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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
News Briefs

Board member questions pension report findings; Residents concerned about community center; Diver off Anna Maria Island pronounced dead; and Meetings & agendas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At the top of the Lena Road Landfill, 136 feet above sea level, Dan Gray has a view of the East County residents who depend on his department’s services.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 10, 2013
Longtime Manatee County utilities director, Dan Gray, retires

In 30 years, Dan Gray has helped turn Manatee County Utilities into an interdependent, sustainable force. He just likes to avoid the spotlight.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 25, 2009
Transients drawn to First Street

Several factors have made the retail area from Whole Foods Market to Starbucks a popular place for transients. Storeowners say their presence is hurting their businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Let's Get Social" media seminar from the Longboat Key Chamber.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 18, 2016
Longboat Chamber preps 5-seminar series on social media strategies

Longboat Chamber preps 5-seminar series on social media strategies

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 13, 2015
SRQ Independent Films: Promoting local talent, one film at a time

SRQ Independent Films: Promoting local talent, one film at a time

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Pamela Letts, at her Centre Shops Family Practice and Urgent Care, has spoken out about the challenges of practicing medicine on Longboat Key. Photo by Robin Hartill.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Medical center

The Longboat Key Healthcare Foundation is ready to explore models for a proposed medical center on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 1, 2012
IDA OKs funding proposal

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority voted 3-1 in favor of a 12-year funding proposal for its new maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 30, 2018
First Presbyterian Preschool's First Roots fundraiser raises money for school

The First Roots fundraiser was held at Michael's Wine Cellar.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 15, 2014
Founders Club to offer summer membership program

The Founders Club is now offering $750 summer memberships, which run from May 1 to Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Following the economic downturn — and a prolonged struggle for the golf industry in general — the city has searched for ways to draw more visitors to its municipal course.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 4, 2015
Bobby Jones committee makes the case for capital investment

The Bobby Jones Golf Club Study Committee agrees the course needs substantial improvement, but it remains undecided on whether a restoration to the original design is warranted.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Sekas from St. Petersburg has been competing for four years.
  • By Josh Siegel and Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Benderson Park Stand Up Paddleboard Challenge

Professional and beginner stand-up paddleboard racers competed in the Benderson Park Challenge at Nathan Benderson Park Aug. 24. Part of the Sarasota Stand Up Paddledboard Race Series, the event featured a three-mile, six-mile and sprint competition.

  • East County
  • Sports
This Country Club at Lakewood Ranch home at 7806 Mathern Court sold for $1,295,000. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,973 square feet of living area.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 8, 2020
Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton home sales at $2,085,500

List of residential real estate transactions for the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas for Nov. 23-27.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Courtesy of Suncoast Science Center. Mitch Ruzek examines the mystery meteor that landed on campus at Emma Booker Elementary School Monday, Jan. 11.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 14, 2016
Making an impact at Emma Booker

Suncoast Science Center partners with Emma Booker Elementary School for out-of-this-world experiment in learning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a couple for prescription drug fraud Wednesday, Aug. 21.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 22, 2013
Sarasota firefighter arrested on drug charges

Sarasota County Firefighter/Paramedic Claiborne Moulton and his wife, Shannon Moulton, face a total of 80 charges for prescription drug fraud.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Both Lakewood Ranch and The Out-of-Door Academy will play Monday night.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 25, 2017
Weather postpones season opener for two area football teams

Both Lakewood Ranch and The Out-of-Door Academy will play Monday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Voting is now open for the 2014 'It's Read Everywhere' contest. Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to vote for your favorite entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This is one of the only photos Anne Armour ever allowed us to print of her. Anne, seated at right, surrounded by friends and family, circa 2000.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 29, 2012
Observed: In loving memory: Anne Armour

I don't want to write this. Anne Armour, formerly of Spooner, Wis., and longtime and beloved East County Observer columnist, died Feb. 20, 2012. She was 68 years old.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Steve Dawson and Kyle Ennis Turoff face off in front of their castmates.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • July 20, 2011
Theater Review: 'Stop the World' I Want to Get Off'

"Stop the World - I Want to Get Off" features some of the most memorable songs in musical theater, including "What Kind of Fool, Am I?", "Once In a Lifetime" and "Mumbo Jumbo."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 30, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups from around East County this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota entrepreneurs Dan Miller and Chris Abbot recently launched the Abbeton Accelerator Fund. The fund invests in startup ideas, mostly in technology. Photo by Rod Millington.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 6, 2011
Innovative Business: Acceleration Machine

The idea people behind a technology startup sometimes lack two key elements: cash and know-how. A trio of Gulf Coast business veterans is here to help.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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