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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 27, 2009
BRE celebrates 20 years

Braden River Elementary officials pulled out old scrapbooks and photographs for viewing at a special celebration May 21.

  • East County
  • Schools
Read our Siesta Key Crystal Classic special edition.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2011
SPECIAL EDITION: Crystal Classic 2011

Siesta Beach is officially the No. 1 beach in the United States and is, once again, the host location of the Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Florida Highway Patrol today announced its has filed charges with the State Attorney's Office against Sergio Jackson, the father of Isaiah Jackson, the child who sustained critical injuries Feb. 15.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2012
UPDATE: Father charged with neglect in accident

After a child was hit by a truck on University Parkway, the Florida Highway Patrol now has filed charges with the State Attorney's Office against the child's father.

  • East County
  • News
PIC formed in the spring of 1985, and its membership peaked at 1,100 in 1993.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 6, 2011
The voice of Longboat Key

The Longboat Key Public Interest Committee (PIC) has evolved in the 25 years since its incorporation. But members say the organization maintains a powerful voice.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 11, 2013
Signs of change appear in Rosemary

Lolita Tartine and a planned 6.5-acre apartment project are two signs of change in the commercial district that was slated for redevelopment before the recession hit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
Legacy lives on through foundation

Longboat Key resident Marty Samowitz, the oldest World War II Iwo Jima survivor who died Dec. 6 at age 99, is still giving back to the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2011
End of the road

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team saw its historic season come to a close with a 3-0 loss to Tarpon Springs in the Class 3A-Region 3 finals Nov. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
The partition suit centers on 2.3 acres of recreational property in the 17-acre, shuttered resort.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 29, 2014
Colony Lender files partition suit against Adams

The partition suit centers on 2.3 acres of recreational property in the 17-acre, shuttered resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Flames engulfed the home in the 700 block of Lands End Drive this morning. (Longboat Key Fire Rescue)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 21, 2013
Lands End home destroyed in fire

The residence was the home of Michael Saunders' sister, Joan Bergstrom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lilly Riggs payed close attention.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2011
McNeal students learn about animal care

First-graders at McNeal Elementary School on Wednesday learned about being a veterinarian.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 7, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Katherine Pyne

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch tennis standout Katherine Pyne.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2010
Briefs

Community news and notes

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 13, 2016
Guns make you safer

Few people would agree with that idea, or with two bills that would allow guns to be carried in the open. But there’s a legitimate case for how open carry can improve safety.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 22, 2010
East County jewelry store burglarized

Bartlett Jewelers was robbed March 21.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 13, 2014
Save Our Sand déjà vu surfaces

The creation of a Facebook page called 'Save Our Siesta Sand 2' foreshadows a potential sea change in the movement against dredging Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ryan Gilbertson, Nicolai Galindo, Doug Hoskins, Alan Martinez, Eddy Martinez, Holden Gilbertson celebrate the Wildcats’ Observer Group Cup win Feb. 24. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2013
Wildcat holds off Hillcroft

Ryan Gilbertson scored four goals to lead Wildcat to an 11-9 victory over Hillcroft in the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch 12 Goal Finals of The Observer Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
Some Main Street store owners say sidewalks need cleaning.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 6, 2012
DID could help clean sidewalks

Merchants say dirty sidewalks speak volumes about downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ed Smith Stadium will house a series of arts events during the baseball offseason.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 15, 2013
Orioles announce arts events at Ed Smith

The Arts in the Ballpark program begins Oct. 26, and concludes with a performance by the Sarasota Orchestra May 10, in Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Advertising for the Longboat Key trolley route will be discussed at a meeting Friday, Feb. 4.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2011
Town schedules trolley meeting

The town will host a transit meeting at Town Hall Friday, Feb. 4, to discuss the town's island trolley/bus route.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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