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Sarasota County Area Transit drivers will compete against drivers from Manatee County. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 10, 2016
Manatee, Sarasota transit drivers compete in 'roadeo'

Winners will advance to the Mega Bus Roadeo, in Fort Myers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • January 9, 2014
A.'s - Antoine’s Restaurant: A Rewarding Culinary Adventure

A.'s - Antoine’s Restaurant: A Rewarding Culinary Adventure

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Chris Tatreau's company provides the digital clocks on the Boston Marathon course. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 17, 2013
Key resident shares details of past Boston Marathons

Village resident Chris Tatreau's company has worked as a subcontractor for the past 27 years of the Boston Marathon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners asked Historical Resources staff to dig into the 3,760-acre site's history to help find a more suitable name. Photo courtesy: Sarasota County.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 22, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners reject proffered names for Walton Ranch site

The county received 18 suggestions during the submission period from Feb. 16 to March 16.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Circle Books owner Eric Lamboley, pictured in 2006, spent Wednesday, Sept. 19, calling regular customers to thank them for their loyalty. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 26, 2012
Closing brings final chapter

Circle Books closed last week after 13 years on St. Armands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 28, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Hello? Hello?

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • March 28, 2012
Bridge Bites: A choice of promotions

Here is a hand where E-W can beat South's 3♥ contract in one of two ways, each involving a trump promotion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
TOPSoccer is a program designed to give special needs children, ages 4 and up, the opportunity to learn and play soccer.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2015
TOPSoccer registration upcoming

BRSC will hold onsite registration for its TOPSoccer program Sept. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 20, 2017
Canines steal the show

your town

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Marcia Gutridge with two of her grandchildren, Keith and Harper
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2018
Treats and traditions top Longboaters holidays

From running to rum cake, Longboat Key residents cherish their holiday rituals and recipes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Officials throw the first shovel of dirt.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2016
SMR breaks ground on Waterside

The developer said it will start construction on Waterside's town center area in January 2018.

  • East County
  • News
IL Conte Ristorante & Pizzeria's pizzaiolo (pizza maker) Simone Dimarco prepares the dough for the pizza he is about to make.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 7, 2017
The art of Italian food comes to Lakewood Ranch

New italian restaurant brings the taste of Italy to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Home of the Month: The Perfect Setting
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 7, 2014
Home of the Month: The Perfect Setting

A stylish St. Armands home showcases a lifetime of collecting fine art and design.

  • Arts + Culture
Bailey Sloan
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 14, 2016
Voice of Summer: Ringmistress Bailey Sloan captivates summer circus audiences

The 18-year-old leads the Summer Circus Spectacular with her own form of circus art.

  • Arts + Culture
The Four Freshman close this year’s 33rd Annual Jazz Festival Saturday, March 9
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 28, 2013
Jazz Club of Sarasota gears up for 33rd Annual Jazz Festival

President Dave Walrath makes recommendations and gives the scoop.

  • Arts + Culture
Rachel Lenerz makes sufganiyot with her 4-year-old daughter, Ava, and her 6 -year-old son, Leo.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 5, 2012
Hanukkah Traditions

Three families share their sweet and savory Hanukkah food traditions.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota's Jule Shirley, 1, enjoys a wave of fun at the festival.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 16, 2016
Hunsader Farms festival turns 25

Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the first day of Hunsader Farms’ 25th annual Pumpkin Festival this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Kaylen Rivers and Reece Whatmore, sophomores at Out-of-Door Academy, created a storybook about cells using adaptive technology.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 3, 2019
Out-of-Door Academy students' novel idea honored

When you think about a children’s storybook, you might not think of adaptive features that make the learning accessible to everyone.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Manatee County Commission agreed to continue its funding for the Longboat Key trolley through the rest of the year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 22, 2010
Key Trolley service to continue

The Manatee County Commission agreed to hold off on eliminating its Longboat Key trolley route until the end of the year, but wants a resolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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