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Eventually, Jiggs Landing may be expanded to have walking trails and boardwalks on property north of Jiggs, on the Evers Reservoir.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 12, 2017
Manatee County fishing for improvements

Jiggs Landing expansion could lure more visitors.

  • East County
  • News
Antonia Watson, Randilyn Wilson, volunteer assistant Aaron Whitley and Jocelyn Parker pose after golf practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2019
Booker Middle introduces its girls golf team

Golf — and tennis — had been out of middle schools since 2010 before returning this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 2.25.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Freedom Elementary will host its round-up from 3:30-6:30 p.m., May 12. Photo by Brian Blanco.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2011
Manatee schools schedule kindergarten roundups

Manatee County Public Schools will host registration for kindergarten students in the East County between March 30 and May 12.

  • East County
  • Schools
CONTEMPORARY PICK: R. Luke Dubois "Now"
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 2, 2014
A&E Season in Picks

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy discusses the events you shouldn't miss in 2014.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 20, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city of Sarasota’s Board of Adjustment denied four variance requests May 27 that SMH sought for a new urgent care center building planned for 500 Ringling Blvd.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 9, 2015
St. Armands clinic faces longer wait

The city of Sarasota’s Board of Adjustment denied four separate variances for a St. Armands Circle Sarasota Memorial Hospital clinic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2013
News Briefs

Former Tampa leader suggests strong mayor; Work set to start under Siesta Key north bridge; County conducts Key noise experiment; Sarasota adds 100 parking spaces in Rosemary District

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charles and Margery Barancik were married in 1960 and raised three children. They have three grandchildren.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2019
Baranciks leave a legacy of love in the Sarasota area

Philanthropic couple made a mark with their personalities and generosity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2015
Briefs

East County Observer News Briefs

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Culture Collective includes seven community organizations
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 18, 2013
Arts organizations share collective vision

Seven arts organizations have partnered to debut a revamped Sarasota Culture Collective, an initiative to attract younger audience members to come to performances.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 25, 2012
Full Story: Rajewski raises $800 in December for race

The Bayou at Bay Isles resident got an early fundraising start in his quest for the District 3 commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Saunders. Arnold Simonsen and Ronda Montminy at last year's Aging in Paradise Gala.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 30, 2016
Longboat Key resident donates $2.5 million to Salvation Army

Arnold Simonsen's donation will help fund the organization's QLife Initiative

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Groin project completion nears

A series of strong frontal boundary storm systems have caused days of delays on the groin construction site behind The Islander Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2012
News Briefs

Wheels are in motion for Siesta trolleys

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Volunteers Kaylynn Low and Lisa Johnson collect sea life from the bay at last year's survey
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 7, 2019
County to host fifth annual Seagrass Survey

The event will take place at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 17, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A break from fishing

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Letter writer wants to see road improvements.
  • By Guest Author |
  • November 11, 2019
Letters to the editor

Letter writer hopes for improvement on dangerous Lakewood Ranch roads.

  • East County
  • Opinion
North Trail Redevelopment Partnership Chairman Jay Patel is still optimistic an overlay district will lead to more redevelopment in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 22, 2018
North Trail hopes overlay sparks redevelopment

Only two developments have used the North Trail Overlay District in the past five years, but stakeholders still see the special regulations as a valuable tool.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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