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Dr. Steven Newman has worked under five fire chiefs during his 29 years as Longboat Key medical director.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 7, 2014
Medical director receives congressional award

Dr. Steven Newman is the recipient of the 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue, EMS Career Service Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
More than 80 residents attended the Florida Department of Transportation public workshop Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Art Center Sarasota.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 13, 2013
Planners present roundabout project to residents

FDOT hears from residents who live near the first two proposed roundabouts on U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 5232 Shadow Lawn Drive in Siesta Isles has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 1,899 square feet of living area. It sold for $815,000. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 2, 2012
Three-bedroom home in Siesta Isles tops transactions

A home in Siesta Isles tops all transactions in this week's real estate. W. David and M. Denise Sanders, of Bristol, Ind., sold their home at 5232 Shadow Lawn Drive to Zoom Thru Zoom to You Inc. for $815,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Tube Dude owner Scott Gerber sits in the window of his new storefront located at 1558 Main St. The showroom opened Jan. 18. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 24, 2013
Tube Dudes find new home on Main Street

Tube Dude owner Scott Gerber is seeing a lot of foot traffic at his new Main Street showroom location. Next up - a 15-foot-tall giraffe on the sidewalk.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Alex Mahadevan and Mallory Gnaegy as they report today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 25, 2012
Sept. 25: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 18, 2011
Business Observer

Eager Beaver Car Wash wins community award; Carson elected to U.S. Green Building Council; New College recognized in Princeton's top colleges list; Community Foundation awards financial aid; YMCA selected to receive grant for Hispanic program

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 7, 2010
Pirates open season 2-1

The Braden River High boys basketball team opened its season with a pair of wins over Booker and Cardinal Mooney Nov. 29 and Dec. 2 before falling to Sarasota Dec. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nancy and Thomas Kramlick and Edie and Karl Bender have lived on their cul-de-sac for 20 years. They and two other couples — the Barkers and the Johnsons — are nicknamed the Over the Hill Gang.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 23, 2013
Rosedale: 20 Years Strong

Rosedale Golf & Country Club community opened 20 years ago; its original homeowners commend its steady character as it continues to grow.

  • East County
  • News
Although the property sits in the shadow of downtown high-rise construction, the area around 1505 Dolphin St. is largely comprised of one- and two-story buildings. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2014
Developer pitches Burns Court condo

A vacant lot on Dolphin Street could become home for an eight-story condominium building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 7041 Portmarnock Place recently sold for $1,106,300.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 14, 2018
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 26 to March 2.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 16, 2010
Watchful Palm-Aire resident prevents burglary

A Palm-Aire man stopped a burglary-in-progress by calling 911 as two suspects attempted to break into his home.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2010
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Sophomore Chris Pearcey filled in at running back in the second half, finishing with 33 yards on seven carries.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2011
Mustangs fall short of district title

With its starting running back sidelined with flu-like symptoms, the Lakewood Ranch High football team fell 42-22 to Largo Oct. 28, allowing the Packers to capture the Class 6A-District 7 title.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 10, 2009
Profiles of summer: A Mighty Wind

Melanie Heggs was the only clarinetist to receive a fellowship this year to Penn State School of Music.

  • Arts + Culture
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 |
  • December 21, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Gabriella Diaz-Granados

Lakewood Ranch High senior guard Gabriella Diaz-Granados had a game-high 16 points while helping lead the Lady Mustangs to a 54-28 victory over Booker Dec. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brian Sills and Elizabeth King-Hall in "The Heidi Chronicles." Photo by Gary Sweetman
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2013
Theater Review: 'The Heidi Chronicles'

The third show in the 2013 Asolo Repertory Theatre's theme of "The American Character" was aptly chosen.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • October 7, 2009
Beach Residences unit sells for $2,731,800

Despite a slight sales lull during the recording week of Sept. 21 through Sept. 25, two of six keys transactions surpassed $1 million. Both were consummated on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 07.09.2015

East County Cops Corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2010
Braden River, ODA victorious in girls tennis

Braden River defeated Charlotte 4-1 Feb. 22 while the Out-of-Door Academy defeated Cardinal Mooney 5-1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2011
News Briefs 01.27.11

More than a year ago, a parishioner of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community delivered an unfinished quilt to the women in the church's Loving Stitches Ministry, which knits, crochets and sews handmade items for charity.

  • East County
  • News
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