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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 18, 2016
Siesta Beach nabs No. 3 ranking in TripAdvisor awards

A year after topping the Travelers’ Choice Award for the best U.S. beach, Siesta Key is again recognized as a frontrunner for the distinction.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Nigel, Michelle and Ava Clinton, of Lakewood Ranch, reel in a walleye for their relative.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2014
Sidewalk art offers encouragement

Summerfield resident Michelle Clinton, a local art teacher, came up with a special idea to encourage her nephew, Luke Schmillen, who has been battling leukemia at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. He will be there at least 100 days and is away from his wife and two daughters, who live in Iowa.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This preliminary conceptual rendering shows the city's vision for redesigning Lemon Avenue with brick pavers and no curbs.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 23, 2019
City schedules Main Street intersection closure

The city has delayed the start of a Lemon Avenue streetscape project until May 28, at which point a segment of the downtown road will be closed for about a month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michelle Crabtree captured this shot where the Braden River flows into Evers Lake near Jiggs Landing.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2016
East County weather page photo: March 31

Michelle Crabtree captured this shot where the Braden River flows into Evers Lake near Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Niki Muller, of Longboat Key, submitted this photo of a sailboat she sees floating through the bay most evenings.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 31

Niki Muller, of Longboat Key, submitted this photo of a sailboat she sees floating through the bay most evenings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Spectators watched from any spot they could find - even from the roofs of their cars - as a stuntman drove a car off the Ringling Bridge.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 17, 2010
Bridge stunts conclude with fiery explosion (WITH VIDEO)

Sanborn Studios filmed the final action scene of its new action TV series "Miami 24/7" Sunday on the John Ringling Bridge. Some drivers sat in traffic for up to 30 minutes during an exciting stunt when a car was driven off the bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2018
Beachplace takes in 'South Pacific'

Connie Scardelli performed for about 70 Beachplace residents on Feb. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 11, 2018
Captain Craig's Showboat Spectacular visits Longboat Key

About 200 people gathered at Longboat Island Chapel for an afternoon performance on March 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: June 11

Anne Summers submitted this photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Trudy Gerena, senior public information specialist on the project for Manatee County, the county expects to hold a ribbon cutting for the Fort Hamer Bridge project Aug. 26.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 21, 2017
Parrish link almost complete

Target date for Fort Hamer Bridge opening is late August.

  • East County
  • News
President Amy Sankes, Speaker Laura Schroff and Chairwoman Cheryl Burstein
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 27, 2019
Junior League of Sarasota Sustainers spend the afternoon with Laura Schroff

The annual Legacy Luncheon was hosted Feb. 27 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
The design of the Lift Station building changed several times since May. Courtesy rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • November 13, 2014
WELCOME BACK: Lift station project

As the city prepares to begin construction on Lift Station 87, problems continue to surround the over-budget project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A new $19.3 million Manatee Operations Center that combines the Florida Department of Transportation District One maintenance and construction facilities is underway at 13900 S.R. 64 E., Bradenton.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 8, 2014
FDOT operations center moving to East County

FDOT is consolidating buildings and ditching old facilities for a new center east of Interstate 75.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 13, 2020
New inductees step into Circus Ring of Fame

The 2020 Circus Ring of Fame class was inducted Jan. 12 on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Out-of-Door Academy eighth-grader Saraiah Walkes, front, will lead the Academy of Maximum Performance track club, including Keymani Dillingham, Aliyah Cunningham and Priscilla Miller, into the 2016 AAU Junior Olympics July 30 through Aug. 6, in Housto
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 13, 2016
ODA eighth-grader racks up national track awards

ODA eighth-grader piles up national track and field awards.

  • East County
  • Sports
Knowledge McDaniel is now eligible to play in the Pirates' final six regular season games.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2018
Braden River wide receiver ruled eligible for rest of regular season

The senior will still be ineligible for the postseason should Braden River qualify

  • East County
  • Sports
Carol Saxton and Joel P.E. King — Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 8, 2018
Joel P.E. King’s 'Real Life' wrestles with life-and-death issues

A young man’s soul hangs in the balance in touring production of Joel P.E. King’s “Real Life” at West Coast Black Theatre Troupe.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By David Conway |
  • December 15, 2016
Letters to the Editor: Sarasota 12.15.16

Readers comment on Siesta Beach smoking regulations and the proposed dredge of Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 10, 2013
Obituary: Wurzburg was decisive voice on commission

Former Longboat Key Mayor A. Hart Wurzburg served four years during a contentious time of the island's development.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2014
Our View

At the expense of others

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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