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Pirates and LECOM announce ballpark naming-rights agreement
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 10, 2017
Pirates and LECOM announce ballpark naming-rights agreement

The agreement is for 15 years.

  • East County
  • Sports
Garrett Russini will play at Stetson University, while Jerrod Leinhauser will head to Florida Institute of Technology.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 17, 2010
Braden River High stars sign letters-of-intent

Pirates pitcher Jerrod Leinhauser and catcher Garrett Russini both signed national letters-of-intent Nov. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bayfront Park's Recreation Center was donated to the town in 1984. Consultants say it would be better off replaced than renovated.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 26, 2019
Talk of culture, recreation centers intertwine

Longboat leaders urge caution in moving ahead with building proposals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 16, 2022
Robert Leo Greiwe

Robert Leo Greiwe, beloved husband of the late Kathleen (nee Hadley) Greiwe for 59 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Amari Jones.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 13, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Amari Jones

The Braden River High junior wing talks his uncle's influence and the meaning of "snap and clear."

  • East County
  • Sports
The most recent Lift Station 87 design is 45 feet tall, 10 feet taller than the maximum height allowed by the city code.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 4, 2014
Lift station hits new heights

Originally planned as an underground facility, the height of the proposed Lift Station 87 has again crept upward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(From left to right): Isaac Brownman, Allen Parsons and Tom Harmer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2018
Longboat leaders set to make waves in 2018

A crop of new government officials and non-profit volunteers are among those best poised to impact the island in the upcoming year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: February 10

Diane Suner took this photo of a junonia shell on Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 10

Diane Suner captured this snowy egret image on North Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In the summer of 2021, the Volt Power Co. workers removed several light poles in the Country Club Shores neighborhood.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 10, 2022
Longboat Key due to save $3.7 million in undergrounding project

Phase four of the project is projected to have the most of the savings at about $1.83 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cheri Coryea's future as Manatee County Administrator could be decided Jan. 6 at a Commission meeting.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 30, 2020
Manatee County Commission strife demands public input

Public needs to provide feedback to Manatee County Commission as it plots a new course for the future.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Rob Emery and Chris Beyersdorff are the co-owners of the new DOGPerfect store at The Green in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2019
Partners cater to dog lovers in Lakewood Ranch

DOGPerfect set to open at The Green in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
Delphi Borich and Jenny Vallancourt perform in Asolo Rep’s production of "Gloria." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 11, 2018
Asolo Rep explores the fall of print, civility and civilization in 'Gloria'

Asolo Repertory Theatre offers both some of the best theater we've seen in a long time and a completely unsatisfying ending.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • In Memoriam |
  • July 23, 2021
Thomas (Tom) H. W. Jones, Jr.

Tom was born in Bryn Mawr, PA to the late Thomas and Louise Jones, and raised in Norristown, PA.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota School Board District 2: David Graham

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Triathlon participants during last year's event. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 12, 2016
Your Calendar: Longboat Key Triathlon

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2022
East County weather page photo: March 3

Becky Young captured this pair of bald eagles on a dirt mound in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Concession Golf Club will take over as host of the WGC-Mexico PGA Tour event.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 20, 2021
More birdies for Lakewood Ranch area

Concession lands unique opportunity to host a World Golf Championship event.

  • East County
  • News
East County residents fill their sand bags at Lakewood Ranch Community Park on Wednesday after the county declared a state of emergency.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 6, 2017
Manatee schools close Friday due to Hurricane Irma

Manatee County declares state of emergency as Irma approaches.

  • East County
  • News
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan hosted a roundtable with local leaders about recent red tide outbreaks on Florida's Gulf coast.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 20, 2023
Local leaders agree: Steps need to be taken to combat red tide

Longboat Key town commissioners met with Rep. Vern Buchanan and other local leaders to discuss the current red tide outbreak and steps to lessen its impacts in the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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