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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2010
Spillover

Experts say oil is unlikely to wash up on Sarasota-Manatee shores, but, according to Realtors, some buyers are waiting out the situation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioners reviewed four possible concepts for a mixed-use parking project on State Street.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 4, 2013
City Commission discuss public-private ventures

The City Commission discussed plans for a State Street parking garage and a mixed-use project in the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Terri Weagant. Photo by Brendan Ragan
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 15, 2017
Going Solo: Urbanite Theatre presents 'Bo-Nita,' a one-woman show

85 minutes. Seven characters. No intermission. One actor. ‘Bo-Nita’ shows the value of a child’s worldview.

  • Arts + Culture
Bryce Williams puts a juke on the Cougars defense at practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 10, 2017
Cardinal Mooney football counts on chemistry

Getting along as a team is everything for the Cougars.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 7, 2018
Whitney Beach looks back on 50 years

In 1968, Gordon Whitney sold his Whitney Beach property to Paul Neal. Fifty years later, the community is thriving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 15, 2018
Cops Corner: No way to paddle back home

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2021
East County weather page photo: July 1

John Egnot captured this young bald eagle hanging on a tree limb on White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Country Club home at 13207 Palmers Creek Terrace sold for $3 million. It has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 5,581 square feet of living area. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 16, 2022
Country Club home tops sales at $3 million

A Country Club home on Palmers Creek Terrace tops the week's sales at $3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Queen Creek, Ariz.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 9, 2013
Officials share ULI study effects on other communities

Officials from three communities offer insight on the impact of the Urban Land Institute study and how it affected where they live.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Murphy, Waxler and Towe families, all of River Club, have been actively involved in performances of the Ski-A-Rees team since January. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 1, 2013
Skiing Sensations: Ski-A-Rees

Three River Club families have made performances with the Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show Team a new weekend ritual.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County football roundup: 09.07.18.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2018
East County football roundup: 09.07.18

East County football roundup: 09.07.18

  • East County
  • Sports
The community room features new furnishings and antique furnishings, in addition to floors, windows and doors that were restored from the original residence. The stairs outside will eventually be removed.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 16, 2014
Villa Am Meer nears new era

With the restoration of the 79-year-old Villa Am Meer residence almost complete, developers prepare to begin construction of the new Aria project, developers prepare to begin construction of the luxury 16-unit Aria project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Frank, digital photography teacher at Braden River High School, creates videos to show examples and expectations for assignments. Communication is key for him and his students. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2020
Manatee County teachers hone online skills

Online learning educational for Manatee County teachers too

  • East County
  • News
Cara Sheyner poses with a shark jaw. Photo courtesy of Laura Freedman.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2012
Temple kids splash into summer

Children at Temple Sinai's Gan school kicked off their summer camp with a splash thanks to a special visit from a scuba diver, a boat captain and Gilly the Shark, from Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
President Donald Trump awards Sam Valley his diploma.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 6, 2018
President Trump awards East County resident his diploma

President Trump awards East County resident his diploma May 25 from the U.S. Naval Academy.

  • East County
  • News
Kay Mathers, Lisa Walsh and Susan Jones. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

She Knows Where She's Going!; Hannum's at the helm!; Big Apple surprise

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 7, 2021
Spirits rise at ODA

The Out-of-Door Academy celebrates school spirit through a day of competitions.

  • East County
  • News
Orioles head groundskeeper of Florida operations Dan Thomas stands on the field he maintains.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2018
Field day: Orioles' Florida groundskeeper shares secrets of the trade

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Amateur radio operators Roger Byron and Ed Skalecki sit by Byron’s go-box, which holds six radios he uses to communicate when he is dispatched to an emergency.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 19, 2013
Amateur radio enthusiasts to gather for Field Day

A group of emergency-response volunteers will hone their skills this weekend, as they practice using their radios to communicate to authorities during disasters.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 17, 2014
Save the dates

The social scene is packed, as usual, for the fall. We're looking forward to countless events this season - but here are 10 through the end of 2014 we already have circled on our calendar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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