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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 16, 2010
'Friends' refute Fishkind study

The Friends of Lakewood Ranch formally explained why it is opposed to incorporation during a public meeting June 9.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's cops corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Cops Corner 02.17.11

The suspect was in the store and got upset over a store policy. He made some statements that he was possibly going to attack members of Walmart's staff.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Although county staff has been doing a good job of maintaining Siesta Village, property owners say, questions have been raised about how the county’s expenses compare to those of a private vendor that earlier handled the work. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 3, 2011
Village maintenance RFP moving closer to completion

A few more tweaks by county staff and the Siesta Key Village Maintenance Corp. are expected before a bid goes out for a new Village upkeep contractor.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2010
Cops Corner 09.02.10

Walmart security observed the defendant concealing items in his pockets and down his pants.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
Election 2014: Sarasota County School Board

This is the second of a three-week installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County School Board and Charter Review Board.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 9, 2014
Bieber takes center stage in April Fools'

The pop star is not purchasing the $22 million Ohana estate - but our April 1 story attracted attention from quite a few Beliebers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unit 1506 at The Tower Residences, 35 Watergate Drive, has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,799 square feet of living area. It sold for $950,000. File photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 9, 2012
Tower Residences unit sells for $950,000

A condominium in The Tower Residences tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 9, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival Announces Opening Night, Centerpiece and Closing Night films

Sarasota Film Festival Announces Opening Night, Centerpiece and Closing Night films

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Wiegand family has made participating in the Living Nativity a family tradition. Pictured clockwise from bottom left are: Fairyn, Alexander, Benjamin, Catherine, Lance, Elizabeth, Davis and Sarah.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 12, 2012
A Christmas Story

The Tabernacle Church will host its 26th annual Living Nativity Dec. 13 through Dec. 16.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 7, 2012
Emerald Harbour residents talk on the wild side

It isn't quite lions and tigers and bears.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 26, 2011
Music Review: The Ringling Festival: Brooklyn Rider and Piano Foursome

I've come to a conclusion. There are three important ingredients that can make or break a performance: personal touch, personality and program.

  • Arts + Culture
The Helm-Nanney house as it stands today, remaining nearly exactly as it was in 1908. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 26, 2012
Home & Garden: Historic Homestead

The well-preserved Helm-Nanney house, located in Oneco, is a reminder of simpler times, stellar craftsmanship.

  • Arts + Culture
Although alcohol consumption is banned on many public beaches, it is legal on Siesta Key and other Sarasota County beaches. Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 9, 2012
Siesta Beach alcohol ban sought

Relatives of a Siesta runner who was killed by an allegedly drunk driver reportedly are planning to seek a county ban of alcohol consumption on the Siesta Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2009
Welly speaks to local groups

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's general manager is presenting an overview of its $400 million Islandside plans to residents and members this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 13, 2013
Observed: East County Observer turns 15

The last 15 years of East County's history have been amazing - with high highs and low lows - but the East County has proved to be strong, resilient and optimistic.

  • East County
  • News
Nora White visits students at a pre-school in Tagbilaran, Philippines. Courtesy photos.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 2, 2011
Neighbors: Nora White

This medical missions volunteer doesn't clown around on the job.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 30, 2009
Kiwanis Club gears up for St. Jude luncheon

This year's car raffle features the choice between a 2010 Ford Fusion and $20,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Crossing issueneeds lots of attention; 'Occupy' groups nothing like tea party

  • Sarasota
  • News
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