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The Flying Espanas created new standards for trapeze artists after incorporating ballet and gymnastics into their routine. Photo courtesy of Carolina Espana Nock
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 10, 2018
Circus greats head to Ring of Fame

The Circus Ring of Fame will inductee five new performers and groups to its ranks on Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch senior Damien Gordon drives for a layup against Venice High. He's one of three players on the team with playoff experience.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 10, 2018
Mustangs hope tough losses prepare them for state championship run

Jeremy Schiller wants his young Lakewood Ranch team to be "battle tested."

  • East County
  • Sports
Outgoing Town Manager Dave Bullock after his first year in office.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 10, 2018
Longboat staff, business people and residents say farewell to outgoing Town Manager

Outgoing Town Manager Dave Bullock joined town staff in 2011 and lead the town through multiple island-changing projects.

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Michael Jordan Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 10, 2018
Mystifying murders inspire Longboater to write first book

Michael Jordan’s book, ‘The Company of Demons,’ is a psychological thriller with its basis in Cleveland’s notorious Torso Murders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 10, 2018
Penny for a peacock?

Birds of Paradise is looking for sponsors for the former Village peafowl.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Caitlin Sollazo, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High, loves her Brown Swiss dairy cow, Dallas. It is the offspring of the first cow she owned.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 10, 2018
It's fair to say she loves cows

Lakewood Ranch senior Caitlin Sollazzo shows off her passion at the Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
  • News
The 12,000-square-foot ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota full.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 10, 2018
Proposed ballroom at Longboat former Colony site sparks debate

Unicorp National Developments Inc. has proposed a 10,000-square-foot ballroom in its application for a new hotel at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 10, 2018
Making waves

The Longboat Key Club Moorings was named a winner in Marinas.com’s Boaters’ Choice Awards for 2017.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chanie Bukiet, program director for Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch, is most excited about the first phase of expansion, the mikvah, a bath for women used in Judaism to achieve ritual purity.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 10, 2018
Chabad readies for expansion

Leaders hope to start construction on first of three planned buildings in the spring.

  • East County
  • News
This preliminary site plan shows a large 16 acre wetland that will dominate the project. Residences will be clustered to the east to avoid wetland impacts. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 10, 2018
Lockwood Ridge housing project approved

Neal Communities plans villas for new neighborhood.

  • East County
  • News
James Pinski Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2018
Longboat Key Obituaries: Jan. 11, 2018

Dr. John Reynolds III, James Bernard Pinski, Elizabeth Adams and Paulette Keagle Eframson died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County hopes to be more prepared to face a major hurricane in 2018.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 10, 2018
Is Manatee County better prepared to face a hurricane after Irma?

Officials say shelters and roads need improvement.

  • East County
  • News
Carolyn Lowry-Nation was pleased her bougainvillea weren't affected by the cold snap.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch residents don't chill when it comes to plants

Covering plants with sheets can stop damage due to cold weather.

  • East County
  • News
Cheyenne Stubbs.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 10, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Cheyenne Stubbs

The Braden River girls basketball freshman talks creating shots and the Los Angeles Lakers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Emma Paliotta. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 10, 2018
East County High 5 Moments: 01.10.17

East County High 5 Moments: 01.10.17

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