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At a press conference Monday, Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino announced the arrest of Anthony L. Snead, 66, and Andy M. Charlton, 38.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 6, 2013
Sarasota police arrest two men for running a marijuana operation

The arrest came after a six-month investigation conducted by narcotics unit detectives.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 19, 2014
Grand Bay resident seeks new Longboat Rotary Club chapter

Sydelle Pittas, a 20-year Rotarian, hopes residents will join a new sunset club that meets Wednesday evenings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Zachary Kurnov
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 23, 2016
The ‘kids' table’ weighs in on Thanksgiving dinner

After years of silence, the kid's table is finally speaking about about what it would like to see in this year's Thanksgiving feast.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2013
Ospreys get a new home on Key

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation asked Florida Power & Light to move an osprey nest from an FPL pole.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2013
Sidelines: Chargers reach NPL semifinals in Colorado

The Lakewood Ranch Chargers U13 boys soccer team advanced to the semifinals of the NPL Champions Cup July 18 through July 22, in Aurora, Colo.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
Cops Corner

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The SMA drumline performs during the Town Hall Lecture Series on Feb. 6. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 21, 2013
SMA drumline and pipe band to open for Black Watch Battalion

Sarasota Military Academy performs as the opening act for the professional military group from Scotland.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Rose Chapman has retired from her year-and-a-half stint as CEO emerita for the JFCS after 23 years as CEO.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • February 20, 2018
Rose Chapman reflects back on her 25-year career with JFCS of the Suncoast

As Chapman transitions to retirement from her tenure as CEO emerita, she leaves behind a legacy of commitment and service to the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Town House residents previously used the area in front of the property’s sea wall for swimming, but a small beach has eroded, and now seawater threatens the homes.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 6, 2012
Commission approves setback for boulders

An unusual situation forced a Siesta Key property owner to pay permit fees for an erosion-mitigation project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
More than 120 residents attended LBK North’s first meeting of 2017.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 19, 2017
North Longboat residents discuss major issues

While LBK North provided some answers for problems at the north end of Longboat Key, questions remain about how to go about solving them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Racers get ready to take off at the 13.6 – mile race.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : CaliFlorida Longboarda Cruza Palooza

CaliFlorida Surf - Skate Shop hosted Longboarda Cruza Palooza Sunday, April 7 to get long board skaters out and just to have fun. More than 100 skaters registered for the 13.2, 2.6 and 4.4-mile races. Children raced the 2.6-mile race and both amateurs and pros raced the 13.2 and 4.4-mile race. Racers ages eight to 55 participated in races around the island. 'This is what we do,' said owner Blake Parsons.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2013
News Briefs

Habitat for Humanity earns grant for veteran program; Scott signs school safety bill

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Renee McVety
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 13, 2015
Theater review: 'Hair'

The spirit of the ’60s is alive and well in this Venice Theatre production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 10, 2015
County changes vote on Waterline Road project

The controversial Waterline Road project still has 195 units, but includes more buffering along the roadway.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 25, 2017
Sarasota Contemporary Glass Weekend kicks off

The third annual Sarasota Contemporary Glass Weekend highlights an art form unlike any other.

  • Arts + Culture
The Lakewood Ranch High girls golf team won the school's first tennis state championship April 13 and April 14.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 29, 2015
East County: Top 5 Teams of 2015

Records fall, barriers broken as area teams reach for the stars.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Cardinal Mooney High senior Alex Stoffel was one of 25 players chosen to represent Florida at the 2014 Brine National Lacrosse Classic July 1 through July 3. Courtesy photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 3, 2014
Time to Shine

Cardinal Mooney High lacrosse players Reagan Griffith and Alex Stoffel both are playing in the 2014 Brine National Lacrosse Classic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 18, 2017
Will Longboat Key face mayoral shakeup?

Despite strong support for Longboat Key Mayor Terry Gans, two potential challengers have emerged.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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