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Photo courtesy Miami New Times
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 22, 2018
Robert Redford charms as a cunning criminal in 'The Old Man and the Gun'

The amazing chemistry between Redford and Sissy Spacek gives a tender side to this wildly entertaining crime story.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Tara Golf and Country Club resident Marcel Prive says he wishes the property could remain undeveloped, but is thankful for the proposed change.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 4, 2019
Manatee County changes settlement terms

Tara property may be OK'd for residential development.

  • East County
  • News
Former Republican Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who recently switched to the Democratic Party, vowed to turn “Manatee County blue” during an appearance at the annual Manatee County Democratic Awards banquet.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 20, 2013
Crist speaks as a Democrat in Lakewood Ranch

The former Republican Florida governor took shots at Rick Scott during a speech at the annual Manatee County Democratic Awards dinner at Polo Grill's Fête Ballroom.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 14, 2018
County relaxes rule for affordable projects

With a few tweaks to the county's regulations, the commission hopes to make it easier to build affordable housing developments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John and Sonja Ellis
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Seaplace holiday party

Seaplace residents celebrated the holidays on Dec. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tire tracks are about three feet from a marked turtle nest on Longboat Key's beach, near the Broadway Beach Access.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 11, 2018
Vehicle on Longboat beach narrowly misses turtle nest

No vehicle description was available after the Saturday incident.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The victim and the defendant got into an argument about the victim operating a remote control car in the parking lot because it upsets his dogs.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2010
Best of Cops Corner 2010

Since The East County Observer launched Cops Corner in August 1999, it has consistently been one of the most loved and most read features in the paper. It seems readers always want to know what kind of mischief is happening in their community.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The town of Longboat Key will host a town employee health fair that’s also open to residents and Key business employees 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 21.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 15, 2015
Town prepares for upcoming health fair

The town of Longboat Key will host a town employee health fair that’s also open to residents and Key business employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Historical Society needs to raise $450,000 to purchase the property at 521 Broadway St.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 11, 2017
Longboat Historical Society one step closer to permanent headquarters

Historical Society President Michael Drake met with town officials to discuss plans for permanent headquarters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 22, 2016
Interfaith Service brings Longboat community together

The offering collected this year will go to The Food Bank of Manatee and All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 2, 2019
A morning of cars and coffee in Sarasota

When auto enthusiasts get together, the stories often involve a lot more than spark plugs and fan belts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jack Daly. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 29, 2014
Jack Daly to seek District 4 seat

The planning board vice chairman seeks the seat that outgoing Mayor Jim Brown will leave after serving six years next spring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.20.18

Enjoy this weeks edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Residents in Braden Woods have formed a group called Keep Woods Inc. to oppose development of the site. The group also hopes to raise money to purchase the 33-acre property for conservation.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2016
Project hits road block

Extension of Clubhouse Drive may be key issue in Myara development's approval.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 23, 2018
Documentary about Tom Sung gets Oscar nod

The film is nominated for “Best Documentary Feature."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Artist HC Morgan talks with Diana Butler at the 2015 Sun Circle Art Festival.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 25, 2016
Sarasota calendar 2.25.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Feb. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • February 6, 2020
Vacation-rental regulations come down to local control versus state preemption

With so many cities going too far with regulations, state control makes sense. If you don’t like vacation rentals, form an HOA.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Members of the BeyondMe committee. About 300 young philanthropists attended the BeyondMe launch party at Michael's Wine Cellar to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • July 26, 2018
JFCS of the Suncoast launches young philanthropists group

BeyondMe, JFCS of the Suncoast, young philanthropists group kicks off in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Durham plays Superhot VR on the HTC Vive.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 25, 2019
Sarasota bar puts the reality in virtual reality

Sarasota bar Escape Reality Downtown puts the reality in virtual reality.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Pettingell family handed out Thanksgiving pies to clients on Nov. 22. Any leftover pies were given to local food shelters. Courtesy photo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 29, 2017
Coldwell Banker agent continues a sweet tradition

Coldwell Banker International sales agent Roger Pettingell continued his tradition of handing out pies to clients for Thanksgiving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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