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Food services is losing money because staff numbers stayed the same but there is a lower enrollment rate so not as many lunches are being sold.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 25, 2021
School budget closing COVID-19 deficit

Thanks to state and federal funds and unforeseen savings, the district will end the school year with half the projected deficit.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 27, 2012
Sports Briefs

Lady Rams breeze past Brooks-Debartolo; Riverview boys cruise past Bayshore; Cardinal Mooney girls blank Sarasota Christian; Lady Sailors remain unbeaten

  • East County
  • Sports
University Park Recreation District Supervisor Michael Smith outlines details of the settlement to a crowd of more than 100 people Aug. 28.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 28, 2019
University Park Recreation District signs settlement agreement

Richard Garrett says he feels homeowners are adequately protected and he will dismiss his case against the UPRD.

  • East County
  • News
A 56-year-old man died in a fatal crash at Bradenton Motorsports Park Jan. 29.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 30, 2021
Bradenton Motorsports Park employee died in fatal crash

Bradenton Motorsports Park employee died trying to help drag racing driver to safety.

  • East County
  • News
Alberto Bonilla and Ben Cherry star as a writer and director trying to protect their product in "Smoke & Mirrors." (Photo courtesy of John Jones)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 10, 2022
'Smoke & Mirrors' conceal murder-mystery twists

How do you like your theater renditions of Hollywood movies? With a side of intrigue? "Smoke & Mirrors" at Florida Studio Theatre has you covered.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Beginning this month, the city will crack down on any code-enforcement violations on St. Armands Circle, such as café tables that encroach on the public right of way.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 11, 2011
Circle to see stricter code enforcement

The city will send a code enforcement officer to St. Armands Circle once a month to catch violations of the city code, such as cafe tables on the sidewalk and excessive business signs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2014
Student's art gains national exposure

ART.WRITE.NOW.DC, a year-long exhibit featuring works of art and writing and hosted in the lobby of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building in Washington, D.C., opens Sept. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The city of Sarasota shared this photo of Neighborhood & Development Services Director Tim Litchet, right, and Marie Louise Sikorski at Thursday's code compliance hearing.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 10, 2016
City settles controversial code compliance case

A viral story that drew widespread outrage has come to an end after the city waived all fines against a 90-year-old widow who owned a property deemed to be derelict.

  • Sarasota
  • News
By a 6-1 vote, the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board recommended ordinance changes at its Tuesday, Jan. 15 regular meeting that directly affect the project.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 16, 2013
Changes made to revive Hilton project

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort seeks 85 of the 250 tourism units for a new guest tower on the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Years after closing its Siesta Key location, Bob's Boathouse opened this month on Tamiami Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 29, 2013
UPDATE: Bob's Boathouse served with violation

Sarasota County Code Enforcement has ordered the newly relocated restaurant to stop outdoor dining service in the late evenings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, new Easter lilies were planted.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 20, 2022
Longboat Key faith communities uphold traditions

The churches and temple on Longboat Key have their own unique traditions to celebrate their holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new truck features a mid-mount, 75-foot ladder. The design allows the new truck to be more maneuverable.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 22, 2020
Longboat's new ladder truck is a step up

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department plans to begin using the new truck in January 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Many businesses, such as Wawa, have racks inside with the East County Observer.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 9, 2022
Racking our brains to deliver the paper in Lakewood Ranch area

The East County Observer seeks more outlets, and better online service to make the newspaper available.

  • East County
  • Opinion
American white pelicans  are two to three times larger than Florida's brown pelicans.Â
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • October 29, 2021
Bird of the week: American white pelican

Massive birds fly south to continue their foraging style away from frozen lakes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lorraine Road will be widened between State Road 64 and 59th Avenue East.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 12, 2022
Plans altered to widen Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch

A revised series of plans calls for new acquisitions of residential land to build stormwater retention ponds.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune may soon be looking for a new publisher if H-T Publisher Diane McFarlin is selected to be a dean at her alma mater at the end of the month. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2012
Sarasota Herald-Tribune publisher seeks college dean position

The publisher of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune confirmed for employees last week she's in the running for a dean position at the University of Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High School's Logan Ranke, Cara Bailey and Makayla Clary do their best during a competition. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 18, 2021
East Bradenton high school bands prepare for state competition

Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Parrish Community high school bands work to perfect their routines before the state competition.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 12, 2014
TWIS Asks: Colin Thomson

TWIS Asks: Colin Thomson

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: July 15

Ann Klemeyer captured this photo of these swans,“Fred and Ginger”, swimming in Camelot Lakes Village in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2021
East County weather page photo: July 15

Gordon Silver captured this up-close photo of an alligator in a pond off Lorraine Road and University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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