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University Parkway Diverging Diamond Interchange Design.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 15, 2016
Diverging diamond interchange project remains on schedule

The Florida Department of Transportation’s $75.3 million project on University Parkway is slated for a Fall 2017 finish.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 4, 2016
Longboat Key kicks off Independence Day with Freedom Fest

The annual Fourth of July celebration had around 200 attendees

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The tall trees that line Tahiti Park have sustained damage when large trucks travel down narrow streets, residents say.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2015
Residents search for road to tree protection

Neighborhoods like Tahiti Park are pushing for restrictions on large trucks on their streets, which they say are damaging their canopy trees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The suspects smashed through the store's window and piled merchandise into their minivan Sunday night.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 14, 2013
East County photo store burglarized

Two burglars stole more than $50,000 in merchandise from Johnson Photo Imaging Sunday night.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2012
My View: Speeds shouldn't be based on seasonal factors

The exception does not or should not make the rule. Speed limits on Siesta Key, we must trust, became set after careful thought of the Florida Department of Transportation staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
All 10 performances will be broadcast live from the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 6, 2017
CinéBistro Siesta Key begins showing Metropolitan Opera performances

Residents will soon be able to experience Met Opera performances broadcast live from the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2010
Cops Corner

April 1 Lost in translation 1:41 p.m. -- 10 block of Winslow Place. Parking Violation. A man reported that a landscape crew parked on the shoulder of the road in front of his house. Police called the landscape company's office to let them know the crew, whose members did not speak English, could not park on the grass.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A charter amendment looking to be placed on the November ballot would give the city manager more power and the city auditor and clerk less power at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2012
Charter amendment for city manager sought

Citizens for a Better Sarasota is seeking a charter amendment to give the future city manager more responsibilities as a 'strong city manager.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 22, 2009
County hires new fire chief

With current Fire Chief Brian Gorski retiring at the end of the month, the county has hired its new chief from Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Director of Development Rob Oglesby and his wife and executive director, Dari Oglesby, give some newly vaccinated puppies a snuggle. The pair loves seeing the transformation undergone by animals in care.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2018
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue plans $8 million expansion

Nate's space for dogs will double, while room for cats will expand 25%.

  • East County
  • News
The project would replace current lighting with 72 state-of-the-art "sea worthy" light fixtures throughout the underside of the bridge
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 25, 2013
Blue lights could shine on the Ringling Causeway

Representatives at Evolucia, a local LED lighting manufacturer, have said the company is willing to donate the lighting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior Harry Barthelemy takes the leap during the 4A boys long jump.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2018
Track and field championships: Day one

Multiple area athletes qualify high for tomorrow's finals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
2012 Best of Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy the year's best Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 16, 2013
Sarasota County and Longboat Key commissioners set to meet

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners will meet tomorrow to discuss a range of topics affecting Longboat Key, including beach-renourishment plans.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Junior quarterback Evan Wilson, who threw for three touchdowns in ODA’s spring game, will be called upon for leadership this fall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 23, 2012
East County athletes return to the gridiron

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated Keswick Christian 46-27 in its spring game. Lakewood Ranch and Braden River will both play their spring games Friday, May 25, traveling to North Port and Naples, respectively.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ken Sanborn, a Longboat Key resident, wanted his movie studio, Sanborn Studios, built in Sarasota County, because of its arts-friendly atmosphere and its numerous potential shooting locations.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 22, 2010
Key resident reveals plans for Lakewood Ranch studio

Under wraps for three months, the top-secret movie studio moving into Lakewood Ranch is finally revealed, and it promises to bring to the area 117 jobs with average salaries of $72,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Robert L. Taylor Community Center will unveil new programs and youth activities next year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 20, 2011
Taylor community center exceeds expectations

The Robert L. Taylor Community Center has six times the number of pass holders than it expected after three months of operation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River second baseman Brian Dillingham, pictured with assistant coach Matt Bowling and head coach Craig Page, signed with the State College of Florida Jan. 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 20, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Summerfield resident goes long way to offer incentive

  • East County
  • Sports
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