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A boater enjoys the Siesta Key sunset from the abnormally massive sandbar.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 24, 2012
Sandbar brings boaters and non-boaters together

A football field-sized sandbar recently emerged on the north end of Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
John Patella had an impact on countless youth football players with the Sarasota Ringling Redskins.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2017
Impact of youth football coach still felt in retirement

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dr. Justin Terry declined the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 11, 2014
Justin Terry declines Lakewood Ranch High principal position

Dr. Justin Terry declined principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School June 11.

  • East County
  • Schools
The town of Longboat Key is trying to keep the island's trolley system operational next year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 22, 2010
Public transit committee forms

The new committee will work to increase awareness of Longboat Key's under-utilized trolley system.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Richard D. Crawford receives award; LLSA Chamber announces nominees; Martinez to serve elegant French dinner; Happy anniversary, Nancy Oberlin

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Karin Shillus submitted this sunset photo, taken by the John Ringling Bridge.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, nature, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Melissa Santamaria submitted this sunset photo, taken Sept. 11 at the BeacHhouse Restaurant.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High varsity cheerleading squad performs during the Region 3 meet Jan. 25 in Tampa. Courtesy Photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 28, 2014
Lakewood wins regional title

The Lakewood Ranch High varsity cheerleading squad won first place in the extra large varsity division of the Region 3 meet Jan. 25, at Freedom High in Tampa.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 23, 2017
Lakewood Ranch High celebrates homecoming

Lakewood Ranch High School students take a trip to Neverland for this year's homecoming dance.

  • East County
  • News
Loretta Bestpitch knows the rose nomenclature of almost every rose in the Mable Ringling’s Rose Garden.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 13, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Everything is coming up roses

When Loretta Bestpitch began work as the curator of Mable Ringling's Rose Garden on the Ringling Museum of Art grounds in 2006, romance was in the air.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key town manager Dave Bullock (left) speaks with Mayor Terry Gans (center) and Vice-Mayor Ed Zunz during a Sept. 15 meeting about the town's legislative priorities for the upcoming year.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 18, 2017
Concerns over beaches, vacation rentals drive priorities

Longboat leaders set list for next legislative session.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sunset Automotive Group aims to build a 27,000-square-foot body shop to service the adjacent businesses, a 9,000-square foot auction facility and about 620 parking spaces on Sawyer Loop Road.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 21, 2015
Sunset Automotive buys former Sarasota Springfest grounds

Sunset Automotive Group bought a 10-acre tract south of Clark Road from a firm controlled by Hugh Culverhouse for $2.7 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Outgoing Junior League of Sarasota President Britt Riner and incoming Junior League of Sarasota President Erin Duggan
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 16, 2017
Junior League of Sarasota wraps up another year of service

Erin Duggan took over as president of the league at the organization’s annual dinner on May 16 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 29, 2016
Cops Corner 6.30.2016

Comical crime reports from the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The East County Observer and Bogey’s Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient’s article will be featured on the restaurant’s wall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 14, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Zack Larson

Lakewood Ranch High senior center fielder Zack Larson went 4-for-5 at the plate with a home run and five RBIs to help lead the Mustangs to a 16-4 district victory over Largo March 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA senior linebacker McCabe Ballance is a force to be reckoned with on the football field and at the debate table.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 12, 2016
ODA senior linebacker does a bit of everything for Thunder football

Offense, defense, special teams: It doesn't matter to McCabe Ballance

  • East County
  • Sports
The county is working with local, state and federal partners to prepare for Hurricane Irma.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota County declares state of emergency

The city of Sarasota has also declared a state of emergency, which enables more effective coordination in advance of Hurricane Irma, officials said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Bunny photos available for pickup

If your child had his or her picture taken with the Spring Bunny at Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.'s Eggstravaganza event March 23, it's not too late to get your East County Observer trading card photo.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River freshman Kate Walker took second place in both the 100 butterfly and 100 breaststroke at the Class 3A District 7 meet on Oct. 21.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2016
Racing in the gene pool

Braden River freshman hopes to eventually win a state swimming title like her brother.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
Marketing guru Kotler thinks Hall of Fame

Part-time Longboat Key resident Philip Kotler, considered one of the leaders of modern marketing, can add another title to his mantel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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