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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2014
Lady Blazers improve to 11-1

After dropping the first set, the Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Southwest Florida Christian 3-1 in district action Sept. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta voted against rejecting the settlement offer from Siesta Key business owner Chris Brown from an October lawsuit.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 21, 2012
Suit could shape new parking ordinance

Sarasota County Commissioners this morning voted 3 to 2 to reject a $277,219.27 settlement offer for a lawsuit filed by Village property owner Chris Brown.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2012
News Briefs

Imagine School principal resigns; Home burglarized in Lakewood Ranch; Study shows physician shortage in East County

  • East County
  • News
Bitsy Robertson, Marilynn Koach and Scottie Addy confer at an early Junior Welfare League organizational meeting prior to incorporation on March 26, 1957.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 8, 2017
Six decades of service

On its 60th anniversary, Junior League of Sarasota members prove to be concerned with more than pearls and cocktail dresses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • April 10, 2013
A mother's love story premieres at the Sarasota Film Festival

A mother's love story premieres at the Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
"I'm a fairly good swimmer, and my bike times are faster now than they were 20 years ago," Neil Wilson said of why he prefers the 70.3 IronMan.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2010
Meet Horseshoe Cove's IronMan

Neil Wilson finished fifth in his age group at the IronMan 70.3 World Championship last month in Clearwater.

  • East County
  • Sports
"I've always been fascinated by creating something three-dimensional from a bolt of fabric," says Eric Cross, pictured here with the packing paper design he created for this year's "iconcept" show.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 23, 2011
Posh paperboy

Artist Eric Cross grabbed local headlines for his tea-length contribution to this weekend's 'iconcept' fashion show at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 4, 2015
Early voting starts for Sarasota runoff election

City of Sarasota voters can head to the polls today, as early voting begins for the May 12 City Commission runoff elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2015
Fish Hole reels in the line

The Fish Hole miniature golf course is temporarily closing to refresh the greenery.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Tom Harmer |
  • October 28, 2019
My View: Town debt doesn't rise to $100 million

Editorial's figures generally accurate but misleading.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Selby Gardens has defended the height of a proposed parking garage incorporated into its campus master plan. Image courtesy Selby Gardens.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 6, 2019
Standoff takes shape on Selby Gardens plans

Selby Gardens is confident its proposed master plan will be good for the entire city. Nearby residents are preparing to make the case against the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • December 21, 2012
Sound Forum: the question of a "vibrant" downtown

Sound Forum: the question of a "vibrant" downtown

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Luxury coyotes? Yeah, that's an April Fools gag.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 3, 2019
Don't call it 'fake news,' it's just our annual April Fools fun

Once a year, we enjoy a little goofiness while not taking ourselves too seriously.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • January 26, 2017
LWRBA welcomes new board

East County Observer's Lori Ruth takes over as incoming chair.

  • East County
  • News
Juan Florensa’s department is responsible for wastewater services, the Key’s beach and maintenance of town-owned facilities.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 12, 2014
Florensa shares Public Works duties with Kiwanians

Juan Florensa's department is responsible for wastewater services, the Key's beach and maintenance of town-owned facilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan, 67, was hospitalized after a procedure for heart issues Friday. He is expected to be back at home with family by this weekend.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 22, 2016
Longboat Mayor Jack Duncan won’t be out of commission long

Duncan, 67, was hospitalized after a procedure for heart issues Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2012
First lady kicks off literacy

To kick off the statewide program, Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! first lady Ann Scott paid a visit Monday, Jan. 23, to Sarasota Middle School.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 7, 2019
Season is Back, Baby

CANDance’s Tournament of Champions brought the noise, The Golden Ticket fundraiser transformed Michael’s On East and I learned to love Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Ken Bumgarner chairman of the Waterlefe CDD, said he is not opposed to the bridge and believes Manatee County has the right to do what it pleases, as long as there is communication.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 8, 2013
Support dominates at Fort Hamer Bridge public meeting

Nearly 400 people came to the Bradenton Area Convention Center yesterday to comment on a draft of the URS Corp.'s environmental impact statement, which indicates the need for the Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
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