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Mike Plaia
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
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Incumbent seeks re-election.

  • East County
  • News
Judy Altier thanks a stranger for donating to Salvation Army.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 17, 2015
Volunteers help save by the bell

Meet Judy Altier, one of 1,500 volunteer bell ringers for Salvation Army Sarasota’s Red Kettle Campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 9, 2009
Solution for sand looms

The town will support the placement of a natural-gas pipeline as long as Port Dolphin agrees, in writing, to help pay for removal of white sand in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The property in question has direct access to the Braden River. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2018
River Club HOA sues Manatee County

Lawsuit serves as warning against creating a taxing district.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 30, 2019
Tarantino does it again with phenomenal 'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood'

This new Quentin Tarantino masterpiece shines because of its talented cast, nostalgic premise and the personal knowledge of the filmmaker.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Two attendees learn a technique to control bleeding at a Stop the Bleed training session held by the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department. (Photo courtesy of Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 8, 2020
Fire department delivers training to stop bleeding

Residents have four chances to attend the department's one-hour "Stop the Bleed" program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bruce Mahnke, the owner and manager of McGrath’s Irish Ale House and Ed’s Tavern, said the typical drop-off in customers that typically happens before May has not yet begun.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 2, 2021
Business brisk on Lakewood Main Street

Lakewood Main Street business owners expecting busier-than-usual summer

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners have proposed canceling Route 18 for lack of ridership
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 2, 2018
Bus route suspension threatens Longboat worker access

Sarasota county has proposed eliminating Route 18, which services Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Students play on the playground at the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 30, 2021
Temple Emanu-El reopening early learning center

After a year of closures due to COVID-19, the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center will reopen for summer school and fall classes.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Town commissioners unanimously appointed S. Jay Plager to become the seventh member of the P&Z Board.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 20, 2020
Newest P&Z Board member has broad experience

The vacancy on the P&Z Board sat vacant since March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tim Brewer fires up the team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 9, 2017
ODA football's culture coordinator instills uplifting spirit

The team is using positive psychology to get a mental edge.

  • East County
  • Sports
Midnight Mama performs at a St. Patrick’s Day event outside Gator Club. Some residents have raised concerns about noise from special events, while downtown businesses say tougher noise rules threaten their livelihood. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • July 22, 2021
Divisions remain over city sound rules

As officials wade through the complexities of noise regulations, a downtown resident is gathering support for the creation of a citizen sound committee, hoping a mix of stakeholders can find common ground.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shane Catts has operated Happy Paddler Kayak Tours since October 2013.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 29, 2021
Longboat businesses bank on a healthy bay

Business owners and residents explain why a healthy Sarasota Bay is important for the quality of life in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioners approved a wholesale replacement of the town charter rather than amend the existing document.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 21, 2017
Longboat commissioners approve new charter for ballot

Island policy makers decided it would be less complicated to replace the existing town charter rather than ask voters about each individual amendment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County sports roundup: 08.04.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 4, 2017
East County sports roundup: 08.04.17

East County sports roundup: 08.04.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Fire units are on the scene of a reported fire at 5311 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (Town of Longboat Key photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 27, 2020
Morning fire on Longboat spreads into attic

First responders were called to 5311 Gulf of Mexico Drive around 9:30 a.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2014
Sidelines

ODA's season ends in playoffs; LRCC to hold summer golf camp; Mustangs will host summer hoops camp; Ellenton to start hockey program

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2019
East County weather page photo: May 23

Gordon Silver captured this photo of a turtle crossing the road in Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 23

Michael Cohen caught this sight of some resting manatees off Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Sidelines

Amazing Admirals; MLS comes to Lakewood Ranch; Junior Golf Camp registration

  • East County
  • Sports
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