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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
EJ "Glitch Master" Davis performs an original dance to dubstep remix "Permanent."
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 10, 2016
Haile Middle School students show off skills

The East County school held a talent show Thursday, March 10.

  • East County
  • Schools
Bruno Kapacinskas, Manatee County’s Business Resource Manager and Gail Loefgren, Longboat Chamber president, talk about available loans for red tide victims.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 1, 2018
Federal and state help available to businesses hurt by red tide

Federal and state help available to businesses hurt by red tide

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior setter Ali Milbourn finished with 47 assists, seven digs and two aces.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2013
Return to Form

After sitting out most of the season with a back injury, setter Ali Milbourn returned to the court in time to lead Lakewood Ranch to its third straight district title.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 9, 2009
Farmers market stakeholders speak

The City Commission will decide if the market will stay under the guidance of Sarasota's Downtown Partnership, where it's been for 30 years, or be put into the hands of the vendors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 11, 2013
Mustangs post shutout

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team defeated Charlotte 7-0 Dec. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
The city will work to preserve the nearby butterfly garden when it demolishes the pavilion at Gillespie Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 23, 2020
Gillespie Park pavilion slated for demolition

The city has the neighborhood's support as it plans to remove a shade structure from the park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
BRINLING
  • By Christopher Miller |
  • July 13, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Austin Brinling

Ten-year-old center fielder Austin Brinling maintained a positive attitude and displayed good sportsmanship during the District 26 All-Star Baseball Tournament, helping lead Braden River Little League's 9- and 10-year-old All-Star team to the division title July 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
Thunder by the Bay has had a presence in downtown Sarasota since 1999, but the event will move out of the city as event organizers respond to a growing collection of concerned residents, businesses and officials.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 22, 2016
Thunder by the Bay leaves city for Lakewood Ranch

Organizers hope a home further from the bay will eliminate the mounting issues for the motorcycle festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High School students Jessica Garcia, Haley Brown, Elizabeth “Annie” Curry and Larry Haymore are excited about participating in this year’s fair.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2012
Manatee County Fair opens Thursday

The Manatee River Fair Association will host the 96th annual Manatee County Fair Jan. 12-22.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2009
Tax rate could decrease

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis' recommended budget for fiscal year 2009-10 will suggest a millage rate of 1.4934 mills, lower than the current 1.5 millage rate.

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  • News
Photo by Mavella - Jake Bibler
  • A time to celebrate |
  • April 19, 2019
Just Married: Brad and Elizabeth

The couple went on several "non-dates" before their friendship blossomed into romance.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 9, 2011
LRLL fall registration dates announced

Lakewood Ranch Little League will hold registration for its fall baseball season from 6-8 p.m., Aug. 26 and Sept. 9 and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Aug. 27 and Sept. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 2, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 3

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The home at 467 Meadow Lark Drive was sold for $6.35 million. It was the highest-priced residential sale of 2017 for the Sarasota region. Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders & Company.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 6, 2017
Michael Saunders & Company closes on highest-priced Sarasota residential property in 2017

After only 10 days of being on the market, the home at 467 Meadow Lark Drive was under contract.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Unchained Melodies" runs through Feb. 3 at Florida Studio Theatre. Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 10, 2018
FST's 'Unchained Melodies' offers ode to youth and fresh take on doo-wop

Doo-wop and its offspring take the stage at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The home at 47 S. Washington Drive was built in 1927 with three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,956 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 17, 2020
St. Armands home tops sales at $3.25 million

Top real estate transactions for the week of July 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Brad and Lynn Schramek, courtesy photo
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 28, 2015
Parkinson Café launches in East County

A River Club resident has organized a monthly social program for individuals and partners living with Parkinson's disease.

  • East County
  • News
"Tops from Flops" runs through July 22. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 17, 2018
'Tops from Flops' sings praises of all-time hits that survived Broadway duds

The Players Centre for Performing Arts presents a love letter to the greatest hits to come from Broadway's sorriest musical duds in "Tops from Flops."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • November 5, 2015
Asolo Rep's "West Side Story" Starry Night Dinner

Asolo Rep's "West Side Story" Starry Night Dinner

  • Black Tie
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