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Tyler Schroer will play lacrosse for the University of Detroit.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 1, 2010
Athletes ink college choices

Lakewood Ranch's Tyler Schroer and Ashley Reid and Braden River's Kristin Swindell signed national letters-of-intent.

  • East County
  • Sports
'Downton Abbey' comes to town
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 8, 2014
Tidbites

'Downton Abbey' comes to town; Sarasota wins coveted awards; The Blue Rooster crows; and A special New Year's treat for our readers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2009
Bulletin Board

Communities share announcements and events.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 7, 2010
Town chooses darker sand

The Longboat Key Town Commission chose a cheaper, slightly darker sand than the whitest sand option available at its Monday, April 5 regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The intersection of Ringling Boulevard and Pineapple Avenue became a four-way stop last week to prepare for roundabout construction.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 1, 2011
Multiple projects under way this week

Construction work began this week on two Ringling Boulevard four-lane roundabouts at the same time resurfacing of Fruitville Road began.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • May 14, 2013
PREEN & CHIC: Party town!

PREEN & CHIC: Party town!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ashley and Tim Gruters announce their big news. Jolanta Bremer of I AM ART Couture Photography.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 30, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Babies on board!; Big band kick-off; SMOA: A swan song; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
The complainant called police to report a Jaguar blocking his driveway.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2010
Cops Corner 09.16.10

The complainant called police to report a Jaguar blocking his driveway.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Jack Shire
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 1, 2010
Obituary: Shire brought big ideas to Key development

Jack Shire died Nov. 16 at the age of 87.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Designed as a private resort, Ohana features two-and-a-half acres of Longboat Key beachfront. Photo by Ryan Gamma.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 8, 2014
Home of the Month: Dreams for Sale

The most expensive house in town lives up to its $22 million price tag.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • April 2, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Sahara

The owners of Binjara Traders and Ivory Coast are opening a third store in St. Armands.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David LaRusso, the general manager of the Linger Lodge restaurant, says all of the cabins are currently booked.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 2, 2013
FOR SALE AGAIN: Linger Lodge

The owners of East County staple Linger Lodge & Campground have put the little piece of Old Florida up for sale. They cite a rebounding economy.

  • East County
  • News
"I do believe in leading by example, showing respect and building relationships," Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's new Executive Director Eva Rey said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2011
Lakewood Ranch IDA selects new director

The Villages' Eva Rey will join the Town Hall administrative team - likely in July.

  • East County
  • News
Students in Natasha Sinclair's fifth-grade class were proud of their accomplishment.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2011
Popsicles sweeten lesson at McNeal Elementary

Students in Natasha Sinclair's fifth-grade class developed a business plan and sold popsicles to raise funds for the PTO.

  • East County
  • News
Half-Acre Construction started work last week to extend Braden River Middle School's on-campus drive.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2011
District to change BRMS driveway

A new traffic loop on school property should help eliminate congestion on River Club Boulevard during dismissal times.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview High Girls Swimming
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 2, 2014
Top Teams of 2013

As another year comes to a close, we at the Sarasota Observer once again celebrate your accomplishments with our Year in Sports 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Polo Club resident and Polo Grill and Bar owner Tommy Klauber competed in his second triathlon Aug. 4, on Siesta Key. Klauber now will prepare for his first Ironman 70.3 Sept. 29, in Augusta, Ga.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 8, 2012
IRON ON: Tommy Klauber

Sarasota Polo Club resident and Polo Grill and Bar owner Tommy Klauber is preparing for his first Ironman Triathlon.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 12, 2012
Sarasota team prepares for Red Bull Candola race

Jared Serfozo and Jason Owens will compete at the Red Bull Candola race this weekend in Fort Lauderdale.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Railroad tracks were used to transport equipment and goods to fishermen along Sarasota Bay. Photos courtesy of the Sarasota History Center.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 9, 2012
Siesta Key: From dried fish to snowbirds

Siesta Key, which consistently tops rankings in Sarasota County tourist tax dollars, could have been a much different place if not for Tampa Bay Hurricane of 1921.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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