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  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 14, 2018
New lines give new use to Longboat tennis courts

Longboat Key Public Works Department painted pickleball lines and purchased portable pickleball nets for a Bayfront Park tennis court.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
According to the Department of Transportation, the diverging-diamond interchange will improve delay times. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 3, 2013
'Ultimate Interchange' planned for University Parkway

The Florida Department of Transportation says a new design would slow wait time at red lights and improve safety in an area projected to have increased traffic.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: January 13

Dawn Scire captured this colorful image of sunset on Siesta Key beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: January 13

Mary Kondrat captured this photo of a heron walking the shoreline on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This mobile carillon, currently at the Sarasota Medieval Fair, could stay in town a little longer if one resident can find a home for it.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota resident seeks home for carillon

Wylie Crawford believes an obscure instrument would be a widely embraced addition to the city. Now, he just has to find someone who agrees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents gathered Saturday at the Sarasota Farmers Market in opposition to the proposed sale of the grassy strip near Pineapple Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 4, 2016
City strikes Pineapple Park land deal

The Sarasota City Commission agreed to sell a piece of land along Lemon Avenue — which could mean doom or good fortunes for the nearby park, depending on who you ask.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Theresa Puskar experiences her own fairytale on her journey of self-discovery in "Causeless Joy."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 5, 2020
SaraSolo’s Winterfest multiplies the power of one

New split season gives solo performers more time in the spotlight.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 5, 2012
Sports Scores: Soccer

SMA girls soccer posts shutout; Cardinal Mooney beats Bishop Verot; ODA blanks Bradenton Christian and Southeast; ODA tops Canterbury School

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Edward Bailey
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 18, 2012
Primary Elections: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws closer, the East County Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the East County area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Main Street is one of several shopping plazas located within the community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2014
Lakewood Ranch named top community

Two companies have ranked Lakewood Ranch as the No. 9 master-planned community in the nation.

  • East County
  • News
Summerfield's Tippy and John Holz are the co-chairs for the Center Stage Campaign for the Players Centre for the Performing Arts.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 12, 2019
Couple at center stage fundraising for Players' move to Lakewood Ranch

A Lakewood Ranch couple leads the fundraising campaign for the proposed theater complex at Waterside Place

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alyssa Sweeney and Jack Boeve, Relay for Life co-captains, with the lawn flamingos
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 7, 2013
Riverview students use 'flocks' to fight cancer

Riverview students are raising money with lawn decorations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
FDOT's Jeff Mednick shares about the project with the Manatee-Sarasota Metropolitan Planning Organization last month. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 14, 2016
FDOT holds public meeting for interchange improvements

Plans for the intersection of State Road 64/Interstate 75 will be on display tonight.

  • East County
  • News
Historical photos were on display during the dedication of the 15 historic markers that have now been installed throughout Newtown.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 23, 2017
Newtown Alive earns state recognition

The ongoing project to document and preserve the history of Sarasota’s historic African American community wins Historic Preservation Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Our view

Lower speed limit on GMD?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Franko Skugor of Serbia and Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo of Spain advanced to the men’s doubles finals of the 2014 Sarasota Open.  File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 8, 2015
Ranch nets Sarasota Open

After six years on Longboat Key, the Sarasota Open swings into the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kelly Duggin, MD, Family Medicine Physician Lakewood Ranch Medical Group |
  • August 5, 2019
Don’t Forget To See Your Primary Healthcare Provider For Your Annual Wellness Visit: This Is Free When You Have Medicare Part B

Don’t Forget To See Your Primary Healthcare Provider For Your Annual Wellness Visit: This Is Free When You Have Medicare Part B

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Longboat Key Police Administrative Assistant Marilyn Dzikas retired Aug. 7 after 30 years of service with the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2015
Longtime face of police department retires

Marilyn Dzikas worked under five Longboat Key police chiefs. She retired Aug. 7 after serving the town for 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 7, 2019
Home-based business waves victory flag

The longstanding Sarasota flag business finally gained legal status following a contentious hearing with county commissioners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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