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Lora Jason starts packing the things she will be taking with her to Jordan.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 26, 2011
Neighbors: Lora Jason

Lido Key resident Lora Jason prepares for the trip of a lifetime.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In keeping with the baseball theme, Palm-Aire resident Allan Weissman served popcorn and peanuts for a special reception for his "Baseball World" exhibit earlier this month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2011
Fan takes artistic swing

Allan Weissman, a lifelong baseball fan and artist, has a baseball-themed art exhibit on display through Oct. 31 at the Braden River Branch Library.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Courtesy photo
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 27, 2013
Lido residents could partner with county to remove Australian pines

Sarasota County has undertaken similar partnerships in which residents contribute one-to-one matching funds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Davis Moeckel reads the book he co-wrote, "David's Magical Bicycle Adventure," to first-grade children at Bashaw Elementary.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 27, 2013
School partnership puts spotlight on reading

Lakewood Ranch High School seniors shared self-written children's books with students at Bashaw Elementary School March 22.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Courtney Wise

Young Professional of the Year -- Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
Cops Corner

A man walked out of a bar without paying his $52 bar tab. He drank eight Budweisers and five vodka cocktails. The manager followed him outside and gave him one last chance to pay his tab. The man began to argue with the manager and then got in his pickup truck and drove away. But he forgot one very important thing, he left his driver's license at the bar when he opened the tab.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 18, 2013
All-women choir's performances are a lark

The University Park Women's Club Park Larks' performance season hits a high note as the group sings in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
Parking Manager Mark Lyons said the city is working to abide by a series of guiding principles as it works to make a parking strategic plan stick. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Parking plan

In 2015, the city will seek to address parking issues head-on by developing a new strategic plan - and working to avoid earlier missteps.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 14, 2013
Vote will impact employees, taxpayers

The Town Commission's decision about retirement options will affect town staffers and residents for decades.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hunter Leeming
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 3, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Hunter Leeming

Leeming is a senior in the International Baccalaureate program at Riverview High School and rows for Sarasota Crew.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Graves were adorned with wreaths last year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 4, 2012
Sarasota Military Academy raises money for wreaths

The Wreaths Across America campaign hopes to place 5,000 holiday wreaths on veteran graves locally.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nicole Kaney and Kelsey Alholm
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 6, 2015
Hot Flash: All you need is love - and a wedding planner

Black Tie Editor Heather Merriman attended "Engaged 101" and got the scoop on the latest trends and tips from the world of wedding planning.

  • Arts + Culture
Connie McKenzie looks across Lake Uihlein from the ground level of her building 1 Watercrest condominium complex. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2014
Residents oppose extra height

Lakewood Ranch's developer seeks changes to its University Lakes project, including a height increase for proposed structures on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 2, 2011
Colony unit inspections begin

The town is inspecting approximately 80 to 90 units that the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owners wish to re-open this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 16, 2012
People Are Talking About Maximo’s South African Fusion Cuisine

People Are Talking About Maximo’s South African Fusion Cuisine

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
First place for a single-family home goes to 681 Emerald Harbour Drive. Photo by: Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 14, 2011
Longboat Key's spirit is put on display

Rudolph's nose isn't the only thing glowing this year, because our island decorated full-out.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • 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 Pam Eubanks |
  • July 14, 2010
Legislation gives HOAs enforcement power

The laws will make it easier for condo and homeowner associations to collect dues.

  • East County
  • News
Heritage Harbour South Community Development District Chairwoman Joyce Sandy signs a settlement agreement with Stoneybrook Investors May 16.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 26, 2013
Year in Review: May 2013, Stoneybrook, CDD settle lawsuit

Stoneybrook Investors and the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District ended a longstanding legal battle last week.

  • East County
  • News
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