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David Vozzolo uses a secchi disk to test water transparency after mini reefs were installed.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 21, 2021
Siesta Key Grand Canal project receives grants, hopes for others

A group of Siesta Key residents hopes to improve the canal’s water quality through the installation of mini reefs.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
Town, firefighters head back to bargaining table

Pay raises, benefits and pensions will be part of the discussion this week as the town and its firefighters come together for negotiations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Allan Luke, of Longboat Key, goes for a shot during a game of pickle ball with his wife, Virginia, Friday, Feb. 4, at the Anna Maria Island Community Center.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 9, 2011
Pickleball passion nets Key fans

At the Longbeach Village Association's monthly meeting Feb. 2, resident Allan Luke spoke about approaching the town about putting Pickleball courts at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • March 16, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Beneva Woods

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Beneva Woods

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Johnson PhotoImaging has been burglarized twice within six months. Burglars have stolen a total of more than $130,000 in camera equipment.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 23, 2013
East County photography store burglarized again

Although it has been burglarized twice in six months, Johnson PhotoImaging remains open.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2009
Birth Announcements 07.30.09

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy. All of the following babies were born at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2010
Cops Corner

Feb. 19 Night-light questioned 1:38 a.m. - 500 block of Sutton Place. Security Check. A woman called police to report there was a light on inside her home that she did not remember turning on before she left the house. Police checked out her home before she entered it and deemed it safe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
This Greenbrook Village home, which has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,521 square feet of living area, sold for $515,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 7, 2011
Greenbrook Village home sells for $515,000

A home in Greenbrook Village tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Charles and Cynthia Piano of Burr Ridge, Ill., sold their home at 13426 Goldfinch Drive to Fadi Kayali and Jennifer Hengy, Lakewood Ranch, for $515,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sarasota's Bay Runner trolley service has transported more than 41,000 passengers between downtown and Lido Key in its first three full months of operation. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 13, 2022
City earns top mobility award marks for Bay Runner, e-scooter programs

Still in their infancy, Sarasota's Bay Runner and e-scooter/e-bike programs are met with international acclaim.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 3, 2010
Ranch Rotarians pour hearts into annual Wine Fest

The Annual SunCoast Food & Wine Fest will be Nov. 13. For the first time, guests will be able to purchase wine and beer to take home.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 20, 2012
Revitalization Task Force addresses age-old questions

Tom Aposporos, a Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force member and president of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, hopes to never read the following advertisement:

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dan DiNatale was studying at Savannah College of Art and Design. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 21, 2018
Danny's Dream: How one Longboat couple is remembering their son

The first ever Danny's Dream event will be held on Saturday, March 24 in celebration and remembrance of Dan DiNatale and to raise money for Ewing Sarcoma research.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 28, 2017
Civil Rights: In 1950s Sarasota, Shiela Sanders found her voice.

In 1950s Sarasota, Shiela Sanders found her voice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 9, 2009
Lady Pirates sail past Lady Spartans

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated St. Pete Lakewood High in four games Sept. 9 in its district opener.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2011
Our View: A grand parking solution

Most rational people agree that parking is not free. Whether it is downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle or Westfield Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Aesthetician Monee Arpin of L. Spa
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 14, 2012
The basics of skin fitness - from the experts

Ask a Sarasota beauty about her skin, and she's likely to mention her aesthetician. One local favorite is Monee Arpin, who recently relocated from Main Street to L. Spa on South Pineapple Avenue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Christian football coach Jacob Spenn (left) shakes hands with Krakow Kings U19 coach Robin Volkmar (right). After the Blazers visited Poland in June, Volkmar and one of his assistants visited Sarasota last week.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 18, 2025
Sarasota Christian football begins partnership with Kraków Kings

After a summer trip to Poland, the Blazers welcomed Kings U19 Coach Robin Volkmar last week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Work is expected to begin in June.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 8, 2020
14 projects make up New Pass Bridge summer rehab

FDOT plans Jan. 16 event to answer questions about renovations planned for the bridge in summer 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Duane Fenn, Byron Poore and Patrick Kilbane
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 5, 2014
Spotlight: Chorus of the Keys changes its tune

Byron Poore, Patrick Kilbane and Duane Fenn are the newest leadership team fronting Sarasota Chorus of the Keys, the all-male, a capella, four-part harmony, barbershop chorus specializing in '50s and '60s popular music.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 1, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 2

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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