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Photos by Amanda Sebastiano Carol and Rick Ohlendorf have found 3,741 caches since they started geocaching in 2010.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 2, 2014
Enthusiasts 'cache in' at annual event

Carol and Rick Ohlendorf spent a year hiding geocaches for their three-day event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2014
Our View

The duct tape rule

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Proposed options for the reallocation and reprioritization of the Local Government Infrastructure Sales Tax Program are on the county agenda Tuesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2012
County commissioners discuss road project priorities Tuesday

Commissioners will also discuss a new 911 Emergency Operations Center on county-owned property at 1301 Cattlemen Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Scott Dolan, owner of Big Water Fish Market, stands behind the counter at his six-month-old store. During the recent tourist season, he shelled out 65 pounds of fish per day.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 21, 2012
Big Water gets big boost from tourists

Scott Dolan went from owning and managing the clubhouse at Bobby Jones Golf Course to owning the only fish market on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 3, 2009
Man on the street: Shopping schedule

We asked Longboat resident what their plans were for holiday shopping this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Madelyn Fouche, 5, practices her kick during swim lessons from instructor Briana Lutzi, with School of Fish swim academy, at the John Marble Pool. Manatee County plans to modify and expand at the park over the next three years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 5, 2017
Five-year plan takes shape

Roads, parks main targets of half-cent sales tax funds.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
News Briefs

2011 Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close; Town wants joint meeting with Manatee County; Mote cares for turtle from Portugal

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town manager Tom Harmer and Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker at the 2018 meeting between the county and the town.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 31, 2019
Groins, Greer Island will come up at meeting between Manatee, Longboat

One county option will be discussed

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Langley, a Florida native, has qualified for the District Five Town Commission election.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 6, 2017
Former Colony stakeholder qualifies for Longboat election

Randy Langley, 51, has lived on Longboat Key for 10 years, most of which he’s been involved in island developments.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2014
News Briefs

Key property value rises confirmed; Commission approves zoning changes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lenny Landau, a mechanical engineer who still does consulting work for General Electric, has compiled his findings into a Power Point presentation.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 1, 2012
Resident's study provides data for town to utilize

Key resident Lenny Landau uncovered findings about the town's utility system in his effort to understand the Key's population cycle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota resident Martin Hyde said his dissatisfaction with sitting city commissioners compelled him make the early leap into the race.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 12, 2016
Hyde aims to shake up Sarasota City Commission

Small business owner Martin Hyde has pre-qualified to run for an at-large seat on the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Romeo y Julieta crepe at La Creperie is $10.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 31, 2016
Eat around the world in St. Armands

From Italian to Irish, the Longboat Observer puts five of St. Armands Circle's international flavors to a taste test.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 18, 2018
First Presbyterian sends off preschool grads

Thirty children graduated from First Presbyterian Preschool on May 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 26, 2018
Deborah Fay "Debby" Stahler

Deborah "Debby" Stahler passed away July 22, 2018 and her obituary tribute is publishing in the East County Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Since starting the giving circle in 2015, Cheers for Charity co-founder Amanda Tullidge and other members have raised $22,000.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 18, 2017
Five wishes granted at Lakewood Ranch giving circle grant reception

Cheers for Charity presents $5,000 to area nonprofits.

  • East County
  • News
Barry Nicholson of Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul Featuring the Hellacious Horns performed during the 2015 Giving Hunger The Blues.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 8, 2016
Giving Hunger the Blues relocates to Van Wezel

The block party will become a bayfront event with three stages to showcase 20 musical acts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pension trustee and Key resident Arnold Malasky said an audit the pension chairman asked for would be a waste of money.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 24, 2010
TOP STORY, FEB.: Tension present at pension meeting

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis questioned firefighter pension board Chairman Keith Tanner's ability to make decisions for both the board and the firefighters union in his dual representation roles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The KFC/Long John Silver's restaurant on State Road 64 in Bradenton was the target of an armed robber.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 26, 2019
Armed robber comes up empty at KFC/Long John Silver's in Bradenton

Bradenton robber comes up empty at Long John Silver's/Kentucky Fried Chicken.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River junior outside hitter Sydney Jaco, center, leads her team into its next challenge.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 5, 2016
That's the ticket...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
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