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Alyssa Elizabeth Call was born to Twin Rivers residents Stephanie and Randy Call at 8:17 p.m., Jan. 11, 2011.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Birth Announcements 04.07.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Birth Announcements 04.07.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • News
"I've had such a warm welcome," says Ashley Ellis, right, of her first month on the job. Danielle Brown, left, was promoted to principal this season.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 27, 2010
In the dressing room with Sarasota Ballet's 'Firebirds'

Danielle Brown and Ashley Ellis dish about their latest shared role as the title character in Yuri Possokhov's 'Firebird.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
News Briefs

Telecommunications amendment extension sought; Commissioner Terry Gans qualifies for commission seat; Town's code-enforcement officer terminated last week

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County could use trails in places like Rye Preserve to build a county trail system.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 14, 2021
Manatee County trail plan 25 years in the making emerges

Manatee County trail plan runs through East County

  • East County
  • News
Betsy Benac
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2012
Primary Election: Manatee County School Board, District 7

Battling for the Board of Manatee County Commissioners District 7 at-large seat are two Republicans: political hopeful Betsy Benac and incumbent Joe McClash.

  • East County
  • News
David Glorius and Kate Rhodes were the first two people to play when the Longboat Key Tennis Center reopened on May 8.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 7, 2020
Doubles play to resume at Longboat Key Tennis Center

The Tennis Center closed from March 22 through May 7 because of concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of the St. Armands Business Improvement District said allowing taller buildings on the Circle would encourage new construction, which they hope would attract quality tenants and increase activity. File rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2021
St. Armands zoning proposals stir controversy

Although a resident group has raised alarm about proposed building rules on the Circle, property owners say some of the concern is rooted in misunderstanding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pierre Bosse, a waiter at Paris Bistrot, helps prepare takeout and curbside orders for customers. In the 12 years the restaurant has been open, it has not done curbside pickup and had few takeout orders.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2020
An order of normalcy at Lakewood Ranch restaurants

Lakewood Ranch restaurants provide sense of normalcy to customers

  • East County
  • News
John Gudritz is the co-owner of an investment management firm.
  • By John Gudritz |
  • April 12, 2012
My View: Consider the rights of the early birds - please turn down the music

I am a morning person, also known as an early bird. I am one of those people who loves to get up early in the morning to walk or run the beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pay increases are included for most teachers. File art.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 17, 2019
Pay raises on way for teachers, paraprofessionals in Manatee County

District, Manatee Education Association finalize deal but other negotiations continue.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 20, 2012
JAN. 20: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Virginia Haley, president of Visit Sarasota County, said the organization has changed over the years from an advertising organization to a destination marketing organization. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By David Conway |
  • June 11, 2015
Q+A with Virginia Haley

Even though season is over, the tourism industry continues to have an impact on the local economy as it evolves into more of a year-round phenomenon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2011
Re-district for the future

The surge of Manatee County growth centered in Lakewood Ranch is tilting the center of the county ever eastward - and leaving county leaders with the challenge of re-drawing political boundaries.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Sherry Nikolich’s Buttonwood Drive home had flooding in the garage.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 18, 2020
Longboat Key residents continue Eta clean-up

Several Buttonwood Harbour residents had flooding because of Eta.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • March 11, 2012
My Kids Kick Butt, In More Ways Than One

My Kids Kick Butt, In More Ways Than One

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The condo units C-704 and D-705 at L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club recently sold for $3.9 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 13, 2018
L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club condo sells for $3.9 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 28-June 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2021
"Spoon River Anthology" comes to life in east Bradenton

Players Centre of Performing Arts performs "Spoon River Anthology" at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • News
The Town Commission will also discuss an upcoming north end beach renourishment project tonight.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 1, 2010
Commission reviews sign code

The Town Commission will review more changes to its controversial sign code at its regular meeting tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 28, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 29

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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