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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 7, 2009
SunniBunni scoops up Ranch Lake Plaza spot

Sarasota resident Alex Vain Wie will open her third SunniBunni Frozen Yogurt and Organic Fruit Smoothies location in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
1884 Morris St.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 17, 2014
Light up the night

These Sarasota Christmas lights are worth the ride around town.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Complete ownership of CDD roads comes along with huge costs and Legislative hurdles. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 18, 2014
Road privatization under review

Some Lakewood Ranch CDD supervisors want to own CDD roads to monitor visitors' access, but the idea faces many hurdles.

  • East County
  • News
Kelsey Drummond.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kelsey Drummond

The Sarasota High junior talks balancing school and sports, and keeping life fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 9, 2012
First sea turtle hatchlings emerge on Siesta

A record-setting nesting season could offset the devastation from Tropical Storm Debby.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and the Sarasota Police Department conducted water rescue training June 28, at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2013
News Briefs

Sarasota conducts water rescue training; Manatee School Board seeks volunteer CPAs

  • East County
  • News
Leila Hatami and Peyman Moadi portray a married couple who want a divorce in "A Separation." Courtesy of Sony Classics.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 7, 2012
Film Review: 'A Separation'

This year's recipient of the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film was "A Separation."

  • Arts + Culture
Unit 10 condominium at 222 Beach Road  was built in 1980, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,832 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 11, 2020
Siesta Key condo sells for $3.05 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 28-Oct. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 17, 2016
It's all about the weather

Fun rains down at Freedom musical

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cast members Garrett Miller, Kelsey Owens, Chloe Trautman, Alex Kompothecras, Juliette Porter, Brandon Gomes and Madisson Hausburg  - Photo by Dewey Nicks for MTV
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 4, 2017
MTV's 'Siesta Key' will premiere July 31

The premiere date for the network's new locally-shot reality show was announced Monday night.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Leslie Hogle accepts the award from FPCA President and Tallahassee Police Chief Dennis Jones, center. (Courtesy FPCA)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 25, 2013
Hogle's name added to Wall of Honor

The Florida Police Chiefs Association added the late Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle's name to its Wall of Honor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 19, 2019
Queen of the night preparing to put on a show

Find this flower at Joan Durante Park — but only in the early morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A 9-year-old at Sea of Strengths Academy, Max Collado suffers from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia and post-traumatic stress.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 19, 2012
Local support group helps families with ADHD

Max Collado and his mother, Alexandra, fight ADHD together.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Florida Department of Transportation already modified the median entrance of State Road 64/Greyhawk Boulevard to improve safety.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 27, 2018
More interchange improvements coming

FDOT reacts to crashes at S.R. 64-Greyhawk Boulevard

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 03.31.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 17, 2010
Cops Corner 11.18.10

The suspect stole two prepaid cell phones, three T-shirts and a pair of headphones. The total value of the merchandise is $132.76.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 14, 2010
Marine rediscovers green thumb at Mariposa

Twenty-two-year-old Ashley Brown spent seven months in Iraq as a U.S. Marine. She returned to the East County in April and now is working at Mariposa Nursery in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2010
Camera system considered

Longboat Police Chief Al Hogle is investigating a license-plate recognition system that could help locate stolen cars and wanted persons entering or exiting the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 28, 2013
Beach improvements top county's agenda

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners met Wednesday to discuss issues from puppies to speed limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 19, 2016
Summit to help launch careers for young professionals

Young Professionals Group Summit promises to have attendees back to work by lunch time.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
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