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Workers place the duplicate statue onto the fountain.  Courtesy photos
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 13, 2013
Restoration close to completion

After nine months of work, renovations to the Mable Ringling Memorial Fountain in Lukewood Park are nearing completion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Linda Barnes, of Sarasota,  scopes out a large-scale map of the new configuration during an April 4 public meeting on the project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2017
New DDI pattern expected to cut 90 seconds off each trip

Workshop educates public on DDI traffic flow.

  • East County
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team celebrated its first district title since 2011 with an 11-3 victory over rival Cardinal Mooney in the Class 3A-District 10 championship April 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 31, 2013
2013: Year in Sports - Top Moments

As another year comes to a close, we at the East County Observer, once again, celebrate your accomplishments with our Year in Sports 2013.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 9, 2017
Ten Longboat things you missed while you were away

A lot happened while you snowbirds were up north.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 20, 2019
Sarasota Libraries, schools partner to bring learning tools to students

The two organizations partnered to bring ONEPass, a program that contains a variety of learning tools, to the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The club will be coached by current New College physics student Toni Ginsberg-Klemmt, who attended Pine View School and rowed with Sarasota Crew in her younger days.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 11, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Hit the water

New College student launches rowing club for area athletes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2016
City should embrace public development review process

Our city streets are becoming alleyways where walkers are intimidated by height and mass crowding.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2016
LBO Cops Corner 05.19.16

Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 12, 2022
Key's popular golf tournament makes its return

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce reprises its formerly annual outing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 12, 2022
Audrey Strode Wolcott

Audrey Strode Wolcott died peacefully in Sarasota, Florida on July 17th, at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Arthur S. Wolcott.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 6, 2016
Events to Attend in 2016

Ring in the New Year with these top picks.

  • Black Tie
During their December meeting, members of the Siesta Key Association recognized county Parks and Recreation Department staff for all their work to make Siesta’s beach the top one in the country. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 22, 2011
Island Beat: SKA applauds county's Parks and Recreation staff

As befitting their last meeting before the holidays, the members of the Siesta Key Association this month took the opportunity to thank county employees who play major roles in the upkeep of the Key's beaches and the protection of its wildlife.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sebastian Villaseca, Rachel Faist and Michelle Waldron at the Lazy Lobster welcome you in for take-out.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 13, 2020
Hey Longboat Key residents, need a change-up in your quaran-routine?

Missing normal life? Try these replacements for your daily activities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 16, 2011
P&Z board discusses plaza changes

The Planning and Zoning Board discussed height modifications and other changes for Whitney Beach Plaza and Avenue of the Flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bramwell Tovey is looking forward to his first season as Music Director of the Sarasota Orchestra. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 20, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra announces program for 2022-23 season

Bramwell Tovey's first year as music director of the Sarasota Orchestra will feature an exciting mix of classical composers and engaging contemporary material.

  • Arts + Culture
Cafe L'Europe owner Betsie Coolidge
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 22, 2016
Café L’Europe will change hands but not flavor

New owner Ron Milton plans to keep the same staff, menu and traditions of the 43-year-old restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City utilities director Mitt Tidwell and McKim and Creed Project Manager Robert Garland discuss plans for Lift Station 87 with a Hudson Bayou resident.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 26, 2016
Hudson Bayou residents brace for Osprey closure

hudson bayou, sarasota, city of sarasota, sarasota county

  • Sarasota
  • News
Les and Pam McCurdy
  • By David Conway |
  • June 5, 2014
Comedy Central: McCurdy's set to open June 11

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre owner Les McCurdy says despite the pain of moving his business, he made the right choice. Now it's time to let the laughs begin.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County had a 75% return rate for questionnaires during the 2010 Census.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 30, 2020
Census work begins in March

First contact with local residents comes in the form of a letter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 25, 2017
Sarasota Contemporary Glass Weekend kicks off

The third annual Sarasota Contemporary Glass Weekend highlights an art form unlike any other.

  • Arts + Culture
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