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This Longboat Key Village bird is off to find its daily catch.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 27, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Free as a Bird

This Longboat Key Village bird is off to find its daily catch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Changes to Longboat Key affecting my way of life

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The principal of the school is Angela Hodges Lindsey.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • June 5, 2019
Ready for the opening bell in Lakewood Ranch

Mona Jain Middle School will feature technology unique in Florida.

  • East County
  • Schools
A Cessna 421C. Courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 19, 2012
Plane bound for SRQ crashes in Gulf

An aircraft destined for Sarasota with an unresponsive pilot circled in the Gulf before crashing at 12:20 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alyssa Elizabeth Call was born to Twin Rivers residents Stephanie and Randy Call at 8:17 p.m., Jan. 11, 2011.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Birth Announcements 04.07.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Birth Announcements 04.07.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Birth Announcements 04.07.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 14, 2019
Eternal Reefs completes memorial to lost submariners

The Sarasota-based company began placing the memorial in the Gulf of Mexico in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lake Club residents Marybeth and Jay Traverso have temporarily converted their kitchen island into "Santa's workshop" as they gather gifts for a family in need. They have had fun shopping for toys and other needs.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 4, 2019
Charity another of Santa's secrets in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents help local family in need with Christmas gifts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 9, 2012
Welly, White spar on project history

In 2004, the town held hearings for the Key Club's proposed Ca d'Coure plan, but Michael Welly and Bob White have different memories of the plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County softball roundup: 05.13.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 13, 2017
East County softball roundup: 05.13.17

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River both fall in regional finals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Winners Cathy and Larry Duguay recently celebrated Cathy’s 60th birthday by traveling to Greece and Turkey with their family. They took a moment to catch up with the East County Observer in Istanbul before the Blue Mosque’s nightly light show.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 9, 2016
It's Read Everywhere brings Observer around the world

Observer readers didn't forget to pack an Observer paper when jet setting around the world.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nick and Moe's owner Nick Salem poses with Iris, Marissa and Amanda Boccarossa after their family wins pizza for a year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2016
Nick and Moe's celebrates opening

The operator touts its homemade food offerings and commitment to the community.

  • East County
  • News
Although Madelyn Spoll does not have an abundance of plants in her home, she enjoys the look of gardens and artwork portraying it.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 11, 2015
Q&A: Madelyn Spoll

Read our candid Q&A with Garden Club President Madelyn Spoll

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA's Brian Ragone is a perfect 5-0 in the 300-meter hurdles this year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 28, 2012
Thunder hurdler races toward title

ODA senior Brian Ragone hasn't lost a 300-meter hurdle race so far this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Anthony Limoncelli, trumpet. Photo courtesy Matt Holler.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 7, 2019
'Frequent Flyers' soars in season opening

EnsemblenewSRQ began its fourth season with new sounds.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota football roundup: 10.13.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 13, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 10.13.17

Sarasota football roundup: 10.13.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 29, 2012
Mixon Fruit Farms hosts Orange Blossom Festival

The fourth Orange Blossom Festival will feature games, entertainment, crafts and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Caroline Creevy performs with the group In Treble at the 2014 Rock for a Cause.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 19, 2015
Sarasota calendar 11.19.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Nov. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Riverview High volleyball team beat Sarasota 3-0 Sept. 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 17, 2015
Riverview holds off Sarasota

The Riverview High volleyball team beat Sarasota 3-0 Sept. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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