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Design & Dine finalists: Jamie and Cindy Krider
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 6, 2013
Feb. 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Design & Dine finalists: Jamie and Cindy Krider; SMR secures use of Viking unit; Sarasota considers changes to its 2050 growth plan; SMA performs for Town Hall Lecture Series; Brass Tacks: Maestro Andrew Lane

  • Siesta Key
  • News
County officials say the money used to draw the Orioles to Sarasota was well spent.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 9, 2017
County doubles down on spring training

As the county considers investing more than $20 million to lure the Braves spring training operation, has the investment in the Orioles and Ed Smith Stadium paid off?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 13, 2012
Town offices to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Town offices will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Brenner is the Vice Mayor of Longboat Key
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 29, 2012
Election Q&A: David Brenner

Vice Mayor David Brenner believes Longboat Key is a residential community that needs a mix of tourism.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 23, 2016
Total Control: 'Photography and Film Constructs'

Ringling College exhibit explores the world of constructed photography.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 28, 2013
Sales-tax may yield new health-care model

In part II of our preview of a June 18 referendum on the half-cent sales tax increase in Manatee County, the East County Observer examines how new revenue would impact care in the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2009
Pirates to host hoops camp

Braden River High will host a summer basketball camp for students entering grades 2-12, beginning June 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Whitney Beach Shopping Plaza has been for sale since early 2009, originally listed at $6.5 million. It sold for $3.7 million Dec. 17.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 22, 2010
Whitney Beach Plaza sells for $3.7 million

The sale marks the beginning of a two- to three-month push to attract tenants to the 85% vacant north-end shopping center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 8, 2013
Watch: Season of Sculpture

Watch: Season of Sculpture

  • Arts + Culture
WBBWEB
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 26, 2015
Week's best bets: Tuesday, May 26

Week's best bets: Tuesday, May 26

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Taylor Morrison will use a California Tuscan design on five floor plans for homes in the Esplanade by Siesta Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 24, 2013
Developer plans Esplanade groundbreaking

Taylor Morrison will hold a ceremony Jan. 28, for the beginning of construction at Esplanade by Siesta Key, a 247-home community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 5, 2009
Country clubs plan upgrades

East County golfers can expect improved facilities at Palm-Aire, Tara, Rosedale and The Concession.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

George Bennett, Laureano Causo and Joyce Taylor died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
New Lakewood Ranch coach Rashad West gives instructions to his team during spring practice. West said the Mustangs are using "training wheels" in practice for now.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 1, 2019
Area football teams use spring practice to implement new strategies

Teams will get three weeks of practice before their spring games.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2010
BUSINESS OBSERVER: 03.11.10

Home-Tech founder Steve Marino recently announced plans to build a two-building, 20,000-square-foot complex in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of June 11 through June 17, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Benedict estate home at Villa Am Meer
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2013
Our View: The tide is turning on LBK

The turn started with two transactions: First, the town approval in 2011 and then the redevelopment of Avenue of the Flowers and construction of the new Publix Super Market and CVS drug store.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Megan Magee finds an Easter egg hidden along the trail at Beach Access #5.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 17, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.17.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota 2050 guides development east of I-75 on specific tracts of land.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 20, 2014
Commission to discuss 2050 changes

Sarasota County commissioners will consider the third phase of amendments to Sarasota 2050, which includes the fiscal neutrality provision in the longterm planning document.

  • East County
  • News
Robin Hartill Temple Beth Israel Rabbi Jonathan Katz points to news stories about his infamous 1994 Disney-themed Purimspiel that included Mickey Mouse appearances at bar mitzvahs.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 4, 2015
Q&A: Rabbi Jonathan Katz

Q&A: Rabbi Jonathan Katz

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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