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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 3, 2013
LOOKING AHEAD: Tourism

Fiscal woes at home and abroad may strain Sarasota County's tourism hopes in 2013, but current forecasts and positive real-estate trends paint a brighter economic picture.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 10, 2012
Accident, fight dampen mood

Several children were injured Oct. 5, at Music on Main, after the disc jockey's light fixture fell on the crowd.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key residents attended an informational forum last week at which Unicorp National Developments President Chuck WhIttall answered questions in advance of a March 14 referendum on expanding density at the Colony.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2017
Colony developer releases traffic study

An analysis shows the proposal to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort will reduce traffic. But how, exactly?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gregg Kaplan runs Longboat-Key-based LBK Contractors & Design, a homebuilding and remodeling firm. Kaplan was previously CEO of Cinnabon, the chain of cinnamon roll bakeries. Photo by Mark Wemple.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 5, 2011
Gregg Kaplan shares life lessons

Gregg Kaplan's executive lessons revolve around a key theme: Don't be afraid to take chances.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Yvonne Schloss, pictured in September 2014, helps customers at her business, Sunglass Optical Express, on St. Armands Circle. Schloss' role with the chamber was a 100% volunteer role. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2015
'The chamber needed a hero'

Yvonne Schloss ends an eventful term as Longboat Key Chamber chairwoman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 8, 2013
Commission picks new attorney

Maggie D. Mooney-Portale will replace Town Attorney Dave Persson.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 8447 Midnight Pass Road recently sold for $2.2 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 1, 2017
Midnight Pass Road home sells for $2.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 15-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 1, 2011
GOTCHA!

Welcome to our the East County Observer's 2011 April Fools' issue!

  • East County
  • Opinion
British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain believed he could trust and celebrated a signed agreement with Adolph Hitler that Britain and Germany would never go to war again. Will Barack Obama be our Neville Chamberlain? Courtesy photos
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2015
Our View: The parallels of history

Obama’s negotiating with the Iranians has many parallels to Neville Chamberlain and Adolph Hitler.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo of Ray Williams
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 13, 2015
Ray Williams Earns CLHMS Designation

Raymond E. Williams of RE/MAX Alliance Group has earned the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation in recognition of his experience, knowledge and expertise in the luxury home market.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Fritz Wolmarans, of Russia, races to make a forehand return against Serbia's Ilija Bozoljac Monday, April 15, during the Sarasota Open.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 17, 2013
Sarasota Open brings swing to Key Club's Tennis Gardens

The competition is heating up at the sixth Sarasota Open, which began Saturday, April 13, at the Longboat Key Club & Resort's Tennis Gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Despite complaints from businesses and plans to redesign the landscape along a stretch of North Palm Avenue, the City Commission reversed its previous approval of the proposed streetscape project. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • August 21, 2014
Palms on Palm Avenue to remain, for now

After residents spoke in support of saving a palm grove slated for removal, city staff will revisit its options for improving the street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ron Mulchey and Jack Wilson. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
Google leads to hangout at Mar Vista

A recent reunion at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub was 75 years in the making.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2016
Top Story — January: Sarasota County commissioners approve Whole Foods project

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 15, 2009
Mote coordinator elected president of science education group

Brad Tanner will serve as president of the Florida Association of Science Teachers and School Programs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 8, 2010
Steve Whidden earns PGA Master Professional status

Steve Whidden, Rosedale Golf & Country Club's Director of Instruction, has successfully completed the requirements for PGA Master Professional and distinguishing himself as an expert in instruction.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Longboat Key referendum on the new hotel is Aug. 30. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 22, 2016
Heated Longboat Key hotel referendum campaign enters final phase

Debate over new hotel project faces critical Aug. 30 vote

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River High sophomore Madison Jaco, left, couldn’t wait to step onto the court for the first time this season as a teammate of her older sister, Brittany.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 12, 2011
Sisters power Pirates volleyball team

Brittany and Madison Jaco have been instrumental in leading the Braden River High volleyball team in their first season together on the court.

  • East County
  • Sports
Florida State Statute 288.1166 states that publicly funded professional sports facilities, such as Ed Smith Stadium, "shall be designated as a shelter site for the homeless."
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 4, 2011
Paralegal suggests Ed Smith Stadium should be a homeless shelter

A paralegal has found a state law that requires publicly funded pro sports stadiums to be used as homeless shelters. He's suggesting the local home of the Baltimore Orioles comply.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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