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Bahman Badiee submitted this photo of sunset from his East County backyard.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Weather Photo: PLAYING PEEK-A-BOO

Bahman Badiee submitted this photo of sunset from his East County backyard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
At around 12:30 a.m. this morning, a man was followed to the Lost Creek Apartments complex by two suspects.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 7, 2013
Two stabbed in robbery attempt at Lakewood Ranch apartment complex

A man was followed to his residence in Lost Creek Apartments by two suspects, where he and a neighbor were stabbed.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 7, 2013
Sarasota Crew defends title

The Sarasota Crew successfully defended its overall team crown at the USRowing Southeast Junior District Championships May 4 and 5 in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota police arrest two men for running a marijuana operation. The arrest came after a six-month investigation conducted by narcotics unit detectives.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 6, 2013
May 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Three men severely injure man on Siesta Key Public Beach; Sarasota police arrest two men for running a marijuana operation; Commission to review Colony issues tonight

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beau Rials and Jeff Limbacher attended the event last year as well.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch YMCA Sicilian Dinner

YMCA supporters ate food, participated in a silent auction and watched the Kentucky Derby at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA's Sicilian 2nd Annual Interactive Dinner May 4. Proceeds from the event, held at Polo Bar and Grill's Fete Ballroom, benefited the Lakewood Ranch YMCA's Change the Odds scholarship program.

  • East County
  • News
John and Regina Joly usually bet on a Kentucky Derby horse in Las Vegas.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ultimate Derby Party

Lifetime horse enthusiasts Tommy and Jaymie Klauber hosted the sixth annual Ultimate Derby Party at their restaurant, Polo Grill and Bar, May 4. Racing fans received complimentary servings of traditional Kentucky Derby food, including hot browns, hand biscuits and grit cakes, while attendees watched the horse race on big screens.

  • East County
  • News
Marty Nichols and Mike Kaper showed off some Louisiana Crawfish
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Music Festival

Linger Lodge hosted the Braden River Music Festival and Gumbo Cook-off Saturday, May 4, at its restaurant and campground.'¨'¨'¨ The festival featured live bluegrass, Americana and Southern rock concerts and a gumbo cook-off, with festival attendees voting on the best-tasting gumbo.'¨'¨

  • East County
  • News
Veteran marathoners Betsy and Peter Laughlin and James Williamson
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls on the Run 5K

Nathan Benderson Park played host to a Girls on the Run 5K May 4. Proceeds from the event, sanctioned by the Manasota Track Club, went to Girls on the Run, a program of Girls Inc. of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Josh Lim and Emily Golden with Victor Lema and Hailey Golden and Ethan Weaver and Rebekah Jones
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Unmask the Night - Lakewood Ranch Prom

Lakewood Ranch held their prom Friday, May 3, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sierra Schappacher, Jackie Schoff and Talli Sharp celebrate following Lakewood Ranch’s 8-3 victory over River Ridge in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals May 3.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. River Ridge

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated River Ridge 8-3 in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals May 3. With the win, the Lady Mustangs will advance to the Final Four May 10 in Vero Beach.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 3, 2013
Area teams fall in quarterfinals

Three local baseball teams saw their seasons come to an end in the regional quarterfinals May 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
City Commissioners discuss sound enforcement.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • May 3, 2013
May 3: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: City Commissioners to discuss sound enforcement Monday; GMD lights modified for turtle season; Tennis Resorts Online names Key club No. 12 resort; Weekend Best Bets

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pam Lutz of Austin Outdoor and Annette Gueli of Promotion Notions
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Corporate Sponsor Showcase

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members mingled with the organization's sponsors and learned more about their products and services at the alliance's Annual Corporate Sponsor Showcase May 1. The event, held at the Polo Grill's Fete Catering Ballroom, featured expo displays, food and drinks.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 3, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Braden River Music Festival and Gumbo Cook-off

Linger Lodge will host the Braden River Music Festival and Gumbo Cook-off Saturday, May 4, at the restaurant and campground, 7205 85th St. Court E., Bradenton.'¨'¨

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A group of Waterline Road homeowners and nearby residents started a group called Preserve Our Waterline Road, Inc. and sent a petition to commissioners voicing their displeasure of a proposed development project.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 3, 2013
Development on Waterline Road delayed after public outcry

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioner's decision to continue a public hearing on the East Manatee housing proposal, called the Martin-Hillwood project, came after more than 20 Waterline Road homeowners, organized into a group called Preserve Our Waterline Road, Inc. (POWeR), voiced their displeasure with the plan at a meeting yesterday.

  • East County
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