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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 29, 2012
VIDEO: ABOUT LAST NIGHT...

Black Tie heads to the Halloween Bash dressed as an Avatar.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Colony assessments could be put back in Klauber's hands; Klauber, Moulton are getting what is owed to them; Longboat Key at risk with cell tower

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Town Manager Bruce St. Denis cites the town’s beach program, the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center and rebuilt town facilities as some of the town’s greatest accomplishments under his direction. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2011
St. Denis: a history

Bruce St. Denis began his tenure with the town in October 1996 and became town manager less than a year later.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2011
Scoreboard

Check out the local golf and bridge scores.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2011
Our View: Village should retain control

A great truism is that government closest to the people is the best government. And that is doubly true for Siesta Key, one of Sarasota County's great tax revenue generators, but one which does not receive as many resources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joseph Spinella’s first book is a collection of stories from his life. He currently is working on a second book, which will feature anecdotes from his time working at Taffy's. Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 22, 2012
Neighbors: Joseph Spinella

Author Joseph Spinella loves sharing his stories of growing up in Sicily, Italy, with students in Sarasota schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Twins Alex and Nick Miller are excited to compete in the Florida International Triathlon. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 19, 2012
Neighbors: Alex Miller

Along with this twin brother, Nick, the teen loves all things athletic.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle wants to promote a safe way of crossing Gulf of Mexico Drive of which he believes few Key residents and visitors are aware: a tunnel that stretches underneath Gulf of Mexico Drive near Seaplace condominium.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 21, 2012
Fatal crash triggers safety discussion

A January car accident in which a woman died has reignited discussions about improving pedestrian and bicycle safety.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2010
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2013
Pirate signs with Gators

It wasn't an easy decision. It was one Braden River High senior Trevon Young wrestled with for months. But, after numerous talks with his mother, Tracey, and his coaches, Young made his college intentions known Feb. 8 - two days after National Signing Day.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bob Bartolotta has worked for the city of Sarasota since June 2007.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 17, 2012
BREAKING NEWS: City Manager Bartolotta resigns

City Manager Bob Bartolotta resigned today at the afternoon City Commission meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Landon Jude Rosenberg
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
East County Births

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements each month. To have your listing included, please email your information to Managing Editor Michael Eng, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • May 10, 2013
Joe on the Go: The final push -- and does it really matter?

Joe on the Go: The final push -- and does it really matter?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 13, 2010
Sports Briefs 10.14.10

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won the 2010 Manatee County Championship Oct. 2 at Rosedale Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney High sophomore outside hitter Keri McMahon has aspirations of playing college volleyball and being in the CIA. Inset: McMahon serves the ball,top, and celebrates a point during the Cougars 3-0 victory over Bradenton Christian Oct. 22.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 24, 2013
Familiar bond

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore outside hitter Keri McMahon has developed into one of the leaders on the volleyball team.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2010
IDA: No changes needed at Ranch Town Hall

Chairman Tom Green said the community is "very fortunate to have the leadership of (Community Manager) Bob Fernandez."

  • East County
  • News
The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch this month celebrated its 10th anniversary.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2011
News Briefs 05.05.11

Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club turns 10; Students sweep TSA competition; Woman killed in car accident; Book clubs can win visit with author; Adviser announces grand opening; and Community Fund donates $105,000.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 14, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Joseph Pantera

Joseph Pantera, 18, started rowing when he was a freshman in high school for the Sarasota Scullers. Pantera, who was home-schooled, spent his senior year on the team as a captain and rowing as part of a boys pair team with Co-Capt. Conor Davenport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Engineers determined the current retention pond servicing Beach Road on Siesta Key was too small to handle its stormwater runoff needs.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2012
Runoff project needs extension

The Beach Road drainage improvement is still held up in permitting, but Sarasota County will need to get an extension to keep the $975,000 grant from SWFWMD.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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