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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 16, 2020
Horsing around the farm in East County

Hundred Oaks Farm's mini horse and donkey camp in Myakka teaches kids how to care for the animals while having fun.

  • East County
  • News
The incident occurred in the 2600 block of Verna Road. Courtesy of Google images.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2012
Plane takes emergency landing near East County

A small 2010 Air-Cam twin engine 'Ultra-light' kit airplane made an emergency landing around noon Sunday, Dec. 9 in the undeveloped lands of the Hunter's Creek subdivision of Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 20, 2018
Cops Corner: No license to drive

Police reports from around Longboat Key,

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 8, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 19, 2017
Equality Florida celebrates 20 years

The 2017 Suncoast Celebration honored the progress of Equality Florida at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch High School junior Abby Newton plays in unison with others in the Indoor Percussion Ensemble.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 29, 2022
Manatee Arts Education Council hosts Arts Alive in Lakewood Ranch

Arts Alive showcases students' talent at Grove in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tonya Atchison, Small Business Person of the Year (11+ employees) winner Michael Garey and Emily Walsh at the 2019 event.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 13, 2020
Longboat Chamber announces Small Business Week nominees

It's unclear exactly what format Small Business Week will take, but the nominees are waiting in the wings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Virginia Sanders |
  • June 4, 2009
Visit Mote to track turtles at new exhibit

Now is a wonderful time to visit Mote Marine Aquarium and check out the new sea-turtle exhibit, the Roy and Susan Palmer Sea Turtle Center, made possible through a gift from Penelope Kingman, in honor of Barry Kingman.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Residents hope to find a way to use the land outside the Celery Fields that will make everyone happy; commissioners hope to find a use that will make the county money.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 25, 2018
Commission eager to find profitable use for Celery Fields properties

Fresh Start brought them the ideas. Now the commission asked the group to work with county staff to revise them, and bring back final suggestions this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town commissioners will likely take a walking tour  of the open-air venue site soon.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 7, 2019
Longboat looks ahead, with or without Ringling

Plans shape up for outdoor venue, but some commissioners want to mend fences, reset Art Center project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tatum Browne says that her favorite element is floor exercise because of the tumbling she gets to do.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 5, 2018
Vault to notoriety in Lakewood Ranch

Greenbrook 6-year-old earns honor recognizing her gymnastic potential. AND Fifty girls nationally earn the TOPs Diamond Team designation in the 7-year-old class.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 16, 2020
Designing Daughters aids nonprofits at grant ceremony

The organization provided close to $100,000 to local nonprofits.

  • Black Tie
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 26, 2018
Longboat gets Sarasota County funding for Arts Center work

The county commission approved a $400,000 request from Longboat Key to fund demolition and site design in preparation for the Arts, Cultural and Education Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paula Wiggins, the transportation planning manager for Sarasota County, volunteered her time to plan bushes and trees at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 5, 2018
Volunteer work grows at Benderson Park in Sarasota

Sarasota County Public Works managers plant trees and bushes at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 15, 2018
Sarasota residents walk to celebrate MLK Jr., promote unity

The walk was part of the 37th annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo El Adobe will close Saturday after spending more than 40 years on South Tamiami Trail.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2014
News Briefs

El Adobe site sells for $2 million; Tourism officials call emergency meeting

  • Sarasota
  • News
These are just three of the thinly veiled environmental messages on the city’s sea level-rising sign at Lido Key Beach.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 12, 2017
Streets, trash and safety

Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin has good intentions, educating the public about climate change. But the city shouldn’t be telling you to drive instead of fly or to eat less red meat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jessica Neal.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Jessica Neal

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore talks how it feels to run and her love of cabbage soup.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson briefs Siesta Key Village Association members on government affairs during a July 3 meeting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 3, 2012
Code enforcement update for SKVA

Sarasota County planning and development staff will chat with the Siesta Key Village association

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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