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A concept plan developed for the park by Wannemacher Jensen Architects includes a new community center building, kayak launch, multi-use active recreation space and a community garden.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2012
Committee to explore community center prospects

The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus to create a committee and to organize a poll to determine how to move forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Community Haven Organic Buying Club Carolyn Marchbank hopes to have 100 members enrolled in CHAC's Organic Buying Club within a year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 20, 2011
CHAC cultivates new organic food program

Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities is offering a new program, in which East County residents can pool their buying power to purchase organic produce at reduced prices.

  • East County
  • News
A new congressional map upends the political stage ahead of the 2016 election in Florida.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 2, 2015
Supreme Court approves new congressional map that splits Sarasota

In a 5-2 decision, the Florida Supreme Court approved a congressional redistricting map that splits Sarasota County into two districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
H. Terrell Griffin autographed a novel for Commissioner Terry Gans last year. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 21, 2013
New Griffin novel 'Found' now available

Longboat Key novelist H. Terrell Griffin released his eighth Matt Royal novel, 'Found' last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 9, 2014
Gov. Scott fills School Board vacancy

Gov. Rick Scott selected Sarasota County School Board District 1 candidate Bridget Ziegler to fill the vacancy created by the April resignation of Carol Todd.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 8, 2010
GOP invokes Internet infantry

Republican Party leaders asked members to spread the word about its candidates through e-mail and social-media sites to help stem gains Democrats made in 2008.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Wicker Inn overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
Real Estate Reports

Lido Key home sells for $6.35 million; Wagner Realty to manage Wicker Inn

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 26-foot tall statue was removed in April after a woman driving a four-door white Mercedes Benz smashed into the base of the statue, causing enough damage to the structure to force it to come down.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 31, 2012
'Unconditional Surrender' statue comes back in November

A white Mercedes Benz crashed into the statue April 26. The statue is being repaired and expected to be back up in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Michelle Williams and Luke Kirby meet by chance but discover many coincidences in "Take This Waltz." Courtesy.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 1, 2012
Film Review: 'Take This Waltz'

The new film, "Take This Waltz," explores romantic infatuation and the toxic effect it can have on a seemingly happy marriage.

  • Arts + Culture
The Manatee County government now offers a way for business owners to connect with their community during emergencies.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 11, 2014
Online tool created to help businesses recover from natural disasters

The Manatee County government created a directory for businesses, in order to help owners get 'back on their feet' after emergencies.

  • East County
  • News
Cari Walz, Household Hazardous Waste employee, explains to East County students what happens to electronics that are thrown away.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 1, 2015
Braden River and McNeal elementary students load up on knowledge

East County students visited Manatee County's Landfill.

  • East County
  • News
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 Jen Blanco |
  • March 5, 2010
Pirates name new head coach

Braden River High officially named Don Purvis as its new head football coach March 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
With her unusual instrument and use of digital effects, five-string violist Martha Mooke has found her musical voice. Courtesy.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 29, 2017
Out of This World: Martha Mooke performs with Pops Orchestra

Using effects pedals and an improvisational approach, electric five-string viola virtuoso Martha Mooke pushes the boundaries of her instrument.

  • Arts + Culture
Marina Jack's tax-exempt status remains up in the air, pending a lawsuit. Photo by Norman Schimmel
  • By Jack Gurney |
  • December 23, 2011
TOP STORY, FEB.: City dragged into Marina Jack tax case

How large a role the City of Sarasota will play in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court property tax lawsuit between Sarasota County Property Appraiser Bill Furst and Marina Jack has yet to be determined, but it has been reluctantly dragged into the fight.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Laurie Olinder. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 13, 2013
New York artists to give presentation March 14

Artists Bill Morrison and Laurie Olinder are visiting as part of Hermitage Artist Retreat and will give a presentation in conjunction with Art of Our Time at Historic Asolo Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
Scoreboard

Congratulations to this week's bridge winners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
JUST THE STATS

See the Observer's by-the-numbers breakdown of the week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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