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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 30, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Smell that?

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Pastor Tony Viglione addressed the crowd.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 10, 2020
Interfaith vigil burns prayer ties for equality

The event was held at the Church of the Trinity MCC June 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
One of Lorraine Robertson's passions is playing the piano. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 21, 2022
Far more to come in this Lakewood Ranch story

Staying busy, 87-year-old Lorraine Robertson wrote and released a book, "The Saga of a Holistic Physician," between bridge group, painting sessions and piano recitals.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 10, 2021
High school sports roundup: 03.09.21

High school sports roundup: 03.09.21

  • East County
  • Sports
This week's 'In the Know' features great places to get some great deals in town.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 9, 2014
In the Know: Bang for your buck

Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features great places to get great deals in town.

  • Arts + Culture
Athletes make their way off the Ringling Bridge nearly an hour into the 2018 running of the Sarasota Music Half-Marathon and Rockin' 10K.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2019
Half-marathon course prompts road-closure plans on Sunday

Ringling Bridge, St. Armands Circle, bayfront area among those affected.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marlon Mack is this week's standout player
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2013
SIDELINES

Riverview Rams race to second-place finish; Sarasota Christian sweeps PCCC; Cardinal Mooney suffers lopsided loss; Orioles Fall Instructional League wraps up

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 22, 2016
The temptations of ‘OPM’

Longboat Key’s Shakedown Fund is flush with millions of dollars for parks. Commissioners should resist the urge to splurge with OPM — other people’s money.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 2, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat Key Fourth of July festivities

Longboat Key has lots of Fourth of July fun in store.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Baker, the director of operations, and Jennifer Bledsoe, the general manager, were busy handing out free salads and sandwiches on Saturday night at Newk's Eatery.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 10, 2016
Newk's ready to open on University Parkway

First 100 customers on Monday will receive gifts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 20, 2010
Islandside project hearing dates confirmed

Four dates in May and six dates in June have been reserved by the commission to approve code changes and an Islandside project ordinance on second reading.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Key Coalition, a grassroots organization against several hotel proposals, like a 170-room hotel proposed off Calle Miramar, now represents more than 4,000 households.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 14, 2021
Siesta Key Coalition grows, gains non-profit status

The grassroots organization now represents 40 homeowner and condo associations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 4, 2009
Lady Pirates open season victorious

The Braden River High girls soccer team kicked off its 2009 season with a 1-0 victory over Cardinal Mooney Nov. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Elizabeth Nestlerode and Scott Moreau star in Ring of Fire, and Katie Barton is playing the bass in the background. (Photo: John Jones)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 9, 2022
FST walks the line in Johnny Cash musical

The engaging musical celebrates Johnny Cash’s multisided legacy at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 20, 2022
Byeong Hun An wins the 2022 LECOM Suncoast Classic

Michael Gellerman missed a birdie putt to win the event, then missed a par putt to force a playoff

  • East County
  • Sports
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
Emma Giorgio and Lea Savola star in Gracie Gardner's Athena. (Courtesy Photo)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 25, 2022
'Athena' scores a palpable hit at Urbanite Theatre

“Athena” explores the fine line between competition and friendship in a fast-paced production at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Galbi, or grilled ribs, are one of Dokko's favorite items on the menu.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 31, 2022
Korê Steakhouse to bring Korean food and culture to Waterside Place

The new Korean restaurant brings no-tipping policy to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 22, 2021
The silencing of dissent

Rattled by the citizenry’s outrage this summer, the Sarasota School Board majority responds, showing its disdain for the people it serves.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota, left, is the first project under construction at the Quay site.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 9, 2019
Quay developer continues pursuit of destination district

A condo tower and a mixed-use luxury apartment project are the first two in a series of buildings coming to the Sarasota waterfront property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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