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The Sarasota Crew masters rowing team, which was formed four years ago, includes about 30 rowers, who range in age from 22 to 64. Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 7, 2013
Masterful

The Sarasota Crew masters rowing team will compete in the USRowing Masters National Championships Aug. 15 through Aug. 18, at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
News Briefs

Vision Plan now available on town's website; Town looks into changing stoplight timing; Longboat firefighters to hold open house

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2013
Obituary: Anthony 'Tony' Di Cecco

Anthony 'Tony' Di Cecco, 90, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2012
Church holds vigil for injured youth

Journey Assembly of God will hold a candlelight vigil service to pray for seven of its youth who were injured in a crash Sept. 8.

  • East County
  • News
FDOT anticipates temporary detour routes on University Parkway at I-75, exit 213, interchange at night and overnight from Dec. 14 through Dec. 17.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 11, 2015
FDOT announces I-75 and University Parkway detours, closures

Construction on the Diverging Diamond Interchange will cause traffic interruptions Dec. 14 through Dec. 17.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 5, 2013
Early voting for Manatee special election begins June 8

The special election ballot features two items: A vote on a half-percent sales tax increase, from 6.5% to 7%; And a vote that would allow the Manatee Board of County Commissioners to give new or expanding businesses ad valorem tax exemptions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sam Franzone helps Max Berndt get loaded up in the sled at The Tabernacle School's Winter Wonderland event.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2013
East County schools celebrate winter

Foundations Academy and The Tabernacle Christian School celebrated the winter season with snow days.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 17, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The future of Gulf of Mexico Drive utilities is on the line for a March ballot but some commissioners and residents worry if it’s being funded correctly.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 8, 2015
Commission flips switch on neighborhood undergrounding referendum

The future of Gulf of Mexico Drive utilities is on the line for a March ballot but some commissioners and residents worry if it’s being funded correctly.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The "warwall" is perched behind a photo of hundreds of silk screen prints spread on the floor of Warhol's factory in New York. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 15, 2018
Andy Warhol exhibit brings flower power to Selby Gardens

Warhol: Flowers in the Factory offers guests an interactive look at the nature-loving side of the iconic pop artist.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 4, 2011
Bulldog teams defeat Buccaneers

The East Manatee Bulldogs Mitey Mite and Junior Midget teams both defeated the Suncoast Buccaneers Oct. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Last year's Division Two champions Brad Cohen, Neil and Gigi Silverbery and Bea Uzielli
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 7, 2016
Your Calendar: Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2015
OUR VIEW | The May referendum

The May 12 vote is not a referendum giving the Resort at Longboat Key Club the approval to expand. But it is a vote that will determine the future prosperity of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 30, 2015
Your Calendar: Longboat Key

Check out the top January events in Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Maria Wirries. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 21, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Bea Friedman's 94th Birthday

Recently, Bea Friedman celebrated her 94th birthday with a luncheon in her very own Symphony Center. Entertainment included singer Maria Wirries.

  • Arts + Culture
Mustangs softball grad Denali Schappacher made the America East All-Conference First team as a freshman at the University of Central Florida. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 13, 2018
Area athletes still generate pride in college

Graduates from Braden River High, Lakewood Ranch High and The Out-of-Door Academy are still starring for their collegiate programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 30, 2017
Larry Elgart remembered for his love of swing music

The composer and bandleader recorded "Bandstand Boogie," which was used as the theme song for "American Bandstand."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2010
Peace women dive into summer

The Sisters of Peace, the women's fellowship group at Peace Presbyterian Church, enjoyed a beautiful day on Sarasota Bay recently.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This home at 557 Mast Drive recently sold for $800,000. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,005 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 24, 2019
Lake Club home tops local sales at $1.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 7-11

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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