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There was a shooting on Orange Avenue last night - learn more in today's daily headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 15, 2013
April 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police investigate Orange Avenue shooting; Rosemary catalyst project scheduled for May discussion; Students advance to Odyssey of the Mind world competition; The John and Mable Ringling Museum launches fresh identity; Black Tie Untied

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2010
Honor Sanctuary finds new home

East County-based Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue moved into a ranch property on Lorraine Road about two months ago, where it is houses dogs and cats being readied for adoption. The site encompasses five acres.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ezra Wheeler soars on the swings.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 6, 2015
Campers read through summer at Camp Gan

The Gan summer camp Temple Sinai spends the month focused on children's authors.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Siesta Key Village Association wants to turn grassy areas where cars currently park into parking spots using shell bedding.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 6, 2015
Siesta Key stakeholders explore parking options

Siesta Key Village Association plans for more than 80 possible new parking spots.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 27, 2011
Hollywood bound (VIDEO)

Where do Asolo Conservatory students end up after they graduate? One graduate, who may also just be your favorite neighborhood bartender, is heading back to her California roots.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
2014: The best of Cops Corner

We bring you the strangest, silliest Cops Corner reports, courtesy of Longboat Key police, in 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The East County Observer and Bogey’s Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient’s article will be featured on the restaurant’s wall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 28, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Shea Fisher

Lakewood Ranch High junior Shea Fisher went 2-for-2 with a double, four RBIs and two runs scored to lead the Lady Mustangs to an 11-1 district victory over Palmetto March 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 21, 2015
City questions county about future plans

The county and city struggle over the former police station site on Ringling.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Yukon stretches his paw to Alyssa Murrell as she prepares to read to him.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 4, 2016
Lend me your floppy ears

Children and dogs partner to build reading confidence before the start of the school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Breakout sessions were led by presenters Mike Bell, Donna Dunio and Norm Olshansky.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
Non-profits seek to engage new generation of givers

Leaders in the not-for-profit community welcomed insight about reaching out to the millennial generation, during the 2013 Fundraisers Forum.

  • East County
  • News
  • By [email protected] |
  • March 23, 2012
Kirsten's Weekend Preview!

Kirsten's Weekend Preview!

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Although he technically is retired, Bill Mixon still works most days at Mixon Fruit Farms. “It’s my life; I enjoy being a farmer,” he says.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2012
Neighbors: Bill Mixon

At 83 years old, one of the East County's most famous farmers has published his memoirs in 'Believers in Action: Mixon Fruit Farms.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 19, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Main Street Bazaar

One of Lakewood Ranch's newest businesses is bringing a taste of its Anna Maria heritage to Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2010
Schools prep for second round of N1H1 vaccine

Clinics for the second round of vaccinations for local elementary school students will be held Jan. 13 through Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • Schools
Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Tom Maroney

From 'wrangling' criminals in Arizona to supervising Siesta Village upkeep, Tom Maroney knows the importance of a sense of humor.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rod Thomson, Editorial Pages Editor
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 31, 2011
My View: Bachmann resonates at local visit

Sitting across the table from Michele Bachman, the first thing you notice is that she is not the wild-eyed nut job that she is portrayed as in the mainstream media.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In Sunday’s case, the caller said he was a 15-year-old boy who had just shot both of his parents and would kill himself and anyone that came near him because a bomb strapped to his chest was set to go off in minutes.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 28, 2012
Sheriff reports prank 911 call

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Officer reports resources were wasted Sunday to respond to a fake 911 call.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kiera and Ben are Anchin Pavilion’s newest animal residents.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2012
Poodles brighten Anchin Pavilion Assisted Living Community

Ben and Kiera, two miniature poodles, recently found a home at Anchin Pavilion Assisted Living Community, where they provide joy and support for residents.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A sign marking the Big Pass shoal stands at the entrance of Big Pass from Sarasota Bay. Several Siesta Key groups have spoken in opposition to dredging Big Pass to renourish Lido Key.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 19, 2016
SOSS2 to host second Party on the Pass

Efforts to reopen Beach Road will also be highlighted at this year’s Party on the Pass hosted by Save our Siesta Sands 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Msgr. Gerry Finegan at his Golden Jubilee mass on May 7.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 14, 2017
Monsignor Gerry Finegan reflects on 50 years in priesthood

On June 18, 1967, Gerry Finegan, of Cavan, Ireland, was ordained for the Diocese of St. Augustine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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