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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
News Briefs

Former Cannons bookkeeper pleads no contest to fraud; Atlantic hurricane season ends Nov. 30; Town Hall to close for Thanksgiving

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2012
News Briefs

Commission makes board appointments; New P&Z director starts Monday; Volunteers needed for Sister Keys cleanup; Key Club ranks No. 11 in top resorts list

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County’s Ashley Zalkin had discovered residents couldn’t get prepackaged Jell-O Shots.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • December 6, 2017
Myakka City resident gets her shot at success with new Jell-O shot company

East County entrepreneur launches Original Jel Shot Company.

  • East County
  • Business
Chairwoman Becca Towery and Women’s Council of Realtors Sarasota Director of Membership Rebecca Dalton
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 5, 2018
Women’s Council of Realtors Sarasota brings new paws to the catwalk

Women’s Council of Realtors Sarasota hosted its 2017 Fashion Show: Couturier & Canines on Sept. 5 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Julie Aranibar |
  • May 18, 2011
MY VIEW: School board violating state law

In response to the April 20, 2011, editorial, "School Board on right path," I voted "no" on this issue for two reasons.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 1, 2018
Longboat seeks a share of Sarasota county's oil spill restitution

Those funds could come from the county as part of the federal RESTORE act, enacted after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nine-year-old Abby Hite has been competing in triathlons since she was 5 years old. (photo courtesy FinisherPix L.L.C.)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 1, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Only 9, Braden River Elementary student already a triple threat

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 19, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Rugs by Reza, formerly known as Heriz Persian Rugs, has moved from St. Armands Circle to 652 S. Washington Blvd. in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 3, 2017
Riverview High football beats Sarasota High for sixth straight year

The Rams started slow offensively but got scores from their defense and special teams.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 16, 2019
Town shifts Village's drive for resident passes into park

Commissioners agree to look at possible changes in no-parking zones, valet rules and speed limits.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stephanie Peabody
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 27, 2021
Brain Health Initiative founder expects big 2021 in Lakewood Ranch

Brain Health Initiative founder Stephanie Peabody expects huge goals in 2021 in the Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Bradenton region.

  • East County
  • News
Lennar Homes' former sales center for Lakewood National is being converted into a Sheriff's Office substation. It's expected to open by mid-October.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2018
Manatee Sheriff's Office adds Lakewood Ranch satellite station

Former Lennar sales center will temporarily house the substation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
Commission to bring members on boards

The Town Commission will make appointments to four town boards at its regular meeting May 7.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • September 17, 2020
Who Makes the First Move?

Who Makes the First Move?

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  • Neighbors
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The team included Lake Club neighbors and Stock volunteers as well as Habitat volunteers and staff. By the end of the group effort, which was spread over a few weeks, the team had logged a total of 550 hours on the two homes.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • May 23, 2019
A ripple effect of volunteerism in Lake Club

Lake Club neighbors and Stock Signature Homes team up to build homes for Habitat for Humanity Sarasota, garnering results that stretch beyond four walls.

  • LWR Life
O'Mariah Gordon.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 28, 2018
East County High 5 Moments: 11.29.18

East County High 5 Moments: 11.29.18

  • East County
  • Sports
A black-bellied plover roams the remaining beach left near south Siesta Key. Photo by Alex Mahadevan
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 28, 2015
Erosion places south Siesta on the rocks

Walking from south Siesta Key to Casey Key? The walk is getting tougher due to sand loss and a new rock structure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Langley, a Florida native, has qualified for the District Five Town Commission election.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 6, 2017
Former Colony stakeholder qualifies for Longboat election

Randy Langley, 51, has lived on Longboat Key for 10 years, most of which he’s been involved in island developments.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

East County PGA Professionals share tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Capt. Rick Grassett adjusts the lure on his fishing pole on the dock at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Roger Drouin and Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 18, 2012
All eyes are on red tide

Now that red tide is back on the satellite radar, fishing guides cope, and scientists study ways to limit the bloom's effect.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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