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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 15, 2015
Coach earns acclaim

South Florida Gymnastics boys coach Jason Collins raises the bar as the 2015 USA Gymnastics Florida Compulsory Coach of the Year.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 24, 2023
The top 10 East County sports moments of the 2022-23 school year

Moments include a wrestling state title and a huge turnaround for ODA's football program.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 17, 2023
Graduation is a time of celebration and reminiscing

East County graduates, and Observer columnist, have four years worth of memories to treasure.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 10-16

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 5.7.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco and Robin Hartill |
  • December 9, 2014
Sarasota Open bounces to Lakewood Ranch courts

For the first time in six years, Southwest Florida's premier tennis tournament will not take place at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
FULL STORY: Parking garage murals approved

With a 3-2 vote Monday, the Sarasota City Commission approved a $25,000 Palm Avenue parking garage mural project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • December 1, 2018
Harmer's first year as Longboat Key manager was solid

Longboat commissioners pleased with Harmer's performance

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 15, 2019
Songs of Inspiration

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and Key Chorale celebrate the living legacy of African-American worship music at three area concerts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 12, 2025
'Whew! Back on Longboat Key, what did I miss?'

Street signs, Mote's City Island exodus and business shake-ups dominated headlines over the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 16, 2009
City seeks 12 downtown sculptures

A call to artists has been issued for sculptures that will be put on display throughout downtown for a year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Toale Brothers 100th Anniversary

Toale Brothers Funeral Home celebrated 100 years of business Friday, August 31, at its downtown location. Purchased in 1948 by George and Jack Toale, the company is in its third generation of Toale ownership. After a speech by Jason Toale, Mayor Suzanne Atwell delivered a proclamation, and guests enjoyed wine and food. 'What great neighbors to have for 100 years,' said Atwell in her speech.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Style Show ft. The Met

On Thursday, March 29 Bird Key Yacht Club's parking lot and dining room was full of around 170 people for the style show featuring fashions from The Met Fashion House Day Spa and Salon on St. Armands Circle. It was their largest turnout ever. The fashions featured in these photos can be purchased from The Met, 35 South Blvd of the Presidents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
Walk this way

Children at Gene Witt Elementary School raised more than $7,000 at a recent walk-a-thon fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 6, 2011
Innovative Business: Acceleration Machine

The idea people behind a technology startup sometimes lack two key elements: cash and know-how. A trio of Gulf Coast business veterans is here to help.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 17, 2016
Longboat Key: Business Briefs

Business Briefs

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2014
Vitale publishes new book

As legendary basketball coach and ESPN commentator sits in the shade of the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club's tennis facility, watching youth volley balls across the tennis court, he has one thing on his mind: impacting children affected by cancer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2018
Sarasota's year in pictures: 2018

From the serious to the whimsical, a lot took place last year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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