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East County | Neighbors

Classic cars parked on display outside model homes and along the street.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Land and See

Homebuilders Medallion Home and Neal Signature Homes welcomed more than 600 guests to The Inlets Sept. 28 during the Land and See boat and car event.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Art Cavazzi, Lynn Trusal, Mike Raynor and Alan Glassman play together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Men's Club Golf Tourney

The Lakewood Ranch Men's Club hosted a golf tournament benefiting Manatee County Habitat for Humanity.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 26, 2014
Braden River and Booker football cancelled

Tonight's non-district game between Braden River and Booker has been cancelled due to impending weather.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA senior Reanna Gregory sends the ball back over the net in the first set.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Volleyball vs. Imagine School of North Port

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Imagine School of North Port 25-14, 25-13, 25-12 in Class 3A-District 10 action Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Craig Mettille, Dick Vitale, JoEllen Mettille, Lorraine Vitale
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2014
Vitale accepts donation

Lakewood Ranch resident and ESPN Hall-of-Famer Dick Vitale on Sept. 9 received a $85,000 donation for the fight against cancer from Craig and JoEllen Mettille, of 380 Cos.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2014
Prizes now offered for weather contest!

Starting in October, the Observer will now offer prizes for winners of the weather photo contest, sponsored by Manasota Flooring Inc.

  • East County
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Germany
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

The countdown is on for submitting your photos for our annual 'It's Read Everywhere' contest! The last day to submit entries is Sept. 30. Voting starts Oct. 1 and goes through the end of the month. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport. Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pat Ringley, a cabinet maker and artist, works on a miniature race car made of paper at a desk in his East County home. Ringley has hundreds of his cars on display throughout his house. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano and Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 24, 2014
Playing with paper

Pat Ringley uses his lifetime love of IndyCar racing to create vehicles of his own - miniature paper race cars.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2014
Halfacre Construction founder remembered in East County

Construction executive Bill Halfacre was more than ready back in the 1970s when he heard a few Sarasota officials wanted to impose a building moratorium.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Scott Veix submitted this sunset photo, taken at Jiggs Landing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2014
Weather: East County

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, nature, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

  • East County
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East Manatee Fire Rescue Fire Inspector Troy Toman chats with children.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: First Responders Community Day

Evangel Baptist Church hosted a First Responders Community Day today. The event featured representatives of Florida Fish and Wildlife, the fire department and other organizations.

  • East County
  • News
Randy Hodo and Chris Murnen prepare for the shotgun start.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: B.D. Gullett Golf Tourney

Parents of children at B.D. Gullett Elementary School golfed the University Park Country Club golf course to raise funds for the school.

  • East County
  • News
The Diocese of Venice purchased 63 acres at the northeast corner of Lorraine Road and The Master's Avenue for $3.5 million.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 18, 2014
Diocese purchases land

The Diocese of Venice has purchased 63 acres of property for a potential church site in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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GOLDEN HOUR. Pete and Martha Mirande catch up on their Observer news while visiting family and friends in San Francisco.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

  • East County
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BREEZY TRIP. Tara residents Jay and Paul Khoo enjoy the breeze and spray at Merlion Park in Singapore.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

BREEZY TRIP. Tara residents Jay and Paul Khoo enjoy the breeze and spray at Merlion Park in Singapore.

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