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Please continue to heed the advice of state and local authorities, practice social distancing, and wash your hands. We want to see you all back on April 15th!
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 25, 2020
East County athletes stay prepared with lonely workouts

In their minds, they have no choice but to be as sharp as possible.

  • East County
  • Sports
Junior receiver Omari Hayes, here cutting through Southeast High's defense, is a key for Riverview's offense.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 12, 2020
Sarasota football playoff preview

Each team is in action Friday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 31

Pamela Williams captured image of a deer while visiting Rothenbach Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 31

Patricia Muller caught this butterfly on some beach flowers on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
News Briefs

Town hires new planner; Key Club manager seeks Sunday morning alcohol sales; Sarasota Bay Fishing Forum seeks local anglers; Scheduling error results in no underground utilities video

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new Central Station has five bays for trucks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 29, 2010
East Manatee Fire Rescue opens Central Station

Th newest station will house the district's specialized equipment and serve as the primary backup for other stations in the district.

  • East County
  • News
“They were gambling on concert tickets,” Mojoe Production's owner Greg Herndon said. “They might as well have taken my money and gone to Las Vegas. Things can go wrong, and you have to be ready for that.”
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 23, 2016
Mojoe Productions sues Ranch Jam organizers

Creditor still pursues damages against Ranch Jam LLC to pay for failed Lakewood Ranch concert AND Ranch Jam LLC attempts to get Mojoe Productions' lawsuit dismissed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 28, 2012
Tennis Center rates debated

The Longboat Key Town Commission will hold off on raising Public Tennis Center rates for members who don't live on the Key but raised rates for all.

  • East County
  • News
Rendering of design changes to the main dining area
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2013
Polo Grill plans renovations

Renovations soon will begin on the Polo Grill and Bar restaurant, which will stay open throughout the remodeling process.

  • East County
  • News
Aging in Paradise Executive Director Donna Dunio and Suzy Brenner at last year'   s gala.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 18, 2017
Your Calendar: Aging in Paradise Gala

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dreamers Academy plans to open its school facility in August 2020 on the Euclid Avenue property where the Frank G. Berlin Sr. YMCA is located.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 21, 2019
Sarasota YMCA announces deal to keep facilities open

A partnership with a charter school and a community investment firm will allow the YMCA fitness centers to stay open under new leadership.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brian and Dominic Caporaso. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 28, 2020
Tasty appreciation in Lakewood Ranch

Summerfield father and son make food for firefighters in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Renée Sheade’s tasty, easy meatballs
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 20, 2012
Entertaining on Easy Street

'Tis the season to have company, which makes it time to dust off the tried-and-true recipes that are easy to prepare and sure to disappear.

  • Arts + Culture
Salvation Army volunteer Bettina Ettedgui and her pal Sydney team up every year.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 4, 2015
Salvation Army rings in fundraising season

Salvation Army Sarasota thanks volunteers with Kettle Kick-Off event Dec. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Devan Rojas, left, Hayley Dragon, Chris Maddiesquivel and Keaton Bruder enjoyed making s'mores.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Rock Star Party

Move over Steven Tyler. More than 100 Braden River Elementary School students partied like rock stars Dec. 13, as a reward for positive behavior. Throughout the year, students in kindergarten through fifth grades earned BRE Bucks for exemplifying good citizenship. They traded that currency in to enjoy s'mores, hot chocolate, games, and holiday caroling with Principal Hayley Rio.

  • East County
  • Schools
The beetles munch away at the air potato vines, and leave other plants untouched. Photo courtesy Tyree Brown, Rizzetta & Company.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 7, 2015
Fishing for answers, Waterlefe district turns to grass carp, beetles

New approach determined to battle pesky plants taking over Waterlefe’s lands and waters.

  • East County
  • News
Marsha Eisberg and Sharon Schreiber
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 16, 2018
AJC launches 2018 Lunch & Learn summer series

The series kicked off May 16 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
This year's event features a variety of casino games.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 12, 2015
Kiwanis Valentine's Day tickets still available

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key has 20 tickets remaining for tomorrow's Valentine's in Monte Carlo.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
People evacuated from the building said an alarm went off after a loud lightning strike.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2019
Main Street building evacuated after lightning strike

Lightning struck the Sarasota City Center at 1819 Main St. during an afternoon storm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 21, 2017
Families explore Sarasota Bay with Mote

Mote's Mommy and Me camp scoped out the water on July 20 for various marine life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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