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The Sarasota Film Festival announces its 2015 lineup
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 25, 2015
Sarasota Film Festival announces its full 2015 movie lineup

A diverse range of films that focus on homelessness, Florida and the latest in independent cinema.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2013
Help keep our eyes on health

The East County Observer is busy preparing for its September special section of Health Matters.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brandi Ezell of SMART accepts a grant for $3,000 from Lakewood Ranch Community Fund President Garrett Shinn.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund grants 22 wishes

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund grants 22 grants and $83,500 to nonprofits that impact Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
The Fort Hamer Bridge was scheduled to open Oct. 18 across the Manatee River, connecting Fort Hamer Road in Parrish to Upper Manatee River Road in East County. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2017
Bridge fills transportation gap in Manatee County

Student's project helped persuade Manatee County to build the Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 18, 2017
St. Armands makes its case for public restrooms

The project could cost more than $200,000, but stakeholders say it’s a priority for the shopping district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Conner Lapek, Tucker Pope and Leroy Sebourn had a blast at the Fall Frolic.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2010
Families enjoy fall fun at Gullett frolic

Children and their families gathered at Gullett Elementary School the evening of for the school's Fall Frolic Oct. 20. Attendees enjoyed pizza and snacks, dancing and other festivities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 9, 2009
Rotarians to defend spelling bee title

The East Manatee Rotary Club won last year's Literacy Council of Manatee spelling bee.

  • East County
  • News
Warren Roberts, a retired professor, walks the beach every day.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 17, 2018
Warren Roberts walks through challenges

In 2013, Roberts was hit by a bus while riding his bike. Then, two years ago he had a stroke. Despite these setbacks, he continues to stay active.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
St. Armands LLC purchased the building at 343 St. Armands Circle for $850,000. The 647-square-foot building was constructed in 1959.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 22, 2010
Sunglass Express Optical building sells for $850,000

St. Armands LLC, a Florida limited-liability company managed by Robert and Yvonne Schloss, purchased the building at 343 St. Armands Circle, where their Sunglass Express Optical store is located, for $850,000 from Darol Fry, 178 N. Washington Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2012
Sanders feels paws-itive about presidential pick

Hideaway Bay resident Virginia Sanders knows who will get her vote this Tuesday: Snoopy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 30, 2014
Spring fever: Decor in bloom

Springtime ... When flowers bloom, the air is fresh and excitement is near for the slower summer months. We explored local interior shops to find the perfect spring additions to appeal to all of the senses.

  • Arts + Culture
File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Lights out starting May 1

'Tis the season: turtle-nesting season, that is.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 5, 2010
Lido Beach home sells for $1,895,000

The sale was the largest of 24 transactions - more than any other week to date in 2010 - recorded on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys for the week of April 19 through April 23 at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 1, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Angelina Grebe

Pine View sophomore Angelina Grebe joined the Sarasota High School cross-country team this year, and she is already proving to be a key competitor for the Lady Sailors. Grebe won the Sarasota Cross Country Championships Oct. 24, with a time of 19:16.12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
As crews complete construction of an 18-story condo at 624 S. Palm Ave., another developer is planning to build another high-rise next door.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 25, 2018
Downtown high-rises remain in demand

Another 18-story luxury condominium is coming to the bayfront, a sign of continued interest in high-end downtown residences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River football coach Curt Bradley has guided the Pirates to a 13-0 mark and a state semifinal berth so far this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 30, 2015
Curt Bradley named Coach of the Year

Braden River football coach earns Class 7A coaching honors.

  • East County
  • Sports
One of the central points of contention regarding the Selby Gardens master plan is the scale of a proposed parking garage. The application calls for a building up to 75 feet tall with a rooftop restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2019
Divided Planning Board endorses Selby Gardens proposal

Despite some reservations, a majority of the advisory board recommended approval of the contentious master plan, which will now go to the City Commission for review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The fun runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16, along the Sarasota Bay shoreline in the historic fishing village of Cortez.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 14, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: 32nd Annual Cortez Fishing Festival

Come celebrate Florida's commercial fishing and maritime history at the 32nd Annual Cortez Fishing Festival! Drawing crowds for over 30 years, this event has grown into a two-day festival filled with live music, marine life talks, artist vendors, and a wide variety of seafood choices.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Latest rendering of the proposed development at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 6, 2017
Ex-Colony Lender leader says he won’t vote on new resort issues

District 5 commission candidate and former Colony hopeful developer says voting on Unicorp's proposed development would be a conflict of interest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The $4.5 million Tennis Gardens facility features 20 Har-Tru clay courts.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 3, 2013
Tennis Resorts Online names Key Club No. 12 resort

The Longboat Key Club & Resort was named a 2013 Gold Medal Tennis Resort by Tennis Resorts Online.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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