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One week after hinting at an administrative shake-up Manatee County Schools Superintendent Rick Mills proposed a new organizational chart.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 4, 2013
Manatee Schools to create new positions, eliminate assistant superintendents

New Superintendent Rick Mills proposed a new organizational chart that will replace assistant superintendent positions held by Bob Gagnon and Scott Martin with two deputy superintendent positions.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 3, 2010
City wants public input on Payne Park

More than $1.5 million in improvements are being considered, including a circus-themed playground and an electronic sign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
pasta
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • October 31, 2014
The Russian House: A creative, fast-casual-dining concept

The Russian House: A creative, fast-casual-dining concept

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Craig Hall, co-founder and vice president of business development and investor relations for Sunovia, displays his firms bright wares in Siesta Key Village.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2012
Crosswalk issues and street safety plague Siesta

The Florida Department of Transportation rejected requests for Midnight Pass safety improvements, including more signage and a lower speed limit, and the search for Village lighting continues.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 17, 2016
We recommend …

While the presidential race saps everyone’s attention, the local races certainly have as great an effect, sometimes greater, on your everyday life than the national elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Seeing the way the stage changed with just one button pressed fascinated me," Pasquini says of his first experience with a light board.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 8, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Let there be light

Freelance lighting designer Michael Pasquini creates lasting production memories as he sheds lights on the stages at local theaters such as the Sarasota Opera and Banyan Theater Company.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Condo owner abandons DID expansion efforts

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Ricky Yanez spent time focusing on his footwork.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 21, 2012
Rage kick way into elite tournament

The Braden River Soccer Club U13 boys premier team will be competing in the Dr. Pepper Dallas Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
Eric Piazza with his son, Will. Photo courtesy of April Baker.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 16, 2011
Scene & Heard

Sarasota dad nabs award for baby book; Venice Theatre lures audiences with giveaway; Famous NYC mime will leave you mum

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Kelsey Grau
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 2, 2014
Rotary Club seeks dogged supporters for Bayfront plan

The provisional Rotary Club of Longboat Key calls for support of a dog park at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Kelsey Grau Roger and Isabelle Schuhmacher opened a sandwich shop on St. Armands Circle a year ago.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 2, 2014
Couple chases American dream on St. Armands

A civil engineer and a biologist from Germany decided to uproot their lives for a new Circle restaurant venture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 25, 2010
Colony association president shares plans

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon believes there is a consensus among unit owners for a historic renovation of the resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Corky Cavanaugh
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 17, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Super Bowl predictions

The East County Observer caught up with some professional football fans at Bogey's Restaurant & Sports Pub to see who they thought would win this year's Super Bowl.

  • East County
  • Sports
Carol Baker smiles as she accepts her new kitten, Crybaby, from adoption coordinator Rick Sailors.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2013
Finding a forever home

The East County's largest animal-rescue organization, Nate's Honor Animal Rescue, offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to the public to help.

  • East County
  • News
Davis Development and its sister company, Morrow Construction, began site work on The Venue at Lakewood Ranch in the first week of July.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 31, 2013
Construction begins on The Venue apartments

An Atlanta-based developer and its sister company have begun clearing land for the three-building, four-story The Venue at Lakewood Ranch apartments.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2013
Our View: Why Obamacare can't work

How Insurance Works, And Why Obamacare Can't Possibly Work

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch setter Courtney Rapp records a point for the Lady Mustangs. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2014
Mustang Four-Peat

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 3-0 in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 23 and captured its fourth straight district title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Madeline Lessig, 6, and Sandy
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 23, 2015
Longboat congregations sponsor Southeastern Guide Dog

The congregations of Longboat Key are sponsoring Sandy, who is training to become a Southeastern Guide Dog.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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