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Jim Eakle drove his son to various states to secure the badges.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 20, 2021
Sarasota Eagle Scout collects every possible merit badge

16-year-old Out of Door Academy student commits to earning all 137. And does it.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Don Patterson |
  • August 6, 2020
Dear Sarasota Citizens

Dear Sarasota Citizens

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The St. Armands Business Improvement District said Circle stakeholders have already thoroughly vetted the proposal, including the production of a design by architect Jonathan Parks.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 19, 2018
Hurdles remain for St. Armands restrooms

Concerns about maintenance expenses are holding up the potential approval of new public bathrooms on the Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 5, 2016
Theater review: 'Gypsy'

'Gypsy' reveals the stages of a legendary life at The Players.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 3, 2020
Longboat Key commission signs off on support for ERA

Longboat Key joins list of local governments to support passage of amendment born in 1972.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Siesta Key Association is not sure what its next legal step will be, but a board member said the group was "not completely discouraged" by the latest ruling.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 23, 2019
Judge dismisses Big Pass suit, again

Although a circuit court judge rejected a Siesta Key group’s challenge of the proposed dredging of Big Pass, she left open the opportunity for the case to be refiled.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Thirteen-year-old Sofia Uribe checks out the new computers in Carlos E. Haile Middle School's computer lab. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 27, 2015
Technology, hiring on the rise

East County schools are receiving a boost in technology and staff counts as part of the Manatee County School District's five-year strategic plan to improve the district.

  • East County
  • News
Irwin Pastor poses for a picture on Friday, March 13, 2020, at The Resort at Longboat Key Club.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 13, 2020
Commissioner Irwin Pastor: 'It's been a privilege serving'

Longboat Key commissioner Irwin Pastor did not seek reelection after serving the town for six years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Sandy Hughes loves eggs and has been happy eating scrambled eggs every day. She keeps her pan out and ready.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2020
Culinary incarceration creates fun in Lakewood Ranch

Self-quarantined families familiarize themselves with pots and pans.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2022
40 Sarasota students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

Finalists can ultimately win money for college.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 24, 2020
Help light the night in Lakewood Ranch

The Observer is putting together an online holiday lights map for Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: March 31

Tatiana Ortiz captured this view of Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The BID has already agreed to fund a $50,000 St. Armands parking feasibility study that the Sarasota City Commission supports.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 21, 2013
Circle improvements on hold pending vote landowners' extension decision

St. Armands Key property owners must return ballots regarding an extension of the St. Armands Business Improvement District by Sept. 16 to Sarasota City Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Waterlefe resident Bill Quigley has been a golf course member for one year.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 24, 2015
Waterlefe seeks green players

A new membership category could get course on par.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.13.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Angelee Gens, left, stands with U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan and fellow Sarasota County award winners Shannon Nelson and Eric Lostorto.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2022
Buchanan honors six Manatee, Sarasota teachers

The congressman has recognized educators with awards since 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Infielder Devin Guzman makes a throw to home plate after retrieving a ground ball.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: District 26 All-Star Baseball Tournament 9-and 10-year-old division

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little League 9-and 10-year-old All-Stars were both victorious in their games June 29. Braden River defeated Manatee Central 8-3 while Lakewood Ranch defeated Buffalo Creek 9-6.

  • East County
  • Sports
A roundabout at 10th Street and U.S. 41 is one of six roundabouts planned for Sarasota's bayfront.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 30, 2010
TOP STORY, AUG.: MPO plan calls for more roundabouts

The long-range transportation plan for the entirety of Tamiami Trail through Sarasota County could place four more roundabouts in north Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch’s Sarah Barg, 17, shows off her aerial silks skills during a rehearsal for “Once Upon a Circus.”
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 6, 2017
New heights

Lakewood Ranch residents have high goals performing for Sailor Circus Academy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 2, 2019
Manatee, Sarasota leaders confirm classes open on Tuesday

Weather likely to be similar to typical summertime.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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