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The current Osprey fishing pier was built in 1973.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 23, 2014
Osprey fishing pier reconstruction back on track

After a drawn-out permitting process, a county project to rebuild the historic Osprey fishing pier on Little Sarasota Bay has moved into the design phase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Taylor Morrison Division President Steve Kempton said Esplanade sales should begin in early 2012.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2011
Taylor Morrison returns to Ranch

The developer/builder Taylor Morrison recently announced plans to build a new 450-home gated community called Esplanade in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Steele Jackson, 8, said he was already pretty strong. His favorite thing at the Big Truck Day was the fire trucks. "They save lives sometimes," he said.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 4, 2015
Sarasota County hosts 19th Annual Big Truck Day EGGstravaganza

Different county and state departments brought big vehicles for kids to explore.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"I cannot emphasize too strongly what an honor it has been to serve as New College's president," said Gordon "Mike" Michalson.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 16, 2011
New College president to retire

Gordon "Mike" Michalson will retire as New College president and return to the school as a professor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Supervisors Alan Haibach and Chris Hogan spoke up about the litigation with the Shores homeowners during the Oct. 26 Community Development District meeting.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 4, 2015
Waterlefe litigation with Shores residents inches toward resolution

After almost a decade of dispute, the issue of additional assessment fees may be put to rest.

  • East County
  • News
Siesta Village property owners have been waiting for months on county maintenance staff to address problems, including the removal of dead palm trees in front of the Michael Saunders office on Ocean Boulevard.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • July 21, 2011
Village property owners demand upkeep oversight

With county staff proposing to take over Siesta Village maintenance, property owners insist they need to keep control.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Unanticipated costs include $489,000 to hire 27 ESE paraprofessionals, $317,000 for seven gifted teachers, $407,000 for nine voluntary prekindergarten (VPK) teachers and $200,000 for nine VPK teacher aides.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 29, 2013
School district must make up $3.9 million

The Manatee County School District announced new, unanticipated costs that came after the school board adopted its budget in September.

  • East County
  • Schools
Pam Eubanks Reclaimed water pipes are being installed along State Road 70.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2014
BRU nears irrigation line completion

Braden River Utilities has completed work west of Interstate 75 in its quest to bring reclaimed water to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The acre of land currently houses parking for the Sarasota County Courthouse and clerk’s office.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 14, 2013
Developer pitches Main Street hotel

County officials are slated to meet with a development firm interested in developing the Main Street property currently used as a parking lot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pomona Bistro and Wine Bar owner and pastry chef Arthur Lopes. Pomona, the goddess of fruit and nuts, hangs in the kitchen of the Orange Avenue bistro. Photo by Heather Merriman.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 24, 2015
Recipe for Success: Arthur Lopes

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see the same faces each time you go? This feature helps you get to know those faces a little better.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 28, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS 04.29.10

Braden River High School will host its sixth annual summer basketball camp June 21 through July 8 for students in grades two through 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2010
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Cast of Asolo Rep's production of "Hetty Feather." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 6, 2016
Theater review: 'Hetty Feather'

'Hetty Feather' celebrates a child’s unbroken spirit at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 23, 2016
Longboat man remembered for military achievements

Charls Boal Ewing Jr. combined towering achievements in military and business with close family ties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota High junior Emily Harding has been playing varsity basketball and volleyball and running track for the Sailors since she was a freshman.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 14, 2013
Going the Distance: Emily Harding

Sarasota High junior Emily Harding will have nine varsity letters following the 2013 track season and is on pace to tie the school record of 12 varsity letters by the time she graduates next year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 14, 2009
Aerobic Grandma: Nechtem gains more from exercise than strength

At age 55, Chuck Nechtem has the appearance of what a younger generation might call a 'hunk.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid learned the virtue of preparedness in his days as an Eagle Scout.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 24, 2012
County prepares for 2012 hurricane season

In a year when forecasters are predicting fewer hurricanes in the Atlantic than 2011, Sarasota County officials don't want residents to let their guard down this season.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 11, 2010
La Bellasara condo sells for $2.2 million

A condominium in La Bellasara tops all real-estate transactions from Feb. 10 to Feb. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 1, 2015
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Baci

This week we went in the kitchen at Cafe Baci with owner Roberto Mei and chef Eldis Rodriguez as they prepare tomato risotto with pan seared diver scallops.

  • Arts + Culture
Dustin Thomas, Kevin Schappacher, Eric Schappacher and Brendon Arnold enjoyed playing in the Schappacher Family and Friends golf tournament fundraiser.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 8, 2012
Pirates fundraiser nets $7,000

The Braden River High baseball team raised $7,000 for its program during the Schappacher Family and Friends golf tournament fundraiser Oct. 13, at the River Club Golf Course.

  • East County
  • Sports
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