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Whiskey Joe's is looking at an opening in 2020 along the Manatee River in Ellenton.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 12, 2019
Whiskey Joe's plans "sand-breaking" along Manatee River

Whiskey Joe's plans "sand-breaking" along Manatee River in Ellenton.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Pilar Henson and her son, Nicolas Henson, still wonder whether they have been battling COVID-19.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 25, 2020
Lakewood Ranch mother and son frustrated in their attempt to have a COVID-19 test

Coronavirus symptoms aren't enough to land a test for Lakewood Ranch mother and son.

  • East County
  • News
The roundabout concept was proposed last year after FDOT declined to make Broadway eligible for a crosswalk option, citing it was too dangerous because of the curve in the road.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 24, 2015
Town will discuss roundabouts with FDOT

A consultant the town of Longboat Key hired to create preliminary designs for roundabouts on Gulf of Mexico Drive at Broadway and Longboat Club Road thinks the island has good chance of getting roundabout approvals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 8, 2012
Improvement project sputters

Sarasota County staff again raised cost estimates for the now $27 million Siesta Beach renovation and postponed a public meeting set for this month.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dallena Shelton performs one of her favorite tricks.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 22, 2018
Circus Arts Conservatory students fly to new heights

Couple bonds over love of teaching CAC recreational flying trapeze classes.

  • Arts + Culture
Jim Harriott said staff had noted during a June budget discussion that the county would not have the approximately $7 million in extra funding it needs for the project until FY 2015.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 6, 2011
Gulf Gate Library project could be moved up

In response to concerns voiced Tuesday by Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson, county staff will examine ways to accelerate the construction of the new Gulf Gate Library. The project is set to start in Fiscal Year 2015.

  • Sarasota
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Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 22.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 19, 2018
Elections officials urge a little homework before voting

Sarasota Supervisor of Elections urges sample ballot research, mail-in ballot use.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Herman Martinez and Jerry Hufford stand alongside the Circle of Honor memorial that was dedicated by the Association of Veterans and Military Supporters and the Pulte Group Southwest Florida Division at Del Webb.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 11, 2019
Del Webb unveils veterans memorial in Lakewood Ranch

Veterans Day ceremony presented by the Association of Veterans and Military Supporters at Del Webb Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Zachariah Fike (center), a major in the Vermont National Guard, has returned more than 800 medals of valor to families of the soldiers.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 25, 2020
Lakewood Ranch event delivers lost medals of valor back to families

Purple Hearts Reunited returns medals of valor during Lakewood Ranch event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 15

Patricia Muller captured this popular fishing spot for multiple sea birds on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michele Ozkan
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 24, 2016
Tatum Elementary teacher remembers Packers glory days

Tatum Ridge Elementary teacher Michelle Ozkan never planned to be a professional cheerleader. It was just meant to be.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Sun-N-Fun Vacation Resort offered its services as a donation to SPARCC.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 4, 2012
SPARCC finds families temporary homes at Sun-N-Fun Resort

After an extermination left SPARCC without housing, Sun-N-Fun offered free private room and board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florida Research Institute Director of Business Development Terese Aragona shows a sample of results of a LiverMultiScan test. The Lakewood Ranch-based institute is offering 200 of the exams free for Type 2 Diabetes patients.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 23, 2021
Florida Institute offers free liver scans in Lakewood Ranch

The Florida Institute is offering a free liver test for those with type 2 diabetes.

  • East County
  • News
Ernie Ritz pointed to his renovation of the Gator Club as proof downtown buildings can be restored to emphasize their historic character.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 23, 2015
Downtown leaders call for greater historic preservation

Despite the presence of a downtown historic district, Ernie Ritz fears Sarasota’s urban core is losing its connection to the past.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: March 25

Jake Thornton captured this sunset over Whispering Sands on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 25

John Harkness captured these manatees playing in a canal on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County will provide internet services to students in need for six months.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 16, 2020
County, Comcast partner to bring WiFi to students

The county will provide internet services for students for six months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Tourist Tree.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 16, 2021
A tree species with a-peel

Tourist Tree is one of the attractions at Joan Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 22, 2016
Interfaith Service brings Longboat community together

The offering collected this year will go to The Food Bank of Manatee and All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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