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City staff works to install the sculpture Embracing Our Differences at the Main Street and Orange Avenue roundabout.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Roundabout art and south Siesta Daiquiri Deck

The owners of Daiquiri Deck announced a new location, and the city installed a new piece of public artwork downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ashleigh Angelo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 7, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Ashleigh Angelo

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks winning golf tournaments and her next steps.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Town Commission is scheduled to adopt a millage rate and 2013-14 fiscal year budget on first reading at its 7 p.m. regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 31, 2013
Town manager now recommends 4.5% millage increase

State officials want town-hired actuaries to revise the assumption rates for two of the pension plans they believe are too high and are unattainable. The move changes the town manager's tax rate recommendation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 19, 2010
Manatee breaks ground on Bennett Park

The 180-acre park will be unique because it will offer both passive and active recreational opportunities.

  • East County
  • News
Even with about 7,100 people living permanently in town, it's often easy to have the beach to yourself.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 11, 2020
On the rise

Longboat Key population sees small increase.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alessandro Siciliani. Courtesy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 6, 2013
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra - Masterworks: Beethoven Symphony No. 9

In the 11 years I've lived here, I've come to regard the Sarasota Orchestra as one of the finest instrumental ensembles I've heard.

  • Arts + Culture
Beer tender Tyler Robideau fills up a glass during Naughty Monk's official grand opening of the brewery June 22.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 23, 2017
Brewery crawls toward major distribution

Pub crawl launches Naughty Monk brand expansion

  • East County
  • News
Gavin Klein, teacher Andrea Gonzalez and Rebekah Spiegelman enjoyed their trip to Guatemala.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 4, 2012
Students spend spring break in Guatemala

Wakeland students Gavin Klein and Rebekah Spiegelman visited students attending Wakeland's sister school, Chiquic Elementary.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 3, 2011
Commission to consider interim contract tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review the contract signed last week by David Bullock.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ultronweb
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 8, 2015
Movie Review: 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'

Movie Review: 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall now is slated to reopen Nov. 4. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall extends closure

Services are still offered by appointment only.

  • East County
  • News
Seven-year-old triplets Madison, Dylan and Quinn Damato
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 24, 2020
Siesta Key Village gets artsy during its 26th annual craft festival

Ocean Boulevard was lined with vendors from Feb. 22-23.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Towering centerpiece and Moroccan decor created by  Ron Giarrusso. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Behind the scenes: 'Men Who Cook'; Bubbles, brows and blow outs; Sophisticated strut; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Offensive linemen Tucker Kittle and Brooks Larkin try to use their size and strength to their advantage every time they step out onto the field."It's just a different style of play," Kittle said. "We're more just lean on and crush you."
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 19, 2011
Larkin and Kittle provide the core for ODA offensive linemen

Weighing in at a combined 588 pounds, senior Tucker Kittle and sophomore Brooks Larkin are undoubtedly the core of The Out-of-Door Academy's offensive line.

  • East County
  • Sports
Betty Jane Prince, Shirley Blanton (front) and Carol Bradley
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 2, 2019
Sarasota's long-time residents given a Pioneer Picnic

Rotary Club's Pioneer Picnic celebrates those who have lived in Sarasota for an extended time.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The entryway and brewery at Darwin's on 4th. Courtesy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 13, 2013
Tidbites: Sarasota produces food and drink winners

Darwin's Wins Big at Tampa Bay Beer Week; Kazu's 2.0 is Celebrating Sake, Sushi and ... Craft Beer; Fleming's Raises the Bar on New Cocktail and Food Menu

  • Arts + Culture
Cooper Leiberick crushes a ball off the tee.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2017
Minor league diamond offers precious outing

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Beth Callans, president and owner of Beth Callans Management, in 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 3, 2011
Callans management company misses payroll

The Longboat Key-based Beth Callans Management will close later this week, employees say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2011
Pension board debates next step

The Firefighters Pension Board isn't sure whether it should fire Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, its investment consultant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
By the end of the year, FDOT officials plan to start construction on a roundabout to be located in front of Carlos E. Haile Middle School.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 1, 2015
Roundabout plans circle East County

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  • East County
  • News
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