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By Michael Eng |
September 7, 2011

9/11: Essays

In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11, the East County Observer partnered with Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. and Florida Bank to host an essay contest open to students throughout the area.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 9, 2011

Our View: Thanks to them, we are free

Thomas Jefferson famously said, 'The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.'

Sarasota
Opinion

By Adrian Moore |
September 6, 2018

Time for common sense on Siesta Key Beach Road controversy

Some residents want the county to return the vacated right of way and open the road.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Amanda Sebastiano |
July 22, 2015

Conversation with Chris Loftus

After a career on the soccer field, Chris Loftus traded his cleats for a career in the medical field. He is now the new chief operating officer of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
June 30, 2023

Ocean Prime's upscale dining will be alongside retail, condos at The Quay

High-end seafood and steak restaurant Ocean Prime will feature marina views and two levels of dining at the Sarasota development.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Ryan Kohn |
April 8, 2021

Sarasota High lacrosse programs make progress in first full season

The Sailors have kept battling despite numerous challenges — and a pandemic.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
November 29, 2022

City, police union each ratify three-year collective bargaining agreement

The Sarasota City Commission has approved a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the union that represents the Sarasota Police Department. The salary scale, though, will be reviewed on an annual basis.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 28, 2022

Troche sheds interim tag, named 13th Sarasota chief of police

After serving as interim chief since the retirement of Jim Rieser in August 2021, Rex Troche has been named SPD chief of police.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
July 20, 2011

Cops Corner

3 a.m. - 7305 S.R. 70 E. (BP Gas Station). Petit retail theft. The complainant reported an unknown suspect came into the gas station and headed directly to the beer display. He picked up a 24-pack of beer and ran out the door without paying for the beer. The complainant observed the suspect get into the suspect vehicle, which drove toward the Creekwood subdivision. The complainant stated the incident might have been caught on camera. If so, he will bring the video evidence to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. The complainant was given a case number.

East County
Cops Corner

By Jen Blanco |
November 16, 2011

FULL STORY: Lakewood Ranch runner named Heisman finalist

Senior Devin McDermott was named one of 12 national finalists for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman Award Nov. 10. The winner will be announced Dec. 9.

East County
Sports

By Loren Mayo |
December 8, 2011

Teams begin training for half marathon

More than 4,000 people are expected to participate in the seventh annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon and Relay March 11, 2012.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 18, 2010

Cops Corner

Nov. 8 Two-timer 10:28 a.m. - 2000 block of Main Street. General Suspicion. A man asked an attorney to amend his marriage license that was signed in 2006, so it showed their wedding had just occurred. Getting suspicious, the attorney looked a little further into the matter. The man divorced his first wife last July - four years after he married his second wife. The attorney reported the man to police, because he believed he might have committed a crime.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Jen Blanco |
April 4, 2012

Tales from the Titanic

Lakewood Ranch resident Ken Chamberlin will give an informative presentation on the Titanic during Sarasota Baptist Church's "A Night on the Titanic" April 13.