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Traditional holiday decor (wreaths, lights, garlands) seem to be the go-to items for holiday decorating.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 16, 2017
Lasers rock, traditions prevail for this year's holiday shopping season

Local businesses talk about the most popular holiday decor leaving shelves this season.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 12, 2014
Winding Oaks nears end of $3 million upgrade

Today, the 26-year-old community, which consists of 56 units in 28 one-level buildings, is nearing the end of approximately $3 million worth of updates that began in 2007.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jessica Jones, the Haile Middle School FFA adviser, tends to Hydro.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • January 18, 2017
Blue ribbon teacher takes over Haile FFA program

Program earns recognition at Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 15, 2020
Colony case nears second anniversary

Trial scheduled for April in the proceedings that ultimately will decide how oceanfront acreage will be sold.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 20, 2017
Circus Arts Conservatory hosts private reception before send-off performance

CAC patrons showed their support on June 21 at Michael’s Wine Cellar before watching the CAC in DC preview show.

  • Black Tie
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 9, 2018
Siesta Drive safety campaign asks for resident support

Part of the road is slated to be restriped, but Make Siesta Drive Safer has more plans in the works.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A free-form 40-foot pool complete with spa and two waterfalls provides a great place for swimming laps and playing with the grandkids.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 22, 2018
Dream Fulfilled

This home has all the luxury touches a buyer expects from The Lake Club. But it’s the details of its design that truly surprise and delight.

  • LWR Life
Ava Krug and Alexis Blokhina. Photo courtesy Dick Vitale.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 1, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 02.02.17

East County High 5 Moments: 02.02.17

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 7, 2018
Jeff Mayers takes over Longboat Key Foundation leadership

The general manager of The Resort at Longboat Key Club replaces Bob Simmons as the board chairman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 2, 2009
No charges filed in alleged police brutality case

The State Attorney's Office decided Sept. 2 not to file battery charges against the Sarasota police officer who was videotaped kicking a handcuffed suspect June 26.

  • 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
This rendering depicts The Bay's finalized master plan concept for revitalizing the area around the Van Wezel.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 25, 2018
Bayfront group unveils master plan proposal

The Bay Sarasota has produced a finalized plan for redeveloping the land around the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Project Manager Eric Shroyer and Deputy Director of the Engineering Services Division Sia Mollanazar Manatee County acquired the 40 parcels needed to build 44th Avenue East across Braden River. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 19, 2020
44th Avenue project moves forward in Manatee County

Construction set to begin on the most expensive 44th Avenue segment, which crosses the Braden River, in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2009
IN BRIEF

Community News and Notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
Developer Carlos Beruff, of Medallion Home, said he wanted the Port Harbour Parkway connection to be in place before development of Water Color Place began.s
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 21, 2018
Medallion project about to begin near Lakewood Ranch

Roadway connection clears way for Medallion development along Upper Manatee River Road in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
An Atlantic sea nettle drifts in the tide along a groin on Longboat key.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 8, 2017
Jellyfish invasion: Longboat beaches swarmed by jellies

Mote Marine Aquarium and Laboratory scientists aren't sure why there are so many jellies, but one things is for sure: jellyfish stings can hurt.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Easter Bunny dances around Moore’s Restaurant.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Moore's "Come Stuff the Easter Box"

Families gathered to take part in 'Come Stuff the Easter Box' on Sunday, April 20, at Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant. Moore's collected items like shampoo, toothpaste and soap in 'Easter boxes' throughout the restaurant to benefit Family Resources. The afternoon also included an egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pirates junior running back Brian Battie holds his head in his hands after Braden River's comeback attempt fell just short.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2018
Venice KOs Braden River again

The Braden River High football team's sixth-straight loss to the Venice High Indians ends the Pirates' season

  • East County
  • Sports
Dorothy Cole and Carol Hambrecht
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 20, 2011
Episcopal Church Women hear travel option

Veteran traveler Evey Huntington spoke at a luncheon meeting of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church Women Jan. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle discusses recreation opportunities with resident Jude Levy at Payne Park Auditorium on Saturday.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2017
Sarasota begins parks and recreation master plan

The city is inviting residents to share their thoughts on Sarasota’s parks and recreation needs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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