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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2017
Brighter future for Rosedale clubhouse

Rosedale residents, club owner praise clubhouse upgrades.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2016
Groundhog Day at the beach

Every six, seven, eight years, the barrier islands need to renourish their beaches. And every time, federal and state agencies delay the projects. There must be a better way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Sarasota City Commission is working toward developing a master plan for Bobby Jones Golf Club and intends to enlist the help of a citizen advisory committee.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 7, 2014
Commissioners hash out details of Bobby Jones committee

At a meeting Monday, the Sarasota City Commission continued its discussion regarding the future growth and management of the municipal golf course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 13, 2017
Critic's Fall Film Picks

As the summer winds down, we pick our must-see upcoming films.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jade Moy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 2, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Jade Moy

The Braden River sophomore talks playing shortstop and competing with herself.

  • East County
  • Sports
"It's really rewarding to know that you were a part of watching the company grow and go from the bottom of the barrel in Sarasota to one of the most sought-after arts organizations in town," Mike Marraccini says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 20, 2013
Selling tickets and taking names: Mike Marraccini

Mike Marraccini has taken the Sarasota Ballet box office from a room full of cardboard boxes to a real box office.

  • Arts + Culture
Jorge Fernandez at Harbour Square, the future headquarters of Havana Ferry Partners
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 5, 2015
Longboat resident helping to re-establish U.S.-Cuban relations

Jorge Fernandez has spent decades working to restore the diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and Cuba.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Construction on a $3.11 million Bayfront Park renovation originally scheduled for construction in December has been pushed back to May.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2016
Bayfront Park construction bumped to May

Construction on a $3.11 million Bayfront Park renovation originally slated for construction in December has been pushed back while construction plans are finalized.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A new Goodwill Superstore construction project moved ahead Tuesday when the dirt was turned on the North Trail project and a groundbreaking ceremony was held despite a pending legal challenge.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 12, 2012
North Trail Goodwill Superstore breaks ground

Sarasota city attorney Robert Fournier said that Goodwill is moving forward at its own risk because a challenge neighborhood residents filed against the store in Sarasota Circuit Court is still pending.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Maya Dean-Elois, a rising senior at Braden River High School, learns several lessons while participating in the Bank of America's Student Leaders program. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2020
East County student leads the way

Braden River High School rising senior participates in Bank of America's Student Leader program and nonprofits.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 5, 2018
Longboat seeks Arts Center funding from Sarasota County

Town officials have asked Sarasota County for $400,000 to help offset the cost of developing a site plan and demolishing the Amore restaurant to build an Arts, Cultural and Education Center

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo. Timmy Berg played tennis for Cardinal Mooney for four years before moving on to Bates College in Lewiston, Maine.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2013
Triumphant return

Cardinal Mooney High alum and Bates College senior Timmy Berg will compete in the 2013 Dick Vitale Lakewood Ranch Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic for the first time.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 22, 2018
Privateers invade Lakewood Ranch area library

Pirate ship sails for story time at Braden River Library.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 7, 2022
Unleashed dog bites woman and her pet

Animal Control places pit bull terrier mix on 10-day quarantine, civil citations possible, police say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Johnathan Reid will help lead Lakewood Ranch into the Varsity County Championships April 5.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events

  • East County
  • Sports
The Palmer-Honore Cottage on Siesta Key was owned by some of Sarasota County's most notable historic figures, including Bertha Potter Palmer.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 23, 2015
Siesta cottage earns historic recognition

The property belonged to Sarasota County namesakes, including Benjamin Stickney, Bertha Potter Palmer and Adrian Honore.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Avery Ruffing. Photo by Liz Ramos
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 9, 2020
Hands-on type of Lakewood Ranch student

McNeal fourth grader enjoys art project in the park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2010
Cops Corner 01.07.10

A woman called police, saying she found blood and a latex glove in a neighbor's trash can. When an officer closely inspected the garbage can, he discovered that the substance was not blood - it was red fruit punch or juice.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 2, 2020
School Board will begin search for superintendent in January

The board will begin its search by hiring a search firm to aid the district.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 22, 2011
Brown urges communities to work together

Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown hopes the town will work more closely with its neighbors to reduce the costs of future beach projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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