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The city’s pursuit of Big Pass sand continues to raise the question: Why create endless strife and risk unknown effects when other options exist?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 17, 2018
Look elsewhere for Lido Key sand

Sarastoa's pursuit of Big Pass sand continues to raise the question: Why create endless strife and risk unknown effects when other options exist?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • October 20, 2018
Collard greens festival gets greener every year

The Third Annual Big Mama's Collard Greens Festival offers a culinary and cultural adventure.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cheryl Walstad, pictured, and her husband, Dave, are opening their second All Star Laundry location in Lakewood Ranch and will have a third in 2016.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 18, 2015
All Star Laundry hopes to clean up in Lakewood Ranch

Firm adds Portal Crossing opening in late December, then another location in 2016.

  • East County
  • News
Neighbors Danny Chappell and Ron Hunniford look at a map of the site on which Manatee Ranches wants to place a "country store." They say the site, behind them, should not be developed commercially.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 23, 2019
Intersection site proposed for development in Myakka area

Land owner seeks approvals for commercial development near CR 675/S.R. 70 intersection.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 19, 2018
A dog day afternoon at the Mutt Derby

Dogs competed in a friendly race on March 18 at the Sarasota Kennel Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brenda Russell, center, says development of the proposed park property, a projected called Myara, leaves little connectivity for wildlife even if built using a clustered style of development. Gary Hebert, left, and Phil St. John
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2017
Braden Woods group hopes to preserve options

Friends of Keep Woods wants to educate the public about potential park.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River High TSA students took home 35 trophies, including 18 first-place finishes. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 20, 2013
East County schools lead state TSA competition

Braden River High School and Nolan Middle School TSA teams will advance to the national competition in June.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Marina Proskurina, teacher of digital design at Manatee Technical College, wears her medal and holds the unique degree she recently earned.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 19, 2016
MTC photography instructor achieves unusual degree

Marina Proskurina honored for her artistic excellence

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Lynn and Brian Fitzpatrick are some of the founding members of the Celtic Heritage Society in Lakewood Ranch. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 17, 2018
Can't knock this block party in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch clubs, Tour of Homes will be showcased at annual event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 18, 2018
Sarasota Garden Club celebrates five years of Gardens in Paradise

Visitors took part in a garden-gazing tour through six private gardens on March 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kendall Johnson
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 9, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 7

ODA scored 25 unanswered points to post its second win of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2016
Drink This: Golden Sunset

Enjoy the tropical beauty of a Siesta Key sunset in a simple, refreshing cocktail.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2009
Obituary: Lucien Levy

Levy, 85, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Dave Bullock and Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan have worked for the past two months to gain support for the regional traffic analysis among neighboring counties and municipalities.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 28, 2015
MPO requests FDOT traffic study

The Florida Department of Transportation will conduct a comprehensive analysis of all of the traffic points that affect traffic from the barrier islands to the mainland.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A surface lot is closed for the construction of a parking structure, but other spaces on St. Armands Circle remain available, the city said.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2018
City promotes St. Armands parking availability

During construction of the St. Armands Circle parking garage, other spaces remain available in the shopping district, the city announced.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote Vice President for Aquarium, Education and Outreach Dan Debak, Rick Piccolo and Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 18, 2018
Mote shares aquarium plans with Manatee County leaders

The "Come SEA the future" event took place on Oct. 18 at Pier 22 Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 18, 2011
Summer meetings could be on horizon

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board must decide whether it will hold meetings this summer to expedite Comprehensive Plan amendments.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 23, 2014
Sarasota Polo Club named host for pentathlon world cup final

Local and international officials behind four pentathlon events the Sarasota-Bradenton region will host during the next three years, announced Sunday a venue change for the world cup final in June.

  • East County
  • News
Trails at Rothenbach Park on Bee Ridge Road move in and out of shade.  A hat, sunscreen and water are all good ideas. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 7, 2017
Stay home and enjoy Sarasota's assets like a vacationer

No need to pack and fly away for some great outdoor activities and sites.

  • Health
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