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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2021
East County weather page photo: July 29

Pamela Williams captured this photo of a glossy ibis in the Hazeltine neighborhood of County Club East.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
harveymilk
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 15, 2015
This weekend's best bets: Friday, May 15

This weekend's best bets: Friday, May 15

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ariana Majano.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 25, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Ariana Majano

The Lakewood Ranch High senior girls cross country runner finished second at the Tri-County Championships

  • East County
  • Sports
William Ball poses in his studio on Lido Key. His work will be displayed from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 22, at the Wood Street Studio, 1490 20th St., in Sarasota.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 20, 2013
Your Neighbor: William Ball IV

William Ball lost his mother, Jill, to cancer five years ago. As she battled her illness, she displayed stoicism, a characteristic that remained in his memory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mason Amyx and Cayla Fulkerson use the groceries they bought to make their lunches.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 30, 2021
Beyond the Spectrum expands facility in Sarasota

The nonprofit will add 2,500 square feet of space to address its growing waitlist of students. AND Beyond the Spectrum adds space to handle demand..

  • East County
  • Schools
Janie's Garden on Lemon avenue is among Sarasota Housing Authority's recent public housing projects. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 17, 2022
Town hall reveals proposals to address workforce housing crisis

Sarasota's recent success isn't equally distributed as the resulting spike in housing costs are pricing essential workers out of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 23, 2018
Interest in $26.5 million home heating up

Property drawing attention from U.S. and European buyers

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • September 21, 2012
First of all, do no harm

First of all, do no harm

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 25, 2017
St. Mary hosts baby shower

The women's guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church brought gifts for the women of SOLVE.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
 Meals on Wheels Plus staff member Terri Hill stacks cans of tomatoes. The organization is asking for all types of foods as donations, but especially nonperishables.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 21, 2020
Charity Snapshot: More Than a Meal

As Meals on Wheels Plus continues its services amid a pandemic, it relies on efficiency and the generosity of the community.

  • LWR Life
Alliance Executive Director Heather Kasten and Bucs Chief Operating Officer Brian Ford chat before Ford's presentation.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 18, 2015
LWRBA hosts monthly Membership Luncheon

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Chief Operating Officer Brian Ford vamps up support for his team during Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members' monthly Membership Luncheon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 15

Niki Muller captured this lone swan swimming on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Jeff Fusco
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 13, 2016
On the Road Again with Hymn For Her

For this local rock band, home is wherever they park their Airstream.

  • Arts + Culture
The Big Pass inlet has never been dredged.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 24, 2013
Sarasota eyes Big Pass for sand

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is analyzing the inlet as a sand source to renourish Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 12, 2012
'Dead' buses on County Commission agenda

Sarasota County commissioners will consider a contract to buy buses past their "useful life" from Palm Beach County. The deal is five buses for five bucks.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Parking at Chart House.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 1, 2020
Town approves restaurant parking changes

Longboat Key restaurants are now required to have one parking space for every 150 square feet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 13, 2020
Longboat shuts down plans for large gatherings

Restriction set to last 30 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maya Schultz and Maeva Ginsberg-Klemmt let some some screams after winning the A Final of the Women's U17 2x (7:36.96) at the 2022 USRowing Youth National Championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 16, 2022
Sarasota Crew rowers win Women's U17 2x national championship

The 2022 USRowing Youth National Championships were held at Nathan Benderson Park from June 8-12.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Facing land on one of the north end groins.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 25, 2019
Manatee drops objection to Greer Island groin

Plans for new groins are proceeding forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 4, 2022
Country Club East home tops sales at $2.28 million

A Country Club East home tops the week's sales at $2.28 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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