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One of the bald eagles carried nesting materials in its talons last week. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 25, 2012
The eagles have landed

A bald eagle pair has overcome hardship - first the removal of their nest to make way for the Ed Smith ballpark renovation, and now a fire near the nest.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An extensive project to repair North Casey Key Road is expected to be completed by March 2027.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 28, 2025
Casey Key marches down the road to recovery and resilience

A once-quiet stretch on normally quiet Casey Key is bustling with the early stages of a $44 million road repair project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 23, 2009
Local course announces Concession Cup

The Concession Golf Club will host its 3rd annual Concession Cup Tournament Dec. 4-6.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2009
St. Barbara completes iconic installation

The church has photos of the installation and the finished work on its Web site.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 21, 2009
Manatee Cal Ripken League to hold Fall registration

The Manatee Cal Ripken Youth Baseball League at Heritage Harbour will hold Fall 2009 registration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 8-9 and 15-16.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 14, 2010
Town Hall site considered for memorial

CDD 2 supervisors will vote on the item at their meeting Thursday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 6, 2012
Free high school football camp upcoming

Dave McNally of NFL High School Player Development will host a free football camp for all incoming ninth through 12th graders June 16 at Lakewood Ranch High, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Sports
"I try to find more unique things and add something unexpected or trendy to add my own spin." - Alicia King
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 8, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Alicia King

Guest Fashion Editor - Alicia King

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2015
Finding forever homes

Local rescue groups seek adoptive families at Pet Adopt-a-Palooza.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 30, 2016
Spread the gift of holiday cheer

Two locations on Longboat Key are accepting donations for Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Garey, Yesenia Retamozo, Kelly Breese, Mayor Ken Schneier and Kellie Spring celebrated the opening of Hearing Aids of Sarasota.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 14, 2023
Longboat businesses host ribbon-cuttings

Hearing Aids of Sarasota and LaVilla Mexican Grill officially celebrated their openings last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Commissioners will soon consider zoning amendments that will significantly limit what can be placed on the Quads.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 23, 2021
Hearings scheduled for rezoning of the Quads

County leaders will decide whether to officially rezone the Quads near Celery Fields and what limitations are acceptable.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 15, 2009
Lightning risk may zap holiday lights

A city official recommended against a proposal intended to bring shoppers downtown after saying holiday lights at Five Points Park would increase the likelihood of lightning strikes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2010
Town to help Colony see the (turtle-friendly) light

Officials from the Colony will meet with Code Enforcement officials to bring the property into compliance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, joined by School Board member Julie Aranibar, Florida Rep. Jim Boyd, Food Bank Director Cindy Sloan and Manatee County Commission Chairman John Chappie, asks the public to help The Food Bank of Manatee.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2012
A Grand Challenge

Local officials have launched a month-long food-drive campaign to help The Food Bank of Manatee restock its depleted shelves.

  • East County
  • News
Chandler Brooks, 23, enjoys the effects of Isaac Monday, Aug. 27, on Siesta Key. Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 30, 2012
Sarasota County staff gets disaster dry run

Administrator Randall Reid made no apologies for being proactive.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Byron Teates
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2013
Year in review: December 2012, 'District buys land for future stations'

East Manatee Fire Rescue closed on two parcels of land Dec. 14.

  • East County
  • News
East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Byron Teates
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2012
District buys land for future stations

East Manatee Fire Rescue closed on two parcels of land Dec. 14.

  • East County
  • News
After launching a bike rental program at St. Armands Circle earlier this year, the city added a second station in the Palm Avenue parking garage. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 6, 2020
City happy with early bike rental results

Officials believe a bike share program could become a valuable part of the city's transportation infrastructure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Traffic now flows northbound along U.S. 41 at Fruitville Road without a traffic signal as work on the roundabout continues.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2020
FDOT reports improvement following U.S. 41 traffic changes

As construction continues on a roundabout at Fruitville Road, Longboat Key leaders remain concerned about plans for a Gulfstream Avenue project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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