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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Weatherman

Submit your local weather photos each week for a chance to have your photo published in the East County Observer!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gary Simone, CEO of 1st Choice Industries, accepts the Small Business of the Year Award Thursday, June 2.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 9, 2011
Small Business of the Year winner: 1st Choice Industries

1st Choice Industries was named Small Business of the Year at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cutting Loose Salon celebrates its fifth year in business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Florida Chamber of Commerce president to speak at kick-off breakfast; Cutting Loose Salon celebrates its fifth year in business; CrossFit Sarasota opens a new Sarasota location on McAshton Street

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High School graduates Fiorella Recchioni and Sara Diaz and rising senior Nico Curci place second in fashion design and technology for their version of a theme park uniform. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 11, 2022
Braden River High claims national TSA title

Three division titles lead Braden River High to national TSA team championship.

  • East County
  • Schools
The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players bring "H.M.S. Pinafore" to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Monday, Jan. 27.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 22, 2025
It's topsy-turvy time as two Gilbert and Sullivan shows come to town

The Victorian operettas continue to delight audiences 150 years after their creation.

  • Arts + Culture
Outgoing Visit Sarasota County Board of Directors members Kara Morgan (left) and Mark Gordon with VSC President and CEO Erin Duggan.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2025
Visit Sarasota County names three board members

The official tourism bureau of Sarasota County appoints three new leaders as three others rotate off the board of directors.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Miles Przekwas stands at midfield between plays during Riverview's matchup with Sumner on Nov. 21 in the FHSAA Class 7A-Region 2 semifinals. He finished his junior season as the team leader in sacks and tackles for loss.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 27, 2025
Not one for noise, Rams defensive/tight end speaks with his game

On a Riverview High football team full of offensive weapons, soft-spoken junior Miles Przekwas was a defensive standout.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
What’s best for NCF, USF?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 23, 2025
What’s best for NCF, USF?

The governor should appoint a commission to determine what the best long-term structure should be for the Ringling, New College and USF.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 26, 2015
Key Club carves bootiful pumpkins

Guests and members of the Longboat Key Club enjoyed an afternoon of pumpkin carving Oct. 26, at the Tavern.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High football coach Scott Paravicini looks on during an Oct. 30 game against Bayshore. Per the FHSAA's tentative classifications, the Mustangs are bound for Class 6A-District 12 after finishing the 2025 season at 4-6 in 6A-11.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 16, 2025
More reclassification won't help area football teams

Lakewood Ranch High and Braden River High might be facing an even tougher lineup of opponents in reworked districts.

  • East County
  • Sports
Students at schools like Carlos E. Haile Middle School will be tested three times per year to monitor their progress throughout the year. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 30, 2022
Changes coming to standardized testing in Sarasota and Manatee counties

With the new Florida Assessment of Student Thinking, students will be tested three times per year.

  • East County
  • Schools
Autumn Solomon recently adopted Jasper.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 8, 2011
POLL OF THE DAY: Pet adoption?

Honor Animal Rescue opened a adoption center in Lakewood ranch on Nov. 5. Would you consider adopting a pet?

  • East County
  • News
The town of Longboat Key is still evaluating any long-term beach impacts left behind by Tropicial Storm Eta.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 23, 2020
Longboat Key moves forward with beach projects

The town of Longboat Key is working on four beach renourishment projects throughout the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Yvonne Schloss, owner of Sunglass Express Optical, fits a customer with new glasses Monday, at her St. Armands Circle store. Schloss believes the mall will draw more potential shoppers to the area. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 1, 2014
Circle spotlight

As the new Mall at University Town Center generates buzz, Circle merchants focus on what makes the shopping district unique.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
As owners of Create Your Own — A Confectionary Boutique, Jamey Murphy and his wife, Jodi Mailman, live by the mantra "Eat candy — Run fast." The couple completed the New York City Marathon, their first 26.2-mile race, Nov. 6.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 16, 2011
Jamey Murphy makes his 50th birthday a marathon celebration

In celebration of his 50th birthday, Jamey Murphy and his wife, Jodi Mailman, completed the New York City Marathon Nov. 6.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • July 25, 2017
Dora's back in print

The retired Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters released her newest book in June.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brennan Duffy, 4, and Kayla Duffy, 2, enjoy their beads at 2014’s Mardi Gras St. Armands Style.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2015
UPDATE: Mardi Gras St. Armands Style cancelled

Due to predicted inclement weather, St. Armands' Mardi Gras celebration was cancelled.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 13, 2012
Who, What, Wear: Charlie Ann Syprett

Black Tie noticed Charlie Ann Syprett from a mile away during the Ringling College Library's Town Hall Lecture Series with former first lady Laura Bush Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
Peter Balos got the call on the mound for Lakewood Ranch in its 13-3 victory over New Tampa July 13.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Little League Section 4 All-Star Tournament

The Lakewood Ranch Little League 9/10 All-Stars competed in the Section 4 Tournament July 12-13, at Lakewood Ranch Park. The District 26 champions opened the tournament with a 14-3 victory over Plant City. Lakewood Ranch followed up its win with a 13-3 victory over New Tampa. The team later fell to North Brandon 12-9 to finish as the sectional runner-up.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 11, 2020
Keith Lockhart headlines latest Sarasota Orchestra Guest Conductor Dinner

The sixth guest conductor dinner was held March 10 at Michael's on the Bay

  • Black Tie
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