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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2017
Longboat Key letters to the editor 1.4.2017

The plan to install roundabouts on U.S. 41 at Fruitville and Gulfstream deserves first prize for lack of foresight and incompetent planning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 3, 2017
Mustangs tripped up in state semifinal

A key injury made things tough for Lakewood Ranch in its 54-49 loss to Sickles.

  • East County
  • Sports
Clark Dean, Zack Skypeck, Andrew Leroux and David Orner won a bronze medal in the Men's 4x at the Junior World Rowing Championships. (courtesy USRowing)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2016
Sarasota Crew members hit international waters

The Sarasota Crew sent seven athletes to compete at the World Rowing Championships Aug. 21-28, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Manatee County Construction Services Manager Tom Yarger talks about different features, including an aquatics center, at the future Premier Sports Campus park expansion during a Sept. 25 public meeting.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 2, 2019
Conceptual Lakewood Ranch park plans revealed by Manatee County

Conceptual Lakewood Ranch park plans revealed by Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
BRU informed Lakewood Ranch Town Hall officials of the pending fee changes earlier this month, and members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board learned details of the proposal during a meeting April 17.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 25, 2012
Irrigation fees to rise 50%

Braden River Utilities, the entity that provides irrigation water to Lakewood Ranch, will be increasing its rates.

  • East County
  • News
Wine consultant Michael De Loach and Bob Weil, Longboat Key Club food and beverage director at last year's Bacchus on the Beach.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 26, 2016
Bacchus on the Beach to bring food and wine lovers together

The 6th annual event will host prestigious winemakers and producers together for two nights.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 10, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Bryce Williams

The Cardinal Mooney senior talks about his best game and the University of Minnesota.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Caroline Zucker
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 19, 2018
School board: The high road and the low road

Rather than accept the apology with grace and forgiveness, Caroline Zucker scolded.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2009
Manatee County revives Planning Task Force

For the first time in several years, Manatee County's Planning Task Force will meet today to discuss Manatee County's development review process and related topics.

  • East County
  • News
Ryan Hanson, Nicholas Harlin, Hannah Barrineau, Samantha Greenfield, Autumn Nix say the reason they put so much effort into the drive is because they all know someone who has served or is serving in the military.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 21, 2018
Card donation a great deal in Lakewood Ranch

Nolan Middle School presents USO with more than 500 decks of cards.

  • East County
  • News
“People from all over the country can support you, your pet and the shelter at the same time," says HSSC Executive Director Kristi Dorman.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 28, 2014
Humane Society searches for pet models

The Humane Society of Sarasota County will be accepting entries for its 3rd annual 'The Real HousePets of Sarasota County' Pet Calendar and Photo Contest. The winner will be featured on the cover of the 2015 calendar and each of the top 12 finalists will be showcased as a pet of the month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The no-swim advisory will remain in place until tests show acceptable levels of bacteria in the water.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2018
No-swim advisory lifted for Bird Key

Once again, officials have detected elevated bacteria levels associated with red tide in Sarasota’s waters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River junior outside hitter Sydney Jaco and her Pirates teammates will host a Preseason Classic Aug. 16 and 18.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 10, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Disguised cell towers work elsewhere; Boaters rescue child's toy raft; Buchanan investigation looks politically vindictive; Alicia's Grooming offers ordinance assistance

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Patton Park will encompass Kent Lake, seen here. A patch of land near the entrance to Bridgewater will be the main park area with a pavilion and other amenities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 1, 2017
Patton Park completes new Lakewood Ranch trail system

SMR is developing four new parks, all to be finished by the end of the year.

  • East County
  • News
Bradenton officials are actively pursuing an affordable housing development in an area in need of redevelopment.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2015
The art of creating affordable housing

Bradenton is pushing ahead with a workforce housing project in an artist community, while a similar effort in Sarasota has languished for months. What separates these two proposals?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Natalie Mount was able to visit with her pen pal, Lia Silber, in Tel Mond, Israel.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 11, 2018
Sarasota's Temple Emanu-El teen keeps pen pal relationship thriving with friend in Israel

Sarasota's Temple Emanu-El teen keeps pen pal relationship thriving with friend in Israel

  • East County
  • News
Senior Kathryn Richards studied stem cell regeneration this year in the MaST program.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 18, 2018
Sailors climb the MaST

Seniors in a science magnet program at Sarasota High School invite you to check out the results of their year-long research projects at an April 25 symposium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Moran, Nancy Detert, Nicole Rissler and Charles Hines concluded the event with the official reveal of the bond
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 28, 2019
County closes on land for Legacy Trail extension

The event took place in Payne Park, 2110 Adams Lane, where the Legacy Trail extension is to end in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 7, 2017
Jack Dusty sends guests off to the races

The restaurant and bar held its annual Derby Day party on May 6 at Jack Dusty.

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