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The Siesta Key Seven used the Grand Canal as part of their drug ring, which was aided by the shade from heavy mangrove thickets. File photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 15, 2012
The Siesta Seven

A massive drug ring operated from the island in the 1970s by other South Florida criminals.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
David Finch, David M. Lutken, Helen Jean Russell and Darcie Deaville in Asolo Rep's production of "Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie." Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 31, 2015
Theater Review: 'Woody Sez'

Theater Review: 'Woody Sez'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Unit 802 at Tower Residences has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,751 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,062,500.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 15, 2013
Tower Residences condo sells for $2,062,500

A condominium in Tower Residences tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 1, 2010
Ranch to premier 'Survivor: Town Hall' show

APRIL FOOLS - Following a tumultuous few months, past and present employees at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall will settle their differences on a new reality TV show.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission approved an ordinance to allow red-light cameras limits.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 18, 2010
Commission moves forward with red-light cameras

The Sarasota City Commission voted 4-0 to pursue the proposed cameras.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 25, 2014
Colony matters still up in the air

A ruling canceled an auction scheduled for last week until a Colony Lender secured claim issue is settled. Colony Lender will attempt to hold a property auction in July.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 5, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Unfinished Song'

The latest gem on the growing list of films about aging couples is the endearing 'Unfinished Song.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 24, 2012
Vandal hits anti-cell tower signs

An unknown suspect spray painted the word 'yes' over a 'No cell tower' sign and knocked over at least two others.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2013
COPS CORNER: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of COPS CORNER

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
A home in Sapphire Shores tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 16, 2016
Sapphire Shores home sells for $4.5 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between May 30 and June 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 29, 2009
Auto burglars target communities out east

Nearly 30 vehicles in four East County and North Manatee neighborhoods have been burglarized since June. The most recent rash of break-ins occurred in Mill Creek July 24-26.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Obituary: Claire Louise Henkle

Obituary: Claire Louise Henkle

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 12, 2010
Mote honors volunteers at ceremony

An awards ceremony honored 293 of Mote's volunteers April 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
Our View: Re-think new house taxes

Building a new house in Manatee County will get a little more expensive beginning Oct. 1, thanks to the County Commission breezily approving a new impact fee schedule with nary a peep.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Our 40-page, two-section edition includes both a look back at Lakewood Ranch's past and a glimpse into its future.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2010
15 YEARS STRONG

See inside for The East County Observer's special edition commemorating the 15th anniversary of the first home sold in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Allison Banko |
  • March 11, 2010
My View

Voting yes on the 1-mill referendum is a no-brainer

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jim Brown served as mayor on Longboat Key for four years.
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • October 14, 2011
Obituary: Jim Brown

Jim Brown, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 14. He was 90.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 9, 2014
Manatee property values on the rise

East County property values have increased 12.14%, excluding new construction, compared with 2013.

  • East County
  • News
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