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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 25, 2016
Re-orient ourselves on turtles

Longboat Key’s proposed ordinance with stricter beach lighting requirements can be viewed as more government reach. But helping hatchlings can also be a selling point.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
VPA Director Rebecca Abrahamson and VPA Theatre Chairman Scott Keys stand where a new lobby could be added.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 27, 2020
Booker VPA to see $22.5 million in renovations

The upgrades include more seating capacity, additional classrooms, a new lobby and a blackbox theater.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Courtesy photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 26, 2016
Sleepy Lagoon Park home sells for $1.61 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Oct. 10-14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
KB Belton is the new head football coach at The Out-of-Door Academy. Photo courtesy ODA.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 20, 2020
New ODA football coach wants to continue recent success

K.B. Belton moves up from offensive coordinator to replace Chris Kempton.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sinning Sirens
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 6, 2016
Siren Song: Meet Sarasota's new burlesque troupe

Sarasota’s newest burlesque troupe is luring audiences with its seductive artistry.

  • Arts + Culture
Luna Bella, a English cream golden retriever, often gets dirty from rolling in the dirt at Bayfront Park dog park.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 14, 2018
Longboat dog park popularity has a muddy by-product

Dogs at Bayfront park roll and run in dirt that was once grass, a worn turf that struggles to accomodate heavy traffic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Polo Grill and Bar owner Tommy Klauber and relative Spyder Broussard, who grew up in Houma, La., outside New Orleans.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2015
Polo Grill heats up with Cajun fun

The Polo Grill and Bar will host its annual fish fry and shrimp boil this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2010
Letter to the Editor 3.11.10

Letter to the Editor 3.11.10

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 29, 2015
Year in Photos 2015

See some of the East County Observer's best images of the year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 1, 2013
Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Nov. 1

Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Nov. 1

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Tangerines, Ruby Red grapefruits and navel oranges make great additions to recipes.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 12, 2011
The fruits of winter 101

From naval oranges to golden white grapefruit, we'll tell you everything you need to know about the best citrus to snack on during the winter months.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 4, 2019
Ladies lunch at Pique Nique Sur la Baie at Winefest

The Florida Winefest & Auction kicked off April 4 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
Renee Di Pilato, libraries and historical resources director, said library workers have been grateful to be able to help the community.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 4, 2021
Library workers adapt to various roles during pandemic

Sarasota County libraries helped with many facets of government during pandemic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 1, 2009
Businessman heads to African orphanage

Jack Wolff, of Investment Financial Services in Lakewood Ranch, will spend two weeks volunteering at an orphanage in Africa.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 3, 2013
Town software receives global recognition

A Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department software app has made the first cut for an award that received more than 700 entries.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2019
East County weather page photo: October 3

Peter Miller captured this tree frog after a rain storm in Edgewater Sound in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 9, 2019
Bells and Brass rings in the holiday season

The concert took listeners through the Christmas story via music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Unit B-902 condo at 415 L’Ambiance Drive has two bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,385 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 27, 2016
L’Ambiance condo sells for $1.55 million

The Unit B-902 condo at 415 L’Ambiance Drive has two bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,385 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 22, 2016
Water Club condo sells for $3.5 million

The Unit 1002 condominium at 1281 Gulf of Mexico Drive has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 3,435 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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