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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 14, 2017
Supervisors beef up budget

Homeowners will see average $36 increase in assessments.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 23, 2009
OBSERVED: Another year, another traumatic experience

For those of you who are loyal East County Observer readers, this photo may have just given you dejà vu.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.22.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 28, 2016
CYD helps turn the page with Forty Carrots

Community Youth Development SRQ Volunteens spend the morning reading to preschoolers at Forty Carrots Family Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 9, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Scottish St. Andrew's Festival

This weekend's brings the Scottish culture to life.

  • East County
  • News
Andy Guz, the CEO of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, said a $28.5 million improvements project, started last February, will be completed by March.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 29, 2018
More upgrades for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

More upgrades for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in 2019

  • East County
  • News
The entrance to En Provence.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 19, 2020
Report: Equipment on Gulf of Mexico Drive blocked view in crash that killed Baranciks

Employees and residents had complained about visibility issues, report says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A car was left partially in a lake at the intersection of Natures Way and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard after a single-vehicle crash.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 26, 2019
Lakewood Ranch single-vehicle crash sends car into lake

Lakewood Ranch single-vehicle crash sends car into lake and two people to the hospital.

  • East County
  • News
The moon landing and President John F. Kennedy's life are some of the newspaper stories found by Judy Armitage.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 22, 2019
Sarasota woman stumbles upon US history

While cleaning her house, Judy Arimtage found newspapers dating back to 1938.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tonya Herschberger and Linda Keefe. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 18, 2011
Nurse and patient are all smiles at reunion

Four years ago, Linda and Larry Keefe were walking their dogs in downtown Sarasota when a drunk driver lost control of her vehicle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Billie Dawson captured this shot of an osprey that landed in the Sarasota Bay mangroves off Longboat Key during Hurricane Hermine.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Sept. 8

Billie Dawson captured this shot of an osprey that landed in the Sarasota Bay mangroves off Longboat Key during Hurricane Hermine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hannah Asay now will move on to the state-qualifier Jan. 26 at Port Charlotte.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 19, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Hannah Asay

Lakewood Ranch junior Hannah Asay lifted a combined 230 pounds at the Section 8 qualifier Jan. 13 to win the 119-pound weight class in just her first season lifting weights.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • November 23, 2018
SPARCC shelter's pet kennel gets some help from volunteers

Lowe's stores help freshen up facility.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rex Jensen: He has a vision for economic growth.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2011
Our View

It's a great DEAL

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 13, 2015
FDOT gives green light to Rye Road roundabout

FDOT officials say a roundabout at Rye Road and State Road 64 is a feasible option.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 20, 2021
County to disperse $13 million in rental assistance

Those eligible will be able to receive up to 12 months of rental assistance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2011
Suspect's arrest relieves Lakewood residents

George Hand has been arrested in connection with an armed home invasion July 26 in Edgewater. Hand also is the key suspect in a similar incident.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 18, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 22

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 2, 2010
Championship tennis swings into Palm-Aire

The fourth event of the $12,000 GETTEL NISSAN Tennis Series will be held Feb. 13-14 at the Palm-Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lauren Proctor, Natalia Vuckovic, Ashley Bongart, Selena Gomez and Jessie Kroupa won Lakewood Ranch High’s first state tennis title April 13 and April 14.  Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 22, 2015
State champs

The Lakewood Ranch High girls tennis team captured its first Class 3A state championship April 13 and April 14, in Altamonte Springs.

  • East County
  • Sports
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