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Tom Aposporos became interim Chamber president in February 2009 and took on the official role four months later.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2012
Aposporos stepping down as chamber president

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Tom Aposporos will resign from his role by the end of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 24, 2021
Two-condo sale in the Casa de la Playa building is week's top real estate deal

Sale of a pair of condos on Siesta Key tops transactions for Sarasota and surrounding areas in the week of Oct. 11-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 13, 2010
Backstage Pass: The piano man

Florida Studio Theatre's longtime pianist sings us a song of a piano man.

  • Arts + Culture
One of two leatherback turtle nests is on Siesta Key. Mote scientist Melissa Bernhard said she wouldn't be surprised if both nests are from the same turtle. Photo courtesy of Mote.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 8, 2019
Rare leatherback turtle nest spotted on Siesta Key

Two leatherback turtle nests have been documented by Mote in Venice and Siesta Key. The last time a nest like this was in the area was 2001.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 2, 2016
Jon Voight kicks off Ringling College's annual film-lab series.

The award-winning actor joined friend, actor and local philanthropist Brook Bello to raise awareness of human trafficking.

  • Arts + Culture
Kurt Schultheis Sleepy Lagoon residents survey the area Jan. 17, after feeling the storms early that morning.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2016
Tornado spares 'Lucky Longboat'

Tornadoes swept through Sarasota and Manatee counties, leaving Longboat on high alert but without major damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 3, 2015
City eyes paid parking to fund Circle garage

Progress on a St. Armands parking garage continues as stakeholders offer their support for various funding mechanisms — including parking meters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Freshman John Handy is one of three running backs on the Mustangs roster.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 1, 2011
Mustangs honor one of their own

The Lakewood Ranch High School football team renamed its Spring Game the Adrian Shawn Littlejohn Memorial Spring Football Game in honor of 14-month-old Adrian Littlejohn, who lost his battle with cancer May 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 1, 2010
Surely we jest!

APRIL FOOLS -- Welcome, one and all, to The East County Observer's first April Fools' spoof edition.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Tables of supplies are lined up at Bayside Community Church's East Bradenton Campus where a "relief point" is operating for those in need of help after Hurricane Irma.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 12, 2017
Bayside Community Church in Bradenton offers hurricane relief

The church has a relief point at its Manatee County location, offering everything from food and water to baby diapers for those in need.

  • East County
  • News
Aviva' s CEO, Jay Solomon, welcomes a crowd to an indoor groundbreaking for the community' s new expansion.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2017
Aviva breaks ground on expansion

The senior living facility will add a community room for its independent living residents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 3, 2017
Ringling cuts ribbon on new soundstage

Ringling College of Art and Design calls lights, camera and action on new film facility.

  • Arts + Culture
James Barnhofen and Wendy Pearson
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harris Private Bank shares new space with M&I Wealth Management

Harris Private Bank held an open house Thursday Jan. 5 at its new location at 240 South Pineapple Avenue. This marks the first time that Harris Private Bank and M&I Money Management have worked under the same roof in Florida. After being purchased by BMO purchased M&I, the two companies will share a location and resources. Guitarist Dean Miller provided live music for the open house.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 26, 2010
Realtors report spike in pending home sales

The Sarasota Association of Realtors announced in a recent statement that April pending sales totaled 1,160, a four-year high in Sarasota County.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Dave Jaco says he's proud of the heart he displayed in the boxing ring.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2017
Area Hall of Fame boxer battled the titans

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
McKenzie Clark takes her batting stance at Blazers practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2018
Sarasota Christian sophomore owns the diamond

The softball player makes everything look easy as Pie.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2009
Longboat Key resident develops as an artist

Tommy James Mannausa, a part-time Longboat Key resident, is expanding his artistic repertoire to acting and songwriting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kristy Kaufman captures people's attention with the outfit she's modeling.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 11, 2020
Tara fashion on the runway in east Bradenton

Tara Golf and Country Club hosts fall fashion show to raise money for charity.

  • East County
  • News
This Riverdale Revised home at 595 Mast Drive sold for $1.35 million. It has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 2,950 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 26, 2021
Riverdale home tops Lakewood Ranch-area and east Bradenton sales at $1.35 million

Residential real estate transactions for the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas for May 10-14.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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