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Lakewood Ranch's Ed Bachtle and Whitfield Estates' Wendy Hacker want the opportunity to buy solar panels at a reduced rate, if the deal proves good for their households.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2017
Nonprofit seeks more solar power options in East County

A buying cooperative may shed light on energy conservation.

  • East County
  • News
Construction continues on Costco Wholesale, which will anchor the Market Place at Heritage Harbour.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 26, 2019
Costco plaza should bring along tasty choices to Heritage Harbour

Leasing executive said focus will be restaurants, entertainment.

  • East County
  • News
Sarah Haley
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 31, 2018
Father-Son duo pens book together

Howard Myers lost his vision in the Vietnam War. Now his son, Chad, is helping him tell his story.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 16, 2016
People with Purpose: Kelvin Cooper

People with Purpose: Kelvin Cooper

  • Black Tie
Four-year-old Zoey Kollet is pleased with the candy she collected.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 29, 2015
Easter egg hunt takes flight

A helicopter dropped thousands of eggs at The Tabernacle Church for candy hunters

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brady Kerr makes a new friend.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 29, 2015
Children gather for eggs and the Easter Bunny

At EGGstravaganza March 28, families flocked to gather eggs and to pose with the holiday's mascot

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Center midfielder Malcolm Lewis attempts a shot for the Wesley Chapel Flames.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Labor Day Showcase

Hundreds of youth soccer players hit the field for the 2012 Labor Day Showcase Sept. 1 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. More than 300 boys and girls teams, ranging in age from U9 to U18, participated in the annual tournament, which runs through Sept. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 8, 2017
Guests and participants mingle before the Joey Gratton Championship

The tennis tournament benefits the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Berkley Mason. Todd Richardson.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • July 31, 2017
New principal starts at Gullett Elementary

your town

  • East County
  • News
Melanie Saltz, Simone Timol, Hailey Schlotthauer, Nora Altajar and Mary Fulton are members of ODA's Lit Mag club. Their writing won them each awards at the 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 9, 2016
ODA students give storybook performance

Five East County students earn recognition at 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

  • East County
  • News
Susan and Keith Adams
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 28, 2012
Safe Sex Halloween Bash 2012

Safe Sex Halloween Bash 2012

  • Black Tie
Marco Jimenez, 17, and Lenora Galeziowski, 16, were this year's winners of the Edward and Ida Wilkof Young Artists Concerto Competition. (Photos courtesy Sarasota Orchestra)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 19, 2020
Young musicians anticipating their 'Thrill of a Lifetime' concert moment

Winners of Edward & Ida Wilkof Young Artists Concerto Competition will perform solos with Sarasota Orchestra

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 2, 2019
2019 word: Chivalry

Men, 2018 was a lousy year. We need to change the trend lines. Adopting the codes of the honorable knights of the Middle Ages would be a good way to start.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Nikki Sedacca, Mary Lou and Ed Winnick and Ann Charters
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 1, 2017
Asolo Rep to start season on a high note with ‘Evita’

The theater company offered a sneak peek of the pop-opera serving as its season opener.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Bay is pictured Tuesday, July 14, 2020, near Susan Veshosky's home on Spanish Drive North. She does not think the "foul" smell is related to the June sewage break. Photo Courtesy of Susan Veshosky.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 17, 2020
Sewage break prompts Longboat Key resident concerns

The town of Longboat Key was required to submit materials to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection about June’s sewage break in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 18, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nathalia Vega
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

MISS MANATEE SOFTBALL AND LAKEWOOD RANCH LITTLE LEAGUE

  • East County
  • Sports
FC Sarasota U13 midfielder Emily Brusco works on her footwork during a trapping drill.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS Soccer Camp

Cardinal Mooney High hosted its annual Summer Soccer Camp June 17-20. Cougars boys soccer head coach and Men's Premier Soccer Team player Sebastian Marin led the camp for youths ranging in age from fifth through ninth grade. Participants focused on individual skills, tactics, field presence and team play through one-on-one coaching.

  • East County
  • Sports
A group patrols the beach in 2000, which is what the volunteers continue doing today.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 17, 2019
Longboat Key Turtle Watch hatches into 50th year

In 1969, volunteers monitored Longboat Key's beaches for the first time and counted nine nests. Now, the group works under Mote's permit and focuses on educating the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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