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A fire tore through storage sheds at the gulf front property Sunday night, causing two propane tanks to explode.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 29, 2016
Top Story — August: Explosions rock Sandpiper Inn on Longboat Key

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jaryd Hearn, the executive chef at Polo Grill & Bar in Lakewood Ranch, said the restaurant concentrates on lighter, fresher fair, such as blood orange ceviche.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 13, 2017
Choose wisely

Dining out doesn't have to be an unhealthy experience.

  • Health
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 17, 2010
Ranch Main sets stage for 10th arts festival

ArtCenter Manatee and LWR Communities will present the 10th annual Art at the Ranch Fine Arts Festival this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2009
Business Observer 11.26.09

The Caragiulo brothers, owners of two Caragiulo's Italian restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton, plan to open a seafood restaurant in Burns Square.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An estate property in the Sanderling Club on Siesta Key ranks No. 1 on TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 17, 2011
Homes on Siesta Key and Casey Key rank in the top 10

A Siesta Key home ranks No. 1 and a Casey Key home No. 9 on a list compiled by TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2015
Election results bring change to City Commission

The city of Sarasota is seeing a changing of the guard this week, setting the stage for a shake-up on what had become a harmonious board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 5, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports in the Lakewood Ranch and East County areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2012
We don't take judging 'lightly'

Judgment Day is almost upon us.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hannah Roberson readies a throw to first.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 9, 2017
Sarasota softball plans to use communication as its compass

Sailors leaders hope to guide team to state tournament through positivity.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Fred Soto was part of a generation of civic activists who contributed to the revitalization of downtown Sarasota. As city commissioner, he served during the construction of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 14, 2018
Former Sarasota Mayor Fred Soto dies

Fred Soto was a successful businessman and civic leader who filled his time by finding ways to help others.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2012
Obituary: William R. Hoff

Obituary: William R. Hoff

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The wooden pedestrian bridge, which spans over a pond, is part of a longer trail at Arlington Park. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • October 16, 2014
City staff wants to bridge gap in aesthetics

The construction of a pedestrian bridge at Arlington Park is on hold, as a conflict between the desires of residents and city staff has arisen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 3, 2016
DID plans first responder appreciation month

The Downtown Improvement District has budgeted $20,000 to honor police officers, firefighters and EMS professionals throughout the month of January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
News Briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Barnott hones in on his target.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 4, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance shoot out for socialization

The organization held its second annual clay shoot Friday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Laura Dunzik, a 10th grader, says that Matthew Powers made her not hate her algebra class.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 26, 2018
Lakewood Ranch students honor two fallen classmates

Memorial Service for the two Lakewood Ranch High students who died in an accident held near the high school.

  • East County
  • News
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 28
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 8, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Aug. 8

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Aug. 8

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Hurricane Ike's destruction in Gilchrist, Texas. Courtesy photo
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 10, 2014
County staff plans for the unthinkable

Sarasota County staff publicly unveiled a first draft of its post-disaster redevelopment plan at a Siesta Key Association meeting Thursday. The county began drafting the plan in 2007.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Expectant parents Jane and Matt Thompson. Photo by Stephanie Hannum
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Baby on the way; The Giving Girls; Wanted: man who cooks; Dealing for the Afikomen; and Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
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