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  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 22, 2019
Underground utilities project launches on Longboat Key

The operation began on the southern end of Longboat Key on Monday afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sam Campbell helps prepare a Siesta Key business for the storm.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 9, 2017
Irma worries Siesta Key residents, visitors, business owners

Residents have until Saturday at 8 p.m. to evacuate the island ahead of Hurricane Irma, which is projected to cross directly over Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby announces plans for the $130 million aquarium.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 9, 2018
A Conversation with Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby

Following his announcement of plans for a $130 million aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park, Crosby shares Mote's next steps.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Diane Brune's name will be added to the John Clarke Humanitarian of the Year plaque.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 31, 2018
Philanthropist's turn to receive in Lakewood Ranch

Diane Brune is named the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's 2018 John Clarke Humanitarian Award winner

  • East County
  • News
Hurricane Dorian ended up missing us on the gulf coast, much to the relief of beachgoers who still had to contend with summer showers.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2019
Longboat Key Year in Review: 2019

Take a look back through the past year of news, features and fun.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The resort-style cemetery
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 23, 2017
APRIL FOOLS -- 'It's a no-density proposal ... for the living'

New Jersey businessman proposes resort-style cemeteries on Longboat

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2012
News Briefs

Feb. 21 deadline to register for town election; Sarasota Sheriff's Office arrests former Key resident; Commission appoints board members; Pet licenses available at Alicia's Grooming

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of New York Post
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 3, 2018
'Ideal Home' is the hilarious gay adoption story you didn't know you needed

It's impossible not to love this Fabulous Independent Film Festival (organized by Harvey Milk Festival) flick.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jayna Hertlein, 3, enjoys filling her bucket with sand as she prepares to make a sandcastle Feb. 1 on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 2, 2012
Siesta businesses boom in season

Businesses on the Key say the No. 1 beach ranking and warm weather are translating into a double-digit increase in seasonal tourist traffic.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Former Sailor Evan Mendoza has reched AAA in the Cardinals system. Photo courtesy Palm Beach Cardinals.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 18, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Batter up

Area baseball players are tearing up the professional ranks.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Braden River High School seniors Trey deCarle, Jackson Galvin and Griffin Hudson work on a Technology Student Association project. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 16, 2020
East County TSA clubs turn to technology

Virtual meetings are key to keeping Technology Student Associations alive during pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) selected Tim Novak for the director position of the Masters in Health Services Administration program.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 6, 2014
LECOM welcomes new masters program director

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine selected Tim Novak as the program director for its new program - Masters in Health Services Administration.

  • East County
  • Schools
The lot at 20 N. Washington Blvd., currently used as a parking lot for the county services across the street, is the planned site of a 9-to-10 story hotel.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 13, 2014
Commissioners approve Main Street hotel proposal

The Sarasota County Commission approved a land-swap deal that will allow for the development of a 150-room Kimpton Hotel at Main Street and U.S. 301.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richard Von Werne of Peridia is up.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 24, 2016
East County seniors go on a roll with Bocce at Gulf Coast Senior Games

Sport fills the void for those who can’t play golf, but want a social connection.

  • East County
  • News
Construction workers lay the final layer of asphalt on a section of Interstate 75 Feb. 20. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 28, 2018
'Minor' projects still linger at diverging diamond

FDOT expects construction to be complete mid-April and landscaping to be installed thereafter.

  • East County
  • News
Gocio Elementary will be home to a pilot program this year aimed at getting kids started in school earlier.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 2, 2017
Pilot preschool program starts at Gocio Elementary

The program, thought up by philanthropists Mary Kay and Joe Henson, will focus on preparing students below the poverty line to start reading on grade level.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 20, 2015
Conversation with Chris Culp

Chris Culp has been a youth services librarian at Braden River Public Library since 2010.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
Don't forget your Easter photos!

The East County Observer and Lakewood Ranch Community Activities thanks everyone who stopped to have their photos taken with the Easter Bunny at the Easter Eggstravaganza April 16 at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • News
More than 20 women gathered to celebrate Ruth Greenbaum.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 19, 2019
You Observed: Seaplace honors Ruth Greenbaum

On Thursday, March 7, Seaplace women toasted to Ruth Greenbaum for her kindness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
(Courtesy of Cliff Roles) Ringling College of Art and Design President Larry Thompson uses an excavator to kick off  construction of the new library.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 17, 2015
Work starts on new Ringling College library

Ringling College of Art and Design President Larry Thompson this morning donned a hardhat, strapped into an excavator and kicked off demolition of the site where the school’s new $16 million will sit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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