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My grandfather, Burton E. Carson I, served with Gen. John Pershing's American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. During World War II, my grandfather served on the homefront as part of Civil Defense.
  • By Kelly Carson |
  • June 28, 2017
For all its warts, America really is great

My family has been at the forefront of our nation's history since the beginning.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Early voting continues through Friday at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 12, 2012
First two days of early voting draw 143 voters

Early voting for the Longboat Key General Municipal Election continues through Friday, March 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Deputy Superintendent of Operations Don Hall will stand in as the Manatee County School District's interim superintendent.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 13, 2015
Don Hall accepts interim superintendent position

THe Manatee County School Board chose Deputy Superintendent of Operations Don Hall as the interim superintendent, following Rick Mills retirement and May 12 contract end date.

  • East County
  • News
Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron, and Margot Robbie in "Bombshell." Photos courtesy IMDb
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 25, 2019
Critic's holiday film picks 2019

A look at our favorite movies coming out this holiday season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A town boat and team of workers was used in canals to remove dead sea life.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 20, 2019
Red tide report spells out town's response

93 tons were collected, costing the town about $59,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 21, 2016
Cops Corner 3.24.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Chef Ray Arpke gets ready to cook yucca.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 21, 2012
Chef Ray teaches foodies how to prepare a Caribbean meal

Euphemia Haye hosted its third sold-out cooking class in the winter series Wednesday, March 14. Chef Ray Arpke taught the "Still on Island Thyme" course, featuring a piquant salad of cucumbers, grouper Jamaican with yucca and onion sauce and a sponge cake with mocha butter cream planter's cake.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Ringling Bridge will close one inside traffic lane next week during the hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 22, 2011
Ringling Bridge becoming energy efficient

The Ringling Bridge's 98 streetlights will be retrofitted with energy efficient lights starting next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 17, 2015
LISTEN: Keeping it simple with Los Demolirs

LISTEN: Keeping it simple with Los Demolirs

  • Arts + Culture
Julie Aranibar and Jane Pfeilsticker
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Manatee County School Board

Longtime school volunteer Julie Aranibar will challenge incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker, a professor at the State College of Florida, for her seat on the Manatee County School Board.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Cerroni and Eric Dunn created a biweekly stand-up comedy night at Blasé Café.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 27, 2016
Funny Business: Blasé Café's new stand-up comedy night

The Siesta Key bar keeps audiences laughing at its new open-mic night.

  • Arts + Culture
Belle is one of the 10 Bahamian cats available for adoption at Cat Depot.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 19, 2019
Cat Depot welcomes Bahamian cats

Cat Depot rescued 10 Bahamian cats after Hurricane Dorian.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Officials say the site will allow the county to administer as many as 1,500 vaccines per day.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 28, 2021
Sarasota moves COVID-19 vaccination site

The new site will be located in the former Old Navy store at the Sarasota Square Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nate Jacobs and Donald Frison
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 2, 2014
The Gift of Gospel

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe brings back 'Black Nativity' for the holiday season.

  • Arts + Culture
Marie Babayan won her second Class 3A District 12 title last spring. Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 12, 2012
Lady Pirate tennis player signs with Coastal Carolina

Braden River High senior Marie Babayan signed a national letter of intent Nov. 16 to play tennis for Coastal Carolina University.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jim Brown, the longest-tenured golf coach in Ohio State University history, was announced as the guest speaker at the Sarasota-Manatee Ohio State Alumni Club’s 16th-annual Golf Outing.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 21, 2018
Legendary Ohio State golf coach to speak at local tournament

The Buckeyes won 17 Big Ten titles under his tutelage.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • April 7, 2014
Let's Talk Locks: Bohemian Rhapsody

Let's Talk Locks: Bohemian Rhapsody

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 01.13.11

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected] or mail them to The East County Observer, 8788 State Road 70 E., Suite 103, Bradenton, FL., 34202.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Out-of-Door Academy sophomores Desmond Lindsey and Tyler Dietrich verbally committed to play baseball for the Cougars last week, after attending the University of Houston’s Prospect Camp.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 15, 2012
ODA catcher and third baseman to play for the Cougars

Out-of-Door Academy sophomores Tyler Dietrich and Desmond Lindsey verbally committed to play baseball for the University of Houston.

  • East County
  • Sports
The city is interested in the Players Centre site for its location, seeking a place to provide parking for the bayfront post-redevelopment.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2017
City explores purchase of Players Centre property

Staff has discussed the potential purchase of a $9.5 million property on U.S. 41 to provide parking for a redeveloped bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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