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Referendums such as the town of Longboat Key's beach project and even the 250 tourism-unit pool are safe, because they were approved before the June 1, 2011, deadline.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 31, 2013
Density measure rendered useless

A referendum the town's registered voters approved in November is null and void unless the Legislature reverses its course next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Malachi Wideman set the basketball world on fire with two electric dunks. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 9, 2018
Riverview basketball player sets social media on fire — and impresses LeBron James

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Edgewater'     s Dr. Jay Schwartz has walked through Edgewater and sections of Summerfield with a petition for improved cellular service in Lakewood Ranch. So far, he has about 300 signatures.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch residents seek improved cellular coverage

Developing technologies may fit the bill, but will it come fast enough?

  • East County
  • News
Colton Zimring returns to the mound for Lakewood Ranch this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 11, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top matchups this week in East County sports

  • East County
  • Sports
SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 28, 2014
Cosimo's: Family friendly dining

Cosimo's: Family friendly dining

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 22, 2018
Mote to introduce Red Tide Institute

A philanthropic investment of $1 million from The Andrew and Judith Economos Charitable Foundation will establish and support the first year of operations of the Red Tide Institute at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 23, 2010
Pink Heels Tour to paint Sarasota pink

The Pink Heels Tour will host a parade of pink at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 27, in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 1, 2011
GOTCHA!

Welcome to our the East County Observer's 2011 April Fools' issue!

  • East County
  • Opinion
Bob Minton asks residents a question during a morning exercise class that he hosts four times a week as the program director at Heron East.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 29, 2014
Minton creates a sense of community at Heron East

As program director, Bob Minton leads residents in daily activities such as exercise classes and outings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 3, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Michelle Ramos

The Observer spotlights ODA tennis standout Michelle Ramos.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alvin's Island will install a new facade if the city approved planned renovations.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2018
Alvin’s Island plans include new restaurant

The souvenir shop will close to facilitate a series of renovations designed to improve the St. Armands Circle property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners are scheduled to select the two appointees at a meeting in November.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2014
Commissioners to discuss appointment process

As the deadline for selecting two new city commissioners draws closer, the Sarasota City Commission will talk about the process by which they will fill those vacancies at a meeting Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jean Weidner Goldstein
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 8, 2014
Social Studies: Jean Weidner Goldstein

Sitting on a couch in Designing Women Boutique, founder and CEO Jean Weidner Goldstein opens up about her life as a dancer, an entrepreneur and a newlywed.

  • Arts + Culture
Barbara Pfeiffer's students enjoyed the special day, which was made possible because of one of her student's parents.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 27, 2011
Gullett student lace up for Nike Day

Children at Gullett Elementary School recently enjoyed Nike Day.

  • East County
  • News
The Parker app helps drivers in Sarasota find parking.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2017
New parking app available in Sarasota

Parker also helps drivers find public parking spots in St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The budget includes no tax increase.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2011
Manatee approves $462.4 million budget

Manatee County commissioners adopted a $462.4 million budget Thursday night.

  • East County
  • News
Max Amster, Molly Klauber, Jenn McAlister and Denver Stutler
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 30, 2012
'La Fete du Fromage'

'La Fete du Fromage'

  • Black Tie
Tropical Storm Andrea brought flooding to many north-end side streets. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2013
Quiet hurricane season comes to an end

The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season brought 13 named storms, just one of which made landfall in the United States.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2009
Our View

Jaleski's big chance: The budget

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 23, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Morel

Morel restaurant's Executive Chef Fredy Mayer shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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