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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 22, 2014
Olympic figure skaters to visit local ice rink

United States Olympic Figure Skating Team members Felicia Zhang and Nathan Bartholomay will be available for a local meet-and-greet.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 5, 2014
Sarasota Half Marathon looking for volunteers

Organizers are looking for volunteers to help be a part of one of Sarasota's largest single day sports events by supporting runners and walkers Sunday, March 16.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Eric Widitz sculpted a sand panther.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Portobello sand sculptures

Eric Widitz added some visual interest to the beach behind Portobello, while visiting his grandparents, Amo and Louise, in mid January. Forget the cliche sand castle: Widitz sculpted a panther, an alligator and a bust of Elvis.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Voting is now open for the 2014 'It's Read Everywhere' contest. Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to vote for your favorite entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ian Weintraub, Thomas Rocks, Alexis Threet, Cody Russell and Truett Whitehead
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SMA Graduation

Sarasota Military Academy students graduated Thursday, May 22, at Robarts Arena. The arena was filled with families, friends and loved ones there to celebrate the seniors accomplishments. Before the ceremony, friends and family members visited the seniors as they prepared to go on stage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Stephanie Jeter, Betsy Prunty, Joy Wetherington (RiverLife site director, Jeannette Kennedy, Beth Durham, Barry Durham and Jason Jeter are excited to bring the program to East County. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 23, 2016
Church branches out for charity

East County church helps community through Christmas tree sale.

  • East County
  • News
A draft rendering shows the view from the terrace, overlooking the Town Center Green.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 14, 2024
For enhanced public library, LBK Foundation needs to raise $3.5M

A single donation of roughly that size could also come with naming rights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
River Strand tennis professional Nate Griffin will compete alongside Mikael Pernfors in the Legends Exhibition doubles match. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 29, 2015
Tennis event to net money for scholarships

The first Take Stock in Children Tennis Festival will feature exhibition matches and technique demonstrations.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Housing Authority President and CEO William Russell speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for Cypress Square II and Lofts on Lemon II.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 23, 2025
Ground is broken for two affordable apartment projects

Sarasota Housing Authority flips ceremonial dirt to mark construction of Lofts on Lemon II and Cypress Square II.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2010
Cal Ripken All-Stars begin 2010 season

The Manatee Cal Ripken 12U All-Stars competed in the District 15 tourney last week in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rick Piccolo, the president of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, said more major airlines could be headed to Sarasota in the next year.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 27, 2018
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Better deals will land in Sarasota

  • East County
  • Opinion
A neighbor sent snowbird Sue Reese this photo of her condominium at Spanish Main Yacht Club.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 6, 2024
Snowbirds returning to a vastly different Longboat Key

Although Longboat was left in destruction after the two hurricanes, snowbirds are preparing to make the most of the season on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Detective Lt. Robert Bourque investigates cyber crime on Longboat Key.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 28, 2020
Recognizing a scam before it happens to you

Detective Lt. Robert Bourque shared tips for keeping yourself and your money safe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 23, 2018
Sarasota School Board supports more officers in schools

The school district supports a plan announced by Gov. Rick Scott on Feb. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The curtain is up on the 2014/2015 seasons. Stay tuned to YourObserver.com for future announcements.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 1, 2014
UPDATE: At a glance - 2014/2015 performing art seasons

Most performing arts seasons have been announced. But in case you missed it here's a little what the upcoming season will look like.

  • Arts + Culture
The historic Leonard Reid House will be moved this week from the Rosemary District to Newtown, where it will become Sarasota African American cultural center.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 25, 2022
Historic Leonard Reid House on the move to Newtown

After it arrives from the Rosemary District to its new site in Newtown, the home of the "right-hand man" to Sarasota's first mayor will become home to a new Sarasota African American cultural center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2021
Longboat Key's Year in Photos: 2021

A look back at the news of the year, with an accent on the visuals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Forrest Properties' Nick Derby comes weekly to check on the apartment complex site just south of Ranch Lake Apartments. The new apartment community will have patio homes, town homes and apartments.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 5, 2018
Developers buy into apartments in Lakewood Ranch area

Hundreds of new apartments on the way in East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 12, 2013
Public considers business property-tax relief

For the last three weeks, the East County Observer has previewed the first ballot item on the June 18 special election referendum - the vote on a half-percent sales tax increase to pay for indigent health care. Now, we look at the second ballot question: a vote on providing ad valorem tax exemptions for businesses.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 12, 2019
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