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  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 21, 2017
Plymouth Harbor celebrates Earth Day

Residents led and participated in the event that include trivia, vendors and a video.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 25, 2009
Transients drawn to First Street

Several factors have made the retail area from Whole Foods Market to Starbucks a popular place for transients. Storeowners say their presence is hurting their businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Josh Thomas.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 4, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Josh Thomas

The junior talks developing speed and his goals for the track and field season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 11, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: The silent treatment

Amanda DiMase was one step ahead of the trend when she shot her silent film on the campus of State College of Florida well before 'The Artist' won its Oscar. The short will screen next week at the Sarasota Film Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Hundreds of spectators milled around the festival in Burns Square.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 11, 2019
Chalk Festival comes back to the drawing board in Sarasota

Pavement art festival returns to Burns Court to rave reviews from some, but not all are happy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Isabella Bartman, Paige Bright and Rebecca Richardson
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Vacation Bible School

Bayside Community Church is holding its Vacation Bible School June 25-28. In this year's session, themed 'The Big Guy,' the church taught children the story of David and Goliath. More than 250 kids rotated between 13 classes, including jousting, arts and crafts and theatre.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lucas Friss' dad gave him his first baseball bad when he was a toddler.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lucas Friss

The Out-of-Door Academy junior Lucas Friss pitched a complete game, allowing three runs on 10 hits while striking out eight in the Thunder's 4-3 victory over district rival St. Stephen's March 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 7, 2017
Longboat Chamber networks after hours

Chamber members gathered at Chubby's, soon to be Tiny's LBK Tavern, on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jeannie Sparks spotted this bee on a bristlecone pine.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2016
East County weather page photo: April 21

Jeannie Sparks spotted this bee on a bristlecone pine.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2015
Letters to the editor

Traffic woes will grow with Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 27, 2017
Room to ride: Cycling brings controversy to Longboat Key

Drivers should give bikers three feet of distance on GMD, but some cyclists say that doesn't happen.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Zachary Johnson played on the small stage inside Siesta Key Chapel, Sunday, March 25, as part of the Arts Series.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dr. Zachary Johnson at Siesta Key Chapel

Dr. Zachary Johnson performed a handful of classical pieces on his guitar, Sunday, March 25, as part of Siesta Key Chapel's Arts Series.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Sammi Fisher |
  • June 6, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 14

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 24, 2019
WaterVentures makes a splash at Alta Vista

WaterVentures, a 53-foot mobile science lab, visited Alta Vista Elementary on Sept. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 5:45 p.m. meeting will be held in the Manatee County Commission Chambers located on the first floor of the Manatee County Administrative Building at 1112 Manatee Avenue West.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 19, 2013
Manatee School Board to hold special audit meeting Thursday

The Manatee County School Board will hold a special meeting Thursday to allow the public, the school board and its audit committee members to ask questions to Navigant and Trenam Kemper officials concerning the recent release of a forensic audit of the school district's finances.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 20, 2018
Tennis campers swing into summer

The Resort at Longboat Key Club tennis campers are working on their skills this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 27, 2020
Longboat residents learn more about town's beach efforts

Ballot issue for upcoming renourishment projects before voters on March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 5, 2014
News Briefs

Golfers tee off in challenge; BRE student finishes triathlon; ODA opens season with win; i9 Sports to hold winter clinics; River Strand volleys for breast cancer

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 24, 2012
School board sets timeline for superintendent search

The board approved a March 29 start date for a permanent superintendent.

  • East County
  • News
KTTC swag bag Chairwoman Sabrina Cullen
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 24, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

It's a wrap!; Dennis Stover receives a birthday surprise

  • Arts + Culture
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