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Construction on a $3.11 million Bayfront Park renovation originally scheduled for construction in December has been pushed back to May.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2016
Bayfront Park construction bumped to May

Construction on a $3.11 million Bayfront Park renovation originally slated for construction in December has been pushed back while construction plans are finalized.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joy Hawkins keeps a bookcase of her favorites in her classroom at Buffalo Creek Middle School.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 22, 2016
Her writing is pure Joy

East County teacher selected for three-week residency at Hermitage Artist Retreat.

  • East County
  • News
Be a beach bum: Grab your towel and sunscreen and head to one of the island’s 11 public beach accesses.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 11, 2014
Summer bucket list: Top nine things to do

If you're sticking out the summer showers and 90-degree temperatures, here are suggestions for the most dogged of days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Ed Bachtle and Whitfield Estates' Wendy Hacker want the opportunity to buy solar panels at a reduced rate, if the deal proves good for their households.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2017
Nonprofit seeks more solar power options in East County

A buying cooperative may shed light on energy conservation.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Publix
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
News Briefs

Publix sheds light on dark parking lot questions; Sarasota Bay Watch seeks town partnership; Town schedules beach presentations

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town labor attorney W. Reynolds Allen calculates the impact of a wage reduction versus a deduction from wages during Thursday's contract negotiations.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 18, 2013
Firefighters agree to vote on contract

The town and its firefighter union agreed on the terms of a contract to put before firefighters for a vote. But state rules could make it a tough sell.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA's Desmond Lindsay signed a $1.1 million contract with the New York Mets June 19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2015
ODA slugger signs with Mets

Despite a hamstring injury, Desmond Lindsay reported to Port St. Lucie June 22 to begin training with the Mets.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • August 8, 2013
Commissioners discuss new development

After City Commissioner Paul Caragiulo criticized the commission for its lack of focus on investment, other officials spoke about the city's approach to development and how they work with one another.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Philadelphia Here I Come" runs through April 12, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 16, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Philadelphia Here I Come!'

Brian Friel's 'Philadelphia Here I Come!' is one of the Asolo Rep's current productions and a trip in time to Ireland 1964.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 22, 2014
Revenue problems in 2013 create a $1.4 million deficit in

Town Manager Dave Bullock will implement a two-year plan for commissioners starting this summer to restore the town's emergency operating fund back to 90 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2010
UPDATE: Missing woman found

Lakewood Ranch visitor Charlotte R. Gately, who was reported missing by her family Feb. 14, has been found.

  • East County
  • News
Greg Marra poses with several of his historical sculptures in his studio, off Ashton Road, where he teaches students the basics of sculpting.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 3, 2013
Artist hopes to preserve history through sculpture

Four years after Greg Marra took a trip to Slovakia, a phone call from a stranger brought to life a 68-year-old story of courage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A condominium in Savoy on Palm, which has three bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,172, sold for $1,895,000. File photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 3, 2012
Savoy on Palm condo tops this week's sales

A condominium in Savoy on Palm tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Meirion Jones and Candice Steckler, Osprey, sold their Unit 901 condominium at 401 S. Palm Ave. to George and Ludmilla Malmberg, of Sarasota, for $1,895,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Buchanan's enjoy Easter Sunday at the White House.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 6, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 04.07.16

Donna Brace Ogilvie ,the ultimate supergirl is honored at Girls Inc. Celebration Luncheon, the Buchanan's spend Easter at The White House, Justin Mosely gets pranked at SFF Opening Night and more...

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 18, 2013
Top ULI tasks: Town center, Bayfront Park

A new committee will make a town center concept and Bayfront Park its top priorities in the immediate future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Payton Aaron couldn't contain his enthusiasm as he raced down the first base line.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 20, 2013
Fulfilling lifelong dreams

More than 100 children and adults welcomed the start of the 2013 spring season during the Miracle League of Manasota's opening day.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2015
Letters to the editor

Traffic woes will grow with Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Opinion
The suspects smashed through the store's window and piled merchandise into their minivan Sunday night.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 14, 2013
East County photo store burglarized

Two burglars stole more than $50,000 in merchandise from Johnson Photo Imaging Sunday night.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 5, 2017
East County track and field championships: Day one

Rivera and Falco highlight the day for Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
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