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Celia Miller, Caty Castro and Adelaide Mahler watched the game intently Oct. 19.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Homecoming

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy enjoyed their Homecoming football game Oct. 19 and dance Oct. 20

  • East County
  • Schools
The Haven’s newest project, the Frank Stern Employment Center, is scheduled for completion in August.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • July 4, 2017
Haven's new facility provides opportunities

7,500-square-foot building will add 80 jobs for those with disabilities.

  • East County
  • News
Boats were prepared for the parade in the marina by the Marina Jack restaurant.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 8, 2018
Sarasota sails through the boat parade

The 33rd annual holiday boat parade brought a floating light-up party through the bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The resolution of the Colony dispute will be good for the town, but does the town have a role to in its resolution?
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 7, 2011
Commission talks role in Colony dispute

Former Mayor George Spoll generated discussion among commissioners after he spoke about the ticking clock for the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The waterfront home at 835 Norsota Way  was built in 1991 and it  has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 6,339 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2021
Bay Island home sells for $6.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 3-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 28, 2016
This week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 29

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Emma LaCorte, Elysée Adams-Toglia and Victoria Kishoiyian. Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 20, 2013
Scene & Heard

NewGate students take the spotlight; Girls Inc. lays some rubber

  • Arts + Culture
Cypress Potter, 18, and Sydney Graham, 14, collect gifts for seniors at the Shoe Box Reception. They represent Troop 441.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 6, 2017
Lakewood Ranch fundraiser benefits Meals on Wheels Plus

Shoe Box Reception and Holiday Mart collects gifts for homebound seniors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The 232-unit living site is proposed for on an 11-acre parcel in Palmer Rancn.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 25, 2020
Proposed development on Honore causes concern for neighbors

The proposed development would bring 232 multifamily units for residents age 55 and older.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A hearing on the Big Pass dredge was originally set for August, but a judge approved an eight-week delay.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 8, 2017
Judge delays Big Pass dredge appeal hearing

A hearing regarding a challenge to the proposed Lido Key shoreline renourishment project will wait at least another two months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Endodontist Dr. Craig Duerson bought two giant spider decorations for his practice, Lakewood Ranch Endodonics last year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2018
4-foot spiders crawl toward Lakewood Ranch

Local endodontist celebrates Halloween with creepy-crawlies.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 13, 2018
Meet the new boss: NPA

The Republican and Democratic parties continue to lose their influence, as the Non-Party Affiliates (independents) continue to grow. To win in Florida now, you need to win the NPAs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Energy Upgrade will enable residents to visit a website, www.energyupgradetoday.com, to help them identify and set priorities for saving energy, which will result in lower utility bills.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 6, 2011
County launches new energy-efficiency program

An online county initiative launched Monday has been designed to make it easier for residents to lower their utility bills.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle pledged to get substantive community feedback on the park district proposal.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 15, 2016
City moves ahead with park district plans

City leaders may create a dedicated taxing district to fund parks and recreation. They just need to figure out how it would function.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” runs through March 10. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 25, 2019
'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' spells c-o-m-e-d-y at Players Centre

The latest show at The Players Centre for Performing Arts offers a sidesplitting tribute to the weird little kid in all of us.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 30, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 10.1.15

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Sophia Falco and John Rivera, Lakewood Ranch'   s track and field stars, have been dating for just over a year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch state track champions develop pure gold relationship

They won a combined four golds, two silver and a bronze at the state meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 14, 2016
The $1 billion tax cut

Gov. Scott’s critics say cutting taxes for business ignores average Floridians. They fail to see that businesses don’t pay taxes. Lower taxes actually help the average Floridian.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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