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Part of the delay involved redesigning the lift station from an underground structure to an above-ground building as depicted in this image.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 5, 2019
Lift station costs expected to exceed $60 million

The city could end up spending eight times its original budget to construct Lift Station 87.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County resident Karen Rawlings submitted this photo of a sunset at Regatta Pointe Marina.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2013
Weather Photo: MARINA MAGIC

East County resident Karen Rawlings submitted this photo of a sunset at Regatta Pointe Marina.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2014
Olympian to help open LWR gym

Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics will celebrate the grand opening of its new $1.8 million facility from 12-2 p.m. Sept. 20.

  • East County
  • News
Susan Molnar submitted this photo to the Weather Photo contest June 11, taken at Myakka River State Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: June 11

Susan Molnar submitted this photo to the Weather Photo contest June 11, taken at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
News Briefs

Manatee County considers an East County water park; School District mulls over security options; New foundation raising rowing park funds

  • East County
  • News
This home at 204 Bird Key Drive has five bedrooms, five bathrooms, one half-bath, a pool and 7,992 square feet of living area. It sold for $3,085,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 10, 2013
Bird Key home sells for $3,085,000

A home on Bird Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Cadence Bank sold the home at 204 Bird Key Drive to Paul and Lorie Adams, of E. Hampton, N.Y., for $3,085,000. Built in 2008, it has five bedrooms, five baths, one half-bath, a pool and 7,992 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
This home in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch, which has four bedrooms, four baths, two-half baths, a pool and 4,058 square feet of living area, sold for $925,000. Photo by Josh Siegel.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 6, 2013
Home in Country Club East sells for $925,000

A home in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Bryon Olive and Kirsten Petraitis, of Ontario, Canada, sold their home at 7828 Valderrama Way to Jack and Vicki Deleon, of Chapel Hill, N.C., for $925,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 1, 2018
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital paints with emotion

The fourth annual Foodlosophy was held Nov. 1 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2015
East County photo contest winner: September 3

Christopher Szymanski submitted this photo of a hungry black-crowned night heron along the Manatee River.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Cardinal Mooney girls soccer team beat Lemon Bay 2-1 Nov. 23.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 3, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 12.03.15

East County High 5 Moments: 12.03.15

  • East County
  • Sports
Shirley Blair submitted this sunrise photo, taken in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2011
Weekly Winner: Religious Experience

Shirley Blair submitted this sunrise photo, taken in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dave Brenner led the parade as Grand Marshal last year.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 7, 2017
Cannons Marina Wants You!

Cannons Marina will give $500 in cash to the most patriotic business participating in the Freedom Fest parade.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Isaiah and Beverly Rand  Photo courtesy of Maggie and Dave Brenner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2017
Rest in Peace, Isaiah

The former Longboat Key resident died on June 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The cast, crew and staff of the Asolo Repertory Theatre contribute hours of work and talent to pull off its ambitious annual repertory theater season.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 4, 2015
A Good Rep

The Asolo Repertory Theatre embodies the definition of multitasking as it remains one of the only true repertory theaters in the country.

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 25, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.25.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lynne Osterman submitted this sunset photo, taken near Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2011
Weekly Winner: Stand-up Sunset

Lynne Osterman submitted this sunset photo, taken near Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Caviglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken at the Longboat Key Club Moorings.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2011
Weekly Winner: Vantage Point

John Caviglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken at the Longboat Key Club Moorings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"The Music of the Night" runs through Aug. 19 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 8, 2018
The Swingaroos give their regards to Broadway at Florida Studio Theatre

"The Music of the Night" showcases tight arrangements by The Swingaroos that come off like a well-oiled machine at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Summerfield'  s Maureen Flaherty shows how low the water level is on the retention pond behind her house. She is worried about wildlife.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 10, 2017
Dry spring drops pond levels

Near drought conditions draw full attention of public.

  • East County
  • News
A red tide bloom struck the shores of Sarasota County’s barrier islands in September and didn’t subside until April.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 11, 2017
Red tide questions surface at Siesta gathering

It’s hardly a new phenomenon — in fact, it’s been around for thousands of years — but Siesta Key residents fear red tide blooms are getting worse.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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