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Lake Manatee provides drinking water to more than 300,000 residents in Manatee and Sarasota counties. Its dam is shown here.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 3, 2014
First phase dam repairs cost $14 million

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners unanimously ratified a $14,091,190 contract today with a contractor for first phase repairs to the Lake Manatee Dam.

  • East County
  • News
Carol Woods and Sue Bridgman sit in Bridgman's backyard, where Buster used to sneak into. (Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 3, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBORS: Carol Woods and Sue Bridgman

Sue Bridgman and Carol Woods co-wrote 'How Buster Got Lucky" about their neighborhood dog.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 5628 Cape Leyte Drive has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,558 square feet of living area. It sold for $479,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 8, 2012
Two-bedroom home in Siesta Isles sells for $479,000

A home in Siesta Isles tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Theresa Craig, of Plymouth, Mass., sold the home at 5628 Cape Leyte Drive to Richard and Joann Lockard, of Alpharetta, Ga., for $479,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 14, 2010
The downtown business boom

Despite all the negative news about Sarasota's dying downtown, 24 new businesses have opened in the last six months and are finding that business is beating expectations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 4.9.2015

Cops Corner: East County 4.9.2015

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 2, 2009
Community Golf Scores 09.21.09 to 10.01.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
This Crescent Royale home, which has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,181 square feet of living area, sold for $455,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 8, 2011
Bay Island Shores home sells for $800,000

A home in Bay Island Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Night Hawk Properties LLC sold the home at 775 Freeling Drive to James and Anne Westman, Sarasota, for $800,000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Meet this week's athlete, Mariah Robertson
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 28, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Mariah Robertson

Lakewood Ranch junior outside hitter Mariah Robertson recorded 20 kills and a block to lead the host Lady Mustangs past Palmetto Sept. 20, 25-17, 25-18, 25-23 in district action.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 3, 2010
SYC to begin moving into its new clubhouse

The yacht club could begin the move as early as March 4. The final touches for the facility will be finished in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 11, 2012
Music Review: The Perlman Music Program: Celebration Concert

Something magical happened Saturday at the Sarasota Opera House when an ensemble of talented teens gathered on stage under the direction of their mentor, Itzhak Perlman, to demonstrate what great string playing sounds like.

  • Arts + Culture
A rotating art show has adorned the walls of the Town Hall chambers for years. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 1, 2013
Town Hall displays atypical art gallery and exhibit

The commission chambers features a rotating art show that's showcased the works of more than 100 artists.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota participants pose with Mayor Willie Shaw to complete the first mission before the start of the Fireball Rally 2015 Space Race.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 24, 2015
Residents accelerate search for missing children

Four Sarasota teams will hit the road for a good cause in this year’s cross-country Fireball Run.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Learn how to make Lemongrass Gilled Ahi Tuna with Sesame Forbidden Rice,  Watercress Salad, Roasted Asparagus, and a Ginger Scallion Vinaigrette with Kabayaki Sauce.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Michael's On East

This week we went in the kitchen with co-owner Michael Klauber and chef Jamil Pineda of Michael's On East for Lemongrass Grilled Ahi Tuna. Watch our video to learn how to cook the dish.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mitch Arnold
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 12, 2014
College commitment

Nine athletes from Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools made their college choices official on National Signing Day.

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 3331 Gulf of Mexico Drive has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,224 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Shores home sells for $6 million

The home at 3331 Gulf of Mexico Drive has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,224 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 8, 2015
Sarasota property values continue uptick

During a CCNA meeting Saturday, City of Sarasota Finance Director John Lege highlighted the latest taxable value estimates, which show a nearly 7% increase citywide over the previous year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 30, 2009
Hands on

Students plant roots for life

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
Mustangs, Pirates advance to district semis

Delaney Riggins scored Lakewood Ranch's lone goal as the host Lady Mustangs defeated Port Charlotte 1-0 in a Class 4A-District 11 quarterfinal Jan. 17.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2014
Couple makes memories

As Phyllis Troy sits at a table at Windsor Reflections Memory Care center, a facility for Alzheimer's disease patients and individuals affected by memory impairment, she throws her hands up, as her hand of cards breaks the count of 21.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
1. Charming Abode. Photos courtesy of Coldwell Banker
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 28, 2012
3 Things: Museum Quality

For those who dream of living in a historic home, the area just south of the Ringling Museum is the place to look. Since its inception back in the 1920s, it has always been considered one of Sarasota's finest neighborhoods.

  • Arts + Culture
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