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Members of the Lakewood Ranch CERT practice a rescue during training. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 17, 2017
An unCERTan future looms for citizen response group

Emergency response programs may struggle without county's support.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 16, 2013
Senator hones in on East County

Florida Sen. Bill Galvano hosted a Jan. 14 breakfast in Lakewood Ranch for his East County constituents.

  • East County
  • News
File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 13, 2012
Outreach meeting to take Town Hall by storm

Town officials will discuss hurricane-related procedures during an informational meeting Friday, June 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
Our View: R.I.P PIC

Directors of the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee decided to dissolve the 27-year-old organization last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 10, 2011
COMMENT: We are ready for some football!

The regular season will be here before we know it, and that brings me to my final topic of conversation - the East County Observer Football Guide.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 20, 2009
Closet Bookworms

Longboat Library gets help from a few good men

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Three Things: Starting Out Downtown
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • March 26, 2014
Three Things: Starting Out Downtown

Downtown Sarasota has become a magnet for young professionals who want to start their careers in an increasingly sophisticated environment.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
East County businessman Mac Carraway says the committee came to the "inescapable conclusion" that funding is needed to take care of the county's growing infrastructure needs.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2016
Advisory board says half-cent sales tax is best solution

Committee unanimously recommends a sales tax to fund county's infrastructure needs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 22, 2018
Deputies planned for Sarasota elementary schools in April

A more permanent solution is planned for the 2018-2019 school year, but the School Board and sheriff are at odds on how to fund it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 5, 2014
Manatee Village Historical Park welcomes all aboard its new playground

The new train-themed playground at Manatee Village Historical Park, Junior Junction, is ready for use.

  • East County
  • News
ODA teacher Sean McDonald volunteers at least 10 hours a week and encourages his students to volunteer.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 2, 2013
Teacher Spotlight: Sean McDonald

The Out-of-Door Academy second-grade teacher Sean McDonald didn't expect to live in sunny Florida. In fact, he didn't expect to be a teacher, but he discovered his passion for teaching when he took courses in childhood education while studying pediatrics at Webster University in St. Louis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alex Torres, as Sleeping Beauty, Jennifer Baker, as Snow White, and Mari Bryan, as Cinderella, in the Golden Apple's production of "Disenchanted."
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • October 19, 2011
Theater Review: 'Disenchanted' at the Golden Apple

Finally, years after the ERA has been passed, the women of Disney have revolted!

  • Arts + Culture
Jean Blackburn's pieces were inspired by 2018 being the year of the bird.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 3, 2018
Jean Blackburn paints with a bird's eye view

Blackburn currently has 15 pieces on display at Selby Public Library until July 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Patricia Gussin's fourth novel was released today.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 4, 2010
Suspense is over: Gussin releases fourth novel

'And Then There Was One' is available wherever fine books are sold.

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week'  s edition of Cops Coner.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 18, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.18.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Powers
  • By Alex Rostowsky |
  • October 22, 2014
Tara CDD Seat 3: Dan Powers

For the first time in 10 years, Powers faces a challenge for his Tara board seat. He has more work to accomplish.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo Although Josh Hill has only been practicing Parkour for three years, he has established a group of 25 students who attend weekly classes at his East County gym, Sarasota Parkour Facility. Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 22, 2015
Motorcycle crash grounds Parkour instructor

The discipline of Parkour emphasizes speed, but for instructor Josh Hill, the road to recovery after an accident won’t be quick.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2015
East County Cops Corner 08.13.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
"Murder for Two" runs through July 29 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 2, 2018
'Murder for Two' creates campy killer comedy at Florida Studio Theatre

The Florida Studio Theatre production 'Murder for Two' is an entertaining musical spoof of the murder-mystery form.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to contend: David Brenner

David Brenner, a former Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board member, now wants a seat on the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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