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  • In Memoriam |
  • July 6, 2021
Chip Bella Gabrick

Surrounded by his loving family, Chippy, (15 years and 11 months) (formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio) peacefully passed away in his home with his mommy and daddy by his side.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The top-selling property in Sarasota this week was units 501 and 502  of Royal St. Andrews, 555 S. Gulfstream Ave.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 30, 2022
Cocoanut Bayou property breaks $9 million level

A Cocoanut Bayou home on Cedar Park Circle tops the week's sales at $9.18 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Adèle Haenel in "Portrait of a Lady on Fire." Photo source: NEON.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 17, 2020
Binge Blog: Not the lover's choice, but the poet's

"Portrait of a Lady on Fire" and "Sharp Objects" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kris Parins, local artist and member of the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society, won first prize at the FSWS's latest juried exhibition.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 9, 2014
Beautiful Minds

Local watercolor society creates an artistic splash in latest exhibition.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2021
PGA Tour event at Concession hits volunteer limit

Those interested in volunteering can still sign up for the wait list.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jen Rust married Steve Johnson on July 16 at at an oceanside Airbnb in Montara, Calif.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 25, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 10.26.17

From beautiful brides to heavenly heels, here's your social news of the week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Jim and Jackie Sleter stand in front of their newly installed roof. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 17, 2022
Veteran in River Isles gifted a free roof

East County veteran receives support from local business and the VFW to get a new roof.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County Commission District 6: Carol Whitmore

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Carol and Steve Lawson, St. Armands Travel
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Circle Association February Meeting

On Tuesday, Carol and Steve Lawson hosted the St. Armands Circle Association February General Membership Meeting at their business, St. Armands Travel. The meeting is a monthly opportunity for local business owners and professionals to meet, network and discuss Circle happenings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 10, 2018
Key Niners say ciao to golf season

The ladies played a final round of golf and celebrated with lunch April 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Water floods a sidewalk and pours onto River Club Boulevard across from Braden River Elementary School in East County. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 7, 2021
Tropical storm/hurricane Elsa packs little punch in Lakewood Ranch area

Tropical storm/hurricane Elsa only causes minor flooding in some Lakewood Ranch area neighborhoods.

  • East County
  • News
Barbara Linden
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 3: Barbara Linden

Newcomer wants to promote community.

  • East County
  • News
Nels Matson ran 14-straight hours on a treadmill at Sarasota's F45 gym On April 22 and 23 as part of his training for a potential world-record run in August.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 27, 2022
Bradenton man prepares for attempt at world record cross-country run in August

Nels Matson will run from San Francisco to New York City in the name of late Navy SEAL Chris Campbell

  • East County
  • Sports
Nicola Piras, Makena Winch and Braxton Bowdell are three senior leaders on the Sailors.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 30, 2020
Sailors boys soccer heads into playoffs undefeated

Sarasota isn't satisfied with their level of play, though.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2012
News Briefs

Fire Department receives top marks; Rats discovered at Town Hall; Holiday schedule

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 15, 2021
Longboat Key planning to open new fire station in May

The Longboat Observer got a behind-the-scenes look at the project’s construction site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 11, 2014
FDOT improves East County road network

The Florida Department of Transportation this week will work on three road projects affecting East County residents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Bad behavior

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 2, 2011
News Briefs

Beach presentation now online at town website; Beach project scheduled to begin this week

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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