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Observer Staff
September 4, 2013

Observer Weather: East County

Karen Rawlings submitted this sunrise photo, taken in East Bradenton.

East County
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 29, 2013

The Manatee and Sarasota chambers held a joint meeting Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Holiday Inn Sarasota-Airport to hear Manatee County Port Authority Executive Director Carlos Buqueras and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo talk about the economic impact and future plans of both businesses.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
August 29, 2013

2013 Football Preview

Enjoy the 2013 Football Preview and view extra coverage brought to you by YourObserver.com.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
August 28, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. Sarasota Christian School

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Sarasota Christian 25-23, 18-25, 25-21, 25-21 Aug. 26. Natalie Buffett powered the Lady Thunder with 16 kills, 14 perfect passes and eight digs. Lauren Maxey added 13 kills and three aces. Cameron Graham finished with 17 perfect passes and 16 digs. Setter Monica Costa had 37 assists.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 28, 2013

Observer babies make headlines

It happens once in a blue moon: The Observer welcomed two new additions to its family on the same day! East County Observer Managing Editor Pam Eubanks and Sarasota Observer Managing Editor Randi Donahue each welcomed their first child into the world Aug. 22 (two days after the blue moon).

East County
Neighbors

Josh Siegel
August 28, 2013

Residents wait for GreyHawk Landing's new amenity center

There's been progress on the new pool and amenity center in GreyHawk Landing West, but the lights are still out for public use.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
August 28, 2013

Longtime club president retires

East County resident Carl Weeks ends his tenure as president of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee County Aug. 31.

East County
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Observer Staff
August 28, 2013

Weather photo: East County

Tom Cook submitted this photo of a shelf cloud, taken near University Parkway and Lockwood Ridge Road.

East County
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Observer Staff
August 28, 2013

Football Preview: ODA Thunder

David Grain Jr. won the Most Improved Player Award two years ago. Now, The Out-of-Door Academy senior wide receiver is hoping to lead the ODA Thunder back to the postseason.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 28, 2013

Football Preview: Cardinal Mooney Cougars

Cougars senior center Mike Bello has lost 105 pounds since moving up to varsity at the end of his sophomore year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
August 25, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Family Picnic

Families of all ages spent Saturday evening together in Summerfield Park for a picnic and sunset Havdalah service held by Temple Emanu-El and the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. From face painting to beading, the picnic was full of fun things in which children and parents could partake.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Josh Siegel and Harriet Sokmensuer
August 24, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Splash Bash

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities offered one last chance for children to experience summer at its Back to School Splash Bash Aug. 24, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. The event included pool contests, a water slide, a dunk tank, snow cones and watermelon.