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The female juvenile bald eagle has a broken wing. Bald eagles are about 5 before they get white heads and tails. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 25, 2016
Bald eagle in recovery

A juvenile female has been transported to Maitland for rehabilitation.

  • East County
  • News
Chapin
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 12, 2014
Sidelines

Pair of Mustangs win individual golds; Bulldogs win division championship; Mustangs coach notches 100th win

  • East County
  • Sports
Gail Loefgren is back at the Chamber office, but they still have their doors closed to visitors.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 2, 2020
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce reimagines future

To support its business community, the Chamber is getting creative all hours of the day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
“Child with Doll” by Gabriele Münter
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 4, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Nick Reichert highlights the top A&E events to attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
1. Braden River High sophomore O'Mariah Gordon won the Gatorade Florida Player of the Year award in 2019.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 1, 2020
For this East County 10, it's showtime

Ten local high school athletes have served notice they will have a big year.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 2, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
STOP remains steadfast in its belief that its core issues reflect the interest of city residents.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2017
Development community responds to STOP

A new group, which includes planning and real estate professionals, is challenging the resident activist group STOP’s claims about growth in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The thatched area represents the property.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 23, 2016
Developer plans apartments near UTC Mall

Remi Properties has preliminary plans for 233 apartments at Honore Avenue and Desoto Road.

  • East County
  • News
Zander and Zella Ribar, both 4, present the colors at last year’s Tribute to Heroes Parade.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2018
Calendar — summer 2018

lakewd ranch calendar

  • LWR Life
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 4, 2017
Sarasota woman pens #ThatAwkwardMom comic

For this mom, the message is in the messes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
Temples prep for High Holy Days

Jewish congregations will celebrate the High Holy Days beginning this week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mayor Jim Brown is still hopeful a community center can be built at Bayfront Park.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 6, 2013
Election: Brown wants rec center talks to evolve in third term

Comprehensive Plan changes and 'solving the Colony mess' top Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown's list should he get a third term as the town's District 4 commissioner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Versailles neighbors 624 S. Palm Ave., the site of another new high-rise condominium.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 19, 2018
Developer plans high-rise bayfront condo

Seaward Development is planning an 18-story, 25-unit luxury condominium project at 605 S. Gulfstream Ave., currently the site of the Versailles residences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SOSS2 wants a detailed environmental impact statement that addresses any impacts to Siesta beaches.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 2, 2015
Big Pass dredge opponents bolster legal pull

Save Our Siesta Sand 2 is preparing to defend Siesta against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, if necessary, with a partnership with the Florida Wildlife Federation.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A Canadian developer has planned a Dairy Queen for Stickney Point Road.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 20, 2016
Dairy Queen planned for Stickney Point

A Dairy Queen and two retail spaces are slated east of the intersection of South Tamiami Trail and Stickney Point Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Crawford
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2010
Business Observer

Crawford opens Edward Jones branch on Circle; Sarasota Manatee Originals offers 30% discounts

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 20, 2018
Colony demolition delayed until late next week

The demolition of the once iconic Longboat Key resort has been delayed until Thursday, July 26, due to scheduling conflicts with the developer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jennifer Hoffman, the president of the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, and Paula Schwartz, of the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch, package meals for Meals on Wheels PLUS in December. Courtesy photo
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 13, 2021
Huge demand as Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee moves forward in 2021

CEO says Meals on Wheels PLUS will continue to deliver in meeting huge demand in Manatee County in 2021.

  • East County
  • News
Mote’s planned four-story, 110,000-square-foot aquarium would feature lighting on the exterior of the building that could display marine animal images.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 15, 2018
Mote's move out of the city draws questions

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium wants to relocate its aquarium. Why is the organization choosing I-75 over the bayfront?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 6, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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