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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 27, 2021
Pressure builds as WGC-Workday Championship at The Concession enters final round

Colin Morikawa holds a two-stroke lead heading into Sunday.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo courtesy of Cyndi Seamon.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 24, 2020
And to all a good night

Christmas on Longboat Key has a certain glow.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mona Jain Middle School sixth-grader Emery Houston, 11, anxiously waits to enter the answer to an online quiz on a new laptop.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 21, 2019
Technology brings class to the future

New opportunities with new technology

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 25, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'St. Vincent'

In his new film, "St. Vincent," Bill Murray gives an Oscar worthy performance guaranteed to please his ardent fans.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2010
Cops Corner 3.11.10

Logged down 7:10 p.m. - 3400 block of Clark Drive. Suspicious Incident. A caller reported that someone put several large logs in the middle of the road. It's believed the suspect did it to stop passing drivers to try to rob them.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Officials discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022 at a special City Commission meeting Tuesday, July 13.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2021
City set to lower property tax rate in 2022 budget

City Manager Marlon Brown hopes his first budget will serve as a model for long-term financial management.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior boys golfer Noah Kumar, here hitting a drive on the first hole at Laurel Oak Country Club, is ranked No. 1 in Florida by the FHSAA and 92nd nationally by Junior Golf Scorecard.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2019
Cardinal Mooney boys golfer has climbed state and national leaderboards

The senior is committed to Florida Southern College.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Peachtree Hotel Group is proposing the 93-room, four-story hotel on about 2.4 acres in the 6100 block of South Tamiami Trail.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 17, 2017
Density a problem for new hotel proposed on South Tamiami Trail

The developer can either get a special exception to increase the density, or buy more land to get the number of rooms it's hoping for.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 2200 Oriole Drive recently sold for $1,375,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 11, 2018
Oriole Drive home sells for $1,375,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 25-29.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Town Commission will also hear an update about a new community center for the island at Town Hall today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 15, 2012
Commission reviews telecommunications options today

The Town Commission will discuss a telecommunications study that will likely lead to more discussions about cellular towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Devin Rutkowski, who owns several residential properties and formerly co-owned the Blue Rooster, is determined to get the city to change its policy on backflow prevention devices.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2015
Resident inspires backlash to city's backflow prevention policy

Appearing at a series of municipal meetings this month, one Sarasota resident is calling attention to what he believes is a major eyesore invading the city’s shopping districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Candace Luther
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2018
Manatee County Commission District 6 (At-Large)

Activist Candace Luther challenges longtime incumbent.

  • East County
  • News
Will a referendum that asks if the town’s electorate wants to fund the burying of overhead power lines and utilities  on Gulf of Mexico Drive fail?
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2015
Undergrounding: Too little, too late?

The town of Longboat Key will hold workshops beginning in September to educate residents about the Nov. 3 GMD utilities referendum. But some wonder if it’s time enough to get the word out before the vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Table 10 guests decided to go romantic with the rose decor they chose for their table at Men Who Cook and Brew on May 21 at Mattison’s Bayside at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 18, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 10.19.17

There were plenty of events to keep us busy this summer — so let's review.

  • Black Tie
The home at 523 Juan Anasco Drive in Longboat Key’s Sleepy Lagoon Park neighborhood recently sold for $875,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 25, 2018
Sleepy Lagoon Park home sells for $875,000

Longboat Key residential real estate transactions for July 9-13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
All the baked goods were homemade at the festival.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 27, 2019
Jewish Food Festival brings cultural foods to Sarasota

The festival, hosted by Temple Sinai, celebrates jewish foods.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dan Powers
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 3: Dan Powers

Dan Powers wants to change spending philosophies.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 554 S. Spoonbill Drive on Bird Key recently sold for $3.5 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 14, 2018
Bird Key home sells for $3.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 26 to March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Otus |
  • February 16, 2014
Ask Otus: Name that Bird! Answers to Pop Quiz

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2010
Observer hosts essay contest

The East County Observer and Synovus Bank are hosting an essay contest to help celebrate the 15th anniversary of the first home sold in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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