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  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 6, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Dec. 7, 2017

Patricia Ericson and Blair Wolfson died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ed Brodsky
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 11, 2012
Primary election Q&A

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws near, the East County Observer will publish profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the area.

  • East County
  • News
Italy's gold-medal winning Men's Pair of Giuseppe Vicino and Matteo Lodo test how the medals taste at the 2017 World Rowing Championships. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2018
SANCA races for revenues

Sarasota County applies pressure for operator to lessen park's dependance on tourism dollars.

  • East County
  • News
Another Islandside community association wants to sever ties with the Islandside Property Owners Coalition.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 13, 2010
Longboat Towers leaves IPOC

Two managing members of the Islandside Property Owners Coalition have left the group's limited-liability corporation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 9, 2014
Sarasota man arrested on 50 counts of child pornography

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested 51-year-old John Dickie after tracing his IP address to his home computer on which he was allegedly downloading the pornographic images.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rebekah Small, Nicole Wee and Savannah Sinclair outside their theatrical home, the Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 12, 2014
FST provides theatrical learning experience

Through its educational programs and seasons of professional equity productions, FST provides ample avenues for kids and adults to get their start.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 26, 2017
Amore bids Longboat Key farewell

Loyal customers dined at the popular Longboat Key restaurant for the final time on May 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2011
FULL STORY: Cain campaign visits East County

Herman Cain missed the first stop of his Florida bus tour because of illness, but he still spoke to attendees through audio and watched the event online.

  • East County
  • News
The 56th annual Sarasota Orchid Society's annual show and sale takes place Saturday and Sunday, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 4, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Annual Orchid Society Show and Sale

Experience a symphony of thousands of orchids this weekend.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Myra Hoshowski submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo. Longboat Library President Trice Greene, center, accepted a check Monday, Dec. 2, from former PIC Co-President Ann Roth and former PIC Treasurer Jack McMahon.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 4, 2013
PIC ends 27-year run

Board members of the former Public Interest Committee opted not to reorganize the group after a new state law required it to dissolve.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
After going long on their warm-up, runners Stephanie Phillips and Avlan French set a quick pace to catch up with the group.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Hustle

East County runners hustled to raise money for the All Faiths Food Bank, during Harvest United Methodist Church's annual Harvest Hustle 5K race Nov. 17, at the church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Left to right: Sarasota Sharks swimmers Drew Clark, Austin Katz, Danny Erlenmeyer, Keanan Dols, Bethany Leap, Nancy Hu and Matthew Garcia will all compete for an opportunity to swim at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 23, 2016
Making the Cut

Sarasota Sharks send strong contingent to U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Olivia Ione Carlson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2013
Occasions: Births

To see your own wedding, engagement, anniversary and birth annoucements in the East County Observer, send your information to [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Judith Berlow, a Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club volunteer, stops during her reading period with Ballard Elementary students to discuss a topic she wants them to understand.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 2, 2016
Volunteers' motives easy to read when it comes to Books for Kids program

Lakewood Ranch Rotary initiative promotes literacy in Manatee County elementary schools.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Weather: East County

Ronna High submitted this sunrise photo, taken near Rosedale.

  • East County
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 11, 2013
Committee prepares for consultant's visit to Key

To create a wide range of consultant interviewees, the town is looking for younger Key residents and business owners to be able to provide their input on Key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Due to inclement weather, the contest took place on Sunday not Saturday.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 42nd annual Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture

The 42nd Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture contest returned to the Siesta Beach Sunday, May 4. The beach was transformed into an exhibit for visitors as sculptors of all ages and abilities competed for cash prizes. Mark Wilson's 'Bonfire' won overall while 'Where's the Peanut?' won first place in People's Choice.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota artists John and Linda Whitney at the Sarasota Craft Show
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 5, 2012
Scene & Heard

Putting on a show; End of the world; Jazzed up 'The Nutcracker'

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Barbara Banks Photography
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2013
Just Married: Chelsea Snow Kait & Harris Trammell Hudson

Harris is a 2011 Distinguished Military Graduate of the University of Virginia where he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the US Army. Chelsea, originally from Fairfax, Va., is also a graduate of the University of Virginia. The couple's interest in music brought them together.

  • Arts + Culture
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