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Charles Rogalla and his third-grade class got to celebrate their win with a pizza party.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 27, 2016
Tara Elementary third-graders win worldwide competition

Twenty students competed through the month of April on an online program.

  • East County
  • News
Vice Mayor David Brenner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 4, 2013
Brenner won't seek another term

With six months left in his second term, Vice Mayor David Brenner announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election for his seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 22, 2010
CDDs move forward with conservation plan

Lakewood Ranch CDDs 4 and 5 will begin removing exotic plants in wetland and conservation areas this month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 14, 2010
IPOC seeks appeal contributions

The Islandside Property Owners Coalition requested donations to challenge the commission's approval of the Longboat Key Club's Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2014
Obituary: Necdet Kadri Orhon

Necdet Kadri Orhon, 87, of Longboat Key, died Aug. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 8, 2010
Commission seeks sand options

The Town Commission believes delaying an island-wide beach project for one year will allow the town to explore other beach options.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carolyn Bistline submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2011
Weekly Winner: Family Time

Carolyn Bistline submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 11, 2010
Mystery man no longer

To address his critics in city government and among city residents, City Manager Bob Bartolotta has dramatically increased his visibility and accessibility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
News Briefs 04.21.11

Man killed in single-car accident; Planners consider East County projects; County sets new fees for reclaiming pets; Lakewood Medical Office Building I sold

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • February 1, 2012
Bridge Bites: It pays to count

Before seeing the auction, imagine that you are South, playing in 2â™ . Looking just at the N-S hands, how would you tackle the trump suit? The percentage play to avoid a second loser is to cash the Ace (a precaution against West having the singleton King), then cross to Dummy and lead toward the Queen.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In addition to his work as a lawyer, Bob Johnson continued his service on the New College Board of Trustees until the day he died.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 2, 2015
In many roles, Bob Johnson worked to improve Sarasota

Bob Johnson, a former state legislator and an active supporter of numerous local institutions, died Monday at 80.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 15, 2014
Commission approves 610-home community

Developer D.R. Horton plans to break ground on Del Tierra this year.

  • East County
  • News
Quizmaster Jim Casey uses smartphones and electronic notebooks during his contests.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 4, 2016
Fundraiser's goal not trivial

Local 'quizmaster' hopes to set world record, feed hungry children.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 26, 2012
Sarasota High receives $50,000 tech boost

The donation will be used to buy Texas Instruments' TI-Nspire wireless graphing calculators for five Sarasota classrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 5, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Ed Hunzeker

During his time as the Manatee County Administrator, Ed Hunzeker has seen an unprecedented period of change for local government.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 8, 2011
Town could see 2.6% millage increase

The Longboat Key Town Commission received a preliminary 2010-11 budget Wednesday, June 1 that includes a $223,601 budget deficit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
NATURALCHILD
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 12, 2015
TWIS Asks: Natural Child

TWIS Asks: Natural Child

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 24, 2016
Film review: 'The Nice Guys'

A witty script and perfect chemistry make for the perfect buddy action flick.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2010
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Readers rant, rave about spoof edition

Last week, The East County Observer followed in the tradition of our sister paper, The Longboat Observer, with our first April Fools' Day spoof edition.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2012
Village banners sporting fresh look

The banners hanging throughout the Village on Ocean Boulevard are looking a lot cleaner, thanks to the Siesta Key Village Association.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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