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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Readers weigh in on local issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 2, 2020
Hope thrives on horseback for East County resident

After stroke, East County senior takes SMART approach to horseback riding.

  • East County
  • News
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate sales associate Roger Pettingell will represent Seaward Development in selling 16 units at Azure on Palm, a five-story luxury condo development at 711. S. Palm Ave.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 15, 2015
Details emerge for downtown condo project

Azure on Palm includes 16 luxury condominiums above a parking garage on 711 S. Palm Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 20, 2017
Longboaters top Santa's nice list

Longboat Key organizations and churches donated a lot to local charities this holiday season. Here, we mention some of those efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2011
News Briefs 01.13.11

The Manatee County Government website and Utility Customer Service System will be inaccessible the evening of Jan. 14 and all day Jan. 15 as electrical work is completed at the Manatee County Administrative Center.

  • East County
  • News
The ruling means that IPOC and the condominium associations will present their challenge in a Nov. 16 hearing.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 2, 2011
FULL STORY: Key Club motion denied; writ challenge moves forward

Sarasota County 12th Circuit Court Judge Charles Roberts has denied a request from the Longboat Key Club and Resort to dismiss a petition for a writ of certiorari filed by the Islandside Property Owners Coalition (IPOC) and L'Ambiance and Sanctuary associations against the Longboat Key Club and Resort and the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The crew of Duval's took part in the event last year.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 24, 2018
Expected rainy weather prompts St. Armands festival delay

Seafood and music event reset for June 2-3.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • May 9, 2018
The opioid crisis here is real — and big

Manatee County has the highest opioid death rate in the state. Even so, local efforts to combat it are making some progress.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bryan Balak, George Fischer and C.O. "Ollie" Kyte
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2010
ELECTION 2010: GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 1

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 16, 2019
Kids reel in fun in Lakewood Ranch

Youth baited for success at annual youth fishing tournament.

  • East County
  • News
Liv Coleman says the state should provide more funding for education and should consider making two-year degrees from community colleges or technical schools free for the public.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2018
Candidate focuses on education

Liv Coleman, who is running for the Florida District 73 seat, says she wants to secure more funding for education.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.23.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2017
Barbecue, seafood restaurants en route to State Street garage

Brick’s Smoked Meats, Atlantic Beer & Oyster and Studio G Home plan to move into the 1500 block of State Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 25, 2010
Rabbi Eisenstat makes a return trip to Israel

Michael Eisenstat, rabbi emeritus at Temple Beth Israel, spent three weeks volunteering in late June/early July on an Israeli military base outside of Tel Aviv, followed by two weeks at the Shalom Hartman Institute, in Jerusalem.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 31, 2014
The Coffee Loft: New grounds for local musicians

The Coffee Loft: New grounds for local musicians

  • Arts + Culture
For 21 years, Dr. Stephen Leatherman, coastal expert and director of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research, has ranked America’s finest beaches in his annual Top 10 Beach List.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 25, 2012
Year in review: April 2012, 'Nathan Benderson: 'The aftereffect of No. 1'

For more than two decades, Dr. Stephen Leatherman has ranked America's top beaches. After the initial tourism boost, how do these top destination spots fare?

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The 30,000-square-foot Goodwill has been under construction for several months — despite an appeal filed in the 12th Judicial Sarasota Circuit Court by Robert Casella, a member of a group of residents opposed to the project.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 21, 2012
Appeal against Goodwill denied

The circuit judge's decision allows construction of the 30,000-square-foot North Trail Goodwill to move toward a February open date.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I cannot emphasize too strongly what an honor it has been to serve as New College's president," said Gordon "Mike" Michalson.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 16, 2011
New College president to retire

Gordon "Mike" Michalson will retire as New College president and return to the school as a professor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joyce Wheatland, Alan Wilson, Judy Santry, George Santry, Dennis Wheatland and Neille Wilson
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bacchus on the Beach

On Friday, Nov. 8, Bacchus on the Beach kicked off the festival weekend with a night of delicious food and fine wine at the Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
Garden group showcases designs

The University Park Women's Club Garden Group learned how to create glass vases to show off flowers from their gardens Sept. 6.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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