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Strong waves hit the Longbeach condominiums seawall Sunday morning on Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 17, 2016
Strong storms wreak havoc early this morning

Tornadoes and storms wreaked major damage in some areas of Manatee and Sarasota counties early this morning. Longboat Key was spared of major damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 9, 2015
The Fine Arts Society of Sarasota honors the Sarasota Opera

The arts advocacy group honored maestro Victor DeRenzi and the Sarasota Opera with its 4th Annual Luminaire Award.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
Fashion forward ladies step out

Members of the Palm-Aire Women's Club took to the runway during the club's recent "Stepping Out" fashion show at Palm-Aire Country Club. Dillard's provided all of the clothes for the show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Otus |
  • February 16, 2014
Ask Otus: Name that Bird! Answers to Pop Quiz

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 9, 2010
East Manatee Kids Wrestling Club hits mats

The East Manatee Kids Wrestling Club practices are now under way.

  • East County
  • Sports
LECOM Park has been garnering substantial attention to its namesake according to a school executive.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 30, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's LECOM puts naming rights on stage

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
The Diverging Diamond Interchange project is slated to cost $74.5 million.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 30, 2015
Manatee, Sarasota counties' commissioners discuss Diverging Diamond Interchange

At 12% complete, the I-75 project is slated to be complete by fall 2017. Commissioners hope the project will be completed by its incentive date, July 2017.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 17, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 03.17.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Braden River junior Myah Moy and her Pirates teammates will look to remain unbeaten when they travel to rival Lakewood Ranch March 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dalton Tebo and Charles Tomeo sail on an F18 with the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Photo courtesy Jesse Brunsvold.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 26, 2018
Sarasota's dominance in water sports shouldn't be overlooked

The Sarasota Sharks, Sarasota Crew, Sarasota Tsunami, and others add up to water sports domination for the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2012
Armed robbers break into Southgate Mall

Sarasota deputies report a robbery of Mayor's Jewelry in Southgate mall Tuesday evening. All five suspects were arrested after a vehicle pursuit occurring around 7:04 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
If city commissioners agree to a change in the Pineapple Square agreement, City Hall would be obligated to build a parking garage on the State Street parking lot.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 2, 2010
City could build another downtown parking garage

A change to the Pineapple Square development agreement would obligate the city to build a parking structure on State Street within four years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2014
Businesses weigh in on SCAT relocation

More prominent downtown figures have stepped forward to ask the county to consider moving the city's SCAT bus transfer station, but not everybody is on board with the proposal.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • December 4, 2012
TWIS = This Week Is Savory

TWIS = This Week Is Savory

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Water and sewer impact fees were suspended during a slow time for development in the city. With construction on the rise, the city will consider restoring those fees.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 15, 2016
City considers restoring water and sewer impact fees

In 2011, the city agreed to suspend the fee on new developments for more than a decade. With the building climate improving, the City Commission will discuss reversing that decision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town and its firefighter union have been in negotiations for nearly a year.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 11, 2013
Firefighter union to vote on contract

The town's firefighters will vote next week on whether to accept a three-year contract ratified by the commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 30, 2015
Director's Take Luncheon at Asolo Rep

Theater lovers got a sneak peek into the director's process with a lecture and luncheon with a panel of Asolo Repertory Theatre's featured directors.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Pinchers opens Lakewood Ranch location; John Neal Homes opens new models; Medallion acquires home sites in Twin Rivers; Premier Sotheby's adds four associates

  • East County
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • April 24, 2012
Last Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten

Last Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 12, 2010
Residents target homeless feedings

People living and working around Selby Five Points Park explore an Orlando law that severely restricts homeless feedings in its parks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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