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The design and colors of the beach-ball logo designed by Visit Sarasota County was deemed a distraction to drivers. Courtesy
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 23, 2012
Design of No. 1 beach sign misses the mark

Sarasota County zoning staff determined the design for new signs on Siesta Key were a driving hazard that the Federal Department of Transportation would surely reject.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 3, 2015
Marble Pool returns with a splash for summer

Supporters hope the John H. Marble Pool will dive into year-round operations someday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 22, 2017
Critic's Picks: The Oscars

The 89th Academy Awards airs Feb. 26. We offer our picks in the major categories.

  • Arts + Culture
The Manatee County School District is putting $4.9 million more into the district's health insurance fund.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 4, 2015
Manatee County teachers, aids receive raises

For the first time in seven years, every Manatee County School District teacher is receiving a salary increase.

  • East County
  • News
"When you're on stage for only 10 minutes, you've got to be prepared with your character the second the lights come up," Melliss Kenworthy says.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 6, 2011
Steel magnolia

Theatre Odyssey's Melliss Kenworthy dons two hats for this year's 10-Minute Play Festival: artistic director and actress. The feisty star gives a killer performance as both.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 20, 2012
SCORES: EMB Bulldogs open spring season

The East Manatee Bulldogs Panther and Wildcat level Navy teams both earned victories March 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • July 3, 2012
Theater Review: 'A Lesson from Aloes'

South African playwright Athol Fugard, whose "A Lesson from Aloes" is set in 1963, could never have imagined that Nelson Mandela would finally be freed from prison and become the president.

  • Arts + Culture
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 11, 2018
Thief struck at right time to steal Rolex in Sarasota

interesting police reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton and eastern Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Saks Fifth Avenue will open a store at The Mall at University Town Center, which is slated to open October 2014. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 7, 2013
New Saks Fifth Avenue executive has big plans

Joel Ellzey said Saks might operate two stores in the Sarasota-Bradenton region when the University Town Center location opens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“Beating the competition” is what motivates Conner Dutting-Morrell.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 2, 2013
Rowlett Elementary student races toward championships

Nine-year-old Conner Dutting-Morrell has been named racing champion in the USAC Northeast Series in Jr. Animal.

  • East County
  • News
  • By John Vorel |
  • May 20, 2009
My View

What would happen if the Key Club expands?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Choir members from the two churches rehearse for the concert. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 28, 2018
Two churches forge harmonious partnership for unique concert

Church of the Redeemer and St. Boniface Church will come together March 4 for a unique concert celebrating the music of royal weddings and coronations.

  • Arts + Culture
Cardinal Mooney improved to 4-1 with a 14-12 victory over St. Pete Catholic Oct. 11.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 11, 2013
Cougars win on the road

The Cardinal Mooney High football team rebounded from its first loss of the season with a 14-12 victory over St. Pete Catholic Oct. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2012
Spook-tacular events return

Get your costumes ready for the Lakewood Ranch BOO Fest Friday, Oct. 26, and the Boo Run 5k Run/Walk Saturday, Oct. 27, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2009
Chance to design bras enhances event

Key to the Cure is calling all designers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 8, 2016
Why beaches erode

Mother Nature, of course, constantly erodes the sand on the region’s beaches. But the government agencies certainly make matters worse when it comes to renourishing.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
New stores are opening in the Shoppes of Bay Isles.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 9, 2013
Property near Publix takes shape

The town of Longboat Key is keeping an eye on four acres of property that could be used as a future town center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Stan Zimmerman, Mayor Willie Shaw, Van Wezel Foundation board member Marty Rappaport and Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber chat following Monday's workshop.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 11, 2015
Commission offers support, guidance for bayfront plan

The City Commission was responsive to an update from Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leaders, who offered some clarity regarding the next steps the group would take to implement its vision for the waterfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2013
SIDELINES

9 Sports to offer flag football clinic for children; Manatee County adult basketball league returns; Coastline Volleyball summer camps upcoming

  • East County
  • Sports
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