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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 2, 2016
Eagles land at Triton Bend

The construction of a home on Triton Bend is delayed until May 1 due to a bald eagle’s nest near the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Uribe and Steve Beauregard drench Assistant General Manager Russ Swan while Chrissy Vale watches. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2014
Tw-Ice as Nice

Bob's Boathouse hosted an ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and fundraiser event Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Roxanne Baxter Mendrinos submitted this photo of a sandhill crane and her baby sandhill crane, taken at a lake near the Lakewood Ranch Country Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Weather: East County

Roxanne Baxter Mendrinos submitted this photo of a sandhill crane and her baby sandhill crane, taken at a lake near the Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
File photo
  • By Lynn Larson |
  • September 21, 2016
MY VIEW: Commissioners disregard will of the people

Longboat Key taxpayers were sold on the referendum language that the underground project would be funded via assessments.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Luna Bella, a English cream golden retriever, often gets dirty from rolling in the dirt at Bayfront Park dog park.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 14, 2018
Longboat dog park popularity has a muddy by-product

Dogs at Bayfront park roll and run in dirt that was once grass, a worn turf that struggles to accomodate heavy traffic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 9, 2013
Referendum for extension could bring BID full Circle

St. Armands landowners could soon vote on a 10-year extension for the Business Improvement District.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Al "Mifflin" Lowe with his books at Bird Key Yacht Club.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 17, 2016
Bird Key resident pens children’s books

Al “Mifflin” Lowe’s upcoming children’s book features two dogs chasing different dreams.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 24, 2016
Scallopalooza: It's Clamtastic! celebrates scallop and clam restoration efforts

At this year's event, the Sarasota Bay Watch president announced that the organization would be expanding its restoration efforts to clams.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 10, 2015
High five: East County 6.11.2015

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2009
Cops Corner

A supermarket employee stopped two teenage girls after they took two bandages from a box.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Our View: Election results send message

Interpret the Longboat Key Town Commission election results however you wish.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Harbor Acres tops home at 1233 Hillview Drive recently sold for $9.85 million. Built in 1990, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,874 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,875,000 in 1999.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 14, 2019
Harbor Acres home sells for $9.85 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 28-Feb. 1.

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  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 26, 2010
Buchanan to visit LECOM

Buchanan will speak at the East County medical school from 9:30-10:30 a.m., April 26.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2013
Culinary roots

Trevor Kunk is the chef de cuisine at Blue Hill in New York City's Greenwich Village, which the James Beard Foundation just named "most outstanding restaurant."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 17, 2012
Oct. 17: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
JUST THE STATS

63 - The score Lakewood Ranch High junior Ramsey Touchberry shot to set a new course record at Lemon Bay Country Club during a Florida Junior Tour event May 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey completed her first year Aug. 1. An evaluation of her performance was completed this month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2012
Rey earns glowing reviews

Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey earned positive feedback during her one-year performance review.

  • East County
  • News
The county hopes to fill a perceived gap in mangrove enforcement created by a court opinion.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 10, 2015
County mangrove enforcement takes root

The county seeks to branch out its mangrove enforcement capabilities after a court ruling uproots its authority.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 20, 2012
Bradenton Gladiators set to kick off 2012 season

The Bradenton Gladiators will kick of their 2012 season in the Florida Football Alliance Jan. 21 versus the Orlando Phantoms.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jaz Mongeon (file)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 2, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 6

East County Football Friday: Week 6

  • East County
  • Sports
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