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Damien Gordon.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2018
East County High 5 Moments: 01.18.18

East County High 5 Moments: 01.18.18

  • East County
  • Sports
Cortez Bridge
  • By John McGuire |
  • September 20, 2017
Opinions differ on future of Cortez Bridge

FDOT and Longboat officials favor a high-rise replacement for the 1950s era span. But a lot of others aren't sure that's the best choice for the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 10

Billie Dawson captured this photograph while enjoying another beautiful sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 24, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Crossing the line

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Courtesy of Suncoast Science Center. Mitch Ruzek examines the mystery meteor that landed on campus at Emma Booker Elementary School Monday, Jan. 11.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 14, 2016
Making an impact at Emma Booker

Suncoast Science Center partners with Emma Booker Elementary School for out-of-this-world experiment in learning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Florida Power & Light Co. crew members work to repair a power line in the 6700 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Monday in an area that Commissioner Pat Zunz says has frequent power outages that aren’t documented. (Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2015
Commission seeks island-wide neighborhood fair funding plan

A plan to bury Longboat Key power lines and utility poles in neighborhoods and side streets will be decided by the voters March 15. A decision on how to fund it still needs finalized.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Salvation Army's Center of Hope, which will house those taking shelter, has a "front porch" located near the intersection of 9th Street and Central Avenue in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2018
Sarasota County announces cold-weather shelter opening

Temperatures near freezing are possible later this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jane von Hahmann of the Manatee County School District made speed networking look easy.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2011
Business Alliance 'speeds' into new year

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted its first networking event of 2011 Jan. 12 at The Polo Grill and Bar. Sixty alliance members participated in the group's first speed-networking event, taking just three minutes to share about themselves and their companies before swapping partners.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The front of the Burns' home in Indian Beach still has some of its original 1954 modern flair.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 6, 2013
Home & Garden: Modern Chic

Doug and Carol Burns moved into their renovated home in March 2011, in Indian Beach.

  • Arts + Culture
A Sailor Circus student juggles as guests enter the event.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 9, 2019
Sailor Circus Arena reopens after $4.5-million renovation project

The Circus Arts Conservatory recognized top donors at a grand opening event April 9.

  • Arts + Culture
The new canal system in Lakewood Ranch should be finished by 2022.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 29, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: New canal system an eerie sight in Lakewood Ranch

Plans unveiled to build a $340 million canal system connecting Lakewood Ranch by water.

  • April Fools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 21, 2011
Manatee commission to meet Tuesday

Agenda items include a 10 a.m. time certain on the Bra Win Palms Canal Dredging Assessment Project and a 10:30 a.m., time certain presentation on the Heartland Regional Transportation Authority.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 21, 2013
Is it a bar? Is it a live music venue? Is it a restaurant?

Is it a bar? Is it a live music venue? Is it a restaurant?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Silvia Engel, wearing one of her customized necklaces, lets light shine through the windows of her home studio and listens to upbeat music when she crafts jewelry made with ashes.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 2, 2013
Reflective Creations: Silvia Engel

From a studio in her Lakewood Ranch Home, Silvia Engel makes glass art using ashes for people who want to memorialize lost loved ones.

  • East County
  • News
When the memorial is complete 67 reef balls  will be placed in the water off Big Pass.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 28, 2019
Sarasota's Eternal Reefs honors lost submariners

The company will place 67 reef balls nine miles off Big Pass in memory of lost submarine crew members.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arnold Ray Davis
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
Arnold Ray Davis

Arnold Ray Davis, 82, passed away on February 27, 2019. He was born August 15, 1936, in Alvy, West Virginia to the late Paul and Arlie (Cain) Davis

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Our 2013 Spring Season magazine is here!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 28, 2013
Feb. 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County commissioners protest new Lido Key restrooms; Top 10 2013 attractions; 2013 Spring Season; SISTER ACT: Good Graeff

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nick Duckart and Ana Isabelle perform in Asolo Rep’s production of “Evita.” Photo by Rod Millington
  • By Edward Alley |
  • December 3, 2017
Music review: 'Evita'

Commanding, skilled performers and a full — but not overpowering — orchestra make "Evita" shine.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Residents living in the Terrace condominiums have complained about noise in Siesta Key Village, which is restricted to certain decibel levels.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 7, 2012
Noise ordinance on Commission agenda

The Sarasota County Commission next week will consider a recommendation from staff to extend the sunset period of the Air and Sound Pollution Ordinance.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Real estate agents were particularly concerned with proposed changes to the town's rules on signs.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 14, 2017
Real estate agents speak out against proposed Longboat sign code changes

The town held a discussion of the revisions on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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