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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 3, 2012
Debby impacts East County

Tropical Storm Debby showered the East County, refilling aquifer levels and stormwater ponds.

  • East County
  • News
This underground tunnel is located approximately a block away from the site of January's fatal crash. FDOT officials said that underground tunnels are generally underutilized and costly to install. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 3, 2012
FDOT, town on the road to safety study

The agencies will determine whether safety improvements are needed for the Key's roads.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is living large in Germany. Courtesy photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 3, 2012
Scene & Heard

WBTT's 'Crooners' woos crowd abroad; Givens brings joyful new play to Bradenton

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
News Briefs

New Pass Bridge repair scheduled for this week; Firefighter seeks settlement from town; Mote Marine will hold conference on Gulf habitat

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 24, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Acting Up Camp

The East County Observer goes behind the scenes of the Acting Up Performing Arts Summer Camp at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2009
Longboat Key resident develops as an artist

Tommy James Mannausa, a part-time Longboat Key resident, is expanding his artistic repertoire to acting and songwriting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2009
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder visits Boys & Girls Club

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Lastings Milledge, a 2003 Lakewood Ranch High School graduate, visited with members of the Palmetto Boys & Girls Club Dec. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Youth Opera singers perform in a fully staged production of Judith Weir’s "The Black Spider." Courtesy photo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 24, 2011
Scene & Heard

Future opera stars wanted; Key Chorale casting seasoned singers; Golden Apple submits nonprofit application; Players Theatre names festival winner

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Youth Opera singers perform in a fully staged production of Judith Weir’s "The Black Spider." Courtesy photo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 24, 2011
Scene & Heard

Future opera stars wanted; Key Chorale casting seasoned singers; Golden Apple submits nonprofit application; Players Theatre names festival winner

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 5, 2009
Pirates fall against Lake Wales in quarterfinal

Class 4A regional quarterfinal: Lake Wales 1, Braden River 0

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 10, 2010
Sour note

With a 94% jump in costs, the Sarasota Orchestra asked the city to reduce the Van Wezel's rates. City officials say the increase cuts taxpayer subsidies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
St. John jacket
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 22, 2011
New Goodwill Boutique offers Armani, Burberry and Coach

The Goodwill Boutique opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Dec. 9, at 5831 Derek Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan |
  • August 31, 2011
Deal Us In: It's all in how you read the bid

When Debra Smith of Ocala sent me this hand with the bidding at her table, I knew it was best that I was not her partner sitting North.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unit H716 condominium at 100 Central Ave. sold for $660,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 29, 2012
Condominium in Meridian II at the Oaks Preserve sells for $765,000

A condominium in Meridian II at the Oaks Preserve tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Jeffrey and Karen Tallard, trustees, of Dane, Wis., sold the Unit 801 condominium at 393 N. Point Road to Barbara Edgecombe, of Osprey, for $765,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 27, 2016
Country Club Village home sells for $1.17 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 11-15

  • East County
  • Real Estate
 Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell recently received a second term as mayor.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 29, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Suzanne Atwell

Mayor Suzanne Atwell was appointed in May to be the mayor of the city of Sarasota for another year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos by Barbara Banks Photography
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 31, 2013
Just Married: Suzanne Martino and Michael Dufour

Suzanne Martino and Michael Dufour were married May 11 on the beach, at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 22, 2016
Concession home tops home sales at $1.6 million

Built in 2007, 19451 Beacon Park Place has four bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,462 square feet of living area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Harrison brothers, Christian, left, and Ryan, right, are two local rising stars to watch in the Sarasota Open. They train with their father, Pat, center, at IMG Academy in Bradenton. Courtesy photo.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 11, 2013
Sarasota Open brings top-tier tennis to Longboat Key Club

Sarasota's tennis enthusiasts won't have to wait much longer to watch a few of the world's best players compete in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 9, 2009
Player of the week: Nicky Proctor

Cedars Tennis and Fitness Club

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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