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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 17, 2015
Michael's on East snaps up a Longboat memory

Michael's on East features a Longboat Key Snapper for its Savor Sarasota menu.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Islandside golf course is being replaced with saltwater-resistant platinum paspalum sod.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 19, 2015
Islandside golf course undergoes renovations

This summer, the Longboat Key Club's Islandside golf course has seen a name change and is undergoing renovations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 19, 2015
Redistricting could cost county $250,000

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent has asked for an additional $250,000 in the coming fiscal year to notify voters of changes to congressional and Florida Legislature districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vice President of the Goodwill Foundation  Veronica Brandon Miller with President and CEO for Goodwill Manasota Bob Rosinsky during the Goodwill Ambassadors Luncheon in April.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 19, 2015
Goodwill board of directors announces new member

Goodwill Manasota President and CEO Bob Rosinsky named to board of directors for Goodwill International Industries.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Within 13 months, the school district plans to have a new software program implemented, which will cost $9.8 million.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 9, 2016
Manatee County School Board OKs $10 million program

PeopleSoft will overhaul the district's payroll, budgeting, inventory and other financial programs.

  • East County
  • News
FDOT officials still anticipate the Diverging Diamond Interchange project to be completed by fall 2017.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 7, 2016
FDOT announces detours, delays for I-75 and University Parkway

Because of the construction on the Diverging Diamond Interchange, drivers must take Exit 210 rather than 213 if driving overnight.

  • East County
  • News
Paul Parr, on the balcony of his unit at Sunset Royale, overlooking the west end of Siesta Key Public Beach.
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 10, 2015
Condo owners will ask for protective measures

A group of condo owners will ask that, if the county must build bigger and better picnic shelters and a pavilion, that it include some measures to abate disturbances.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The ribbon is cut for the reopening of the Lakewood Ranch Information Center on University. Enjoying the moment were Heather Kasten, Vanessa Baugh, Jimmy Stewart, Angie Kaleskas, and Jahna Leinhauser.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 22, 2015
Side of Ranch: Information delivered with style

East County managing editor Jay Heater writes his daily blog

  • East County
  • News
The Manatee County School Board will decide tonight whether to approve projects at East County schools.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 27, 2015
Manatee County School Board to discuss East County school improvements

The board will decide whether to approve chiller replacements, traffic improvements and other needs.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo. Dr. James Fiorica, MD and Oncologist at SMH speaking at a Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation luncheon.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2015
SMH to expand cancer research with donation

More than $6.5 million in donations announced for the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System from the Kolschowsky foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dimmitt Automotive Group Co-President Peter Dimmitt and  Chief Operating Officer Scott Larguier
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 29, 2016
State Street welcomes Dimmitt Automotive Group

The Dimmitt Automotive group cut the ribbon for the new Sarasota Studio located on the ground floor of the State Street garage.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
A south end beach project has been delayed because state and federal agencies have concerns about how the projects will impact sea turtle nesting season.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 19, 2016
Beach project delayed by sea turtle concerns

A south end beach project has been delayed because state and federal agencies have concerns about how the projects will impact sea turtle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
brasstap!
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 12, 2015
Tampa-based Brass Tap brings craft-beer focus to Sarasota

Tampa-based Brass Tap brings craft-beer focus to Sarasota

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Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota General Manager Joel Ellzey took his current position in March of 2013, after leaving the Saks location in Tampa.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 26, 2015
UTC Saks GM takes new job

Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota General Manager Joel Ellzey oversaw the luxury fashion retailer's move from Westfield Southgate Mall to the Mall at University Town Center during his tenure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Catherine Vernon will use her years of administrative experience to serve as the new executive director of the Key Chorale.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 4, 2015
Catharine Vernon named new executive director of Key Chorale

Vernon will replace retiring former director Richard Storm.

  • Arts + Culture
Commissioner Carolyn Mason respresents District 1; Alan Maio, who was elected in November, represents District 4.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 1, 2014
County commissioners choose 2015 chair

The Sarasota County Commission unanimously chose Commissioners Carolyn Mason and Alan Maio for chair and vice chair, respectively, at the board retreat today.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Three East County elementary schools and two middle schools received 'A' grades, as they did last year.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 26, 2013
State releases FCAT scores

Data released today shows East County elementary and middle schools are mostly an exception to falling school grades statewide.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota Orchestra President and CEO Joseph McKenna said the orchestra has deferred a number of maintenance projects due to poor economic conditions over the past five years.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 30, 2013
City Commission to consider orchestra improvements

The City Commission will hold a special meeting Wednesday morning to discuss $460,000 in facility upgrades to the Sarasota Orchestra building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2013
East County Birth

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dakin Dairy Farms owner Karen Dakin has always wanted to be a farmer. This weekend, she will celebrate her livelihood and national dairy month.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 6, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Dakin Dairy Day Festival

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 7, live music, cooking demonstrations, games and other Dakin Dairy Day Festival attractions will take over Dakin Dairy Farms, located at 30771 Betts Road, Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
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