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Wayne McCammon retired as Longboat Key police chief in 1996, after 23 years. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 28, 2014
Former Police Chief McCammon dies at 83

Wayne McCammon retired as Longboat Key police chief in 1996, after 23 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Superintendent Terry Connor addresses the attendees at the 2023 State of the Community Sarasota School Board Update lunch event.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 24, 2024
Sarasota County Schools announces 'A' rating

The School Board approved a tentative budget of $1.35 billion.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Albritton Groves Ltd. sold its property off State Road 72 to Sarasota County.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 12, 2024
Sarasota County closes $19M deal for former fruit orchards

The county plans to use the property, previously owned by the Albritton family, for soil to cover the nearby landfill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gina Lyons, the owner of A Vine Affair which hosts the new VIP Champagne Lounge at the Sarasota Polo Club, greets guests on opening day Dec. 31.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 1, 2024
Sarasota Polo Club opens 2024 season with new VIP section

A Vine Affair offers a more formal setting for those who want to enjoy polo in style at the Lakewood Ranch club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 17, 2021
New College receives largest donation in its history

The estate of Sarasota philanthropists J. Robert Peterson and Pasqualina Peterson gifted New College with $4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 26, 2009
Buchanan's town hall draws 1,400

U.S. Rep Vern Buchanan addressed healthcare reform during his forum Aug. 20 at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
Dean Kalahar, a 40-year Sarasota resident, is an economics teacher at Sarasota High School and author of "Practical Economics."
  • By Dean Kalahar |
  • May 3, 2012
My View: Class warfare: polarizing, immoral

The class-warfare attack on the 'rich' is really an argument against free markets, wealth creation and life-saving economic growth.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 20, 2011
Club founder cooks up healthy eating program

Susan Morin is on a mission to teach kids healthy eating habits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Meelan Gonzalez, 5, and Connor Treffert, 5 play a game at the 2015 Mote World's Ocean Day.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 26, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 6.2.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of June 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Andrew Lakey performs at a fundraising event for Music Heals Us on Jan. 26.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 3, 2018
Music Heals Us hits the right notes

Andrew Lakey was diagnosed with Astrocytoma when he was 9. Now, cancer-free, he is giving back through the program he founded in 2016.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The indoor gymnasium and weight room at Arlington Park, 2650 Waldemere St., are free to use during regular business hours for ages 16 and older.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2018
Get out and get fit

A roundup of ongoing events in our area

  • Health
Businesses hope the trolley will attract more riders than the bus did.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
Siesta Key trolley plans roll ahead

The county is testing a free trolley service on Siesta Key for six months. Businesses are excited, but is the long-awaited transit option viable as a long-term venture?

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2010
Cops Corner 05.13.10

The complainant reported an unknown person shot out the rented security light owned by Peace River Electric. This is the second time this has happened, but the first incident wasn't reported.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Rex Jensen is president and CEO of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch.
  • By Rex Jensen |
  • February 22, 2012
My View: Give 'em the sleeves from our vest

Every one of us - young and old alike - has been dealt a bad, if not losing, hand by this economic crisis.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
Cops Corner

5000 block of 72nd Street E. Petit theft ($100-$300). The complainant reported a theft from her yard. Unknown person(s) took two hammocks, which were hanging from a tree in her front yard.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Photo by Rachel Brown Hackney.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Catherine Luckner

Near the end of her first year as the Siesta Key Association president, Catherine Luckner has built a reputation for Key collaboration.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bradenton-based ET MacKenzie completed repair work after the town of Longboat Key's June's sewage break. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 30, 2020
State seeks $242,000 over Longboat sewage spill

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted to schedule a second private meeting with lawyers to determine what to do next.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Schindler is the new director of bands at Lakewood Ranch High School. He looks forward to continuing the successes and traditions of the band programs.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 27, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High School has new director of bands

New band director John Schindler wants to maintain the Marching Mustangs' success and traditions.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
News Briefs 04.28.11

Dragon boats race into East County; Anti-incorporation group launches drive; Lakewood students honor teachers, staff; Non-profit to host golf tourney; Tidewell Hospice names new directors; Clarification

  • East County
  • News
Marvin Albert and Gerri Aaron
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 11, 2012
New College Foundation Gala honoring President Dr. Gordon 'Mike' Michalson

New College Foundation Gala honoring President Dr. Gordon 'Mike' Michalson

  • Black Tie
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