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USRowing CEO Glen Merry announces his organization has selected Nathan Benderson Park as the Olympic trials rowing site in 2016.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 12, 2015
Park selected for Olympic rowing trials

USRowing announced today Nathan Benderson Park will host the Olympic Rowing Trials in 2016.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 14, 2016
Site names Longboat sixth smartest city in Florida

Zippia ranked cities in the state by the number of teen dropouts and educated adults, and found Longboat Key fared well.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2014
Thunder swimmers post impressive finishes

The Out-of-Door Academy girls swim team beat Venice 87-77 in a developmental dual meet Sept. 9 while the boys fell 93-71.

  • East County
  • Sports
Veteran Archie Sanders received recognition during the dedication ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in San Marco Plaza. Published Nov. 18.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2010
YEAR IN PICTURES: November | December

The East County Observer recaps the best photos of November and December 2010.

  • East County
  • News
Those coming to the site for the supplies should be prepared to produce identification confirming their residency in Sarasota County. Â Â (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 30, 2022
Sarasota County prepares to open supplies-distribution sites

Three of four located in areas hardest hit by Hurricane Ian, though one close to city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 5, 2009
Sarasota Millionaires tryouts set for next week

The Sarasota Millionaires will be holding tryouts from 9-11:30 a.m. and 4-6:30 p.m., Sept. 12 and 19 at Booker High School, 3201 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • September 26, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: Interview with Founding Member of Dirty Dozen Brass Band

TWIS Talks RIAF: Interview with Founding Member of Dirty Dozen Brass Band

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Phil Pagano poses next to his two new generators. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 28, 2018
Your Town

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  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fireworks will be the main attraction. Photo provided by Flickr.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 6, 2017
Fireworks display to brighten Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch

An Independence Day celebration will be held July 1 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
Elks Lodge 2855 members Jack Ogren, Phyllis Stolteben, Chuck Stolteben, Mary Bilkie, Pat Marrocco and Kay Ogren visited veterans at the Bay Pines Medical Center.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 21, 2015
Salute to the veterans

Local Elks Lodge shows its support of veterans in December.

  • East County
  • News
Rotarians serve and box meals for the 43rd annual Pioneer Picnic at Robarts Arena.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 4, 2016
Rotary Club prepares for 44th Pioneer Picnic

The Rotary Club of Sarasota will host the annual Pioneer Picnic Sunday, Oct. 9 at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Fire Rescue received an excellent score on a surprise inspection visit from a state inspector Wednesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 28, 2015
Fire Rescue aces surprise inspection

A surprise inspection from a Florida Department of Health inspector rated the Longboat Key Fire Rescue department an excellent rating for all aspects of its operations and equipment Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mid-Range Game director Toby Madison is starting a new AAU program called Skills First.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 1, 2015
Skills First travel program to launch in Lakewood Ranch

The multi-level travel program will be called Skills First and will operate under the Mid-Range Game umbrella.

  • East County
  • Sports
Beginning Jan. 3, Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) will launch its extension of Route 6 to service Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 1, 2015
MCAT launches Ranch route this weekend

The Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) route to Lakewood Ranch begins Jan. 3.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County is asking for public feedback through an online survey as part of an independent evaluation of Manatee County Animal Services.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2014
County seeks animal services feedback

The anonymous survey was developed to provide the community with an opportunity to have input into the evaluation of Manatee County Animal Services.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 12, 2013
i9 Sports teams up with Premier Sports Campus

i9 Sports Manatee-Sarasota recently announced it will move its Lakewood Ranch location to the Premier Sports Campus at the start of the winter season, which begins Jan. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
Legacy lives on through foundation

Longboat Key resident Marty Samowitz, the oldest World War II Iwo Jima survivor who died Dec. 6 at age 99, is still giving back to the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Community members visited the new SMH courtyard Sept. 7, and had their photograph taken in an inflatable snow globe.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 14, 2013
SMH ranked fifth most affordable hospital

Consumer advocate website NerdWallet ranks Sarasota Memorial Hospital one of the top 10 most affordable hospitals in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Airport officials report that more than 1 million passengers have traveled through Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in the past 12 months.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 24, 2013
Curbside valet service debuts at SRQ

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport began a curbside valet service on Tuesday, streamlining the air travel process for area customers.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Insomnia Cookies is now open at 2264 Gulf Gate Drive.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 26, 2026
Late-night cookie chain opens its first store in Sarasota

Insomnia Cookies is now open at 2264 Gulf Gate Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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