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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Obituary: Charles Rupert Jamison

Charles Rupert Jamison, 91, of Longboat Key, died Dec. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County commissioners asked Historical Resources staff to dig into the 3,760-acre site's history to help find a more suitable name. Photo courtesy: Sarasota County.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 22, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners reject proffered names for Walton Ranch site

The county received 18 suggestions during the submission period from Feb. 16 to March 16.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 24, 2010
Firefighter contract negotiations halted

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters/paramedics have declared an impasse in negotiations for a new three-year contract for firefighters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joy Hawkins keeps a bookcase of her favorites in her classroom at Buffalo Creek Middle School.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 22, 2016
Her writing is pure Joy

East County teacher selected for three-week residency at Hermitage Artist Retreat.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 23, 2012
Siesta Chamber rouses support

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce last night asked its 1,100 Facebook followers to attend today's Sarasota County Commission meeting to speak in opposition of a food truck in the Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Keely Carney |
  • March 28, 2012
"Where's the Beach!?" - New Girl's Family Comes to Town

"Where's the Beach!?" - New Girl's Family Comes to Town

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
After staff advertises the budget change for 30 days, the commission will once again consider the reallocation of funding at a future meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 20, 2015
City moves toward reallocating homeless shelter funds

At Monday’s City Commission meeting, staff gained approval to advertise a proposed budget change that would steer nearly $300,000 in grant money toward housing projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Candidates for two open Sarasota County Commission seats appeared at a forum Monday in an early opportunity for voters to see where those running stand on key issues. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • June 26, 2014
Candidates speak out at CONA debate

Seven of the nine candidates for two open County Commission seats in November's election appeared at a Council of Neighborhood Associations forum Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
North-enders Lillian Sands and Marcia Gutridge with south-enders Wendy Feinstein and Carol Brualdi are preparing for four months of filming "The Real Housewives of Longboat Key." The show will air April 1, 2013.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 28, 2012
Will the real housewives please stand up?

APRIL FOOLS - Television producers prepare for filming on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The site of the planned garage is now home to a 139-parking space lot.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 14, 2013
Local contractor chosen for State Street garage

The Bradenton firm will lead several public workshops and begin drafting project plans in February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Big Pass, seen here, would be the site of three total borrow areas from which to dredge sand, according to a proposed Army Corps project.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 22, 2015
Consultant bashes plans to dredge Big Pass

The draft calls for more information, alternative models and, in other circumstances, alternative borrowing sites for sand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2011
Stoneybrook to participate in Patriot Golf Day

Stoneybrook Golf Club at Heritage Harbor is one of several thousand golf courses across the country participating in the 2011 Patriot Golf Day.

  • East County
  • Sports
Veena Shrestha, Kim Lakey, Karyn Santi, Lauren Blomster, mommy-to-be Montana Taplinger, Erin Hart, Ali Thompson, Kara Cosse, Lauren O'Donoghue and Ashley Gruters. Courtesy photo.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Blooming babies; Tea and poetry; Da capo a fine ... ; Cooking for the cook; and Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
"I am thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to serve the businesses and residents of Sarasota County," Mark Huey said.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 21, 2011
Sarasota EDC hires new chief

Tampa's economic-development administrator will lead the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Albert Robinson of Navigant, formerly with the FBI, said assistant superintendent Jim Drake was responsible for the budget as its direct manager.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 15, 2013
Manatee School audit: Former assistant superintendent at fault

Auditors blamed former assistant superintendent Jim Drake for the Manatee County School Board's 2011-12 $3.4 million budget deficit, but faulted him for incompetence - not criminal or illegal activity.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 29, 2012
Pierian Spring honors donors, new director

Learning doesn't have to stop when you reach a certain age. In fact, the Pierian Spring Academy is a non-profit institution dedicated to offering courses to area seniors looking to continue their education.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anthony "Tony" Francis and Scott Ziegler
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2010
ELECTION 2010: GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 5

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 5.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 18, 2010
Connectivity plan moves forward

On Monday, City Commissioners approved a connectivity plan to slow traffic and increase pedestrian access to the bayfront through a series of six roundabouts on U.S. 41 and lower speed limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2011
Letters to the Editor: 08.10.11

The problem is dog owners, not the dogs; Attacked by dog on the beach

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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