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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2011
COMMENT: Observer team takes field for spring ball

"Play for the name on the front of your jersey -- not the name on the back." It's a simple phrase that speaks volumes. And this spring, I already know one team that's doing just that.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 26, 2020
It won’t be a ‘V’ recovery

The $8.3 billion going to Florida counties for COVID-19 relief will do little to trigger a quick recovery. Visitors will need to know Florida is safe again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The section of 44th Avenue East heading east from Rosedale's back entrance has long been completed but Manatee County is in the design stage for the section going westward to cross Interstate 75.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 27, 2019
44th Avenue project advances in Manatee County

Construction set to begin on 6,900-foot long bridge over Manatee River.

  • East County
  • News
Heritage Harbour South CDD Chairwoman Joyce Sandy signs the settlement agreement.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 17, 2013
Heritage Harbour ends lawsuit

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District and Stoneybrook Investors ended Thursday night a longstanding legal dispute.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2012
Letters to the Editor

'Bone to pick' on crossword puzzle answer; Letter from father remains cherished memory; Fix the pension issue, put unnecessary spending on hold

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Alyssa Connelly was born Christmas night.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2016
East County celebrates births

Three families welcomed their newest additions.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ponds provide storage for storm water and other runoff. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 2, 2015
Lorraine Road expansion project progresses

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch has purchased five acres for storm water retention.

  • East County
  • News
Carolyn Eliason submitted this photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2015
East County photo contest winner: June 11

Carolyn Eliason submitted this photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The downtown YMCA branch is closing Oct. 7 after 13 years in operation.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2016
Downtown YMCA to close in October

The YMCA announced plans to close its Babe Weiller Branch, located on Main Street, and consolidate the operations at another location just southeast of downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 24, 2009
Exhibit captures realistic view of subjects

A new Art Center Sarasota exhibit spotlights a notable watercolorist and four photographers with diverse portfolios.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Police Department has a prescription drug drop box in its headquarters that residents can access seven days a week.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 23, 2019
Sarasota police and DEA collecting unwanted prescription drugs

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Sarasota Police Department lobby.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2014
Our View

Citizens Voice: misnomer

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 1, 2014
Our View: 'Our republic is gone'

Most of the time, we try to devote this space to pertinent local and state issues. But now and again, national and international events are just too compelling to stay silent. This is one of those times.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 30, 2018
Cops Corner: Clean-up duty

Police reports from around Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Joyce Wheatland, Alan Wilson, Judy Santry, George Santry, Dennis Wheatland and Neille Wilson
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bacchus on the Beach

On Friday, Nov. 8, Bacchus on the Beach kicked off the festival weekend with a night of delicious food and fine wine at the Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ken Deutsch, of Sarasota, submitted this photo of chairs on Siesta Key Beach at sunset.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Oct. 1

Ken Deutsch, of Sarasota, submitted this photo of chairs on Siesta Key Beach at sunset.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
Garden group showcases designs

The University Park Women's Club Garden Group learned how to create glass vases to show off flowers from their gardens Sept. 6.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2018
Longboat Fire Rescue offering two more CPR classes

The final two training sessions this season will be held March 23 and April 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ray Rajewski
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2011
Rajewski will challenge Brenner for District 3 seat

Ray Rajewski, a Bay Isles resident, will run against Vice Mayor David Brenner in the March 2012 election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Officials throw the first shovel of dirt.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2016
SMR breaks ground on Waterside

The developer said it will start construction on Waterside's town center area in January 2018.

  • East County
  • News
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