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The Greer Island Beneficial Use Project proposes using sand dredged from the east side to bolster the sliver of land on the area’s west side.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 19, 2017
Longboat Key examines dredging to fix Greer Island erosion

Town moves ahead with plans to dredge canals, including lagoon access on north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota High softball team celebrates following Alyssa Price's solo home run with two outs in the top of the seventh inning.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 1, 2013
Lady Sailors launch come-from-behind win

Sophomore catcher Alyssa Price hit a solo home run in the top of the seventh inning to tie the game and helped propel the Sarasota High softball team to a 2-1 nine-inning victory over Braden River in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals April 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 25, 2018
Neuro Challenge Foundation celebrates 10-year anniversary

Cause 4 Hope - Cheers to 10 Years was held March 24 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Brad Stuart, David Stuart, Brig. Gen James Hesson, Terry Bradshaw, Lloyd Tirey and Col. John Saputo
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 4, 2017
Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw donates $10,000 to vets

Bradshaw and Siesta Key business owner David Stuart prove that you can help veterans with a just barrel of bourbon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ken Waissman, Deborah Cox, Joey McKneely and Steve Dorff will premiere the musical "Josephine" in April 2016
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 6, 2015
Asolo Repertory Theatre to produce world premiere of the musical "Josephine"

This biographical musical on influential jazz singer Josephine Baker will be a part of its 2015-2016 season

  • Arts + Culture
Mayor Jim Brown called for a show of hands Monday that led to another decision not to move forward with discussions about burying the Key's power poles.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 16, 2014
Power pole debate arises, goes dark again

An attempt to reignite a Florida Power and Light Co. underground pole discussion at today's workshop failed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mary Ellen Mancini |
  • October 1, 2014
Soulful Sustenance

Dr. James Demler feeds his soul while growing a farm operation aimed at making Sarasota healthier.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 9, 2010
Report reveals Colony renovation options

A project feasibility report performed by Karins Engineering Group Inc. reveals owners could occupy the units again if they put $600,500 into the dilapidated units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 10, 2016
Remove the crosswalks

They’re a safety hazard. Longboat Key was safer without them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
Our View: 'Yes' on straw poll

After two years of discussion and debate, a huge step is being taken to turn Lakewood Ranch into its own city.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2012
Progressive Community Management CEO cleared of wrongdoing

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation has cleared a complaint against Progressive Community Management CEO Bill Sutton.

  • East County
  • News
Before the ribbon cutting, a handful of customers waited outside for the new Goodwill to open. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 15, 2013
New Honore Goodwill opens

The opening is part of Goodwill Manasota's overall rebranding effort.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Riverview High volleyball team is now 16-1.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2015
Riverview extends winning streak

The Riverview High volleyball team won its ninth straight match Oct. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jim Toomey, chairman of the audit committee, presented the recommendation for law firm Trenam Kemker to School Board members.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2012
School Board advances searches

Retired superintendent David Gayler and law firm Trenam Kemker will soon start their superintendent search.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 3312 57th St. E., sold for $2.4 million. It has eight bedrooms, eight-and-a-half baths, a pool and 8,082 square feet of living space. Photo courtesy of listing agents Stacy Haas and Kate Enis.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 15, 2020
Country Club home tops local sales at $2.6 million

List of residential real estate transactions from Aug. 31-Sept. 4.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 21, 2010
Size matters: Welcome signs need correction

Vice Mayor Jim Brown said the two welcome signs placed on Longboat Key last month were not built to design specifications.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 8, 2017
Guests and participants mingle before the Joey Gratton Championship

The tennis tournament benefits the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2009
Cops' Corner 06.25.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 11, 2009
Palm-Aire chef serves up slices of heaven

Sylvia Parker opened Sylvia's Heavenly Cheesecakes about 10 years ago.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2009
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