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  • By Jack Short |
  • December 16, 2015
Deputies arrest couple staying on Siesta for meth trafficking

Suspects had a pound of meth and almost $9,000 in cash in their room.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

Voting is now over for the 2013 "It's Read Everywhere" contest. Check the Nov. 14 issue of the East County Observer to see who took home the first-place prize, and for instructions on how to submit entries for next year!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Staff members for Brain Balance in Lakewood Ranch cut the ribbon for the official opening of the center on April 1.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 14, 2016
Balancing Act: Brain Balance opens in Lakewood Ranch

Brain Balance Achievement Centers helps children on a cognitive level.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2015
OBITUARY | Henry Glatz

Henry Glatz, 79, of Longboat Key, died Dec. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 19, 2011
Mediation appeals to both sides in Colony dispute

U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday made his long-awaited rulings last week, but both sides now hope the case won't be decided in court.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 5, 2017
Theater review: 'The Crucible'

Arthur Miller’s 'The Crucible' shines a light on the banality of evil.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Temple Beth Israel Rabbi Jonathon Katz has been urging the town for years to assist him in his quest to reduce the number of signs that the Florida Department of Transportation places along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 28, 2015
Katz urges for sign reduction

The Longboat Key Town Commission has directed staff to work with the Florida Department of Transportation to discuss the myriad of signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive and see if any can be removed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Who Loves You? A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and Beyond" runs through Oct. 13. Photo by Sarah Haley
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 9, 2019
'Who Loves You? A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and Beyond' hits a high note

Oh, what a night at Florida Studio Theatre's latest production: 'Who Loves You? A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and Beyond.'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 17, 2010
City pursues red-light camera installation

A state law going into effect July 1 gives the city and other municipalities the green light to install red-light cameras.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lois and Nick Mancuso were the second family to close on a home in Cascades. They love the community’s close-knit feel, amenities and social opportunities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2015
Cascades community celebrates 10 years

The East County community offers residents classes such as pottery and line dancing, as well as other amenities.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2010
Commission OKs project

The Town Commission approved both a beach project and structures to hold sand on the island's eroded north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview High junior Mason Fox started playing golf 13 years ago. Now the 16-year-old has his sights set on becoming a professional golfer.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 6, 2012
Teeing Off

Riverview High junior Mason Fox shot a 36 to take top honors last month against Cardinal Mooney and Venice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 8, 2013
Sarasota Christian advances to semifinals

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team cruised to a 60-38 victory over Southwest Florida Christian in the Class 2A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Julie London, or Bubbie, as she calls herself online, has created an online community, in which people can anonymously seek advice.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 13, 2012
'Dear Bubbie' offers anonymous advice from online community

Julie London's advice column has become a platform for people to discuss their problems and has received more than 800 'likes' on Facebook.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Florida Power & Light Co. worked to restore power yesterday to 3,825 Longboat Key customers.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 12, 2015
Power outage affects 3,825 Bay Isles homes

The Longboat Key power outage also disrupted a video presentation being presented at the Veterans Day Parade yesterday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bud Collins and his wife, Anita Ruthling Klaussen, in front of the newly dedicated Bud Collins Media Center at the U.S. Open.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 16, 2015
U.S. Open celebrates Bud Collins

The United States Tennis Association dedicated the U.S. Open’s media center to Bud Collins Sept. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Junior Chance Sharbono, pictured with coach Clarence Arrington, will represent Braden River at the Class 2A state tournament. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 26, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 03.03.16

East County High 5 Moments: 03.03.16

  • East County
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2009
NEIGHBORS: Tom Buchter

As the new CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Buchter is up for the challenges ahead.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 7, 2013
Sailors fall in district quarterfinals

The Sarasota High boys basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 40-26 loss to Venice in the Class 7A-District 11 quarterfinals Feb. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
"Pump Boys and Dinettes" runs through June 29, at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 8, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Pump Boys and Dinettes'

'Pump Boys and Dinettes' is now serving customers in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
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