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  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 23, 2009
OBSERVED: Another year, another traumatic experience

For those of you who are loyal East County Observer readers, this photo may have just given you dejà vu.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 20, 2009
Creator's Choice: Jamie Day, actress

If Jamie Day looks familiar, you either pay close attention to 1-800-Ask-Gary commercials or frequent Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County has removed more than 140 tons of seaweed from beaches since July 1, according to a news release.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 9, 2012
Cost is key in beach cleanup

Algae clumps lose mass when left to dry out, which pares the cost of disposal for Sarasota County. But, piles of marine flora baking in the sun can hurt tourism.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2012
News Briefs

Talman offers 'not guilty' plea in Donna Chen case; Comp plan amendment workshop focuss on retail; County offers property owners notification system

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bristol Palin, Sarah Palin's daughter, snapped this photo of her dad, Todd Palin, left, Christie Leonard, Pastor Benite Jeune, Sarah Palin, Eddie Oliva and Kathy Benham.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 29, 2010
Mission Accomplished

After being stuck in Haiti for two extra days, Kathy Benham and Christie Leonard returned to Florida Dec. 12 after meeting Republican Sarah Palin, her husband, Todd, and daughter, Bristol.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 25, 2020
School board keeps five finalists, talks contract details

All five remaining candidates will visit Sarasota for in person interviews June 30 through July 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Peter Finch gets measured for a future costume for the Sarasota Opera's production of "Aida" in January.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 4, 2015
Sarasota Opera gets pumped up for "Aida"

The opera company starts its search for weightlifting extras for its record-breaking size production of Giuseppe Verdi's "Aida."

  • Arts + Culture
Carlos Prieto
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 17, 2015
Scene and Heard

Fantastique Voyage; Art of Giving; and Flora Focus.

  • Arts + Culture
Dick Morgan has worked for Goodwill Manasota for more than 30 years. He says the company’s mission to help others has kept him inspired.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 1, 2013
Inspirational Influence: Dick Morgan

As image consultant for Goodwill Manasota, 90-year-old Dick Morgan travels to more than 40 stores and donation centers each month to promote Goodwill's mission.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2014
Business Observer

New martial arts facility opens on Ashton Road; Seven Icard Merrill attorneys honored; Grapevine receives industry accolades; National chain opens spa in Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 4, 2013
Group organizes holiday boat parade

Old Braden River Historical Society plans to start a new tradition in East County.

  • East County
  • News
Marcus Liberty poses for a photo on Nov. 10 at Edgewater Park in Lakewood Ranch. He featured as a forward for the King College Prep boys' basketball team which won the Illinois High School Association’s 1985-86 Class AA state championship.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 13, 2025
Marcus Liberty adds jersey retirement to legacy of impact

The Sarasota resident and former NBA player, now committed to mentorship, sees his jersey raised to the rafters at his alma mater.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
(marty fugate)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 18, 2019
Welcome back, Longboaters: Here's what you missed

While the summer heat was on, a batch of stories made us think and (occasionally) smile. Here are the 10 best, plus a few extras for good measure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 28, 2022
James Soda

James “Jim” Soda, 73, of Lakewood Ranch, FL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
Business Observer

Ranch company films ShleterBox documentary; Pope Financial launches in Ranch; SMR introduces assistance program

  • East County
  • News
Susan Goldfarb handpicks each class, performance or lecture that is scheduled at the center. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 2, 2019
Longboat Key Education Center gears up for winter season

The winter season at the Longboat Key education center begins on Jan. 4 and continues until Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River linebacker Paul Wiggins
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 16, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 8

Braden River remains unbeaten while Cardinal Mooney clinches a playoff spot.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lauren Henry, 18, and professional dancer David Martinez Corso
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 19, 2014
Spotlight: School of Russian Ballet swims under the sea

The School Of Russian Ballet will perform "The Little Mermaid" in April, the first time the Ukrainian ballet will be performed in the United States.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2010
Cops Corner

Oct. 20 Stairway surprise 3:50 p.m. - 4400 block of GMD. Theft. A man reported that his bicycle was stolen from inside his condominium stairwell. The man last saw the bicycle in August. The building maintenance supervisor said that numerous contractors and workers have been in and out of the building over the past months.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 8, 2015
Community sports

East County community sports scores

  • East County
  • Sports
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