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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 18, 2012
School Board privatizes custodial services

The School Board on Jan. 9 approved privatizing services at four schools, including Braden River Elementary and Haile Middle School. The move is expected to save $160,000.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: HT editor responds to column

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: HT editor responds to column

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 8, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Helen Daly, Barbara Mann, Thomas McKenna, Dorothy McMullen and Jacqueline Tursso died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 18th annual Thunder by the Bay festival is scheduled for Jan. 7-10, 2016.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 26, 2015
New event brings Thunder by the Bay to Southside Village

Despite questions from one city commissioner, businesses in Southside Village say they welcome the inception of the “Hogs on Hillview” block party in January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Meet this week's athlete, Donna Swain.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 22, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Linda Swain

In August, Longboat Key resident Linda Swain passed her eight-month yoga teacher certification, which she received from Yoga of the Heart in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Suncoast Storm 97 team finished second in their age division.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 2, 2010
Storm compete in Halloween Spooktacular

Three teams represented the Suncoast Storm at the Halloween Spooktacular Tournament Oct. 23-24 in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
The cabana tent at the pool is tattered and is visible from the beach outside the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 6, 2013
Colony conditions still concern neighbors

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association has made improvements to the property, but neighbors believe that further repairs are necessary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Carol Phillips and Cathy Cole. Photo by Molly Schechter.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Backstage at the Asolo Gala …; A sister and a dog named Ava; and Tidbits

  • Black Tie
Emily Charlson, Dan Sato, Heqing Huang, Priscila Navarro, Tiffany Chen and Alvin Xue (Photo by Ray Broth)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 17, 2014
Artist Series Concerts awards six young pianists

Twelve young pianists participated in the annual competition hosted by Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota. A total of $22,500 was awarded to six winners.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
News Briefs

SCF hosts Workforce Forum; Manatee FCAT scores improve; We Care Manatee seeks donations

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 27, 2009
Harborage home up for raffle

Dream House Charity will raffle off a home in The Harborage to benefit Manatee Children's Services. The raffle begins June 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 12, 2010
THE GREAT DEBATE: Fishkind says Lakewood incorporation feasible

The Incorporation Study Committee will hold a public forum on the analysis and its results at 7 p.m., May 25, at The Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
  • News
Cedar Tennis Resort owner Randy Langley said he is re-branding the facility, previously known as Cedars Tennis & Fitness Club. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
P&Z sounds off on Cedars' outdoor dining request

Cedars Tennis Resort can move 38 indoor seats outside, and diners won't have to hear the sound of silence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney's Antonio Blakeney runs up the court with teammate Mitch Arimura, and being followed by St. Petersburg Catholic's Kevin O’Donnell.Photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 21, 2013
Cardinal Mooney boys basketball advance the regional finals

The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team held on to beat St. Petersburg Catholic 55-51 in the Class 3A-Region 3 semifinals Feb. 19. The Cougars advance the regional finals Feb. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota resident Audrey Landers, best known for her acting role on "Dallas", will share her musical talent during a pair of local performances.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 4, 2018
Former 'Dallas' actress presents a new kind of pop

Actress and pop singer Audrey Landers will perform her own show with The Pops Orchestra.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch's Elise Spiller will represent Manatee County in the Sarasota-Manatee Girls All-Star Basketball Game March 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 23, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 9, 2015
Cost vs. benefit of no poles

If Longboat voters approve underground lines for neighborhoods, the town’s long-term debt will go up 580%. Stunning. But in context, it’ll be worth the investment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
ULI rendering of an imagined town center next to Publix on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Our view

The hedgehog strategy

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Suncoast Sports Club Inc. Vice President of Operations Stephen Weeks suspects someone on a four wheeler is responsible for the ruts that were cut into Glebe Park soccer field on Sunday night.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 8, 2016
Resident offers reward after Glebe Park Vandalism

The vice president of operations at Suncoast Sports Club Inc. is offering $500 to anyone who has information regarding a vandalism incident at Glebe Park on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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