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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 15, 2014
Facility ready for business

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's new $2 million facility took about 10 months to finish.

  • East County
  • News
Norma Albertha Winter works on one of the 11 paintings she is creating for Historic Spanish Point.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 18, 2017
Sarasota artist finds peace at Historic Spanish Point

For Norma Albertha Winter, her art isn't just her passion, it's her purpose.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 15, 2016
Wastewater spill causes resident to revisit Siesta wastewater issue

A Siesta Key resident is voicing concerns regarding a wastewater leak at the Siesta Key wastewater facility during Hurricane Hermine.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The St. Armands Business Improvement District said Circle stakeholders have already thoroughly vetted the proposal, including the production of a design by architect Jonathan Parks.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 19, 2018
Hurdles remain for St. Armands restrooms

Concerns about maintenance expenses are holding up the potential approval of new public bathrooms on the Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2015
Letters to the editor: 'Never again' cont'd

We asked two weeks ago on this page: 'Never again?' It was referring to the Holocaust and implied that Islamic terrorists' atrocities resembled those of the Nazis. We said it was time for the U.S. to act forcefully. Our readers responded - forcefully.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Reindeer, a snowman and a present highlight the entrance way to Spanish Main Yacht Club.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 6, 2017
Longboat Key neighborhoods light up for the holidays

Local landscaper says holiday decorations won't permanently damage grass, flowers and other greenery.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 30, 2009
Expansion call

With a learn-to-delegate process nearly complete, an entrepreneur now hopes to continue growing her property management company.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2015
in 2015 i resolve to ...

In the new year, East County students pledge to play outside, read more, help the elderly, be nicer to their siblings and maybe even buy a pet goat.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2010
Our view: Customer service? What's that?

Longboat Key voters won't have access to early voting for the March Town Commission elections. Town commissioners apparently didn't want to confuse voters or spend the $12,000 for two weeks of poll workers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
U.S. Navy SEAL Brian Bill always dreamed of becoming a Navy SEAL. East County residents can  raise money in his honor Feb. 24, during a fundraiser organized by his father, Scott Bill. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2012
BEST of the BEST

Scott Bill, whose son, U.S. Navy SEAL Brian Bill, died Aug. 6, 2011, in Afghanistan, will host a fundraiser for the Navy SEAL Foundation Feb. 24, at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas.

  • East County
  • News
"Lucky Us" by Amy Bloom
  • By Jennifer McPheeters |
  • September 3, 2014
BOOK REVIEW: 'Lucky Us' by Amy Bloom

Amy Bloom has crafted a novel that is highly amusing, frequently heartwarming and unabashedly off-kilter.

  • Arts + Culture
Although some residents are eager to see upgrades at Arlington Park, others are concerned about the effects of growth on the surrounding neighborhood.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 23, 2016
Officials, residents talk Arlington Park improvements

With more than $2 million slated for investment in Arlington Park, the city is seeking citizen feedback on improvements — but how much is too much for nearby residents?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 29, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Free parking was key in moving here; Please re-think parallel parking; Scott rail rejection was obviously right; Occupation points out income inequalities

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
GreyHawk Landing resident Lindsay Rushmore said the community needs to offer better solutions for the site, not just complain about what may come.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 18, 2018
Proposed Bradenton car dealership drives concern

GreyHawk residents to begin petition and letter-writing campaigns.

  • East County
  • News
Pat Zunz presented the Charter Review Committees proposed changes to the town's foundational document Monday, Oct. 16, at the Town Commission's regular workshop meeting.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 17, 2017
Longboat Commission to send three charter changes to voters

Commissioners concur on changing the town charter's language about revenue bonds, term limits and town elections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 27, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Young Frankenstein'

Marty Fugate reviews Manatee Players' "Young Frankenstein."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
Our View

Populist pandering

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Monaca Onstad joined Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch as lifestyle director in 2016. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 15, 2018
Lakewood Ranch lifestyle director earns top honors

Home builders' council names Monaca Onstad lifestyle director of the year.

  • East County
  • News
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