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Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight has created a military/veterans liaison officer position.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 14, 2011
Sheriff appoints veterans officer

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has appointed a new military/veterans liaison officer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 15, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 16

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2011
COMMENT: America's pastime returns

For months, newsstands and magazine racks have been offering insight into all 750 active players in Major League Baseball.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rachel Weronik and Abby Misiura spent about one month making their duct-tape flowers before launching sales this month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2012
Duct-tape flowers bloom for Honor Animal Rescue

Two Gene Witt Elementary School students have raised more than $200 selling flowers made of duct tape.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
James Barnhofen and Wendy Pearson
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harris Private Bank shares new space with M&I Wealth Management

Harris Private Bank held an open house Thursday Jan. 5 at its new location at 240 South Pineapple Avenue. This marks the first time that Harris Private Bank and M&I Money Management have worked under the same roof in Florida. After being purchased by BMO purchased M&I, the two companies will share a location and resources. Guitarist Dean Miller provided live music for the open house.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 28, 2009
Families welcome German exchange students

Eighteen students have spent the last three weeks experiencing the area's educational system and cultural offerings.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 24, 2010
Ranch twins reminisce about life, softball

After 13 years together as teammates, seniors Rachel and Becca Slowik are playing their final season on the same field.

  • East County
  • Sports
Owen Comora points out a bird flying into the brush by the water.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 20, 2012
Birds in Paradise

The Celery Fields' newest program attracts bird lovers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hefty fines will be issued for any traffic violation in a school zone or near a school bus.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 19, 2011
School zones to be heavily patrolled

The Sarasota Police Department and Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will be closely monitoring all school zones on the first day of school - Monday, Aug. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
George Rauch, Longboat Key, is chief executive officer of Bradenton-based General Propeller and a former Wall Street investment banker.
  • By George Rauch |
  • August 1, 2012
Market Watch: Debt, debt and more government debt

In 2008, the sum of all U.S. government, private and corporate debt was $31.7 trillion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Allison Banko |
  • March 11, 2010
My View

Voting yes on the 1-mill referendum is a no-brainer

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
City commissioners will also discuss plans for northwest Sarasota revitalization tonight.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 7, 2012
Computer investigation update coming today

Sarasota city commissioners will hear an update on an ongoing computer investigation that's also under investigation by law enforcement officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
New walkers welcome

Readers of the 'Island Beat' column will recall a Nov. 10 item about a group of friends who regularly walk their dogs together on the Key. Since that item appeared, Sally Langer, a 20-year resident, reported, more folks and their furry friends have joined the group.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 25, 2015
County will hold public hearing on South Siesta renourishment tax district

The percent of the project cost paid by residents of the district may decrease slightly, but since those costs have doubled, it’s likely assessments will, too.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Longboat Library purchases 30 to 40 new books each month.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 23, 2011
Town and library on same page at commission workshop

The town will research ways to work with the Longboat Library on its maintenance and insurance costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 12.17.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Nick Scardina plays first base.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 16, 2011
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Nick Scardina

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Lakewood Ranch Little League Observer team.

  • East County
  • Sports
At least five traffic studies involving Longboat Key have been performed since 2005. Another is on the way.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 30, 2016
State approves funding for barrier island traffic study

At least five traffic studies involving Longboat Key have been performed since 2005.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
Youngster debuts star-quality talent

Kudos to Emma Katz, daughter of Temple Beth Israel Rabbi Jonathan and Marty Katz.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2010
ODA celebrates the arts

Students at the Out-of-Door Academy celebrated the arts with a special event May 1.

  • East County
  • News
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