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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 25, 2018
Siesta Beach falls out of Dr. Beach's Top 10

Last year's No. 1 spot in the U.S. still ranked second by TripAdvisor.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team celebrated its first district title since 2011 with an 11-3 victory over rival Cardinal Mooney in the Class 3A-District 10 championship April 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 31, 2013
2013: Year in Sports - Top Moments

As another year comes to a close, we at the East County Observer, once again, celebrate your accomplishments with our Year in Sports 2013.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2012
News Briefs

Chalk Festival founder chosen as judge; Suncoast Communities Blood Bank reaches goal; Indoor football team coming to Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • News
Education Center.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 24, 2020
Longboat Key Education Center readies for season in multiple forms

Like many universities, the education center is planning on a blend of in-person, Zoom and hybrid classes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Parents should help their students log onto ClassDojo to help them stay connected with teachers and classmates. Harry Sayer
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 9, 2020
Sarasota teachers offer parental tips for at home learning

Fear not, parents. No one is expecting you to replace your child’s teacher, but here are some helpful hints to make at-home learning a little smoother.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Orioles are partnering with Sarasota County libraries to offer a free game ticket to young readers.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 29, 2018
Libraries, Orioles team up to promote reading

The Big League Reader program offers game tickets for students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS: Affluent effluent a treat for the environment, study reveals

Town's smart food and drink choices are benefiting Sarasota Bay's ecosystem.

  • April Fools
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 17, 2019
Students let off STEAM at McNeal Elementary

The fourth annual event at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary features robotics, interactive music and an art show.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2019
Sarasota County sets sandbag filling stations

Three sites will open Friday morning in anticipation of possibly heavy rains from Hurricane Dorian.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Most of the parking lot at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport sits empty during what airport officials hoped could be a record-setting month for traffic.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2020
Coronavirus takes toll on airport traffic

Although some flights are still landing, SRQ officials say they don’t have the power to screen those who arrive for COVID-19 symptoms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sierra McCormick in "The Vast of Night." Photo source: Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 12, 2020
Binge Blog: There's something in the sky

"Search Party" and "The Vast of Night" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 2, 2018
Longboat commission hopefuls pitch policy decisions

The Longboat Observer hosted a forum Thursday evening for the public to hear from commission candidates about a swath of island issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 23, 2010
Tommy Bahama features "I AM HOME" artists

The Tommy Bahama Retail Store, located on St. Armands Circle, showcased the works of homeless artists living in the Sarasota and Bradenton area who are participants of the "I am home" art project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2010
Patriots plan military memorial

Ed's Tavern's John Breiner and veteran Gene Sweeney hope to bring a piece of the World Trade Center to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
City Engineer Alex DavisShaw said she witnessed traffic backing into Ringling Boulevard from the McCurdy’s valet area multiple times and said the city would continue to monitor the area for issues. Photo by Alex Mahadevan
  • By David Conway |
  • August 21, 2014
Comedy club receives extended valet trial run

After a trial period, city staff denied McCurdy's Comedy Theatre's application for a valet parking permit, citing traffic concerns. Now, commissioners have given the business a second chance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Neighbors Danny Chappell and Ron Hunniford look at a map of the site on which Manatee Ranches wants to place a "country store." They say the site, behind them, should not be developed commercially.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 23, 2019
Intersection site proposed for development in Myakka area

Land owner seeks approvals for commercial development near CR 675/S.R. 70 intersection.

  • East County
  • News
Riley Simmons signed with Mississippi State on March 19. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 31, 2021
Mustang throws herself into the spotlight

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Meditation expert Trish Hart leads the online Keep Calm and Carry On social offering by SMR in conjunction with the Brain Health Initiative.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 23, 2020
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch offers a 'time to breathe' in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch lifestyle remains alive with opportunities despite COVID-19 crisis.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner Jack Duncan has a plan in place for his second term on the Longboat Key Town Commission. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 6, 2013
Election: Duncan maps out his second term

District 2 Commissioner Jack Duncan thinks workshops with the Colony and north-end stakeholders could stimulate revitalization.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Logan Veith.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 28, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Logan Veith

The Braden River golfer talks the state tournament and his love of social media.

  • East County
  • Sports
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