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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 29, 2019
Milestones of our times

Often times, noteworthy historical events pass us by with little fanfare or recognition. Here are two that illustrate the richness of Longboat Key and one that's just plain fun.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Patty's on Main closed its doors last week. A dueling piano restaurant and bar is expected to open in its place.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2011
Patty's on Main closes, ending restaurant feud

A feud between two restaurants with similar names ended last month when Patty's on Main announced it was closing. A dueling piano bar is expected to open in its place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elayna Andrews and Taylore Keesler won gold medals at the event. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 25, 2018
Future leaders in Lakewood Ranch

Braden River Middle students earn a gold medal for being community leaders.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 25, 2018
Longboat to prepare sea level rise action plan

Longboat Key has hired consultants to assess the town's infrastructure and determine what it can do over the next few decades to mitigate the impacts of sea level rise.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2014
News Briefs

School employee charged in cyber attack; City, county plan closures for Thanksgiving; Sarasota County Area Transit hires new director

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chairwoman Susan Wilcox, Board President Tom Breiter, Executive Director Brynne Anne Besio and Leah Flores, of presenting sponsor Wells Fargo. Courtesy photo.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Everyone kept dry ... except Snooty; Committed committee; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Sharky's On The Pier is right on the beach and offers tropical frozen drinks, seafood dishes including grouper sandwiches and live music.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Sharky's On The Pier

This week we traveled to Sharky's On The Pier in Venice for Sharky's Seafood Rainforest. Watch our video to learn how to cook the dish.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lourdes Ramirez is suing Bob Waechter on six counts, including misrepresentation and libel. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 4, 2014
Ramirez files suit against Waechter

Lourdes Ramirez, former Sarasota County Commission candidate, is filing a civil suit against Bob Waechter for using her name in Democratic campaign donations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
News Briefs

Eight-day event celebrates local agriculture life; Heritage Harbour speeds toward off-duty contract; Agreement allows 2% increase for school staff

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 11, 2010
Birthday Surprise

As ambulances sped toward their home at 1 a.m. Monday morning, Summerfield resident Brianne Walters delivered Lilyana Grace Walters into the arms of her husband, Jeff.

  • East County
  • News
Chance Sharbono.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 21, 2016
Braden River wrestler has one last chance to win state title

He finished third in the 138-pound class last season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 29, 2011
Future beach projects need new identity

The town's 'island-wide' beach projects don't put down sand everywhere on the island. Now the town is searching for a new name.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom Carter dances with his wife Kate Lowman to Big Night Out at the 20th Tunes in the Park.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The Laurel Park Neighborhood Association's Tunes in the Park

The Laurel Park Neighborhood Association put on the 20th Tunes in the Park Saturday, April 13 to get the community together. Big Night Out performed Latin music while neighbors mingled and danced. Community members brought dishes for a potluck and Sarasota City representatives came out to show their support.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 16, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Chili Cook-Off

Main Street and Manatee County Emergency Services will battle for the title of "Best Chili" this weekend during a fourth annual Chili Cook-Off at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Bryan Gagg during his freshman season at Sarasota. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2017
New Pirates quarterback makes his move

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 8, 2018
A closer look at county budget reductions

Here are the big cuts from each department, approved on Jan. 31 by the County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gersh Cohn and his privately published book.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • July 27, 2011
Cohn shares a lifetime of wisdom

About 15 years ago, Gersh Cohn started thinking about the knowledge that he had gained in his life, and he wanted to share it with his family. And, so began a series of letters that he sent to his children and grandchildren and sometimes to other relatives and friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peter Molter
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2011
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Peter Molter

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Lakewood Ranch Little League Observer team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Demetrio's: A gluten-free pizza with green peppers, mushrooms, black olives and pepperoni.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 31, 2013
Gluten free makes it easy to break bread

There's a gluten-free craze that, according to the area restaurant owners, happened within the past five years.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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