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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 17, 2022
Kids scatter in search of Easter jackpot at Sarasota Jungle Gardens

The Jungle Trails and Bunny Tails annual egg bonanza drew a shoulder-to-shoulder crowd on Good Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clive Daniel Home opened in September in Fruitville Commons (Photo by Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 23, 2022
Upscale home store aims to satisfy Sarasota style sensibilities

Clive Daniel Home opens in Fruitville Commons as the company's third showroom.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2020
Longboat plans document-shredding day

Refreshments will be served at Bayfront Park, Feb. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2014
Local golfers tee off in junior challenge

Four local golfers won their respective age divisions in the Southwest Florida Junior Challenge Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, on the Champions Course at Palm-Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
An empty chambers from Longboat Key's Town Hall is pictured.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 2, 2020
Longboat Key reverses course, commission to meet virtually on Oct. 5

The decision comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis extended Florida municipalities’ ability to hold virtual-only meetings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 6, 2022
Sarasota Contemporary Dance puts on a show at Waterworks

The annual fundraiser was held March 5.

  • Black Tie
Riverview junior Jason Jackson passes to a teammate against Windermere High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 24, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Riverview boys basketball has a bright future

The Rams lost in the regional semifinals Tuesday night but days full of potential are ahead.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Myakka's Charlene and Jim Michaels opposed the zoning request at State Road 70 and County Road 675 because they did not feel it was compatible with the area.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch apartment project advances

Manatee County commission also denies commercial project at State 70 and County Road 675.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview junior Jason Jackson hits a contested shot against Cardinal Mooney.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 12, 2022
Cougars' clutch shot beats Riverview

Cardinal Mooney is 11-4 under first-year coach, Vince Cherry.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Amiya Lloyd. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 16, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Amiya Lloyd

The Riverview High point guard is a senior leader on the girls basketball team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Numerous residents turned out to protest the possible rezoning of a stretch of Lorraine Road between University Parkway and Fruitville Road to allow light industrial and office uses. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 27, 2022
Lakewood Ranch residents protest possible light industrial and office use along Lorraine Road

The Aug. 27 protest proceeded an Aug. 30 Sarasota County Commission meeting about the possible Business Corridor overlay.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 20, 2015
The dirty Clean Power Plan

Every choice the president and Congress make is a trade-off, not a solution. Once again, the states are usurped.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
David Wolff Jr. works to tie off a series of mini reefs in Longboat Key. Similar installations have been made in Siesta Key's Grand Canal. (Photo by Eric Garwood)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2022
Siesta residents begin gathering data from canal project

Mini reefs and oyster gardens are intended to attract the kind of marine life that will naturally cleanse the water.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 15, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: No supply-chain crisis here

Police reports around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2022
East County weather page photo: March 10

Joseph Cueto captured this black-bellied whistling duck with her babies in Heritage Harbour Lake.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Braden River linebacker Aidan Dangler (3, red) puts a hit on Lakewood Ranch running back Kevin Everhart with teammate Zamarion Mays during the teams' 2021 rivalry game. (File photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 9, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Football's senior stars will be on display

A look at 10 senior East County football players to watch during the 2022 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for June 23-29

Don't miss multiple theater production openings, or enjoy a benefit concert to help Ukrainian refugees.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Rye Preserve is among the areas that will be included in the trail system.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 25, 2023
Plans advance for recreational trail though Manatee County

The proposed trail will connect Manatee County to both Sarasota and Hillsborough trails.

  • East County
  • News
William Smock. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2019
New perspectives for Manatee County Planning Commission

Three new members carry a variety of occupational backgrounds.

  • East County
  • News
A view of the .95 acre parcel at 20 N. Washington Blvd.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 26, 2016
County’s latest attempt to sell downtown parcel unproductive

The county’s invitation to negotiate for the purchase of a parcel at the corner of 301 and Main Street did not produce a viable offer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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