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Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge Trustee Jack Ogren makes a new friend.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 30, 2015
East County Elks salute veterans

Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge helps foster relationship between horse and veteran.

  • East County
  • News
Nikki Gainey said she is excited about the opportunity to coach the Lady Pirates.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 8, 2010
Gainey returns to Pirates bench

Braden River High's all-time leading scorer Nikki Gainey returned to the girls soccer team this season as an assistant coach.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • January 20, 2014
New push for elected mayor in Sarasota

A political committee is proposing a new charter for Sarasota, which would create a 'strong mayor' position and a city council with representatives from five districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The first beer of the night was JDub's Xolo, a Vienna amber lager, paired with the Basque etorki  cheese. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 10, 2016
The Perfect Pair: JDub's casual twist on a culinary classic

JDub’s monthly event redefines the cheese tasting experience.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Al Black, one of the original Highwaymen, will paint live at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 2, 2016
Voices of the Highwaymen

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe honors the art of Florida's segregation-era painters

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Tom Harmer |
  • September 18, 2014
My View

County government invites public's input on budget

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
samplesarasota
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 22, 2015
Do This: Sample Sarasota - A Twilight Foodie Market

Do This: Sample Sarasota - A Twilight Foodie Market

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Manatee County Planning and Zoning official John Osborne presented details of a two-year study on possible growth-management strategies Jan. 15.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 23, 2013
How Will We Grow? 'Staying the Course'

MANATEE COUNTY - Density is a consistent topic when it comes to discussions of development. This discussion was no exception.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
ISLAND BEAT: Oh, what a busy beach it was for the holidays

With temperatures hovering the 80s for much of the holiday period, it was no surprise that the No. 1 beach in the country was a popular spot.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Mixon owns 20 acres within the overall Mixon Fruit Farms property. He published a book about his life, "Believers in Action," in 2012. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2016
Florida citrus pioneer dies at 87

Bill Mixon leaves legacy of farming excellence and his love of God and family.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 28, 2010
Incorporation committee receives feasibility analysis

Lakewood Ranch's Civic Action Forum's Incorporation Study Committee received the final draft of Fishkind & Associates analysis April 20.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner Lynn Larson worries that residents and visitors who depend on the trolley will go elsewhere.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2010
Trolley still in jeopardy

The Town Commission also agreed to discuss a projected $40 million island-wide beach project and how it will be financed at its Nov. 18 regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The commission also will hear an update at Town Hall today for the status of the Bayfront Park Recreation Center project.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2010
Commission will discuss beach project today

The Town Commission will review the status and funding options for a $40 million island-wide beach project today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Areas on the north and south end of the Key that are in need of sand will have to wait another year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 18, 2013
Beach project stance shifts

The town of Longboat Key will re-bid its beach project next year in the hopes of attaining a cheaper price. That project could include three groins.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2014
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
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Key residents purchase Colony loan

Two Longboat Key residents have purchased loans at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort that have defaulted under the resort's owner and chairman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Key residents purchase Colony loan

Two Longboat Key residents have purchased loans at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort that have defaulted under its owner and chairman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch freshman Ande McDonald is averaging 6.2 digs per set.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 2, 2013
Stepping Up

Lakewood Ranch High junior Kelley Ainsworth and freshman Ande McDonald are adjusting to their new positions on the court.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kafi Benz's family owned properties on Siesta Key and Longboat Key, and she grew up living in Sarasota County for part of the year. She chose to relocate permanently to the mainland in 1982. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 21, 2015
Benz steps up to lead CONA

Lourdes Ramirez, president of CONA since 2011, recently passed the gavel to a familiar face.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney running back Jaz Mongeon, left, carried the ball six times for 124 yards and two touchdowns in the Cougars’ non-district win.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 15, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
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