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Sierra Johnson. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2012
East County mourns loss

Sierra Johnson, 17, died Sept. 13, after sustaining life-threatening injuries.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Emily Hall. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 28, 2016
Mote scientists awarded Sarasota Bay Estuary Program grants

The grants will promote environmental education and help improve Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
All of the bulldogs at the fashion show are up for adoption.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 14, 2019
The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime hosts a fun fashion show

The Bikinis, Bulldogs and Bloody Mary fashion show benefited Every Child.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 7, 2019
Holiday boats linger down Braden River

Annual boat parade makes landing at iconic Linger Lodge in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Jere and Joanne Sheehan aboard the Oasis of the Seas earlier this year.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2010
Make your vote count at YourObserver.com

Voting for our online "It's Read Everywhere" contest runs from Nov. 1 through Nov. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jay Sparr, Edward Rosenblum and Graeme Malloch, former leaders of the St. Armands Residents Association, are focusing on fighting a city proposal to manage events on the Circle. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • October 9, 2014
St. Armands residents group forms

Citizens Organized to Protect St. Armands recently made its presence known in the area after breaking from the St. Armands Residents Association over the issue of special events.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 2, 2010
Lack of volunteers threatens work at East County rescue

East County-based Honor Sanctuary has lost about 35% of its volunteers in the last month.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 18, 2012
April 18: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance organized the Jan. 21 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new PDQ restaurant on State Road 70. The eatery opened to the public Sept. 21, 2014.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 4, 2015
Alliance helps businesses make cut

Don’t forget to smile before making the celebratory snip of the scissors in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The town's new police vehicles will have a different paint scheme than the current vehicles. (Courtesy Longboat Key Police)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 17, 2013
New vehicles drive canal discussion

The Longboat Key Town Commission took a turn into the merits of canal dredging when it debated a $356,000 budget item for new police cars.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2016
Ted Weiller remembered as friend, philanthropist

Weiller, 85, died Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Children are encouraged to come in costume to Boo Fest for  trick or treating at sponsor booths and other festivities. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 28, 2015
Boo Fest venue changes

Premier Sports Campus will host the event for the first time.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 18, 2010
An Act of Courage

In the face of breast cancer, Bobbie Burrell came out a star. The 'Got A Minute' performer shares her inspiring journey.

  • Arts + Culture
Cernia al Salmorglio (grilled florida grouper) with classic Sicilian lemon oregano sauce, and lemon scented risotto
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 4, 2014
Bon Voyage with Café L'Europe

During the month of June, Cafe L'Europe has four special menu selections in addition to the standard menu.

  • Arts + Culture
City Commission candidate Hagan Brody.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Hagen Brody

At-large candidate Hagen Brody shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 28, 2010
East County couple swings for the fences

C & H Baseball owners Rob and Danielle Huff last week broke ground on their new 17,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, of which 10,000 square feet will be dedicated to a baseball training complex for youth.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 2, 2012
St. Boniface narrows candidates in its search for new rector

After nearly a year of searching, St. Boniface Episcopal Church is close to choosing a new, permanent rector.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 1, 2020
Circus Arts Conservatory puts on a show with Big Top bash

The 2020 Circus Arts Gala was held Jan. 31 at the Ulla Searing Big Top.

  • Black Tie
Haile Middle student Trevor Davis fine tunes a robot his group will bring to the VEX Worlds competition.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 20, 2016
Braden River High, Nolan and Haile middle students work with robots

Twelve East County students are competing at the VEX Worlds competition this week.

  • East County
  • News
Alec Frank.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 9, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alec Frank

Cardinal Mooney lacrosse senior Alec Frank talks Jacksonville University and his favorite dessert.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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