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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 2, 2014
Fruitville plan aims to avoid neighbor's problems

A plan for 420 acres around Fruitville Road east of I-75 focuses on staying ahead of development.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2013
Our Town: McKitrick scores 186th victory

Longboat Key golfer Arlene McKitrick won her 186th tournament in the American Senior Golfers Tournament, at the Grove Park Inn, in Asheville, N.C.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The four boats in the parade cruised past Jiggs Landing before heading east to Linger Lodge.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 7, 2015
Boaters light up Braden River

Community boaters held the Christmas on the Braden River boat parade Sunday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
LRHS volleyball
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 2, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 10.08.15

East County High 5 Moments: 10.08.15

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • October 25, 2013
City Commission mulls Sunshine Law suit

A special meeting of the City Commission was called today to consider a suit brought against two commissioners accused of violating Florida's sunshine law.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 1, 2013
Bill Johnson named Lightning Community Hero

Longboat Key resident Bill Johnson was honored Tuesday night as the 26th Community Hero of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2010
Contest offers chance to make Key history

The Longboat Key Historical Society is asking the public to submit new logo designs for a contest that will run throughout the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At a future meeting, city staff will bring back a negotiated land swap agreement for the commission's consideration.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 5, 2016
City explores downtown land deal with developer

To facilitate the construction of a roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road, the city could agree to a land swap that would also facilitate the private development of nearby land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 29, 2009
Water Workout

Nolan Middle School eighth-grader Shannon Kehoe was one of 12 students who participated in the Sarasota Scullers summer teen rowing camp July 20-31 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
"She's not lovable in any sense of the word," Danielle White says of her character in "Blind Pass." "I think she's going to leave a lot of people at a loss for words."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 28, 2011
Danielle White: Blind faith

Booker High grad Danielle White pulls double duty as star and producer of the new Sarasota film, 'Blind Pass.' The bubbly actress/singer comes home to play a dark role.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 16, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: 'Show Boat'

Read June LeBell's musical review of 'Show Boat,' at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
The school district has an emergency plan in place and measures will be fully activated if need to be taken to ensure the safety of students and staff. Photo courtesy of NOAA.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2012
Sarasota school authorities monitoring Isaac

Sarasota County School District administrators are monitoring the progress of Tropical Storm Isaac. No school closings or weather-related schedule changes are planned at this time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
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  • Longboat Key
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Judith Berlow, a Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club volunteer, stops during her reading period with Ballard Elementary students to discuss a topic she wants them to understand.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 2, 2016
Volunteers' motives easy to read when it comes to Books for Kids program

Lakewood Ranch Rotary initiative promotes literacy in Manatee County elementary schools.

  • East County
  • News
Isabella, Jonny and Angelina Ortiz spend most of their time on the dance floor.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Father/Daughter Dance

Girls at McNeal Elementary School enjoyed special time with their dads May 11, during the school's Father/Daughter Dance.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Rev. Wayne Farrell is part of SURE’s campaign to invest more local funds in affordable housing, calling it a pressing need among the group’s members.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 18, 2019
SURE campaigns for local housing funds

A coalition of churches is leading the charge for more ambitious affordable housing policies in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Final discussion and approval of the referendum will likely come in April at the earliest.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 20, 2016
City Commission approves referendum on election day move

In November, voters could be asked to decide whether city elections should be moved from spring to the fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.10.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Zoey Kollet, 4, dances with her sister, Cora, who is a year and a half old.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 1, 2015
Lakewood Ranch residents mingle on Main Street

People brought chairs to watch live music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 22, 2016
Film review: "A War'

The battle lines are not simply drawn in this exploration of human conflict.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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