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Manatee County will release a date when it will pick up storm debris later this week. Only garage that fits in a can will be picked up in regular garbage service.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2017
Date to pick up storm debris in Manatee County not set yet

County schools will be closed on Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
FSU/Asolo Conservatory second-year students Chris Alexey Diaz, Josh James, Kevin Barber, Joseph Knispel, Kelsey Petersen and Tom Harney craft their newest colorful personas.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 29, 2014
Student spotlight

After almost a year and a half of training, the newest FSU/Asolo Conservatory company is ready to take the stage.

  • Arts + Culture
A beachfront unit at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort is in bad shape.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 23, 2018
Beachfront units can be fixed, owner says

Blake Fleetwood, a beachfront unit owner at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, said that a property appraiser valued his property at a price that gives the investor authority to fix his property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran, Sarasota County Area Transit Director Rocky Burke and Assistant County Administrator Mark Cunningham watch as County Commissioner Alan Maio cuts a ribbon in front of the Siesta Key Breeze.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 20, 2017
Siesta turns key on new trolley service

Sarasota County Commissioners and Island leaders take inaugural ride on Siesta Key Breeze trolley.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2009
Birth Announcements 10.29.09

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Flori Roberts, Dr. Sidney Katz and Elaine Keating at SMOA's Inaugural Bash in January 2013.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 24, 2014
Elaine Keating pledges a million dollar match to SMOA

Philanthropist Elaine Keating just started the push toward the fundraising finish of the Sarasota Museum of Art campaign. Keating, a founding member of SMOA, pledged one million dollars to match any new contributions.

  • Arts + Culture
Traffic on Gulf of Mexico Drive and St. Armands Circle is causing delays.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 7, 2013
Longboat traffic causes delays

Traffic on Gulf of Mexico Drive heading southbound is backed up to the Bay Isles Parkway traffic light.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Preliminary plans call for the tower fronting Palm Avenue to move back 32-feet to make space for a grand oak. Roger Drouin
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 20, 2013
Board approves hotel adjustments

The joint-venture development team hopes to break ground in January, on 148-room hotel and 147 apartments at the corner of Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Debra Kinney tests a chicken for West Nile.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 9, 2013
Moments in time

The Observer takes a look back at this week in East County's history.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota resident Ronn Wyckoff, 73, won a pair of gold medals at the Florida Senior Games Dec. 12, in Clearwater.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 17, 2015
Master of the Charity Stripe

Sarasota resident won a pair of gold medals in free throw shooting and spot field goal shooting at the Florida Senior Games Dec. 12, in Clearwater.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
David Miller of Cannons Marina will serve as this year's grand marshal.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 23, 2017
David Miller to lead Freedom Fest as grand marshal

The owner of Cannons Marina grew up on Longboat Key and loves seeing the community gather at Freedom Fest each year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch residents Chris and Jessi McComas will add a co-ed softball league to their MVP Sports and Social club in August.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Sporting league's primary goal is laughter

  • East County
  • Sports
David Weekley Homes has plans for four new homes on a long-vacant lot in Laurel Park.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 14, 2015
Laurel Park homesites sell for $1 million

The sale of roughly a half-acre on Osprey Avenue paves the way for four new homes in the historic neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beachgoers have less access at the North Shore Road beach access as sand erodes to the Longbeach seawall. (courtesy of Gene Jaleski)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 29, 2015
Sand loss at north end continues

Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski continues to report rapid sand loss at the North Shore Road beach access.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the Daily Headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • January 2, 2013
Jan. 2: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Tow truck driver stabbed during New Year's Eve festivities; Siesta residents protest variance requests; FDOT announces New Pass Bridge work; Kiwanis Club seeks award nominees

  • Sarasota
  • News
Attendees of Siesta Key'       s Crystal Classic were greeted by a large sand sculpture announcing the events sponsors.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 23, 2017
Siesta Key Beach ranked No. 1 — again

In its 2017 Travelers’ Choice Awards, TripAdvisor ranked the Sarasota County beach at the top of its U.S. list.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • March 20, 2012
SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL SFF 2012 Festival Slate Announced!

SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL SFF 2012 Festival Slate Announced!

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Heather Merriman and courtesy of Detlev von Kessel
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • July 23, 2014
Home of the Month: Orange Blossom special

An elegant downtown apartment showcases Sarasota's past and present.

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 07.07.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Charles "C.J." Wickersham is a 2008 graduate of Manatee High School.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 26, 2011
Key shark victim to undergo surgery

Charles 'C.J.' Wickersham is scheduled for surgery this afternoon following a weekend shark attack.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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