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"This is our big new hobby besides our four (children) and our two law practices," said Trent Miller, with a chuckle. He is pictured with his wife, Lesa. The couple recently purchased the 42,000-square-foot K Center plaza.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2013
East County couple gives new vision to plaza

Trent and Lesa Miller bought The K Center out of foreclosure.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Polo Club owner James Miller said he was pleased with how the Giving Hunger the Blues Festival ran at his facility in November 2019.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2020
Broader use could be in Sarasota Polo Club's future

Broader use could be in Sarasota Polo Club's future

  • East County
  • News
Workers pump water from the site of a 10-inch pipe break on Bogey Lane.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 20, 2020
Boil-water order set for Longboat neighborhood

The water main break may cause Country Club Shores to have little to no water pressure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alex Colbath, a second grader, has a method to building his tower: use longer blocks to help support smaller blocks as the tower grows.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 25, 2020
Together in spirit at Tara Elementary School

Tara Elementary PTO hosts virtual spirit week

  • East County
  • News
Vehicles waiting in line to pick up children as school lets out at B.D. Gullett Elementary School spill onto Wood Fern Terrace. Stopping in traffic lanes there now will be prohibited.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 27, 2019
Parking restrictions tighten in Manatee County school zones

Commissioners add areas around three Lakewood Ranch schools to an existing no stopping or standing ordinance.

  • East County
  • News
Larry Greenspon
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 13, 2018
Greenspon donates inaugural gift for Jewish Federation renovations

Through Greenspon’s donation, the refurbished campus will be called The Larry Greenspon Family Campus for Jewish Life and The Larry and Mary Greenspon Sports Complex.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sheriff’s Office Instructors Sgt. John Finley (left) and Lt. Andy Ramdath oversee the Active Shooter Training. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • June 13, 2018
Guardians role could be short term for school district of Manatee County

Manatee County school district decides to not keep the Guardian program around long term.

  • East County
  • News
The town suspended beach cleanup operations on Oct. 12, following the offshore passage of Hurricane Michael.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 17, 2018
Red tide disappears from Longboat shores

People are returning to Longboat

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Gulf of Mexico Drive plot is 1.8 acres and could be rezoned to accommodate seven housing lots.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • March 12, 2019
Longboat voters give thumbs up to two issues

Both ballot measures pass

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 10, 2019
Record run for Doggies for Duchenne 5k

Just how much did the race raise? $20,637.

  • East County
  • News
The county-owned parcels at the corner of Palmer Boulevard and Apex Road have been disputed all year. Now residents have a chance to tell commissioners exactly what they’d like to see done with the land.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 7, 2017
Residents to give commission ideas for future of county-owned land

A group of homeowners united under an initiative called Fresh Start want to offer ideas on what the county should do with two parcels of surplus land outside the Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 1, 2018
Cops Corner: The police want to talk

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Pollo Tropical plans to move into the former Square 1 Burgers across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital on U.S. 41.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Week of 06.30.16

A Caribbean restaurant prepares to move into midtown Sarasota, and local college leaders receive statewide recognition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 2, 2016
Pattigeorge’s sells for $2 million

The Columbia Restaurant Group bought the iconic Longboat Key restaurant for $1.96 million this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Community Fund advisor Amanda Tullidge (center) presents a check for $10,000 to The Players Centre for Performing Arts' Jeffery Kin and Michelle Bianchi.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund presents 21 grants

The Players Centre for Performing Arts gets top grant of $10,000

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 24, 2017
'In the Next Room' gives good vibrations

Moaning becomes electric at the Players Backstage.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
SUGAR founders Victoria Cobb, Stefanie Guido and Ali Pereira  show off new backpacks donated after they posted a request on Facebook.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 25, 2017
Moms sweeten opportunities for service in Lakewood Ranch area

Three moms start SUGAR, an organization to help children learn about volunteerism.

  • East County
  • News
Land-use attorney Charlie Bailey is working to clarify the Siesta Key Overlay District to allow his client, Gary Kompothecras, to potentially build  closer to the street on the Key than is currently allowed.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 2, 2017
Siesta Key hotel hits roadblock

Kompothecras seeks a legislative solution with the county to proceed with plans for project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Police Department Cop's Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.24.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports for the week of Aug. 17-24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota center Madison Pack plans to attend Columbia University.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Pair of basketball players and a softball player announce college intentions.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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