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Gene Jaleski, pictured in 2009, previously held the District Five seat.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 12, 2012
Town seeks resumes for commission seat; Jaleski has interest

The town seeks resumes from citizens interested in the seat. Former Commissioner Gene Jaleski is the latest to express interest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 16, 2019
Longboat shows off at community open house

On March 16, residents and visitors were invited to learn more about various town departments including IT, fire and police.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Majella Carroll is the duo’s drummer, while Patsy Carroll plays the keyboard. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 13, 2013
Patsy & Majella: Longboat's luckiest act

Do you want Longboat Key's famous Irish duo Patsy & Majella to play at your St. Patrick's Day party?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Orr |
  • July 19, 2012
Matt's List: Five ways to get lucky

Matt's List: Five ways to get lucky

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Evan Dangler.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 10, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Evan Dangler

The Braden River junior talks playing linebacker and his offseason focus.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jazzabelle Morales hits a pose on the runway as the last model of the show.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 9, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 11.10.16

Here's the scoop from last week's events...

  • Black Tie
Members of the public filed out of the commission chambers as the County Commission discussed the adoption of a new district map.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2019
Despite public objections, county picks new district map

Moving to redistrict ahead of the 2020 census, the Sarasota County Commission selected a controversial map based on a submission from a former Republican Party chairman.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new Aldi store is located at 7214 University Parkway didn't open as expected on Thursday.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 7, 2022
Aldi makes its debut in Lakewood Ranch

The popular supermarket chain store had to clear a final Sarasota County inspection to open.

  • East County
  • News
Heather Hooper, Mote's senior aquarium biologist and dive safety officer, cleans the Selby Library fish tank.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 7, 2019
What's in the tank?

Selby Public Library gets a visit from Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The prospective owner of the Gulf Beach Motel property intends to repurpose the sign in a future condominium development.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 15, 2020
City OKs Lido motel demolition

The city’s Historic Preservation Board approved plans to knock down the Gulf Beach Motel despite objections from some residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • September 20, 2017
Sarasota shines in the dark of the storm

Natural disasters bring out the best and the worst of people. In our area, we saw most of the former and little of the latter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 28, 2013
Property landscaping draws neighborhood ire

The Siesta Isles Association is stuck in the weeds on how to handle an overgrown, abandoned property.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Joan Haver and Ron Kalka play at Sarasota Alliance Church.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 13, 2015
Move over, tennis. It's Pickleball

It’s easy. It’s fun. And it is taking over courts all over Sarasota and Manatee counties as its popularity surges.

  • Health
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 10, 2022
Avelo adds new flight from SRQ to North Carolina

The low-cost carrier initiated service from Sarasota last year to New Haven, Connecticut.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 25, 2010
Main Street construction impact lessened

The waterline-replacement project was expected to shut down all of the 1300 block for the entire month of June, but the contractor now is saying only half of the road will be closed at any one time, and the work may only take two weeks to complete.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 30, 2021
Hundred Oaks Farm's Mini Horse/Mini Donkey Camp leads to big fun in Myakka City

Campers care for mini horses, mini cows, donkeys and puppies at Maureen Hudson's ranch in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
One of the first editions of the East County Observer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
East County Observer reflects on 15 years

At the prodding of an employee, Observer Media Group CEO Matt Walsh drove to East County to see what was happening away from Sarasota's sunny beaches. That was more than a decade ago. In fact, this month the East County Observer celebrates 15 years of reporting on the East County. Join us as we reflect on 15 years of our history.

  • East County
  • News
"Jungle Book" is playing through June 24. Photo courtesy Gary W. Sweetman
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 11, 2018
Multimedia adaptation of 'Jungle Book' takes classic into the 21st century

The classic children's tale of "Jungle Book" gets a modern makeover in this world premiere production by Rick Miller and Craig Francis.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 24, 2020
St. Armands Circle Art Festival showcases artists from far and wide

Dozens of artists showcased their work for hundreds of attendees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • March 16, 2017
Now let us praise ... fiction

In these times of instant messaging, texting, screen time overload, isn’t it worth the attempt to carve out some fiction time?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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