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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 10, 2020
Smiles all around East County church on Mother's Day

Oasis Church brings families together for drive-thru Mother's Day photo.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 7, 2021
Longboat Library hosts first book sale of 2021

The library welcomed borrowers back after nearly a year with its doors closed due to the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jordyn Hanwright tells Santa Claus what she wants for Christmas.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 27, 2010
Siesta Key glows with holiday splendor (WITH VIDEO)

The Siesta Key Village Association held its "Light Up the Village" Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Big Pass, between Siesta Key and Lido Key, has never been dredged.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • December 30, 2013
Year in Review: September 2013, Big Pass dredging plans unveiled

A controversial plan to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand was presented to the public for the first time at a Wednesday meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paradise Boat Tours captain Sherman Baldwin has permission to operate a ferry to Bradenton Beach — as soon as he finds a docking space.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2017
City moves forward with water transit plans

The city approved a ferry and water taxi service between Sarasota and the region’s barrier islands, part of an effort to encourage alternative modes of transportation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City officials including Jerry Fogle, left, have met with residents to gather input on what the community wants out of its public parks.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 25, 2018
City considers park district proposal

The city of Sarasota may establish a special taxing mechanism for funding parks and recreation — but it’s unclear what form it will take or what, exactly, it would be used for.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The LECOM Suncoast Classic utilizes Juan Gutierrez's leadership abilities as a volunteer.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 5, 2020
Lakewood Ranch residents score important volunteer roles with LECOM Suncoast Classic

More than 400 volunteers have helped the LECOM Suncoast Classic become a top Korn Ferry Tour event.

  • East County
  • News
Souvenir displays stand in the doorway at the Beach Baazar in Siesta Key Village to comply with an ordinance restricting them.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 14, 2013
SKVA seeks input on change to county's outdoor display ban

Residents and business owners discuss which metrics to use to regulate the displays in front of stores on the Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Miracle League of Manasota baseball player Seth Morano enjoyed spending time with the Baltimore Orioles players. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2013
Orioles tee off for charity

The Baltimore Orioles will host their third annual Birdland Golf Classic Feb. 20, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Miracle League of Manasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Annie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Dear Santa:

Students from East County schools share their holiday wishes.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 21, 2011
Manatee commission to meet Tuesday

Agenda items include a 10 a.m. time certain on the Bra Win Palms Canal Dredging Assessment Project and a 10:30 a.m., time certain presentation on the Heartland Regional Transportation Authority.

  • East County
  • News
Lido Key residents say their shoreline is in need of immediate assistance.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 20, 2014
County to hire consultant to review Big Pass dredge

After Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson raised some stipulations, the board unanimously agreed to find a third party to review the Lido Beach renourishment project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
City Parking Manager Mark Lyons is tasked with writing a comprehensive parking management plan, getting assistance and insight from the citizens on the Parking Advisory Committee.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 1, 2014
Citizens weigh paid parking

As the city's parking division develops a management plan, it involves a resident-led committee to carefully consider all options and give input to avoid missteps of the past.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2009
Pirates stumble in season finale

The Braden River High football team fell to Palmetto 7-3 tonight in its final regular season game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Lifelong animal lover Cee Edmundson with friend Dora Walter's dog, Jake
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 6, 2016
Cee Edmundson led with courage, commitment

Cee Edmundson, of Longboat Key, died March 31. She was 69.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • November 21, 2019
Grape Expectations

An East County vineyard is making its mark in the Florida wine scene and invites tourists and locals alike to share the fruit of its labor.

  • LWR Life
Business owners and residents left a restaurant in a silent march to City Hall for a bag the meter rally Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2012
Year in review: February 2012, 'Bag-wearer to say, 'Bag meters''

To demonstrate the gravity of their demand that the Sarasota City Commission bag all downtown parking meters, business owners and residents - with all types of bags over their heads - are planning a rally at 5 p.m. Monday at Mattison's City Grille in downtown Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Johnnie Williams IV drives the lane for a layup against Southeast.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2017
Booker sophomore finds success after tragedy

The 6-foot-3 forward is already getting D-I scholarship offers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Linda Holland, right, shares a laugh with former Mayor Mollie Cardamone at her Election Night party at Broadway Bar.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 17, 2011
Candidates prepare for runoff

City Commission candidates Willie Shaw and Linda Holland have two months to secure as many votes as possible to wrap up the District 1 race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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