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Petey, a 3-year-old hound mix, finished the course in 2 minutes and 20 seconds.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 17, 2015
East County dogs enjoy Architecture for Animals

Gulf Coast Chapter of American Institute of Architecture, Gulf Coast Builders Exchange and Construction Specialists Institute built the course for Nate’s free of charge.

  • East County
  • News
Cornerstone Pastor Dave Sturkey preached his final sermon at the Lakewood Ranch church on Christmas Eve.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 29, 2010
Cornerstone pastor retires after 18 years

Dave Sturkey, founding pastor of Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch preached his final sermon at the church Dec. 24.

  • East County
  • News
The speed tables in front of Southside Elementary School were installed in July after a traffic study.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 6, 2012
Webber residents battle speeding

Lowering the 25 mph speed limit on a school-lined portion of Webber Street is one option that would allow speed tables to remain in place without modifications.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: The Schimberg Group

Think Green -- Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tanja Hoffman and her son, Robin, say they love operating their new bakery on Siesta Key.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 26, 2012
German family introduces authentic tastes to Key

Tanja, Maneul and Robin Hoffman moved from their home country to open A Taste of Germany on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
CDD Vice Chairwoman Michelle Patterson hopes more cooperation can result from the new Heritage Harbour South board. File photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 2, 2014
Heritage Harbour seeks change

Heritage Harbour CDD board plans for more resident input.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
OPINION: Equal caterwauling day

We could not let last week's Equal Pay Day pass without mentioning a few myth-popping facts.

  • East County
  • Opinion
A spectacular view of Bird Key and the Sarasota skyline from the Plymouth Harbor apartment of Norbert and Maria Berta. Photo courtesy of Plymouth Harbor / Greg Wilson.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • April 10, 2013
Home of the Month: View from the Top

A sunny aerie in Plymouth Harbor holds memories of an adventurous life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 1, 2013
BEERASOTA: KBBA and Sam Smith Organic Lager

BEERASOTA: KBBA and Sam Smith Organic Lager

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 1, 2013
Commission sets millage rate

Manatee County commissioners today set an unchanged millage rate and agreed to give money to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office to increase staff there.

  • East County
  • News
Andrew Bers has received Sarasota Magazine's Five Star in Best Satisfaction Award for five consecutive years.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 2, 2011
Re/Max Alliance Group opens Longboat office

Andrew Bers and Robbie Petsinger are among the first agents to join the new location.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Cops Corner 04.07.11

Several people observed the white female subject walking into moving traffic, yelling, cursing and pointing her finger at motorists.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 21, 2011
Residents want North Trail Walmart

North Trail residents cheered a proposed Walmart at an informational open house last week. Bringing more jobs to the area was the highlighted benefit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new station will double in size compared with the old building, which was built in 1968. Courtesy rendering
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 11, 2015
Fire Station 12: New style, old tradition

Fire Station 12 on Bee Ridge Road will get a new building, but it won't lose its identity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steven Hanson, pictured on the site of his company’s latest project at 1425 Westway Drive. The home, listed for $6.5 million, is approximately three weeks away from completion.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 3, 2013
Modus bets the house on new construction

Steven Hanson, managing partner of Modus Operandi Partners LP and Modus Construction LLC, sees opportunity in new 'spec' home construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By TWIS Street |
  • February 28, 2013
TWISFest is tomorrow!

TWISFest is tomorrow!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch freshman Rachel Woods competed in the 200-yard individual medley and the 100 breaststroke.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 25, 2010
Mustangs win county championships

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls swim teams both came out victorious at the Manatee County Championships Oct. 20 at G.T. Bray.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 15, 2015
TWIS Asks: KT Curran and Brad Bryan of 'When the Party Ends'

TWIS Asks: KT Curran and Brad Bryan of 'When the Party Ends'

  • Arts + Culture
The meeting will take place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 29, 2012
Colony: Not the only agenda item

The Longboat Key Town Commission will end its summer hiatus Sept. 4 with two meetings and a packed agenda.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Track 1 Benefits Managing Partner Ron Krupa, right, was one of four panelists to discuss impacts of health-care reform legislation. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2012
News Briefs

Linger Lodge cell tower burglarized; Local business professionals weigh in on Obamacare

  • East County
  • News
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