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A rendering of the exterior of Bayside Community Church.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 1, 2014
Year in Review: November 2013, Bayside starts new addition

Bayside Community Church broke ground in November on a $16.5 million addition to its East Bradenton campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 3, 2018
THE WORD: 20-GREAT-TEEN!

Despite the World of Trump, Washington and the national media, we can continue to turn the tide with our own decorum and the push for economic freedom and prosperity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A lift station project being built in nearby Luke Wood Park is creating lane closures on Osprey Avenue.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 29, 2011
Osprey Avenue closure rescheduled

An Osprey Avenue lane closure has been rescheduled to begin on Jan. 16 instead of Nov. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The amendments change the Future Land Use Map to designate certain properties adjacent to Bayfront Park Recreation Center as open space.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 15, 2011
No DCA challenges to Bayfront Park amendment

The amendment will become effective in October unless challenged.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 11, 2014
News Briefs

Town's fiscal transparency tool receives more praise; Program available for evacuation assistance; Mote's turtle walks aim to educate the community

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo Attorney Dan Bailey, along with Sarasota Police Foundation founder Larry Twill, have transferred the organization to new leadership.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 31, 2014
Police foundation announces leadership

Mired in controversy last winter, the Sarasota Police Foundation has gotten off of the ground thanks largely to the help of Larry Twill and Dan Bailey.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sally Boynton and Cindy and Jim Hayworth help to excavate a nest in 2008.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2011
Loggerheads on track for successful season

When it comes to nesting season, don't count your turtles before they hatch. But so far, 2011 is starting off to be a good year for loggerhead turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Sabin, 45, was charged with aggravated battery for beating John Lee in the parking lot at Braden River Elementary School.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Michael Eng |
  • August 25, 2011
UPDATE: Arrest made in road-rage attack

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested John Sabin in connection with attacking John D. Lee, in the parking lot of Braden River Elementary School around 7:20 a.m. Aug. 25.

  • East County
  • News
Parking meters were first installed in Sarasota in 1942 and removed that May. They were installed in 1946 and removed in 1967.
  • By Rodger Skidmore |
  • August 25, 2011
My View: Creative parking meter options

It seems city commissioners have forgotten what they have done in the past. And yes, I do consider that the commissioners of 1942, 1946 and 2011 are the same people.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Friends and family were there to witness Marie Thompson's first haircut in 23 years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 15, 2010
LOVELY LOCKS

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall employee Marie Thompson cut her floor-length hair for Locks of Love.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: "Kin Killing Kin" reception

PHOTO GALLERY: "Kin Killing Kin" reception

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jared Joseph says this incarnation of “Ragtime” allows a breadth of perspective because every character helps tell each other’s stories. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 9, 2018
Asolo Rep's 'Ragtime' tells an old story that reflects a modern reality

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s production of “Ragtime” tells a timely story of the American experience with an intimate cast and meaningful choreography at Sarasota's FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
One of the contributing factors to the predicted deficit was when Sheriff Tom Knight, citing new legislation, said he would no longer split the cost of school resource officers with the district.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 13, 2018
The path to a budget deficit: Why Sarasota County Schools is short an expected $3.1 million

Thanks to the events of the past eight weeks and changes in school security, Sarasota County Schools predicts a budget shortfall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
News Briefs

Night planned for arts program; Foundation to host Parkinson symposium

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 1, 2009
Plaza presents patriotic 'palooza'

Merchants in Lake Osprey Plaza will present the first Pelican Palooza Friday.

  • East County
  • News
Ten of the Orioles 16 spring-training games sold out.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 30, 2011
Orioles' first season sets two records

More fans attended the team's spring-training games this season than ever before.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2010
East County Births

The East County Observer congratulates all the parents who recently celebrated the births of their new bundles of joy. The East County Observer publishes birth announcements the last issue of each month.

  • East County
  • News
Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 9, 2013
Zip up your salad bowl with citrus

At this time of year, most of us are thinking about shedding a few of the pounds that came with holiday cookies and candies.

  • Arts + Culture
Design associates Jill E. Sieber and Ashley Raynor, of Tidmore-Henry & Associates, created this outdoor cabana.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 20, 2011
Jewel Tones

The 2011 Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse will be opening its doors Sunday, Jan. 23, at the restored Crosley Carriage House.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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