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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2012
Our View: We recommend

"Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those others that have been tried." - Winston Churchill. About this time every two years that famous Churchill quote comes to mind.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 24, 2017
Longboat Library celebrates 60 years

Friends and volunteers of the library gathered for an anniversary celebration on Feb. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • April 7, 2010
Dance Review: 'Rococo Variations,' 'There Where She Loved' and 'Pineapple Poll'

Christopher Wheeldon's "There Where She Loved" is truly one of the best pieces the Sarasota Ballet has performed all season.

  • Arts + Culture
The general development plan calls for the church to take over an unoccupied office building on State Road 64 E. and later, to build a new sanctuary.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 10, 2013
Planning commission to review church's plan for new home

After seven years without a home to call its own, Peace Presbyterian Church may have a permanent place to worship, pending the conclusion of the approval process.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 5, 2014
Gillespie Park playground improvements begin

A $90,000 project to install new playground equipment at Gillespie Park began today, with construction expected to continue for roughly three weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 26, 2009
Group alleges Ed Smith Stadium cover up

An anti spring-training stadium group accuses city officials of keeping an unfavorable report on Ed Smith Stadium secret. City Hall representatives said there was no secrecy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maestro Victor DeRenzi
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 21, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Opera Verdi Cycle Grand Finale Concert

Sarasota Opera closes historic Verdi Cycle with an impassioned performance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 14, 2015
Chamber members learn about After the Storm

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its monthly networking luncheon at Amore by Andrea on May 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 28, 2014
UPDATE: Engineers still evaluating fixes to Lake Manatee Dam

Engineers consulted to determine potential fixes to the Lake Manatee Dam confirmed any potential repairs can be completed before rainy season begins.

  • East County
  • News
A composite sketch shows the man suspected of exposing himself at Limetree Beach Resort.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2013
Police release sketch of Limetree suspect

The Sarasota Police Department is looking for a slender man between the ages of 25 and 35, suspected of exposing himself to two young girls.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The "vacant, former children's museum," or G Wiz, which is likely to be removed from the list of 14 remaining parcels since it is shuttered.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 24, 2015
How much city money does county want: $51,000 or $1 million?

City officials fear the assessments on city-owned properties could lead to annual property taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Fort Hamer Bridge, officials hope, will ease congestion on Interstate 75.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 26, 2015
Officials set to explain East County projects

An information session will educate local residents on Fort Hamer and other nearby projects

  • East County
  • News
Ted Lindenberg with former ABC President James Duffy
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Literacy Council

The Literacy Council of Sarasota held its sixth annual Literacy Matters Luncheon Friday, March 1, at Michael's on East. Kelley Lavin, executive vice president and group publisher of Sarasota Magazine was the featured speaker, and Lauren Dorsett, of ABC News was the Mistress of Ceremonies. James Duffy, former president of ABC Television Network and cofounder of the Literacy Council, was honored with a new literacy award in his name: the James E. Duffy Friend of Literacy Award.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2011
Business owners push First Street renovation

Downtown business owners want downtown renovation dollars to be spent to upgrade a rundown First Street near U.S. 41.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 14, 2010
Sarasota Open returns to Longboat Key Club

The USTA/ATP men's tennis tournament will take place from May 8 through May 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2013
Manatee County preps for landfill site improvements

Manatee County officials must approve changes to the Lena Road Landfill's general-development plan.

  • East County
  • News
Kristin Zarrella, Olivia Ortiz, Devin McDermott and Natalie Novak set a new school record in the 3,200-meter relay.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 19, 2011
Lakewood relay sets new school record

The Lakewood Ranch High girls 3,200-meter relay team set a new school record with a time of 9:31.24 at the Wally Keller Invitational April 15 at Charlotte High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bruce Silverman submitted this photo of an owl in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2016
East County weather page photo: May 19

Bruce Silverman submitted this photo of an owl in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2011
Cops Corner

Sleeps with the fishes March 28, 1 p.m. -- 100 block of White Oak Way. Suspicious Person. A man called police in reference to a dispute he had with someone over parking. The man said that the person with whom he had argued may be "part of the mob."

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2010
Historic real-estate office building still stands

One of the first real-estate offices on Longboat Key was started by Luther Garaux in the 1940s and was located in a two-story building at 5144 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The building still stands and is now, fittingly, an apartment complex.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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