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Barrier island mayors want to discuss new developments in west Bradenton and how they will impact seasonal traffic.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 27, 2015
Manatee County accepts growth discussion invitation

The Barrier Island Elected Officials Organization wants to know how Manatee County officials plan to handle future growth of home and commercial developments

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from our archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Sarasota Bay Watch and volunteers released 30,000 clams into Sarasota Bay on June 16, bringing the release total to 125,000.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 27, 2018
Sarasota Bay Watch shells out clam restoration effort

By the end of the summer, the Sarasota Bay Watch will have released about 210,000 southern hardshell clams into Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jason Gould with Glenn and Alma Johnson, who bring honey and special-needs education to Sarasota.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 3, 2015
What's the Buzz?

The Sarasota Honey Co. offers a career path for those with special needs.

  • Arts + Culture
ISIS execution in Iraq.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 3, 2015
Our View: Never again?

If not we, then who will stop them?

  • East County
  • Opinion
Ron Jarvis has spent years observing the alligators that have made their home in the pond behind his house. “It’s neat to see alligators — they’re smarter than people think,” he said. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 6, 2015
Conversation with Ron Jarvis

Ron Jarvis was born in Tampa and spent part of his adult life in California as president of Technicolor Motion Pictures.

  • East County
  • News
Jack Feeney, 5, Fiona Sutton, 6, and Ray Rini, 6, pose together to show off their Native American Indian outfits that they made for their Kindergarten Thanksgiving Program Monday, Nov. 19, at Out-of-Door Academy on Siesta Key.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY AND VIDEO: Kindergarten Thanksgiving Program

The Out-of-Door Academy's kindergarteners performed a Thanksgiving Program Monday, Nov. 19, in the Multi-Purpose Room at Out-of-Door Academy on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sharon Garson, Joan Robbins and Sallie Feldman believe mah jongg is a game for all ages.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 17, 2016
East County residents enjoy ancient game

Mah jongg becomes a ladies' favorite at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Guest conductor Larry Rachleff made his Masterworks debut Dec. 8. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • December 11, 2017
Sarasota Orchestra shines in Masterworks 2: Symphonic Carnival

Symphonic Carnival concert proves to be an evening of brilliant performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Keith Sharpshead dances the Chicken Dance, Saturday, Jan. 28, during the Fifth Annual Sarasota Indian Festival.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 30, 2012
VIDEO: Sarasota Indian Festival

Check out this video featuring dancing, singing, drumming and hoop dancing from the Fifth Annual Sarasota Indian Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
3-year-old Clark Berry
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
OUR TOWN: Son shares East County news

Every time 3-year-old Clark Berry heads to grocery store with his mom, Sarah, he makes sure to pick up a copy of the East County Observer to deliver to his dad, Jeff.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nathan Benderson, founder of Benderson Development, an East County-based developer, died April 7. He was 94. File photos.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Mark Gordon |
  • December 25, 2012
Year in review: April 2012, 'Nathan Benderson: 'One of a Kind''

Nathan Benderson, who grew up in the Great Depression, turned a hardscrabble childhood into a lifetime of business success and unbridled philanthropy. He died April 7.

  • East County
  • News
Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore holds up a stone crab at the start of season in October. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 15, 2014
Stone crab season closes today

The seven-month season was slower than usual for the second consecutive year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pede is the lucky dog that won the role
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 21, 2013
Dog cast for role in Sarasota Opera's "Of Mice and Men"

Sarasota Opera cast Pede of Arcadia as "Candy's Dog," an old herding dog.

  • Arts + Culture
The Siesta Key Resort & Suites property last sold for $2.8 million in 1996.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 17, 2017
Siesta Key hotel sells for $9.7 million

A group including Siesta property investor Michael Holderness acquired the Siesta Beach Resort & Suites in the Village this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ringling College and SMOA plan to transform the building into a 60,000 square foot exhibition space with educational space.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 31, 2014
Sarasota Museum of Art receives $1 million challenge

The $1 million donation was offered on the condition that SMOA could secure the balance of $1.45 million by the end of its campaign, the $1 Million Challenge, Saturday May 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Grammy-nominated group Liverpool Legends. Courtesy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 26, 2012
Scene & Heard

The Beatles take Sarasota for a good cause; FST announces 2012 to 2013 winter season; Sarasota Opera Guild is back in action

  • Arts + Culture
The Rev. Richard Marsden
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 11, 2016
Runners get shower of blessings

Runners receive blessing during Sarasota Music Half Marathon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 15, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Kids Activity Center

The Kids Activity Center focuses on motor and creative skills through the use of non-competitive gymnastics.

  • East County
  • Sports
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