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Ina Gross died at her home Jan. 9, 2012. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2015
Warrant issued for Gross' son

An arrest warrant has been issued for Thomas Gross, charged with murdering his mother, Ina Gross, of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 26, 2014
Consultant picks Ranch bus service route

Tindale-Oliver says its study shows the need for bus service in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 21, 2014
Visit Sarasota County to move to Lemon Avenue

After announcing their move from its current location on North Tamiami, Visit Sarasota County will move downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2009
Cops Corner

A man was nice enough to invite an acquaintance to his home to hang out during a rain storm. And this is how he's paid back.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2011
Cops Corner: Siesta Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. Norman and Joan Pritchard. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 3, 2014
Christ Church names new pastor

The Rev. Norman Pritchard will lead the nine-year-old congregation after 18 years at a Michigan church. He takes the pulpit Nov. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Officials signed the proclamation during a ceremony Monday at Twin Lakes Park Auditorium in Sarasota.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2011
Healthcare officials fight prescription drug misuse

CEOs from 12 hospitals and four health departments in the region signed a special proclamation Monday.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County homelessness consultant Robert Marbut speaks to the public during a community workshop in May.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 23, 2015
County revives homeless shelter talks

Sarasota County commissioners have asked staff to explore new alternatives for a 24-hour come-as-you-are shelter, and they plan to ask city commissioners for their input on the options.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 24, 2013
Residents take on fish clean-up

Sandy Hook Residents Dave Patton, David Bergen and Bob Gallery picked up and buried almost 1,500 pounds of fish killed by red tide.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2012
Community gets ready to shred

Grow Financial and Lakewood Ranch Town Hall have joined forces to offer a free Community Shred Day Saturday, Sept. 22.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 25, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Imperial Fine Art

Imperial Fine Art, 1455 Main St., is owned by Robert and Irene Kelley.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 23, 2010
Magistrate makes ruling

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters remain at an impasse in negotiations for a new three-year contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County resident Sabrina Silverberg, who has lived in the area since 2003, was born in Egypt.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 27, 2016
Temple Emanu-El director of education honored

Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El hosts luncheon to celebrate an influential woman in the Jewish community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 28, 2009
Anna Maria Island representatives urge opposition to offshore drilling

Vice Mayor Bob Siekmann and Commissioner Gene Jaleski discussed the impact of offshore oil drilling at a Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The proposed $458,131,802 budget is $6,801,491 more than the fiscal year 2012 budget, because of an increase in the capital projects budget.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 6, 2012
County proposes no tax increases

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker plans to use reserves to offset budget deficits.

  • East County
  • News
Mary Nell Moore, Mindy Towns and Patricia Reed explored Lakewood Ranch Main Street to find subjects for photographs that would fit a unique theme.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 28, 2013
PURPOSEFUL PHOTOS

A year ago this month, three East County women started the 52-Week Challenge, a photo-sharing, web-based project they created to unite photographers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 7, 2012
Our View: School Board: Dysfunction junction

In October 2010, the East County Observer recommended Julie Aranibar over incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker for the Manatee County School Board District 3 seat.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 4, 2017
Longboat Key police investigate double homicide at resort; victims were workers

Suspect has not been identified in what police call an attempted robbery.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Charter Review Board — District 4: Ray Porter

Porter will face Jody Hudgins in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2010
Kiwanians honor Key citizens, public servants

The Kiwanis Club honored key citizens and public servants Monday, Feb. 22, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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