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Read love stories from Longboat Key, Sarasota, and East County.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2012
Valentine's Day stories

We collected Valentine's stories from Sarasota, East County, and Longboat Key. Most were happy, some were funny, but all had one element: lots of love.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 24, 2010
Planning commission stalls Villages project

The Sarasota County advisory board now plans to vote on the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch development April 8.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 27, 2010
Concede Nothing

Retired executive Bruce Cassidy hopes he doesn't shank his multimillion-dollar bet on The Concession golf course. Cassidy remains positive in this economy.

  • East County
  • News
Sweet-flavored tobacco products, far left and far right, are packaged similarly to many candy products, center, with bright colors and sleek designs.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 30, 2011
County to clamp down on flavored tobacco

Calling the creation of candy-flavored tobacco 'reprehensible,' county commissioners pass a resolution to urge storeowners to take the products off of their shelves.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 20, 2012
Alternative-energy fund cut due to budget woes

The program's funding will be moved back into the city's general fund budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 11, 2017
In Asolo Rep's 'The Originalist,' agree to disagree

Using the late, controversial Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, ‘The Originalist’ makes its case for a return to civil discourse.

  • Arts + Culture
Michael Foreman
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
Small Business Finalist: 10 or Fewer Employees: Foreman & Associates

Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 5, 2009
Horses Hang 10

Lakewood Ranch Country Club resident Tim Mattox offers horse surfing through his business, Great World Nature Tours, also known as BeachHorses.com.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 28, 2010
Key welcomes Kitty Michael tournament

The 32nd annual Kitty Michael International Invitational Golf Tournament will take place from Sunday, May 2 through Thursday, May 6, on both the Harbourside and Islandside courses at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been shuttered since August 2010. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2014
Hours of arguments, no rulings in Colony case

Attorneys didn't have time to finish arguments during a three-and-a-half hour hearing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 24, 2012
International Star, Incandescent Genius

International Star, Incandescent Genius

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 7, 2009
Love blooms at McNeal

The school's K-Kids participants planted a flower garden for their principal Ronna Paris, who will retire this summer. The garden was unveiled May 1, dubbed Ronna Paris Day.

  • East County
  • Schools
The downtown circulator service would be designed to operate with about a five-minute headway time for riders.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 28, 2016
City fast-tracks transportation improvement efforts

City Manager Tom Barwin says officials are keenly aware of the area’s seasonal traffic issues, and he wants to be proactive before the next deluge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota players pose with the district final trophy after defeating Lakewood Ranch 31-20 Friday night. Photos by Jason Clary
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 4, 2015
Sarasota girls win district title

The Sarasota girls basketball team won its second-straight district title Friday after defeating Lakewood Ranch 31-20 in a tough defensive game.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
ringling
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 4, 2015
Sarasota Music Half Marathon strikes a chord with local runners

Sarasota Music Half Marathon strikes a chord with local runners

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2011
OBITUARY: Irving Eison

Irving Eison, 84, was the creator of the popular 'Dunkin' Munchkin' at Dunkin' Donuts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2012
News Briefs

SKVA elects new officers; Overtime pay burdens SCAT budget

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 5, 2014
High Score

Seven champion level 4 LWR gymnasts have moved up at least two levels in the last three months.

  • East County
  • Sports
The home, at 423 Polk Drive, has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,886 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 7, 2015
John Ringling Estates home sells for $950,000

The home, at 423 Polk Drive, has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,886 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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