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A new Mote Marine Laboratory exhibit features a first for the aquarium: Amphibians.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 31, 2014
VIDEO: Mote exhibit will highlight extremes of survival

"Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations" will run from Feb. 1 through Sept. 14, at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
Residents jazz up NFL halftime

East County Jazzercise instructor Sue Encke and student Cindy Palmer joined more than 300 Jazzercise instructors and students during a halftime program for the Miami Dolphins Oct. 4.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 31, 2011
Pension contributions higher than average

A Florida League of Cities report shows that the town's required pension contributions make up a higher-than-average share of payroll costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 27, 2010
Hayes to serve up blueberry delights

Manatee County Commission Chair Donna Hayes will celebrate the local crop of blueberries as a Celebrity Chef at 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, at the Community Farmers Market at Health Park East, 6040 53rd Ave. E.

  • East County
  • News
Asolo Repertory Theatre board member Howard Phillips
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 29, 2013
Asolo Repertory Theatre board member Howard Phillips dies

Howard Phillips died in his sleep at the hospital Friday, Jan. 25.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 3, 2010
OBITUARY: Stephen Winters

Stephen Winters, 61, was a skilled artist and guitar player.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Phill Phelan proposes to Kailee Burgess after a flash mob dance routine to Brad Paisley’s "Wrapped Around." Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 12, 2014
Boyfriend orchestrates unique spin on proposal

A flash mob turns into a marriage proposal that surprised the audience and newly engaged Kailee Burgess.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • June 5, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
Members of several county agencies chat after a hurricane training session at the Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 22, 2012
County preps for hurricane season

Members of various Sarasota County agencies have started training for the 2012 hurricane season, which is expected to bring about 10 storms, at the Emergency Operations Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 10, 2014
Boaters' Coalition says no to Big Pass dredge

On Saturday the group joined a growing chorus of opposition to the Army Corps project, injecting for the first time in the debate the voice of stakeholders not focused on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 18, 2013
Cameras produce major hits for police

The license-camera system has flagged approximately 5,000 vehicles since it went live in August, meaning police must often prioritize what vehicles to stop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 6, 2010
Lady Pirates host volleyball clinic

The Braden River High varsity volleyball team and the Sarasota Volleyball Academy will be hosting a free volleyball skills clinic for all girls ages 8-14.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2012
Obituary: George Albert Stevens

George Albert Stevens, 84, of Lexington, Mass., and Longboat Key, died Sept. 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 5, 2012
Students released from hospital shortly after crash

Eight students from Freedom Elementary School were transported to the hospital March 2, after a vehicle collided with the bus in which they were riding.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.9.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
This home at 2200 Oriole Drive recently sold for $1,375,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 11, 2018
Oriole Drive home sells for $1,375,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 25-29.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2012
Lady Pirates go 2-1 on the week

The Braden River High girls basketball team fell to Southeast before bouncing back to beat Palmetto and The Out-of-Door Academy this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Vietnamese mossy frog, a master of camouflage, will be among the first frogs ever to be on display at Mote. (Mote Marine Laboratory)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2014
Mote exhibit will highlight extremes of survival

"Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations" will run from Feb. 1 through Sept. 14, at Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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