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Sarasota Christian senior Brandon Bontrager led the Blazers to victory Dec. 1.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 3, 2015
Sarasota Sidelines:12.03.15

Sarasota Sidelines:12.03.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Town Manager Dave Bullock blames strong easterly winds for the arrival of thousands of dead fish floating in Key canals.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 20, 2015
Red tide fish cleanup is underway

A town contractor is cleaning up dead fish floating on the top of Country Club Shores canals and in other waterways this morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 14, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: 'Sing for the cure'

'Sing for the Cure' is a musical journey that takes listeners through the emotions experienced by breast-cancer patients and their loved ones.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 21, 2010
Residents express erosion concerns

The Town Commission gave town staff direction for a number of options for erosion issues at the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Christine Goodall, Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino, artist Joe Cuffaro and Mike Evanoff
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 2, 2015
Sarasota Police Department shows artistic side

Local artist transforms part of the Sarasota Police Department headquarters into a community space with new mural.

  • Sarasota
  • News
1. Charming Abode. Photos courtesy of Coldwell Banker
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 28, 2012
3 Things: Museum Quality

For those who dream of living in a historic home, the area just south of the Ringling Museum is the place to look. Since its inception back in the 1920s, it has always been considered one of Sarasota's finest neighborhoods.

  • Arts + Culture
Commissioner Robert Siekmann suggested the entire commission review the town’s three pension plans at least twice a month. Photo by Dora Walters.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2011
TOP STORY FEB.: Commission focuses on pension problem

The commission spent more than three hours Monday discussing the town's increasing unfunded liability in its three pension plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Business Briefs

Arbor Reserve opens pool, cabana; Insurance agency relocates; New model opens in The Concession; Pro-Motion Notions celebrates 25 years

  • East County
  • News
The county will continue to explore its options for addressing parking and traffic issues on Siesta Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2018
Issues to Watch 2018: Parking

The city and county are trying to answer two questions: Where will people park, and how do we pay for it?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Adam Garrison, local stand-up comedian and actor, has created a new space for every kind of performer to express themselves.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 20, 2014
'Adam's Night Out' creates an inclusive night of comedy and entertainment

Local comedian Adam Garrison starts first comedy revue at the Players Theatre for local entertainers to scratch their artistic itch.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2016
FDOT to drop speed limit on Longboat Key

The state has decided to lower the 45-mph speed limit on a 0.3-mile stretch of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2014
Our view

Southside solution: meters

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Kinley Shea Hackman was born to Marcie and Jeff Hackman at 2:16 p.m., Jan. 7, 2011.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2011
Birth Announcements 02.24.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last Wednesday of each month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sylint Group Inc. President John Jorgensen, center, said it was difficult to determine exactly what city emails were deleted and which sensitive information was accessed.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 2, 2012
City email investigation nears end

Both a third-party and FDLE investigation are wrapping up.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kinga Aletto and Lauren McMahan are headed to the Junior Olympics in April.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 23, 2017
SMA juniors prepare for air rifle Junior Olympics

The pair also has an eye on a more distant target.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Edith Barr Dunn attended the Catholic Charities Ball in February 2007. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 10, 2015
The lady from Longboat Key

Restaurateur, philanthropist and Stetson hat lady Edith Barr Dunn died Feb. 4. She was 94.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Teresa Stanley in “Rock of Ages” Courtesy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 26, 2012
Scene & Heard

She's a Broadway baby once again; Spoiler alert: the finale of 'The Nutcracker;' Three Bobs wrap up third year

  • Arts + Culture
Eight-year-old Emery Muller won her age division of the Rockn’ Heartland Youth Triathlon Series, finishing the race in 18 minutes, 30 seconds.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 19, 2012
Sisters win top honors

Eight-year-old Emery Muller and her 6-year-old sister, Audrey, finished first in their respective age groups at the Rockn' Heartland Youth Triathlon Series Aug. 12, in Sebring.

  • East County
  • Sports
Richard Williams, a supervisor on the Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 board, recently was appointed to the Inter-District Authority board.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2012
Neal begins transition to residents

Within the gates of the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch, residents in Country Club West are preparing to run their own community development district.

  • East County
  • News
File photo. Rae Dowling and Kevin Cooper during the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Kick-Off Breakfast in Feb.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 8, 2016
Chamber announces Kevin Cooper as new leader

Kevin Cooper will replace outgoing President and CEO Steve Queior at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
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