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  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 21, 2013
Barbetta questions restaurant's compliance

Noise complaints pertaining to Bob's Boathouse from a nearby neighborhood spurred an investigation into the legitimacy of the restaurant's liquor license.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex DiMare. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 1, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 03.01.17

East County High 5 Moments: 03.01.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 26, 2012
Tropical storm emergency repairs require permit

Emergency repairs made due to damages from Tropical Storm Debby require permit from the county.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Riverview High sophomore Spence Atkins hopes to advance to the Swimming & Diving State Championships for the second-consecutive season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 10, 2013
Going the Distance

Building off last year's success, Riverview High sophomore Spence Atkins won both of her individual events Oct. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Taylor Morrison Vice President of Purchasing Derek Andruss, Vice President of Sales Cammie Longenecker and Vice President of Construction Mark Mansfield break ground at the Esplanade by Siesta Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 29, 2013
Taylor Morrison breaks ground on development

The Esplanade by Siesta Key will offer home prices from $291,000 to $397,000 at the intersection of Stickney Point Road and Richard Place.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2009
Ranch CERT adds 18 volunteers

Eighteen Lakewood Ranch resident volunteers underwent training and were certified as new members of the Lakewood Ranch Community Response Team.

  • East County
  • News
The junior team and coaches.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2016
Mustang "fillies" tackle the football world

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2018
Sale of Longboat Key penthouse tops 2018 list

Aria condominium sells for $5.4 million

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Summerfield resident Betsy Hall walks from her home to Greenbrook Adventure Park daily and said safety has become a problem. She said the district's plan to create separate pathways for walkers and vehicles will improve safety.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 26, 2020
Improved path for community park in Lakewood Ranch

CDD 4 plans safety improvements at Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 8, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Honoree Doreen and Dean Sutherland. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 30, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 03.31.16

Sarasota Opera's Verdi Cycle comes to an end, NeuroChallenge Foundation honors Doreen Sutherland and Kelly Lavin and more...

  • Black Tie
The Riverview High School drum line takes the stage for the “Smackdown” portion of the concert.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview Kiltie Band Concert

The Riverview High School Kiltie Band kicked off the 2014-15 concert season with a performance Thursday night at the Riverview Performing Arts Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The county anticipates it will need to devote $16.5 million to improvements at Ed Smith Stadium during the next decade.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 23, 2018
County adjusts tourist tax allocations

In future years, Sarasota County plans to shift money from its tourism promotion budget to pay for improvements at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robert Bolcik submitted this sunset photo, taken at Jiggs Landing in Bradenton.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Weather: East County

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mike Moran addresses supporters at the Republican Party of Sarasota County’s election night event at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 10, 2016
Business as usual: Moran beats Atkins for commission seat

The Republican Party is maintaining its control of the Sarasota County Commission. How will the partisan makeup of the board influence the group’s decision making?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stone crab season ends May 15.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
Last chance: stone crab season ends May 15

It’s that time of year: Turtles are nesting, snowbirds have vanished, and you have one more week to savor stone crabs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 3, 2016
In defeat, Rams maintain positive outlook

The Riverview boys basketball team fell short in the Class 8A state championships, but the runner-up Rams still completed the best season in school history.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Temple Emanu-El teacher Lesley Lempel teaches the sixth-grade religion class how to make chocolate rogulach.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 25, 2014
Cultural cooking

Lesley Lempel has been teaching Jewish recipes from around the world at Temple Emanu-El for 10 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Paul Meese captured this shot of a sunset from Longboat Key Towers.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 7

Paul Meese captured this shot of a sunset from Longboat Key Towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 3, 2010
Chocoholics unite to devour chocolate creations

Chocolate lovers are invited to attend the biggest bash of chocolate this Sunday at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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