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The East County Observer and Bogey’s Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient’s article will be featured on the restaurant’s wall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Daniel Reyna

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch seventh-grader Daniel Reyna scored five goals while helping lead the Sharks to a 2-1 record to open the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 4, 2010
Man on the street: Ribfest recipes

the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center held its inaugural Ribfest Wednesday. In case you missed it, you can get a second helping - the Tennis Center plans to hold the event again next year. But to hold you over in the meantime, we asked the chefs to dish on their secrets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 4, 2016
Mar Vista kicks off $2 million expansion

The iconic Longboat Key restaurant will remain open during construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cassidy Marryott and Payton Harris show off their Santa bucket.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 30, 2010
Scullers erg their way to $10,000

Eighty members of the Sarasota Scullers Championship Rowing Team raised $10,000 in just four hours at their inaugural Holiday Hammer Ergatta Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • March 21, 2014
Day in the Life: 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' opening night

Day in the Life: 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' opening night

  • Arts + Culture
Kimberly Martinez believes she contracted Zika while traveling in the Virgin Islands.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 26, 2016
Newest Sarasota Zika victim speaks out

Residents who suspect they have Zika should visit their primary physician before going to Sarasota Memorial Hospital or the health department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 1, 2010
Buchanan proposes freeze on drilling permits

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan is asking other legislators to place a moratorium on all deepwater drilling permits for new and existing oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 26, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Chad Rex

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore quarterback Chad Rex threw a 50-yard touchdown pass and rushed for a pair of 2-yard touchdowns and a quarterback sneak to lead the Mustangs to a 22-21 victory over Gulfport Boca Ciega in their district-opener Sept. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
The popular Riverside Park band shell sits on the site of a former run-down old mobile home park and came about as a result of incorporation.
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 13, 2011
A Tale of Three Cities: Bonita Springs: Second Time's the Charm

Bonita Springs seems to have everything going for it from a 1999 incorporation into a city, including lower taxes and self-determination.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 3, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Florida Department of Transportation Project Manager Jeffrey Mednick answers questions from Andy Kufta, of Tara.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 25, 2017
Manatee County Interchange project ramps up

FDOT holds public meeting to discuss I-75/S.R. 70 interchange plans and concerns.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Katie Johns & Niki Kottmann |
  • September 12, 2017
Barrier islands emerge relatively unscathed after Irma

Longboat, Lido and St. Armands keys suffered only minor damages during Hurricane Irma.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 30, 2011
Prep Scoreboard

Read this week's prep sports scoreboard.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 2, 2016
Cops Corner 3.3.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Teresa Stanley in “Rock of Ages” Courtesy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 26, 2012
Scene & Heard

She's a Broadway baby once again; Spoiler alert: the finale of 'The Nutcracker;' Three Bobs wrap up third year

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 15, 2010
Man on probation robs probation office

The 25-year-old added to his long criminal history by trying to steal his own probation paperwork.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2010
Buchanan announces jobs plan

Congressman Vern Buchanan announced Monday a new piece of legislation intended to create jobs. The proposal is expected to be introduced formally later this week.

  • East County
  • News
Sisters Allison and Isabel Dunn dip their feet in the lake to cool off.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Oscar Sherer State Park 24th Annual Earth Day

Oscar Sherer State Park held its 24th Annual Earth Day celebration Sunday, April 21 to get the community to enjoy the park and the great outdoors. Entry was free and approximately 1,500 people came to the park for Earth Day. Community members enjoyed free kayaking, guided hikes, BBQ, kids games, a coloring contest, photo contest and live music all day long. 'We are always taking from the planet,' said Park Manager Tony Clements. 'This is a good way to come back to earth and make a difference.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key early voting ends tomorrow.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 10, 2017
Nearly 1,200 cast early, in-person ballots on Longboat

More than 36% of eligible voters on Longboat Key have already cast ballots for the coming election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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