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Bayfront Park Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 17, 2013
Town outlines bay accesses available to Key residents

Public Works Director Juan Florensa presented a list of all of the town's bay accesses in June. This is a review of eight of the town's 15 bay accesses that are accessible for both Key residents and visitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 14, 2009
Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Samuelson dies at 94

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor spent winters on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 29, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: "The Game's Afoot"

The comedic play opens March 29 at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Parke Phillips
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Sidelines

Florida Burn Pennant 16U players earn honors; Chargers to hold supplemental tryout; Ranch grapplers compete in duals; BRLL wins sectional tournament

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 21, 2009
Oak Park School names new principal

Venice High School Assistant Principal Ronald DiPillo will become the new head of Oak Park School in January 2010.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
Obituary: Phyllis Kee

Phyllis Kee, 88, of Framingham, Mass., and formerly of Longboat Key and Woburn, Mass., died Jan. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joshua Rogers and Brett Wagner were close friends for most of their lives. Courtesy photos.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2012
IN MEMORY: Lakewood Ranch remembers crash victims

Lakewood Ranch High School seniors Brett Wagner and Joshua Rogers died from injuries sustained in an accident Dec. 25.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
There were cocktails, appetizers and sweet treats scattered throughout the store for guests to eat.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lilly Pulitzer

Lilly Pulitzer at St. Armands Circle opened its brand new glass door for a grand re-opening on Nov. 26. The previous door, which was painted by Lilly's design team, will be auctioned off at Ringling in Bloom in February. Sarasota Ballet will receive 10 % of the event's proceeds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"We need to start bragging about our Lido Beach Pavilion and pool the way that Sarasota County brags about Siesta Key," said Mayor Suzanne Atwell said. "We don't use this asset like we should."
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 21, 2011
City declares Lido Pool an asset

The Sarasota City Commission believes the Lido Pool can be a marketing focal point for visitors to the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cathy Minter and Wendy Holmberg enjoy the afternoon at Casey Key Fish House. Minter has a blue ribbon temporary tattoo to show her support during National Child Abuse Prevention month.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Child Protection Center Fundraiser at Casey Key Fish House

Community members streamed in and out of Casey Key Fish House from 2 to 6 pm Saturday, April 27 to raise money fro the Child Protection Center. Board member Elaine Crouse organized the event with Casey Key Fish House owner Jimmy VonHubertz to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention month. Neighbors wore blue, the color that represents child abuse prevention, and blue ribbons. The Child Protection Center deals with child abuse cases in Desoto and Sarasota County. This was the first time this event took place at Casey Key Fish House and the Child Protection Center hopes to keep up the partnership.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
After a box of his family photos fell off the back of a trailer during a move from East County, Mark Corradino (left) now has his photos back.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 28, 2015
Your Town

Family retrieves lost photos; Willis Elementary student has joke featured.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Crew will be sending 46 rowers across six different boats to compete in this year’s youth national championships.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 10, 2015
Bound for Nationals

More than 50 local athletes will compete in the 2015 USRowing Youth National Championships, held this weekend at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 12, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.13.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Brenda Maraman, Jane Imperiale, Joey and Kathy Cinque and David Maraman thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Hounds and Gowns Gala

East County residents showed their support for local rescue dogs during the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's Hounds and Gowns Gala March 31 at the Lake Club Guests enjoyed dinner and drinks, a live auction, raffle drawings, aerial artist performances and more. Proceeds from the event will go towards the purchase of a new shelter.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 25, 2010
Pines art class cultivates ageless creativity

Artist Barbara Dondero helps seniors express their thoughts and feelings through her popular art class.

  • Arts + Culture
Lucia Barrett plays the cello for the crowd.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLRY : Canandaigua National Trust Company hosts Ringling Party

The Canandaigua National Trust Company held their third annual party at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art on Friday, Dec. 7 to connect with existing and new customers. One hundred twenty people attended the event where they enjoyed refreshments and listened to the Romanza Strings play. 'It's a chance to support the arts,' said Vice President and Business Development Officer Paul Tarantino.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Expect lane closures and possible delays on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 758 and state Route 72.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 12, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Sept. 11

Construction work will take place this week on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758 and state Route 72.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 31, 2013
UPDATE: Man dies while painting Sarasota Military Academy

Witnesses found 55-year-old Mitch Phelps pinned between a building and a machine before 10 a.m. this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2015
Letters to the editor

St. Francis supports feline friends

  • East County
  • Opinion
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