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Meet this week's Athlete of the Week: Fabio Vasconcellos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 22, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Fabio Vasconcellos

Braden River High junior Fabio Vasconcellos scored five goals while leading the Pirates to an 8-1 victory over Port Charlotte Nov. 15. The Pirates forward has netted 10 goals and an assist through the first four games of the season. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Director of the Office of Business and Economic Development Jeff Maulsby presented a review of the county's economic incentive program at Wednesday's county commission meeting.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 22, 2016
County commissioners stand by incentive program

Although the county plans to re-evaluate its policies on awarding economic incentives to private firms, officials believe the program is effective.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lexi Albero.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.04.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.04.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Howard Berna of Environmental Services addressed the commissioners about the proposed shelters.
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 10, 2015
Commissioners get an earful about disturbing behavior at Siesta Key Beach

Nearby residents asked commissioners to reconsider replacing picnic shelters with precast concrete structures for fear of more noise, partying.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2010
Key Club project contains fewer issues

Longboat Key Club Attorney John Patterson is hopeful the club's Islandside application has fewer issues and will move along more quickly at the Town Commission level.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 4, 2010
Tax rate rises to balance budget

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis' recommended budget for fiscal year 2010-11 suggests a millage rate of 1.8872 mills, which is 25.8% higher than the current rate of 1.5 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ryan Heers, co-owner Dr. Elijah Benioni, Kimberly Marlow, co-owner Dr. Briana Southerland and Warren Decuir
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 2, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Aesthetic Arts Institute business opens on Main Street in Sarasota; Longboat Key triathlon sprint event needs volunteers for this weekend; Longboat Key resident to teach fitness classes at Sarasota Ballet

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 29, 2018
Boozed but not Confused: The ultimate Whiskey Obsession Festival guide

We’ve got the tips and tricks you need to make the most of your Whiskey Obsession Festival experience.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Juan Florensa
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 15, 2017
In his last year, public works chief looks ahead to unfinished projects

Juan Florensa still has a lot planned for his final months in town government.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
After six months of rehabilitation following knee surgery, Braden River junior running back Raymond Thomas was cleared to return to the Pirates' backfield May 31.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 8, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River's No. 4 cleared to return to the backfield.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 2, 2010
Key Club stands by plan in spite of planner's snub

Planning Director Monica Simpson says the project is too big, too dense. Now it's up to the Town Commission: 9 a.m. Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rudy and Cindy Branson with their son Brad at the 2014 Pineapple Drop in Downtown Sarasota.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 31, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.31.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 30, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2014
News Briefs

County Commission OKs Shell Road parking plan; FDOT nixes no right on red at Stickney Point Road

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: Essays

In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11, the East County Observer partnered with Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. and Florida Bank to host an essay contest open to students throughout the area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Public works employees worked all night providing power to lift stations on the island, preventing a system failure. (Photo via Longboat Key government).
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 19, 2017
In hours and days after Irma, town workers kept sewage system alive

A group of town employees worked around the clock to stop a wastewater overflow.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Santa said he has a magic key that allows him to get through front doors if the home has no chimney.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 20, 2017
Ho(w) much, Ho(w) many, Ho(w) long?

Students filled Santa's bag with questions. As always, St. Nick delivered.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kathy Baylis is pictured with Patterson Foundation President and CEO Debra Jacobs.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2015
Former EDC executive Kathy Baylis dies

Kathy Baylis was a leader in economic development in Sarasota County for more than a decade.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2011
Our View: Fatal flaws of public schools

Last week provided great political-media entertainment in our little part of Florida. It also brought to light - again - the fatal flaws of public education.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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