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Taylor Kolbe and Madison Bumbara are in the fifth grade.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Family Science Night

Families at Bashaw Elementary School learned how fun science could be during the school's Family Science Night April 26.

  • East County
  • Schools
Legoman was released Jan. 26 by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office into the custody of Burns Square property owner and artist Denise Kowal, founder of the Sarasota Chalk Festival.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Free at last

Legoman was released Jan. 26 by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office into the custody of Burns Square property owner and artist Denise Kowal, founder of the Sarasota Chalk Festival.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Olga Fuentes prepares fruit bowls at Station 400, an eatery that opened Nov. 26 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Open for business

Station 400 opened the doors of its newly located breakfast and lunch eatery Nov. 26. The restaurant is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chase Polivchak, 6, passed out candy with his sister, Zoe, 9.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Harvest Moon Bash

Families at Braden River Elementary School celebrated the fall season Oct. 26, during the school's Harvest Moon Bash event.

  • East County
  • News
A garden of lights blooms down one of the walk ways at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Lights in Bloom display.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 17, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.17.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River Middle School students got to visit the Supreme Court and learned more about Gideon v. Wainwright, a 1963 landmark Supreme Court case that they learned in class.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 23, 2025
Braden River Middle students experience real-life civics lesson

The students took a road trip to Tallahassee to visit the Florida State Capitol.

  • East County
  • Schools
Burlgars fled primarily with cameras, lenses and other equipment.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 5, 2013
Photography store burglarized

Burglars stole more than $100,000 in inventory from Johnson PhotoImaging May 26.

  • East County
  • News
During this past winter, Visit Sarasota County wrapped a car of Chicago's L-train with photos of Sarasota skies and beaches.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 4, 2014
Sarasota area shines in creative campaigns

Visit Sarasota County dedicated more resources toward national marketing this year than ever before.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michelle Taylor, right, with her husband, Andrew Lappin, won $20,000 at last year's luncheon.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 5, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon

More than 20 local restaurants will serve up signature dishes at this annual event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 14, 2010
Subcommittee revises Longboat's tree code

The town's new tree code subcommittee made changes it hopes the Town Commission will review next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Claire McGill, DO, Family Medicine Physician Lakewood Ranch Medical Group |
  • April 4, 2019
Don't Forget to See Your Primary Healthcare Provider For Your Annual Wellness Visit: This Visit is Free When You Have Medicare Part B

Don't Forget to See Your Primary Healthcare Provider For Your Annual Wellness Visit: This Visit is Free When You Have Medicare Part B

  • Health
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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 11, 2017
Visit Sarasota County recognizes local leaders

Visit Sarasota County honored members of Sarasota County's tourism industry during its National Travel and Tourism Week award luncheon on May 11 at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson, a Siesta Key resident, also serves on the Tourist Development Council.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 18, 2014
Visit Sarasota County seeks more funding

Sarasota County commissioners will consider the organization's request for more than $700,000 of additional funding for the fiscal year, and an application to build on the Siesta Key shoreline during a meeting next week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Florida Studio Theatre's Arts Plaza will include three new performance spaces, a three-level parking deck and apartments for arts workers and guest performers.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 3, 2024
FST's new theater, affordable housing on track for December groundbreaking

The $57 million Florida Studio Theatre Arts Plaza will include new theater space, a parking garage and housing for downtown arts workers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photoTropical Storm Debby brought flooding to St. Armands Circle and several areas of Longboat Key in June 2012.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 3, 2015
Local officials eye hurricane season

As hurricane season begins, officials urge residents to plan ahead during the calm before the storms.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
William Hatt of Élan Manatee visits with a zebra for the first time at Rye Road Giraffes in East County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 10, 2022
Navy veteran fulfills bucket list by visiting with a zebra at Rye Road Giraffes

An East County 98-year-old veteran finally sees a zebra up close at the Bradenton farm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Cops Corner

No refunds 7:36 p.m. - 1500 block of Main Street. Suspicious Incident. A driver called police to help him remove his ATM card, which was stuck in one of the new downtown parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie is one of more than 60 restaurants participating in Savor Sarasota. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 9, 2020
Visit Sarasota County launches 15th annual Savor Sarasota

This year’s program will include 60 restaurants.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Water undergoes biological treatment at the facility, making it safe to water lawns with, but not to consume.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 12, 2020
Changes at water facility expected to reduce effect on environment

More than $170 million in changes at the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility are expected to help reduce the level of nutrients in Sarasota County's ecosystem.

  • Sarasota
  • News
By the end of the year, FDOT officials plan to start construction on a roundabout to be located in front of Carlos E. Haile Middle School.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 1, 2015
Roundabout plans circle East County

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  • East County
  • News
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