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East County Weekend Roundup: 12.19.16
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 19, 2016
East County Weekend Roundup: 12.19.16

A successful basketball weekend for the area's trio of schools.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Jessica Salmond.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 29, 2014
School board to vote on budget, millage tonight

Members of the public will have the opportunity to voice opinions and answer questions about the year budget tonight before a vote by the Sarasota County School Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Volunteers of American Red Cross of Southwest Florida, which serves Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Manatee and Sarasota counties, banned together for disaster relief after a tornado hit last weekend.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2016
Your Town

East County volunteers with American Red Cross ban together after tornado hit Siesta Key; Lakewood Ranch High students craft bucket lists

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 10, 2017
Wind speeds drive Sarasota officers back to base

Wind hits sustained 45 mph in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 24, 2016
Just Married — Allison Nace and JC Cornell

Allison Nace and JC Cornell were married on Nov. 21.

  • Black Tie
Alan Moore, co-owner of Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant, is ready for phones to ring off the hook. (Photo and video by Mallory Gnaegy)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2013
Stone crab season begins today

Get ready to crack open the first stone crabs of the season today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.9.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Three area teams post dominant wins in week one.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 25, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 08.25.17

Three area teams post dominant wins in week one.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Town Commission will also review parking restrictions for Longbeach Village.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 5, 2012
Commission discusses hedge heights tonight

The Town Commission on second reading is poised to approve a revised ordinance that would affect 11 properties on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Justine Amdur and Katey Abernathy
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 7, 2014
Men, Whiskey and Watches Pre-Party

Men, Whiskey and Watches Pre-Party

  • Black Tie
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • October 28, 2009
My View

The Key would not stay our ‘Golden Pond’

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 4, 2009
Local developer lands on hard times - again

Gary Moyer is being sued for foreclosure on two properties, including his $950,000 East County home.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 19, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Posh on Palm

Posh on Palm is a cottage-style boutique that specializes in shabby chic home decor, French furniture and soaps, vintage linens, clothing and flea market finds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County Commissioner Nancy Detert asked Siesta residents to share their concerns with her at a meeting Feb. 2.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 9, 2017
Siesta residents see ally in Detert

As she settles in on the County Commission, former state Sen. Nancy Detert wants to protect the quality of life in Sarasota — even if it means saying no to developers.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Griffith
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2014
News Briefs

New lights installed at Five Points Park; Indiana football player nearly drowns on Siesta; Nightclub owner plans lawsuit against residents; Parks selected for Macy's 'Heart Your Park' program

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sandra Lopez and Lisa Chavez. Photo by Millington
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 5, 2017
In 'Dialogues of the Carmelites,' impassioned singing and acting prevail

Sarasota Opera showcases its best, most cohesive cast of the season with strong singing and dramatic, believable acting.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Fellowship Garden looked like a scene right out of Downton Abbey.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Downton Abbey High Tea

On Wednesday, the Longboat Island Chapel hosted a high tea inspired by the popular TV show, Downton Abbey. Attendees donned period-themed attire and jewelry, topping outfits off with extravagant hats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2012
Our View: The real fix for schools

With Florida being a typical bipolar, 50%-49%, blue state-red state with a predominantly left-leaning media, Republican Gov. Rick Scott seldom gets credit for the good he does and is doing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Volunteers mark nests with stakes for documentation and protection. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 29, 2014
Turtle nesting season begins this week

Beginning May 1, turn off or shield lights visible from the beach to avoid disorienting turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pine View School eighth-grader Hadleigh Schwartz runs anywhere between three and eight miles, five days a week. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 29, 2014
Mile Split

Pine View School eighth-grader Hadleigh Schwartz went undefeated in the 1,600-meter run in her second season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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