreclosure proceedings

Eight days before GMAC Mortgage formally took the title of the Meyers' home, it changed the locks. Many of the family's belongings still were inside.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
October 20, 2010

ELECTION 2010: GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 1

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 1.

East County
News

By Heidi Kurpiela |
June 20, 2012

Emily Stroud: Bright new start

With her new line of sailcloth totes, Emily Stroud is hoping to change the way women go to the beach. The up-and-coming designer explains why she bagged her job in the name of fashion.

Arts + Culture

By Mallory Gnaegy |
January 25, 2012

Taffy's celebrates colorful history

Fifty years ago, Jack Tafeen and his wife, Peggy, opened a high-end men's apparel store and tailor shop on St. Armands Circle. Today, Taffy's Menswear is the oldest retail merchant on the Circle.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
September 25, 2020

Sarasota Hospital Board At Large Seat 2: Tramm Hudson

Meet the candidate.

Sarasota
News

By Niki Kottmann |
December 6, 2018

Sarasota Ballet takes on iconic 'Diamonds' and anniversary of 'Enigma Variations'

The Sarasota Ballet is keeping three legacies alive with its latest triple bill, "Victorian Winters."

Arts + Culture

By Mallory Gnaegy |
January 15, 2014

Renewed purpose

Bernabe Somoza owns thousands of pieces of discarded furniture. He gives new meaning to the discarded frames.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
November 10, 2023

Sarasota's affordable housing crisis dissected at business summit

Most respondents to a Sarasota Chamber of Commerce survey said their ability to do business has been negatively impacted due to a lack of housing for workers.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
July 31, 2024

Skinny-dipper removed from hotel pool

A woman left by her baby's father in a hotel parking lot finds a pool, strips and takes a dip. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Adam Hughes |
October 4, 2022

Country Club East home tops sales at $2.28 million

A Country Club East home tops the week's sales at $2.28 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Louis Llovio |
May 17, 2023

New flagship Fleming's steakhouse coming to UTC

A restaurateur is building its new 13,000-square-foot flagship restaurant in Tampa and plans to grow the chain to 100 locations, starting with a new location in Manatee County.