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By Robin Hartill |
October 17, 2012

St. Armands BID seeks 10-year extension

The special taxing district will expire Sept. 30, 2013, without a successful referendum vote by landowners.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
June 3, 2010

MAN ON THE STREET: Stay-cations

These days, many families are opting to vacation locally. The East County Observer caught up with some members at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA to see what their favorite "stay-cation" is and why.

East County
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
March 17, 2015

Skimmer swipes card info at Mobile station

Longboat Key police plan to pump license-plate camera information and surveillance videos to find out who’s responsible for the high-tech heist.

Longboat Key
News

By Robin Roy |
April 14, 2011

Taxing district may expand

The Downtown Improvement District, which funded improvements to Selby Five Points Park, wants to extend its reach on Main Street to enhance parts of that commercial center.

Sarasota
News

By Heidi Kurpiela |
September 9, 2009

Profiles of Summer: Double forte

Pine View senior and double bassist Theo Breen is on his way to symphony superstardom.

Arts + Culture

By Mallory Gnaegy |
October 10, 2012

Fall Spice: Cocktails around Sarasota

It's getting 'chili,' and we're not talking weather. A new, peppery trend has been making its way to cocktails around Sarasota. These drinks are sure to add spice to the fall season.

Arts + Culture

By Mallory Gnaegy |
October 10, 2012

Hearing loops are 'music to one's ears' for opera-lover

Sarasota Opera Guild member and founding member of the National Hearing Loss Association Barbara Chertok can't wait to reclaim her usual spot: row D at the Sarasota Opera House.

Arts + Culture

By Mallory Gnaegy |
April 16, 2012

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pam and David DeFratus

Pam and David DeFratus grow over 700 bananas each year from their yard on Longboat Key. Get their recipe for Banana Coconut Bread in this week's "In The Kitchen."

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Josh Siegel |
April 10, 2013

IRISS opens global headquarters

The manufacturer of infrared windows gives its workers a chance to build a specialized product used across the world.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
July 3, 2014

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Deputy Executive Editor Jessica Luck at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Adam Hughes |
August 7, 2013

Six-bedroom home sells for $4.5 million

A home in Country Club Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Pam Eubanks |
May 19, 2010

Gov. Crist signs Wandall bill

Gov. Charlie Crist this afternoon signed the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce's Lakewood Ranch branch. The bill is named after an East County man who was killed in 2003 by a red-light runner.

East County
News

By Robin Roy |
May 28, 2009

Farmers Market eyes fresh ideas

Downtown Farmers Market managers have created a list of improvements they hope will generate some buzz at the downtown 30-year-old Saturday morning tradition.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
July 18, 2013

Holiday traffic creates trash buildup on Siesta Beach

Some visitors to the beach voice complaints about the garbage, but county officials stand behind current cleanup procedures.

Sarasota
News

By Yaryna Klimchak |
July 18, 2013

Preschool instills healthy habits

An Apple A Day Academy touts a 'fresh approach to early learning' and focuses on teaching its students how best to care for themselves and for their planet.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Kurt Schultheis |
May 27, 2009

Town to assist Key Club Moorings channel dredge

The town will become a co-applicant to a minor dredging project that will open up a channel that both marina and Longboat Key Bay Isles homeowners use.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
April 20, 2011

Principal puckers up for pig kiss

As a reward for students raising $10,000 at a recent fundraiser, Gullett Elementary Principal Kathy Hayes kissed a pig April 15.

East County
News

By Jen Blanco |
April 20, 2011

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Nathan Kirkman

Braden River High junior Nathan Kirkman set a personal best with a combined lift of 620 pounds at the Class 2A weightlifting state finals April 15. Kirkman finished ninth in his first state tournament appearance. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

East County
Sports

By Robin Hartill |
August 31, 2011

Balloon must fly before cell-tower plan can fly

It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's ... a balloon flying from the steeple of Longboat Island Chapel as part of a Planning Zoning & Building application.

Longboat Key
News

By Robin Hartill |
August 31, 2011

Burglaries, larcenies down on Longboat Key

The official statistics for the first six months of 2011 show a drop in many types of property crimes.

Longboat Key
News

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