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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 14, 2016
Sarasota County adds 2,700 jobs in 2016

While the unemployment rate in the county remained below 5% in January, job growth continues to taper.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2010
Reactions to the Key Club hearing

Longboat Key residents and leaders share their reactions to Monday's hearing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sid Royce joins his son, Tara Elementary’s Principal Steve Royce, grill hot dogs together for Tara families to enjoy during a school luau last year. File photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 17, 2016
Tara to receive new principal

Freedom Elementary's Laura Campbell will lead Tara starting July 1.

  • East County
  • News
Julie Aranibar, an East County resident, represents District 3 on the Manatee County School Board.
  • By Julie Aranibar |
  • August 8, 2012
My View: Bring our best to our schools

Back-to-School signs and displays are in all of the stores, and the last days of summer are here.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • August 12, 2012
A perfect evening at FST's Perfect Wedding

A perfect evening at FST's Perfect Wedding

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Elizabeth Sykes and The Sarasota Ballet in George Balanchine’s "Stars and Stripes." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • March 12, 2019
History and patriotism prevail in the Sarasota Ballet's 'Poetry and Liberty' program

The Sarasota Ballet makes a mark on the ballet world with its company premiere of Sir Frederick Ashton’s 'Apparitions,' while enthusing patriotism with George Balanchine’s 'Stars and Stripes.'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The town's only public boat ramp was extended 10 feet into the water because boaters complained that their trailers were falling into the bay when they attempted to back their larger boats into the water.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 14, 2013
Boat ramp smoothes bumpy ride

The $95,670 cost to perform Linley Street boat ramp upgrades was offset by a $51,000 grant from the West Coast Inland Navigation District.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"It was (Taylor's) very nature to help other people, other kids," father Mike Emmons said. "We thought the scholarship is something that would really mean a lot to him."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2011
Family launches scholarship program

The Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund eventually will pay for four students to attend ODA.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 26, 2015
FYI Friday: Southside Village merchants respond to Sam Snead's sale

This week's FYI Friday includes news about the sale of the largest vacant property in Southside Village, a $5 million project at Nathan Benderson Park and more!

  • Sarasota
  • News
Today’s meeting took place at Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 10, 2011
Commission approves Comp Plan amendments

The amendments relate to the Bayfront Park Recreation Center and the Key Club's Islandside renovation-and-expansion project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview High junior Drew Clark set new national records in both the 1,650-yard freestyle and the 800 freestyle relay. Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2015
National record

Drew Clark won two individual events and a relay to help lead the Sharks to a first-place finish at the 2015 YMCA Short Course National Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • July 25, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Sarasota boards OK column donation for Five Points Park; Main Street construction to move to Palm Avenue

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Florida Senate — District 23: Greg Steube

Greg Steube will face Frank Alcock in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Selwyn Lemchen opened his first large discount store in 1955.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 3, 2011
OBITUARY: Selwyn Lemchen

Selwyn Lemchen, 92, was a pioneer in the mass merchandising retail industry.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gracie Marston.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Gracie Marston

Braden River cross-country freshman Gracie Marston talks her running origins and her family's love of surfing

  • East County
  • Sports
Caitlyn Benedetto point guard is averaging a little more than 18 points a game.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 8, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Caitlyn Benedetto

Braden River High senior Caitlyn Benedetto scored 53 points in three games this week, including 14 points in the Lady Pirates 47-31 victory over Manatee Nov. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2012
Sarasota Crew rowers win gold

Several members of the Sarasota Crew captured gold medals at the USRowing Club National Championships July 11-15 on the Cooper River in Camden County, N.J.

  • East County
  • Sports
Local funds are needed to help pay for a seasonal traffic study.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 26, 2016
Local funds needed to power traffic study

Metropolitan Planning Organization funds will help drive a seasonal traffic study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A starters’ hut is one of the last remaining pieces of the former Sunrise Golf Club, which is just south of Clark Road near I-75.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 17, 2016
Mattamy Homes buys abandoned Sarasota golf course

The Canadian homebuilder continues its expansion into Sarasota County with the $14.3 million purchase, a precursor to a potential Palmer Ranch residential project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Violinist Caroline Goulding performed with the Sarasota Orchestra.
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 19, 2011
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks

Sarasota Orchestra's recent Masterworks concert was a performance to remember.

  • Arts + Culture
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