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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said state drive-up testing results show Florida's infection rate for COVID-19 to be below 3% currently.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 5, 2020
Governor lauds Florida's COVID-19 testing in Sarasota

Sarasota's new COVID-19 testing site gets visit from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  • East County
  • News
Honoree Keith Monda with Bill Sadlo
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 10, 2016
Glitz at The Ritz-Carlton: Honoring Keith and Linda Monda

The Salvation Army hosted its annual Glitz at the Ritz Luncheon, honoring Keith and Linda Monda on Thursday, March 10, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Gordie White and Wendy Rose co-chaired the event.

  • Black Tie
Betty and Gus Andreone at Palm Aire Country Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 30, 2018
Services set for Wednesday (Oct. 31) for Gus Andreone in Sarasota

Local legend, Sarasota's Gus Andreone dies at 107.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 13, 2021
Strides to connect in Lakewood Ranch

New Stroller Fitness class in Lakewood Ranch gives moms an opportunity to socialize while exercising.

  • East County
  • News
The Pillar of Hope stands in the lobby of CPC’s Child Advocacy Center. After a child’s initial services, the child and a staff member drop a blue marble down the pillar to join other marbles, symbolizing they are not alone.
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • May 10, 2019
Prevention — proof it's protecting our children

As the Child Protection Center reaches its 40th year, new data showing the child abuse rate in Florida is declining prove that its services are working and must continue.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Those who participated gave special attention to social distancing.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 30, 2020
Group health — 6 feet apart in Lakewood Ranch

Public yoga sessions bring Lakewood Ranch community together during difficult times.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2010
Lady Mustangs win North Port meet

The Lakewood Ranch High School girls cross country team took first place out of 15 schools at the North Port Invitational Sept. 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
This Country Club home at 7004 Brier Creek Court sold for $1.25 million. It has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,534 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of Victoria Turner.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 20, 2021
Tidewater Preserve home tops east Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch area real estate transactions at $1,325,000

County Club and Tidewater Preserve both have a sale of $1.25 million in Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area transactions.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles wants to address the concerns of residents before he files another application.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 14, 2013
Mar Vista hearing canceled

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles will not submit an application before the town's summer hiatus.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 1, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hears from interim police chief

George Turner spoke to the club about his goals for the department.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2013
News briefs 9.05.13

Fire Rescue calls increase 12.6% in 2013; Longboat's swan-keeper seeks donations

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo The 10U River Dawgs have won several tournaments this year, including the Disney New Year's Showcase.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 26, 2014
Nationally Ranked

The 10U River Dawgs went 4-0 to win the fifth annual spring Braden River Wreaking HAVOC Championship March 22 and March 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
Improvements to the asphalt and signage are planned at the intersection of Higel Avenue and Siesta Drive.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 11, 2021
Major road projects starting on Siesta Key in 2021

Construction on projects along Higel Avenue, Siesta Drive and Stickney Point road are set to begin this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Campers practice climbing the web.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 20, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: CIRCUS SARASOTA SUMMER CAMP (+ VIDEO)

For our latest Camp Spotlight, The Observer dropped in on campers at Circus Sarasota and documented their rehearsal for the end-of-camp performance.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Dave Bullock told Longboaters last week you pay a price for living on an island as beautiful as Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 26, 2013
Longboat officials tell residents to be prepared

Town Manager Dave Bullock urged Longboat residents to remember that the Key is vulnerable to hurricanes.

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Impact100 SRQ co-founders Tilly Valls McFadden and Jane Watt, Impact100 founder Wendy H. Steele, Violeta Huesman and Deborah M. Johnson  met at the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida building.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 15, 2020
Impact100 and Girl Scouts Gulf Coast Florida host suffragist celebration

The Equalitea event celebrated 100 year's of the fight for women's right to vote.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2010
Attorney emphasizes Comp Plan changes

Town Attorney David Persson wants the town to ask its citizens what they want to see for the town's future when making amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Samantha Malcolm is a new board member for the Manatee Literacy Council.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 12, 2021
Lakewood Ranch teen joins Manatee Literacy Council's board

ODA rising senior hopes to bring a new perspective to the Manatee Literacy Council.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 14, 2015
Flatwoods conservation changes irk residents

Commissioners laud environmental connectivity; residents worry for species survival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 20, 2020
Riverview romps to shutout win over Lennard

Riverview defense dominates Lennard in shutout win

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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