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A vacant home at 12th Street Court East set fire late Monday.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 25, 2014
Arson suspected in East County house fire

A person of interest in the case was also a person of interest in previous arson cases.

  • East County
  • News
Barry Gaines started filming when he was 10 years old. Now, an episode of his series is being shown at the theater he grew up going to.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 25, 2018
A world of his own: IT specialist explores new territory in film series

Barry Gaines will follow the second episode of his series to two film festivals this fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The $1.13 million project for which the county has already secured required permitting for is facing delays after three Casey Key residents indicated they would block the contractor on the project from reaching the work site.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 20, 2012
Beach project update coming

Sarasota County Public Works Director Jim Harriott will talk about the $21.4 million Siesta Key beach improvements planned for 2017 at the last Sarasota County Commission budget workshop before the 2013 fiscal year budget is adopted.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 24, 2012
Memorial Day parade will honor heroes with ceremony

Downtown Sarasota will be bathed in red, white and blue, Monday, May 28, for the annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The two properties span less than half an acre on Siesta Key's Beach Road, near Beach Access 4.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 18, 2017
County holds firm in Beach Road property negotiations

Despite concerns about potential litigation, the County Commission hopes to resolve an issue with private property owners.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 18, 2013
City offices closed for holiday

Weekly garbage and recycling will not be impact; City Commission meeting will be Feb. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The vacant 1.122-acre lot at 6001 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $1.8 million.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 23, 2011
Vacant Gulfside lot sells for $1.8 million

The sale was the largest of seven transactions recorded between March 7 and March 11 on Longboat, Lido, Bird and St. Armands keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch catcher Maddie Biggs, left, will be one of two seniors honored on Senior Night April 7 when the Mustangs host North Port.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 7, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
William Gonzalez gives his girlfriend Kate Walker a kiss on the cheek.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 3, 2016
Braden River Middle School students bust a move

The eighth-graders held their annual dance Friday.

  • East County
  • Schools
"As a painter, you can create illusions," Bruce White says. "As a sculptor, you must make something really exist. In a sense, you create a reality."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 23, 2010
Man of steel

Bruce White shares the stories behind his monumental career and the 'randomness' behind his latest sculpture in downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 30, 2012
Association partners with Adams, Coral Hospitality

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association entered into an agreement last night with Andy Adams' BreakPointe LLC and the Naples-based Coral Hospitality.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Our View
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2015
Our View: The spirit of liberty defined

We publish our annual “Spirit of America” section — with the hope we can capture and keep alive some of the values and characteristics that have defined American exceptionalism since our nation’s founding 239 years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The cast of "Steel Magnolias," which opens Sept. 19 at The Players Theatre
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 6, 2013
Weekend's Best Bet: Get a hair cut at The Players Theatre

Get a haircut Saturday, and give to a good cause at The Players Theatre's Locks of Love charity event tied to the opening of 'Steel Magnolias.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Steven Page, MD |
  • July 26, 2018
Preventing Golf Shoulder Injuries

Preventing Golf Shoulder Injuries

  • Health
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Mary Angioletti with Simba and Sammy, Joan Smith with Honey, Pauline Young with Katie and Rosemarie Hodges with Elliott
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2012
Neighbors paws to welcome new neighbor with party

Elliott, a 2-year-old black-and-white Sheltie, was the guest of honor at a "Welcome to the Neighborhood" party held March 2, at his new home with Mike and Rosemarie Hodges.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2016
Who’s in it for you?

Marco Rubio and Carlos Beruff share similar political philosophies about the role of government. The choice is one of character. Beruff, we believe, will put taxpayers first.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The dining room of the home at 1524 Bay Point Drive was designed by Joyce Hart,of J Hart Interior Design.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 26, 2012
Jewels on the Bay tour to showcase historic roots

This year's Showhouse will feature a Craftsman bungalow and a 1950s ranch. Money raised will benefit programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 12, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Ponies for Pups

This event for Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue will begin with tailgating at 11:30 a.m., March 13, at Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sierra Yeomans, 4, practiced her jumping position during the show.
  • By Roxanne Harmer |
  • July 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Westport Equestrian Club Pony Camp

Riders at Westport Equestrian Club concluded Pony Camp with a fun-filled show July 8. Each camper showed off a variety of riding skills - much to the delight of family members and friends.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nolan Peterson FDOT spokesman Robin Stublen said construction of a roundabout at the Beach Road-Midnight Pass Road intersection is slated for the 2016-1017 Fiscal Year.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 16, 2014
Siesta Key roundabout could become a reality

Concerns about safety at a Midnight Pass Road intersection prompted the FDOT to study a roundabout on Siesta.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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