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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 15, 2014
Sarasota Charter Review Board

Eleven candidates are vying for five seats on the Charter Review Board, which was established to safeguard - or update - Sarasota County's constitution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 2, 2015
Leaders pitch ‘don’t miss’ downtown

As the city’s Downtown Improvement District continues to weigh a potential expansion, several people are trying to sell the group on the benefits of growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bill Mixon owns 20 acres within the overall Mixon Fruit Farms property. He published a book about his life, "Believers in Action," in 2012. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2016
Florida citrus pioneer dies at 87

Bill Mixon leaves legacy of farming excellence and his love of God and family.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner Lynn Larson and other commissioners have urged for changes to Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 8, 2016
Man struck by car in crosswalk

A pedestrian was hit by a car in the Country Club Shores crosswalk Friday morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Heritage Harbour South CDD — Seat 4: Joyce Sandy

Sandy will face Larry Eichert in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2015
Festival promoters scout Phillippi Creek for concert site

Festival promoters scout Phillippi Creek for concert site

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 1, 2015
FDOT project will cause Siesta bridge closures

FDOT project will cause Siesta bridge closures

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 19, 2016
Sip the Sunshine to showcase Florida craft beer

The inaugural beer festival highlights Florida brews, live music and food.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A Main Street bulbout extension in front of Pastry Art could create an additional 15 outdoor dining seats for the eatery.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 9, 2012
Main Street merchant gives vital input

Public input at City Hall on preliminary drawings of segment two of a Main Street project proves to be valuable.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 27, 2013
Film has familiar wing for couple

Longboaters Wayne and Toni Lashway will savor the flavor of their nephew's documentary, 'The Great Chicken Wing Hunt.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
After nearly six years off the commission, George Spoll seeks the District 2 seat Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan will vacate in March.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 19, 2016
Former Mayor George Spoll seeks Town Commission comeback

After nearly six years off the commission, Spoll seeks the District 2 seat Mayor Jack Duncan will vacate in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ralph "Jack" Jaret. Photo  courtesy of his family.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

Richard Baribault, Jo Anne Entwistle, Mary Louise Gorman, Bill Grossman, Jack Jaret, Louise Sherry, Mildred Sloan, Miriam Stone and Donald Zierke died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 16, 2015
The transformation on Carriage Drive

An East County renovator turns an interior nightmare into a valued living space.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
"We harvest sound from silence and organize it on paper in such a way that these sounds can be recreated by a group of musicians," James Grant says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 7, 2012
SPOTLIGHT: Harvesting Sound

James Grant discusses writing the music of Walt Whitman's prose.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 7, 2009
Search for Sandhills

Lakewood Ranch resident and nature photographer Larry Roberts watched as two sandhill cranes celebrated the birth of their two colts. But late last week, the four have gone missing, and he's asking for help locating them.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Digital Image Business Solutions

Technology and Innovation -- Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High senior Trevon Young, pictured with his mom Tracey Young, signed a national letter-of-intent Feb. 8 to play football for the University of Florida.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 8, 2013
Young signs with Gators

Braden River High senior Trevon Young signed a national letter-of-intent this morning to play football for the University of Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 18, 2016
World War II munitions could cost the county

Sarasota County is facing a $1 million payment after a surprising find during a Siesta Key beach renourishment project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2010
County considers school site

A proposal brought forward by Superintendent Tim McGonegal last year now will go to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners for consideration.

  • East County
  • News
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