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By Liz Ramos |
January 21, 2023

St. Andrew Society of Sarasota hosts Burns Supper

The annual Burns Supper celebrates the Scottish poet's birthday, camaraderie and Scottish heritage.

East County
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
March 22, 2021

15-year-old arrested in Sarasota County Fair shooting

18-year-old victim in stable condition, police said, adding the victim and suspect likely knew each other.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
November 2, 2022

Red tide returns to southern Sarasota beaches

Low to medium levels of red tide were detected at seven beaches in South County.

Longboat Key
News

By Harry Sayer |
November 6, 2022

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation debuts Rock The Roof fundraiser

The much-delayed — and anticipated — event made its debut on Nov. 5.

Black Tie

By Michael Eng |
April 1, 2010

Ranch to premier 'Survivor: Town Hall' show

APRIL FOOLS - Following a tumultuous few months, past and present employees at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall will settle their differences on a new reality TV show.

East County
News

By Jen Blanco |
July 2, 2010

MAN ON THE STREET: Fourth of July

The East County Observer caught up with some local residents and employees to see what they have planned for this weekend's holiday.

East County
News

By Pam Nadon |
August 15, 2012

Film Review: 'The Well-Digger's Daughter'

Not a single super hero, explosion, CGI or murder inhabit this lovely piece of French filmmaking.

Arts + Culture

By Loren Mayo |
January 31, 2012

About Last Night ...

The 2012 Circus Sarasota Gala left Black Tie awestruck from the high-flying performances and ornate costumes.

Arts + Culture

By Robin Hartill |
August 31, 2011

Balloon must fly before cell-tower plan can fly

It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's ... a balloon flying from the steeple of Longboat Island Chapel as part of a Planning Zoning & Building application.

Longboat Key
News

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
October 31, 2011

New workshop planned on metals ordinance

Sarasota County and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will hold a workshop at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, to discuss proposed changes to a county ordinance regulating the purchase of secondhand goods, precious metals and scrap metal.

Sarasota
News

By Jen Blanco |
August 10, 2011

COMMENT: We are ready for some football!

The regular season will be here before we know it, and that brings me to my final topic of conversation - the East County Observer Football Guide.

East County
News

By Dora Walters |
November 10, 2010

MAN ON THE STREET: Veterans Day

We asked Longboaters to share their connections with Veterans Day.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Kurt Schultheis |
November 17, 2010

Mar Vista's second-story plan moves forward

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles has plans to build a second-story addition to his restaurant.

Longboat Key
News

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
September 21, 2011

UPDATE: Hospital board keeps same millage rate

The nine-member Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board of Directors Sept. 19 approved an ad valorem millage rate of 1.0863 for fiscal year 2012, which is unchanged from the previous fiscal year.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
September 21, 2011

Business Observer

Polo Grill adds event sales director; Carr named Ranch's Rotarian of the Year; Homae-Tech expands, adds 13 employees

East County
News

By Robin Roy |
April 1, 2011

New pension options please city retirees

APRIL FOOLS -- Unable to pay its pensioners in actual cash, the city has come up with several options that will still provide benefits and will rescue the city's budget.