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The town clerks office, which has been digitizing records for months, is responsible for governing documents.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 14, 2018
Longboat residents to gain access to digital records within months

IT Director Jason Keen hopes the project will encompass all town departments by 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2009
Our view: Beware of the tipping point

Our view: Beware of the tipping point

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Josh Pearson paints a wall in front of the planned Cask and Ale on Main Street. Despite pending litigation, work continues on the bar and restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2016
Cask & Ale project sparks legal battle

After the city approved his plans for a cocktail lounge on Main Street, Jeffery Catherell was sued by Cask & Ale’s co-owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
MLFB Senior Executive Vice President Frank Murtha said his league is working to make rent payments to Schroeder-Manatee Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 24, 2016
Lakewood Ranch developer sues Major League Football

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch files suit to evict fledgling professional football league.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
News Briefs

St. Armands access point temporarily closes; Longboat Key makes groin modifications; Town Commission approves alcohol sales

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen shows off the Lakewood Ranch Tampa Bay Lightning jersey he received from Lightning Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman, during a Jan. 25 press conference.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2013
SMR, Tampa Lightning announce partnership

Both organizations intend to expand their reaches through the new deal.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 6, 2015
Campers carve out fun with Sand Sculpture Camp

Sand Sculpture Camp builds foundation for young sculptors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 9, 2017
Mote scientist tests out "MythBusters: The Search"

Tracy Fanara, an environmental engineer at Mote, made her debut on The Science Channel Show on Jan. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — Central District, Seat 1: William Noonan

William Noonan, a Republican, will face Democrat Jody Davenport in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mattie Bedinghaus, Hermione Bedinghaus, Carter Bedinghaus, Princess Bedinghaus, Channing Bedinghaus, Camden Bedinghaus and Dr. Troy Bedinghaus had a good time with the "Batman" theme.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 27, 2018
Lakewood Ranch offers 'Batman' fans a special ride

Lakewood Family Eye Care attracts hundreds of 'Batman' fans to its back-to-school event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2009
Pirates serve up district shut out

The Braden River High volleyball team clinched the No. 1 seed in the district tournament with a 3-0 victory over Osceola Oct. 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 4, 2015
Mark Hawkins appointed to Planning Commission

Hawkins will fill the seat left vacant by Michael Moran, who filed to run for the 2016 Sarasota County Commission race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Andy Prosky and David Perez-Ribada. Photos by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 16, 2017
Theater review: 'Stalking the Bogeyman'

“Stalking the Bogeyman” tracks down a real-life human monster in a Florida Studio Theatre Stage III production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Julie Mekhail and Marcia Weaver
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2010
ELECTION 2010: GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 3

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 3.

  • East County
  • News
Rummage sale organizers Ingrid Wisniewski and Penny Koerner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 1, 2019
Treasures found at annual St. Mary Rummage Sale

The sale kicked off at noon on Friday, March 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 20, 2009
A Package Deal

Eric Baird has constantly pushed himself to do better at what is now his $26 million packaging and shipping company. The next push: $100 million in annual revenues by 2012.

  • East County
  • News
"Go Bongo" features the familiar Schnauzer and Blanco's colorful and stylized design.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 19, 2015
Jorge Blanco's "Go Bongo" installed in Norfolk, VA

The colorful work is featured in the revitalized neighborhood of Ghent Station.

  • Arts + Culture
Endodontist Dr. Craig Duerson bought two giant spider decorations for his practice, Lakewood Ranch Endodonics last year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2018
4-foot spiders crawl toward Lakewood Ranch

Local endodontist celebrates Halloween with creepy-crawlies.

  • East County
  • News
Teen cyclist injured
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 10, 2016
Bradenton teen cyclist critically injured

Bicyclist thrown to pavement after running into a car on Linger Lodge Road.

  • East County
  • News
Barry Hinckley lives in Lakewood Ranch with his wife and two sons.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2011
New golf pro tees off at Concession Golf Club

Barry Hinckley assumed the role of head golf pro at The Concession Golf Club at the end of January.

  • East County
  • Sports
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