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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 21, 2012
Razorbill rescued from Longboat beach

The bird is part of a sudden influx that began in Florida last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Frank Rupertus chats with Herb Dolan while delivering a meatball sample.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 16, 2015
Wawa has arrived

With the grand opening of Wawa on State Road 64, and more on the way, the northern gas station invasion has officially begun in East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 20, 2012
Dec. 20: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Plane crash leaves pilot unscathed; Main Street building under contract; Marina Towers residents want event moved; Hunters kill 39 hogs in pilot hunt

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 26, 2017
Manatee County girls win, boys lose All-Star game to Sarasota County

The games featured nine total players from area schools.

  • East County
  • Sports
Violet Link, 1, Sarah Link, 35, and Maxwell Link, 5, snuggle together during a Tot Shabbat event in Myakka City.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • December 10, 2016
A return to faith for East Manatee County woman

Temple Emanu-El provides a second home for mom.

  • East County
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • April 19, 2013
Largest barbecue contest in Southwest Florida is this Saturday

Largest barbecue contest in Southwest Florida is this Saturday

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Blue Oyster Cult guitarist Kasim Sulton performs in front of a huge crowd at Thunder by the Bay in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 11, 2017
New cycle begins for Thunder by the Bay

Event may have found permanent home in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 20, 2014
Key tourism figures show strength of summer season

Bed tax collections rose in May and June on the Key, but the figures don't account for the recent temporary closing of the former Hilton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 13, 2018
Teacher's most coveted award ... support

Braden River Elementary instructor doesn't win Educator of the Year, but she cherishes her nomination.

  • East County
  • News
A group of bicyclers gets exercise in early with a group ride up and down Gulf of Mexico Drive the morning of Nov. 15.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 17, 2010
Sports Photo of the Week: The Life Cycle

A group of bicyclers gets exercise in early with a group ride up and down Gulf of Mexico Drive the morning of Nov. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners will consider a $150,000 habitat restoration project for Turtle Beach during a Dec. 17 workshop to prioritize BP settlement funding.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 17, 2012
Board to consider RESTORE projects

Sarasota County commissioners Dec. 17, will consider the priority of 28 projects, four of which affect Siesta Key, that could get funding from the BP settlement.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Michael McClelland, Abraham Feder, Jennifer Best Takeda and Christopher Takeda. Photo by Courtesy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 10, 2013
Music Review: Chroma Quartet

The Chroma Quartet has been together since 2008, but it's only this season the group really made a splash on the Sarasota music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 6, 2013
Six candidates will interview for superintendent

School board members will independently interview each candidate Feb. 12. Interviews are open to the public.

  • East County
  • News
Adam, Albert and Austin Myara will open new Cuba restaurants, Mojos Paladar, in Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 7, 2015
New Cuban restaurants set to open in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota

Owner of Bogeys, Ed's Tavern tries new venture in fast, casual dining.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2009
Holiday cheer to fill Main Street

This year's event will feature live music, arts and crafts, 'ice' skating and, of course, Santa himself.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 4, 2010
FC Sarasota makes waves at Surf Cup

The FC Sarasota U17 boys team posted a 1-1-1 record at the 30th annual Surf Cup July 31 through Aug. 2 in San Diego.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Nicole Unger |
  • January 13, 2015
Day Trippin' — Boutique shopping with Camilyn Beth

Day Trippin' — Boutique shopping with Camilyn Beth

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
M.J. McMahon.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 19, 2017
Sarasota athlete of the week: 01.19.17

Sarasota athlete of the week: 01.19.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 2, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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