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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2010
Town seeks oil protection for Sister Keys (VIDEO)

The town of Longboat Key is working to create its own oil contamination plan to keep the bay and nearby barrier islands safe from oil.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 9, 2018
Braden River High School Students Prove they are Technically Advanced

Braden River High School TSA club wins Outstanding School Award at state competition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • April 2, 2019
Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on key issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Brian Battie and Tommie Battie IV played football together for Sarasota High in 2017. The brothers were shot in Sarasota on May 18. Tommie Battie IV was pronounced dead at the scene, while Brian Battie was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2017
Brothers look to keep Sailors football afloat

It's the first time the Battie siblings have played on the same team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Clinton Whitelaw.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 9, 2017
How to put the 'go' in golf and start playing

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Emily Sperling originally thought she’d help ShelterBox USA as a volunteer. Now, she’s its president.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2011
ShelterBox USA names new president

Former Operations Director Emily Sperling, who has served as the interim executive director since February, was named the organization's president late last month.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 24, 2016
Theater review: 'The Drowning Girls'

Urbanite Theatre's new production is a haunting exploration of exploitation and manipulation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Family Promise volunteers chat with Family Promise families after an evening meal.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 2, 2017
Family Promise stays true to interfaith roots

Islamic Society of Sarasota and Bradenton joins with Christians and Jews to bolster Family Promise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John and Ida Chidsey, snowbirds who lived in Sarasota in the 1930s and ‘40s, donated $25,000 to the city to open its first public library building.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 2, 2014
Historical Commission strives to expand in historic library building

After Visit Sarasota County moves out of Chidsey Library, county historical resources wants to take its former space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lexi and Eric Creviston moved to the East County in November 2010 with their twin daughters, Hailie, right, and Kali, left. Kali has been battling cancer since she was less than 1 year old, and now is in stable condition. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2011
East County daughter finds stability while struggling with cancer

Kali Creviston's battle with cancer may never go away, but the 5-year-old finally is beginning to be herself.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Loppe
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 21, 2014
Mustangs make college plans

Five Lakewood Ranch High athletes made their college intentions known during a ceremony May 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
Maureen Wilt said that Lucas Giffard’s leadership skills set him apart from other scholarship applicants.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • May 17, 2019
Surprise! Pine View School senior receives $20,000 scholarship from FPL

Florida Power and Light Co. surprised Lucas Gifford with an annual scholarship.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Anne Poulton. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2018
Lake Club residents meet Cubs manager

Lakewood Ranch girl gets birthday treat

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Haunted Happenings

From haunted houses to zombie zip tours, find your perfect Halloween activity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch girls and boys cross-country teams finished third and fourth, respectively, at the Class 3A-Region 3 meet Nov. 7, in Estero.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 12, 2014
Moving on

The Lakewood Ranch boys and girls cross-country teams will compete in the Class 3A Cross-Country State Championships Nov. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
At first glance, this home on Siesta Key could be mistaken for another overscaled McMansion from the boom period. But wander around awhile, and the magic takes over.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 24, 2015
Three things: Personal best

What three homes captured Contributing Writer Bob Plunkett's heart in 2015?

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Jeff Mayers, pictured at the Islandside golf course, which has gotten new seeding and grass since his arrival three months ago.
  • By Robin Hartill and Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 6, 2013
First impressions: Jeff Mayers

Jeff Mayers believes in being seen beyond the gates in his new role as general manager of the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 26, 2018
Longboat Commission again considers one county issue

Town of Longboat Key looks at moving to one county.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.24.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sgt. Mike Kenyan uses radar to track speed of vehicles traveling along Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. The radar equipment can monitor speeds both in front and behind his patrol car and even while he is moving.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2018
Urgent call for deputies in Manatee County

Budget might allow for more deputies to patrol East County.

  • East County
  • News
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