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The LED baseball, created by Lakewood Ranch-based Evolucia, has Rivera's autograph, uniform number and career stats written on it.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 23, 2013
East County company partners with Mariano Rivera on LED ball

Evolucia, a Lakewood Ranch-based LED lighting company, has partnered with legendary New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera on a new baseball.

  • East County
  • News
Ashley Kozel and her daughters cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Kozel Family Amphitheater.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 23, 2013
The Kozel Family presents new amphitheater to students

The Kozel Family cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the Out-Of-Door Academy amphitheater. Out-Of-Door Academy made nearly $1 million in renovations this summer thanks to the Kozel family's generosity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The plaza's developer has received new commitments from AIO Cellular, Amscot, Holistic for Pets and Popi’s Place.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 23, 2013
River Club Plaza announces new tenants

Casto, the developer of the plaza at the southeast intersection of State Road 70 and Interstate 75, recently received commitments from a wave of new tenants.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 20, 2014
Dora Walters speaks to Historical Society tonight

Dora Walters, retired senior editor of the Longboat Observer, will speak at 7 p.m. tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New HR director confirmed for Manatee County
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 30, 2024
New HR director confirmed for Manatee County

The Manatee County Commission unanimously confirmed Kate Barnett as human resources director after serving as the department's interim director since June 2023.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Historical Society President Michael Drake is looking for a new home for two historic cottages that currently sit at 521 Broadway St.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 26, 2020
Longboat Key Historical Society seeks new home for cottages

The town of Longboat Key is looking into the possibility of adding one of the historic cottages to the Town Center Green site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elena Tomeo Cassella is the new executive director for The Foundation for Dreams.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 21, 2016
New executive director provides strength at Foundation for Dreams

Education, fundraising top goals for new director Elena Tomeo Cassella.

  • East County
  • News
Records show 819 single-family homes were sold last year in East County. Sales and permits are expected to rise this year. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Property sales: Going up or down?

It was an easy decision for Ron Javate to trade Chicago's bustle for life in the Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Michelle Sechser (left) will participate at the 2024 Winter Speed Order at Nathan Benderson Park. She previously teamed with Molly Reckford in the women's lightweight doubles at the U.S. Olympic Rowing Trials held at Benderson Park in 2021.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2024
Olympic rowing camps and trials come to Benderson Park

A USRowing Speed Order camp is the first of three events, held Feb. 15-18 in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Victor Lundy designed the Blue Pagoda, located at 655 N. Tamiami Trail.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 5, 2024
Sarasota architect Victor Lundy dies at age 101

A leading member of the Sarasota School of Architecture, Lundy died Nov. 4.

  • Arts + Culture
Chris Sachs, Police Chief Kelli Smith and Cash Register. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 17, 2020
New bell pit stop

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key got new Salvation Army bells.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2009
School district forms naming committee

The new committee formed after multiple requests to name district facilities or property after district employees or local citizens who have made significant contributions to education in Manatee .

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 26, 2010
Show some puppy love for new center

If you're hankering for some puppy love, there's a new spot in downtown Sarasota just for you. Southeastern Guide Dogs will open its Discovery Center to the public Sept. 2, at 1618 Main St.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 1, 2010
Buchanan proposes freeze on drilling permits

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan is asking other legislators to place a moratorium on all deepwater drilling permits for new and existing oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 12, 2010
Signs of grant sprout up on Longboat Key

Signs of a federal beautification grant are sprouting on the southern end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2010
Health Matters - East County

Enjoy The East County Observer's quarterly magazine insert bringing you local, health-related news you can use for people of all ages.

  • East County
  • News
The final action scene of the new TV series, "Miami 24/7" includes a fiery explosion on the John Ringling Causeway.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2010
Bridge stunts conclude with a fiery explosion

Sanborn Studios filmed the final action scene of its new TV series, "Miami 24/7," Sunday, Oct. 17, on the John Ringling Causeway.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2012
News Briefs

Weekly Publix progress report

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Key residents would like to see Bayfront Park changes that include a new recreation center.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 22, 2011
Longboat plans park meeting

Longboat Key will host a special workshop at Town Hall next month to discuss a concept plan for Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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