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Pitcher Matthew Vest was named to Braden River Little League's 11-and 12-year-old All-Star team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 29, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
boardwalk
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 16, 2015
Boardwalk Eats & Sweets opens in Siesta Key Village

Boardwalk Eats & Sweets opens in Siesta Key Village

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 7, 2021
Allegiant announces March debut of service to Wisconsin

Twice-a-week flights to Appleton will launch March 11.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Miller from the Jazz DaddyOs
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 18, 2024
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church brings jazz to the Circle

Jazz DaddyOs performed jazz classics in the church's garden as a part of its Midsummer Music on the Circle concert series.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Out-of-door students and staff wear bell bottoms, head bands and John Lennon's signature sunglasses to stay on theme with the 1960s music.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 3, 2024
Out-of-Door Academy raises money for Manasota BUDS

The orchestra played a 1960s-themed concert at Woodland Community Church in East County on Feb. 2.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The trolley service launched in 2017 as the Siesta Key Breeze.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2024
Siesta Key trolley serves 2 millionth rider

The trolley is being rebranded as the Route 77 Siesta Islander, and arrival times can be tracked via the Breeze Rider app.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Clumpy (front row, center) enjoys time with her friends in the Student Government Association — Kelsey Fiander-Carr, Blake Middleton, Domenic Aluise, Emily McNulty, Ally Rahn and Briana Tyler Lutzi.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 14, 2015
Braden River High School receives Chick-fil-A cow

Have you met the school's new student?

  • East County
  • News
Ron Carter, Pat Merryman, honoree Mary Ann Robinson, Paul Ferguson and Jim Neal
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

The color purple; Sights and sounds from Firefly Gala; Mayor for a night; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
Pat and Bob Baer
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 29, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Birds of a feather will flock together; Real men don't cut ribbon ...; Join the rank of fairy godmother; Stylin' standouts at the Van Wezel

  • Arts + Culture
Jennifer Rust, Jennifer Steube and first timer Sydney Gruters. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 27, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 01.28.16

Black Tie & Tales

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 10, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 11

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2012
GSJGA tees off in Regular Tour event

Dozens of junior golfers competed in the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association Regular Tour event July 9 at Lake Venice Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Flooding was reported in the Longbeach Village earlier this weekend. Courtesy of Mary Lou Johnson.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 24, 2012
Tornado watch in effect for Key

The town is monitoring severe weather throughout the Key but hasn't ordered evacuations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 5, 2012
Manatee County Commissioners to discuss sheriff's budget

Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube is requesting more funding so he can pay deputies more.

  • East County
  • News
The 135 runners took off running Saturday, May 14 for the Divas & Dudes 5K at Payne Park.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Divas & Dudes 5K

The Sarasota Opera held the Divas & Dudes 5K Saturday, May 14 at Payne Park. The 5K had 135 runners participate and raised around $3,000. The monies raised will benefit the Sarasota Youth Opera with things like tuition scholarships, transportation costs, music and uniforms.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 4, 2019
Officials continue investigating traffic fatality

A bicyclist was killed early Sunday morning in a crash at the intersection of Waldemere Street and South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Authorities are still looking for suspects.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 27, 2016
Manatee County drug deal goes awry

A man was shot after drug transaction turned into a robbery in Palmetto.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 27, 2015
Home explosion kills one in Colonial Oaks

Home explosion kills one in Colonial Oaks

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Smoking ban signs will be posted at Sarasota County beaches beginning Oct. 1.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2023
Smoking ban begins in Sarasota County parks and beaches

The ordinance approved in July by county commissioners took effect Oct. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ethan Conner, a Freedom Elementary School fourth grader, works with Melanie Stern, a Project TEACH volunteer. More Freedom Elementary students will be able to participate in Project TEACH once an addition is built. (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 16, 2022
Manatee School Board considers borrowing more money for capital projects

Inflation leads the School District of Manatee County to plot a borrow-and-build-now strategy.

  • East County
  • Schools
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