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Sisters Cooper Bryan and Carson LeBlanc are fundraising queens at B.D. Gullett Elementary.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 3, 2016
Gullett Elementary students are penny pushers

Cooper Bryan and Carson LeBlanc collected more than $1,000 for the Pasta for Pennies fundraiser.

  • East County
  • News
Jaymie Klauber takes care of her seven thoroughbreds on her ranch at the Polo Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2016
Polo in Lakewood Ranch could be ride of your life

Local restaurateur consumed by her love of polo.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 14, 2016
Sarasota County adds 2,700 jobs in 2016

While the unemployment rate in the county remained below 5% in January, job growth continues to taper.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By The Observer |
  • July 29, 2020
The Observer's 2020 primary election recommendations

With absentee ballots sent out and early voting starting Aug. 8, here are some insights and opinions to consider on the region’s candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bill Nelson
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 11, 2015
Another appeaser

In spite of the American people’s overwhelming opposition to the Iran nuclear deal, Florida Sen. Bill Nelson claims there is ‘no other available alternative.’ He’s voting for it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2010
Pension board, town clash over decision

The Firefighters Pension Board approved Monday, Dec. 13 two separate investigations of its pension for $65,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mayor Jim Brown and others are worried that if insurance costs keep going up for Key properties, it will scare off potential buyers.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2013
Aug. 14: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Property insurance rates continue to rise; In the Kitchen with: The Bijou Cafe; Bayside packs gifts for Zimbabwe; Premier Sotheby's records milestone sale

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Trent Sinkfield.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.20.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.20.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Contention continues between the County Commission and two citizens groups that sued the county last year over the Baltimore Orioles spring training agreement. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Hackney and Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 19, 2012
Citizens group says it can't pay settlement

A Sarasota County judge ordered a citizens group to pay the county more than $19,000 in legal fees after the county won a 2010 Sunshine Laws case, but the fees remain unpaid.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
darwinscoverweb
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 30, 2015
'Thrillist' names Darwin's on 4th among Florida's best brewpubs

'Thrillist' names Darwin's on 4th among Florida's best brewpubs

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The newly built home sits on more than an acre of Gulf-front land. (Courtesy Lynne Koy)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 31, 2013
Longboat home sells for $6.8 million

The sale is the highest-priced single-family home sale on the island in more than two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 7, 2010
Florida House debuts first solar air-conditioning system

Sarasota County government is partnering with a local HVAC contractor to use the energy of the sun to cool the Florida House.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Chargers U17 player Noah LaBelle, here putting a juke on a defender,  performed well during the Sarasota Cup, in front of 46 college coaches.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 2, 2018
Premier Sports Campus nets a victory with Sarasota Cup

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Owners Bill and Judy Carman stand in front of the three-story Carman’s Shoes & Handbags store on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 15, 2010
Carman's Shoes on Circle to close

After 45 years on the Circle, the shoe-and-handbag store will close.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 19, 2017
LBK voters need the ‘why’

On the surface, the proposed charter changes look reasonable. But you should know the context.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch High tuba players practice for an upcoming regional competition.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2015
Lakewood Ranch, Braden River high schools offer brass tactics

East County tuba players sound off about the heaviest, largest instrument in the marching band.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • October 8, 2018
Bea Friedman, patron of the orchestra, dies at 98

A philanthropist who gave without fanfare, "Queen Bea" leaves behind a legacy of giving.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Juan Florensa |
  • October 15, 2014
Healthy beaches offer more than scenery

The town's beach management efforts don't just protect views. Healthy beaches protect people, property and wildlife on barrier islands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stephanie Peabody is the founding director of the Academy for Brain Health and Performance.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 9, 2019
Reasons to get excited about the Lakewood Ranch Study of Brain Health

Driving forces behind the Lakewood Ranch Study of Brain Health explain key components.

  • East County
  • News
As the years have passed, the design for Lift Station 87 has also evolved, with this drawing depicting the most recent plans for the building.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 25, 2015
Lift station project hits more stumbling blocks

Contrary to what officials stated at a meeting earlier this month, two households have informed the city they don't want their property torn up to install sewer lines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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