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Although the area isn’t a hotbed of criminal activity, some members of the Casey Key Association feel the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office isn’t giving the island the attention it deserves.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2014
Casey Key residents tackle trespassing issues

At this month's Casey Key Association meeting, residents bemoaned a lack of assistance from the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office in dealing with a recurring problem.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2014
Legislature amends bill to fix a density glitch

The annual Florida Legislative session has been a good one for the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Richard Dorfman's top four priorities last time were pensions; job creation and North Trail redevelopment; police services and public safety; and creating more of a can-do environment
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 31, 2012
Dorfman files for commission seat

Sarasota city resident Richard Dorfman will run for one of the two at-large city commission seats that are up for grabs come March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • December 5, 2013
Peruvian cuisine with a Continental flair

Peruvian cuisine with a Continental flair

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The map reflects the parking schedule that will take effect in the Longbeach Village later this month.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 5, 2014
Village parking changes pass

The new ordinance includes a ban on parking on the north side of Linley Street. Parking discussions will continue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 30, 2009
Mentoring program deals in poker ride

Saturday's poker ride begins at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Money raised will benefit Big Brother Big Sisters.

  • East County
  • News
Bayside Community Church volunteers assisted families who lost their homes during the April 27 tornado in Alabama.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2011
REACHING OUT

Members of Bayside Community Church's 24/7 Team recently returned from Pleasant Grove, Ala., where they aided in recovery efforts for the tornado that struck the area April 27.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 11, 2009
Firefighters pay tribute to lives lost Sept. 11

Sarasota firefighters climb 344 flights of stairs in remembrance of the firefighters who died Sept. 11, 2001, in the World Trade Center Towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2009
Cape Coral blanks Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch saw its season come to a close with a 27-0 loss to Cape Coral in the Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinals Nov. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2009
Freedom plans Veterans Day celebration

Freedom Elementary School will honor the men and women who have served and are serving the country with the annual Let Freedom Ring Courtyard ceremony this Thursday.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 9, 2010
4-H to host golf benefit

The Manatee County 4-H Foundation is asking local golfers to lend their heads, hearts, hands and health in support of the 19th annual Clover Classic Golf Tournament Feb. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 8, 2015
Community sports

East County community sports scores

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2014
Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Deputy Executive Editor Jessica Luck at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch left fielder Brandon King makes a diving catch to end the second inning.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2012
Mustangs pitch way into regional final

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team earned a trip to the regional finals with a 6-4 victory over Tampa King in the Class 6A-Region 3 semifinals May 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • April 4, 2012
"God of Carnage" Through a Mother's Eyes

"God of Carnage" Through a Mother's Eyes

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 7, 2013
Quotes Observed: Aug. 31 - Sept. 6

Each weekend, we bring you a jumbled collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 1808 Flower Drive has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,585 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.44 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 2, 2015
Harbor Acres home sells for $2.44 million

Sarasota Harbor Acres home sells for $2.44 million

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
At approximately 1 a.m. on Dec. 11, Sarasota Police heard multiple gunshots in the area of North Washington Blvd and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 19, 2011
Third Newtown shooting suspect arrested

Darrenton Trebbles, 17, of Sarasota, is the third suspect to be arrested for Newtown shootings Dec. 17 that injured three people.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2013
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