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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 16, 2014
FDOT to construct Cattlemen sound wall

As part of the University Parkway/Interstate 75 improvement project, FDOT will construct a 1.06-mile sound wall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2009
Town discovers more issues with beach fix

The town of Longboat Key is working to save 50,000 cubic yards of sand that washes away every year on the north-end beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Matt King (George Clooney) and his daughter Alex (Shailene Woodley) strengthen their relationship while searching for King’s wife’s lover.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 7, 2011
Film Review: 'The Descendants'

Is George Clooney for real? Does he not continuously prove one can improve upon perfection?

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Jack Short
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 10, 2015
Florida snowman makes appearance on Siesta Key

Sandy the sandwoman spotted on the beach and football lovers collect bicycles for Toys For Tots.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2011
Cops Corner

April 17, 2011 3:10 a.m. - South Osprey Avenue. Suspicious Incident. Two young boys were seen hurling things at cars using their lacrosse sticks.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2010
Community Golf Scores 09.15.10 to 09.22.10

Golfers post impressive scores on East County courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Join Alex Mahadevan and Mallory Gnaegy as they report today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 10, 2012
Sept. 10: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Taylor Stephenson uses prosthetics to create the look of open wounds, infection and chunks of hanging flesh on her subjects. Here she works on Christine Alexander. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 29, 2012
Scene & Heard

Zombies to invade SRQ; Deadline nearing for nominations; Wedding bells have nice ring to them

  • Arts + Culture
Mote Marine Laboratory President and CEO Dr. Michael P. Crosby and University of Guam President Dr. Robert Underwood. Photo courtesy of Mote.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 5, 2016
Mote signs into new partnership

The partnership will help fulfill the missions and goals of both institutions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 26, 2015
Film Review: 'Southpaw'

Jake Gyllenhaal doesn't pull any punches in the new film, "Southpaw."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Tom Burish, executive director of Florida Landscape Management Association, educates residents about landscape best practices.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 11, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall hosts forum on landscape best practices

East County and other local residents learned how to hire a landscaper.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • August 22, 2012
Bridge Bites: The Anti-Bath Coup

West leads the King, and Declarer craftily ducks. Now, if West continues, he gives Declarer a second trick in the suit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
News Briefs

Budget tool wins Public Technology Institute award; Commission rejects county solicitation ordinance; Census: Key population grew 1.14% in one year

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amanda Tullidge plays craps at We Care Manatee's Rollin’ on the River casino night.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 31, 2018
We Care Manatee hosts Rollin’ on the River Casino Night on Jan. 27.

Black Tie & Tales: Kayleigh Omang

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2009
Briefs

Briefs

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tuesday's Laurel Park Neighborhood Association meeting saw some residents raise concerns about a kayak launch site that will be part of a multi-use recreational trail.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 13, 2013
Laurel Park residents voice concerns about trail

A forthcoming multi-use recreational trail in Laurel Park has some residents worried about the neighborhood getting too crowded.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2012
Harry's helps LBK Turtle Watch

Last week, the Longboat Key Turtle Watch received a check for its primary fundraiser, "Fiesta De Las Tortugas," held in May, at Harry's Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fiona Morley, Taylor Halligan, Ashley Rademaker and Madeline Winship all were leaders of Lakewood Ranch High School’s senior class.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2012
East County high school graduates

East County seniors last week celebrated the culmination of four years of hard work during commencement ceremonies, at which school administrators praised the athletic, academic and service accomplishments of their students.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 19, 2014
School district sells land by Braden River High

Blackrock Development Holdings purchased a 10-acre site at the corner of Caruso Road and State Road 70.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Screenshot of www.sarasotagov.com. The new site features a jumbotron with rotating images of Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 2, 2012
City unveils refreshed website

A revamped website for the city of Sarasota was released this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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