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Work on the sidewalk has prompted a lane closure and contributed to traffic backups along westbound John Ringling Boulevard.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 12, 2018
Ringling Causeway sidewalk work snarls traffic

The project will replace a stretch of sidewalk damaged by Hurricane Irma.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior Ande McDonald will lead the Mustangs in their season opener against Riverview Aug. 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 24, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Greta the Great White will be one of the eight sculptures on display at Mote starting in December. Photo courtesy of WashedAshore.org.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 22, 2017
Artistic sea debris headed to Mote

In December, “Sea Debris: Awareness through Art” featuring “Washed Ashore" will go on display at Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tina Hadley has accepted a coaching job in Georgia. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2017
Hadley leaves Mustangs after decade of excellence

Players and fellow coaches react to the longtime girls basketball coach's departure.

  • East County
  • Sports
Marc Grimaud will have to find a balance between new and old as the new owner of Café Gabbiano, in Siesta Key Village.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 31, 2012
Cafe Gabbiano under new ownership

Marc Grimaud is done with the paperwork for his purchase of Cafe Gabbiano. Now, he's ready to immerse himself in the iconic Siesta Key restaurant.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior forward LaDazhia Williams goes up for a shot late in the fourth quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 29, 2016
Palmetto upsets top seed Lakewood Ranch

As the district runner-up, Lakewood Ranch will travel to Riverdale for a regional quarterfinal Feb. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2016
MY VIEW: Observations from a decade of memories

Longboat Observer, Sarasota Observer, Longboat Key, Robin Hartill

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 7, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sale Shopping on the Key

Calling all savvy shoppers! Church sales are the key to great deals on Longboat this weekend. On March 8, the St. Mary Royal Rummage Sale runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Christ Church's Sale Away takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 23, 2016
Rock for a Cause seeks local musicians

The annual battle-of-the-bands fundraiser will accept submissions through Sept. 18

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Weather: East County

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Assistant Superintendent of Operations Don Hall reads a story about a crocodile that thinks it's a duck.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 28, 2016
Freedom Elementary students celebrate Literacy Week

Deputy Superintendent Don Hall read children's book 'Guji Guji' to students Jan. 28.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Of the 65 Manatee Elementary students who participated, they voted the Cookies and Cream ice cream flavor as the most liked.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 22, 2015
East County school hosts taste test

Freedom Elementary teams up with RaceTrac to provide frozen yogurt for campers at Manatee Elementary.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"It was in my head," River Isles resident Tami Hegge said of the idea for her new book. "It was the experience, really."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2012
First-time author honors mom with children's book

Using the story of her own mother, River Isles resident Tami Hegge has authored a children's book about losing a loved one to cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 28, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Otters swim, and 7-11 sinks

WEEK OF JAN. 28

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 356 El Greco Drive in Osprey recently sold for $1.42 million. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,515 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 25, 2018
Sorrento Shores home sells for $1.42 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 8-12.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Alana Kutt
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 25, 2014
Sidelines

Local golfer wins championship; Rosedale to hold junior golf camps; Ancient Oak to hold Ole Glory shoot; GSJGA hosts summer event

  • East County
  • Sports
Richard Wulterkens submitted this sunset photo of a heron, taken on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Richard Wulterkens submitted this sunset photo of a heron, taken on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2013
New Balance announces 5K run series

New Balance recently announced its new 5K run series, which kicks off Nov. 2.

  • East County
  • News
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