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A Sarasota County school bus makes its way along Tamiami Trail this morning with the rest of the morning traffic. Today is the first day back for many of the schools in Sarasota County.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 22, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: They're Back!

Those big yellow vehicles are back in action with many of the Sarasota County schools starting back up today after the summer break. Be on the look out for frequent stops and for children getting on and off buses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Wendi Golden has played golf for most of her life. File photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 28, 2012
GSJGA taps new executive director

River Club resident Wendi Golden was named the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association's new executive director at the end of February.

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 1219 Westway Drive, built in 2003, has five bedrooms, six-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,415 square feet of living area. It sold for $7 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 28, 2018
2018: Top 10 real estate transactions

Top Longboat Key residential sales by dollar amount.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Commissioner Phill Younger expressed concern Tuesday that "we can’t even get participation by the people who are on" the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 18, 2014
Commission considers ZBA change

Ben Feole stepped down from the board for personal reasons but isn't on board with any decision that would eliminate the Zoning Board of Adjustment as a board in the Town Charter.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Edward Alley |
  • May 14, 2017
Music review: Outdoor Pops

Sarasota Orchestra and guests score a home run at annual outdoor concert.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Trisha Zuknick. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 5, 2014
Doing Business: Branché and Poppo's Taqueria

The East County Observer highlights local businesses.

  • East County
  • News
Jack and Susie Steenbarger
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 2, 2011
When you want a romantic dinner...

Local couples share their favorite spots for a romantic night out.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 24, 2013
Fleetwood: voice for Colony rehab model

In the past year, Blake Fleetwood has disagreed with the majority of the Colony's board by arguing against a teardown and rebuild of the shuttered resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 1, 2017
Kiwanis Club enjoys happy hour

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key gathered on Aug. 31 for its first happy hour.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 22, 2010
Repair work begins near St. Judes Drive

Workers currently are replacing asphalt that was damaged in June.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Tyler Whitson |
  • October 1, 2012
This Business in Sarasota: Growlers Pub

This Business in Sarasota: Growlers Pub

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2012
Ariel Quartet livens stage in East County

As part of the Perlman Music Program/Suncoast, the Ariel String Quartet gave a free public performance Thursday night.

  • East County
  • News
Angelique Handel, Ali McDonald and Kyle Krage, seniors at Braden River High School  are all attending different colleges but are happy with the camaraderie that they found with the JROTC program.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 9, 2018
Braden River students say isn't life grand?

Four Braden River High ROTC students receive $1,000 scholarships from the VFW.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High first-year head wrestling coach Cezar Sharbono and junior heavyweight Tobias Baker are adjusting to their new roles with the Sailors this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 13, 2012
Ahead of his class: Tobias Baker

Sarasota High junior Tobias Baker became the first Sailors wrestler to win the Cougar Invitational Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ryan “Ryanito” Larrañaga, accompanied by drummer Simeon Bishop Moore, performs for students at Alta Vista Elementary.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • July 16, 2018
Art, Rhymes & Kids brings the beats to the classrooms

Hip-hop artist Ryan “Ryanito” Larrañaga teaches students through beats, rhymes and positivity at Sarasota County School's Summer Learning Academies.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jesse Biter, a Sarasota entrepreneur known for his ambition, told business leaders he doesn’t spend much time in Lakewood Ranch, but admires its vision.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Breakfast of Champions

Jesse Biter, a Sarasota Entrepreneur, spoke to the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance about his admiration for Lakewood Ranch and plans to revitalize downtown Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Children bicyclists wanted for parade

Calling all kids!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Graduates Caleb Proffitt and Kristen Brockett
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 3, 2015
Two Longboat students graduate high school

Class of 2015: Kristen Brockett and Caleb Proffitt

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marty Cooper
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • February 9, 2011
BKYC members showcase artistic talents

Bird Key Yacht Club members showed off their artistic talents at the grand opening of the club's member art exhibit on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at BKYC.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michele Kissen, Cat Hickmon, Alan Gravley and Stan Writesel. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2014
Sew wonderful

Siesta Key resident Lynn Johns will travel Friday to Haiti to work with orphaned children.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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