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The Code Enforcement Board dismissed a sailboat case Sept. 12, calling the boat an eyesore but not a code violation.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2015
Code Board dismisses boat buoyancy complaint

The town’s Code Enforcement Board decided a boat that’s ‘not pretty’ doesn’t fall within its code violation boundaries.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nico Villalobos controls the ball for the Sarasota Paradise.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 7, 2023
Sarasota Paradise soccer team scores on and off field in first home game

The Paradise beat Miami City FC 2-1 on June 3, and the crowd was into the game from the start.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
ODA junior girls lacrosse player Emma Arrigo had 53 goals in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Emma Arrigo

The ODA junior had 46 goals for the girls lacrosse team in 2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
Willis Smith Construction CEO David Sessions says his company has had a more than 40-year relationship with Bill North's HBK CPAs firm.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 19, 2022
Willis Smith Construction celebrates 50 years of excellence

Clients, partners join with Willis Smith to celebrate the milestone at Waterside Place.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The site of Centennial Park, the location of the 10th Street boat ramps and parking area slated for future expansion and improvements as part of The Bay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 23, 2023
Zoning changes clear The Bay for Canal District planning

Boaters worry about ramp and parking obstacles as plans are developed for the park's Canal District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Drum circle newbie Julia Clark (center) bangs her worries away among the usual cadre of characters.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 2, 2023
The beat goes on at Siesta Key drum circle

Now in its 26th year, the Siesta Key drum circle is as steady and evocative as the tide. And much like the beach’s famous sand, its rhythm is just as healing.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A Key location could have a small book store, like this Goodwill Manasota book store on 55th Avenue East, but would not have a major retail component. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 22, 2015
Goodwill still shopping for Longboat Key location

The nonprofit’s interest in the Key hasn’t dropped off. Now, it’s seeking goodwill from the town in hopes of building a donation center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Neil Giraldo created Three Chord bourbon.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 27, 2023
Musician Neil Giraldo delivers rockin' bourbon to Sarasota

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist's premium Three Chord Bourbon made its debut in Sarasota's market.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Lakewood Ranch's Tracy Gapin has written his first book, "MALE 2.0: Cracking the Code to Limitless Health and Vitality."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 26, 2020
Lakewood Ranch doctor delves into men's health with his first book

Lakewood Ranch doctor's first book, "Male 2.0: Cracking the Code to Limitless Health and Vitality" now available.

  • East County
  • News
A peacock makes a pit stop on a porch on Fox Street.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 15, 2023
Peacock spotted back on Longboat Key

Peacocks might be looking for another five minutes of fame after raccoons step into the spotlight.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
Head Coach John Stevenson has turned the Sarasota High cross country program in a consistent winner. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota cross country stays near the top of the pack

The program has found consistent success under Head Coach John Stevenson.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Even as it challenges the city's decision, the Woman's Exchange is also considering moving out of its Orange Avenue home altogether.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 4, 2016
Woman's Exchange appeals city ruling on expansion

In April, the City Commission denied the proposed expansion of the Woman's Exchange. Now, the nonprofit shop is asking a court to overturn the city's decision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Angelo DiFiore poses with Sofia's Assistant Manager Jorge Zavalaga. The restaurant is expected to open the first week of August.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 13, 2022
Mediterranean dining comes to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Sofia's, a Mediterranean-themed restaurant, is set to open in early August.

  • East County
  • Business
Lee Kotwicki, the director of Workforce Training for SCF Manatee-Sarasota in Lakewood Ranch, hopes more local residents take advantage of the various computer classes. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 1, 2022
State College of Florida enhances computer learning in Lakewood Ranch

SCF of Lakewood Ranch wants people to know that they are not along when it comes to struggling with computers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Char Creel, Jim Hanes, Bob and Pat O'Connell
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 14, 2022
Bird Key Yacht Club lights, blesses the fleet

The Bird Key Yacht Club celebrated the holidays with dancing and giving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Take Care Home Health is run by Sue Wise and two of her daughters Erika Wise Borland and Courtney Wise Snyder.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • June 27, 2023
Home health care agency continues 28 years of growth, success

Sarasota-based Take Care Home Health started with one office and four employees. It has grown into a multimillion-dollar business with multiple locations and nearly 400 employees.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Janice Martinez, a law enforcement liaison for the Florida Department of Transportation, joins with a couple of crash dummies to encourage people to drive safely.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 14, 2023
FDOT kicks off campaign to discourage aggressive driving

Rollover simulator is used at Bradenton Motorsports Park to demonstrate the result of poor driving decisions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 4, 2022
Meals on Wheels Plus hosts Empty Bowls on Lakewood Main Street

People came for the soup, bowls and camaraderie but, most of all, to support the social services organization.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Buchanan said this one of the more intense bloom he's experienced in his 40 years of living on and off the water.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 13, 2018
Vern Buchanan visits Mote, discusses red tide; governor declares emergency

The congressman said more needs to be done to mitigate the effects of Karenia brevis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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