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Erika Quartermaine, 35, of Sarasota, has been an assistant state attorney in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court since 2009.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 28, 2013
Sarasota native steps into county court

Gov. Rick Scott recently appointed Sarasota native and Pine View High School graduate Erika Quartermaine to serve as a judge on the Sarasota County Court.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The newest design for the Nathan Benderson Aquatic Nature Center includes a "return canal" (between the island and the road), which will allow rowers to head back to the staging area after an event without obstructing the course.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 27, 2011
Commission approves design changes at Benderson Park

The incorporation of a 'return canal' will enable the aquatic park to host every level of national and international rowing competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • April 11, 2013
Embracing Our Differences sends diversity message loud and clear

Embracing Our Differences sends diversity message loud and clear

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 29, 2009
I-75 accessibility attracts hotels to East County

Country Inn & Suites, which opened last week, is the second of four hotels that will open this year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2012
Neighbors: Garry Faber

Garry Faber is a downtown Sarasota postal worker who has devoted his life to serving others in any way he can.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 24, 2010
Teenager's aim triggers state accolades

Panther Ridge resident Laura Headlee, 15 has won the Florida State Shooting Championship five times for cowboy action shooting.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 24, 2010
Pirate-ship bed makes waves at showcase

Jeanette Simpson's pirate-ship bed for the Sarasota Orchestra's Designer Showcase is turning seasoned patrons into kids again.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 23, 2014
Friends amass business buy-in

Lakewood Ranch High seniors aim for business growth through professional networking alliance.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 15, 2012
Town software sparks interest from other municipalities

Other communities are taking note of programs, developed by the town's IT Department and its firefighters, that make emergency response and record-keeping nearly paperless.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New Pass Grill looks like the cleanest bait shop you’ll ever see. Fishing lures, Old Florida prints, oars, nets and flippers adorn the walls.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 16, 2013
Circle update: Sayonara sushi, hello hamburgers

The pink quadrant loses one restaurant, gains another.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2012
Comment: One loss won't mar Mustang season

I watched the Lakewood Ranch High softball team walk away from the National Training Center following its 4-0 loss to Pembroke Pines Charter in the Class 6A state semifinals together, I couldn't help but notice the dedication the Lady Mustangs showed not only for their sport but one another.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 31, 2014
TWIS Asks - Film Festival Edition: 'Belief' director, Shaun Greenspan

TWIS Asks - Film Festival Edition: 'Belief' director, Shaun Greenspan

  • Arts + Culture
This home at 23 S. Polk Drive on Lido Key has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,283 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.8 million. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 22, 2011
Lido Key home sells for $1.8 million

Thomas and Dona Blake, of Dublin, Ohio, sold their home at 23 S. Polk Drive to Jon Small, of Mentor, Ohio, for $1.8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Students and faculty from The Out-of-Door Academy competed in the 2011 Ragner Relay Jan. 7-8.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 26, 2011
Thunder victorious at relay

Eight ODA students and four faculty members competed in the 191-mile Ragner Relay Florida Keys Jan. 7-8.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2010
Observer Updates

Longboat's 7-Eleven will close next month; Short-term, sand-solution project receives extension

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 4, 2010
Volunteers to bring scallops out of their shells at search

This year, participants will meet up at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub for search.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 23, 2013
New roundabouts planned for U.S. 41

The Metropolitan Planning Organization will vote next month on two proposed additions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 4, 2010
Blackburn Point Park begins to take shape

After two years, Sarasota County is moving closer to beginning construction on the additional 11 acres of land it intends to combine with Blackburn Point Parks's original five acres.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Trisha Zuknick. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 5, 2014
Doing Business: Branché and Poppo's Taqueria

The East County Observer highlights local businesses.

  • East County
  • News
Sam Davidson became the director of marketing at Westfield Southgate last year.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 9, 2011
Young Professional finalist: Sam Davidson

Sam Davidson was named a finalist for Young Professional of the Year for the at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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