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A spandrel, known as the last piece of precast concrete, is being welded on the evening of Sept. 20, 2018.  Photo courtesy of  Lee-En Chung
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 26, 2018
Signs of progress

An American flag is flying from the structure that will soon be the St. Armands Parking Garage.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 6, 2009
Greyhound rescue holds picnic fundraiser

The Racing Dog Rescue Project will raise funds for its new Greyhound Adoption Center with an outdoor picnic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 7.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 16, 2016
Men sip and shop to raise money for Child Protection Center

CPC supporters flocked to the Edson Keith Mansion on Dec. 15.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 18, 2013
Developers plan Creekwood townhomes

Commission approves plans for 116 townhomes in the Creekwood community.

  • East County
  • News
Dawn Mishler, event planner,  Maribeth Phillips, Food Bank CEO, and Cindy Sloan, Vice President of the Food Bank
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 3, 2016
Girls glam up for Baby Love Fashion Show

The Food Bank of Manatee County benefitted from the Lilly Pulitzer fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 14, 2014
Sceva made headlines through Kiwanis newsletter

Sceva, 87, of Bradenton and formerly of Longboat Key, died May 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Deputy Town Clerk Jo Ann Mixon is one of many town employees who wore a black ribbon Monday, May 21 in honor of Police Chief Al Hogle.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2012
FULL STORY: Public memorial service to honor Chief Hogle

A public memorial service to honor Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle has been scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, at the Robarts Arena.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In total, 22 trees downtown were outfitted with strings of LED lights Wednesday as part of a project funded by the Downtown Improvement District.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 5, 2013
Tree lights come to Main Street

On Wednesday, oak trees along the 1300, 1400 and 1500 block of Main Street were adorned with lights that will remain in place year round; a similar lighting system is under consideration for Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lake Uplands is an natural spring-fed body of water, although it was once mistaken for a stormwater retention pond. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 4, 2015
Neighborhood Spotlight: The Uplands

Lying near the boarder of Sarasota and Manatee counties, this neighborhood is full of natural charm.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • April 2, 2013
TWIS does SFF: Anthony Paull's film picks

TWIS does SFF: Anthony Paull's film picks

  • Arts + Culture
Employee “Pcards” that act as credit cards will be shut down during the freeze.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 28, 2014
School district enacts spending freeze

To balance its budget, the Manatee County School District has enacted a spending freeze effective Monday, April 28 through June 30.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2015
University Park showcases artists' work

University Park Country Club hosted the 15th annual Art in the Park art show and sale.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Deputies do not have any suspects at this time.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 6, 2011
Burglars target Horseshoe Cove

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to eight vehicle burglaries in Horseshoe Cove RV Resort earlier this week.

  • East County
  • News
"There's going to be discipline here, just like if you (train with) the Sarasota Ballet," said Michelle Teyke, who will open Ovation School of Musical Theatre this weekend. "I want to have the fun coming out of the discipline and joy of doing it right."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 5, 2013
A new song and dance

Longtime musical-theater star Michelle Teyke will open Ovation School of Musical Theatre, in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
In his free time, Art Sugerman loves to cook.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 2, 2012
Neighbors: Art Sugerman

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's Information Technology Specialist knows the difference between 'geek' and 'nerd.' And he's definitely a 'geek.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Scholarship recipients Matthew Mattia, Mary Kane, Salua Rivero and Hanah Chaudhry
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 17, 2018
Longboat Key Garden Club blooms grants and scholarships

The Garden Club awarded $24,000 in grants and scholarships to local organizations and students April 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 6, 2013
Johnson book showcases 'Lure of Longboat'

Longboat Key photographer Mary Lou Johnson's new coffee table book features 150 photos she took on the Key over the past 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 20, 2010
Committee polices 'public art'

Officers will begin moving into the new Sarasota Police Department headquarters, 2099 Adams Lane, some time this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The bananas foster is a Cafe L'Europe classic dessert prepared tableside en flambe.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe L'Europe

This week we went in the kitchen at Cafe L'Europe, with owner Betsie Coolidge, while servers prepare two signature tableside dishes, shrimp Pernod and bananas foster. Get the recipes and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Bob Salyers |
  • August 29, 2012
My View: Capture the essence of your subject

Through past articles that I have written for the East County Observer, perhaps some of you know I am a photographer and enjoy wildlife photography first and foremost.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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