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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 5, 2018
Track and field championships: Day two

Four champions highlight a strong final day for Sarasota and East County athletes.

  • East County
  • Sports
"The more I (played) it, the more I liked it — there was a connection," Andrew Lane says. Courtesy of Sarasota Orchestra.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 6, 2013
Brass Tacks: Maestro Andrew Lane

Maestro Andrew Lane doesn't toot his own horn, but he does cheer on the success of Sarasota Orchestra.

  • Arts + Culture
Some Sarasotans who raise chickens say their eggs are more nutritious than eggs bought in stores.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 18, 2011
City to rule on chicken keeping

Commissioners are expected to vote this evening on a measure that would allow chickens to be kept in city residents' yards.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Sept. 21

Enjoy this week's lineup of Friday night football games.

  • East County
  • Sports
Vice Mayor Terry Turner warned commissioners that approving a millage increase is only going to create tougher financial problems for the city next year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 6, 2011
Commission approves 5.3% millage increase

Sarasota city commissioners approved by a 3-2 vote Tuesday night a millage rate of 2.9249 mills for fiscal year 2010.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 27, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Judy Achre honored as Valiant Woman. Church Women United of Manatee County honored Judy Achre, right, as Valiant Woman of the Year May 2, at Westminster Manor. Submitted by Sue Reese
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key. To submit photos for this weekly feature, email Kelsey Grau at [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Lege originally joined the city in 2013 as finance director.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 6, 2016
City fills newly created leadership position

Finance Director John Lege will fill the role of assistant city manager as the city continues to expand its organizational structure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
When Wexler purchased her home in Laurel Park two years ago, she spent five months painting the doors, ceilings and walls with murals.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 11, 2012
Anita Wexler: Over the Rainbow

What better way to celebrate the spirit of 'Embracing Our Differences' than to step into the color-crazy world of artist Anita Wexler? The Laurel Park resident shares her fun and freaky influences.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County commissioners will vet ongoing fire station projects, which were put on hold in 2010. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 13, 2014
County to discuss BMX updates

The Sarasota County Commission will consider increasing the budget for a BMX facility to allow the park to meet Olympic and international competition regulations during Tuesday's workshop.

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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 21, 2018
Temple Beth Israel hosts "A Grand Evening"

"A Grand Evening" was held on Jan. 21 at the Sarasota Yacht Club

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 26, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 28, 2017
Best of Cops Corners 2017

The East County Observer highlights the best and strangest Cops Corners of 2017.

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  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
News Briefs

Community news and notes

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2011
News Briefs

Bartolotta will hold weekly office hours; Ringling Fountain to be rebuilt

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2011
Our View: Village should retain control

A great truism is that government closest to the people is the best government. And that is doubly true for Siesta Key, one of Sarasota County's great tax revenue generators, but one which does not receive as many resources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2010
Cops Corner

April 26 Natural setting 3:23 p.m. - 700 block of Osprey Avenue. Suspicious Person. A naked woman was spotted near a pond. The police report states, "Naked F by pond in corner by cluster of palm trees."

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  • Cops Corner
Read some of our favorite Cops Corner entries from this week.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner cases featured in all Observers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 3, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Elysian Fields

Elysian Fields will celebrate its 19th anniversary this month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 3, 2010
Mote enhances Beach Conditions Report

The reports will feature photos from new Droid smartphones provided by Verizon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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