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Kyle Wray, a senior, has been fighting lower-body stress injuries since his freshman year.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 16, 2017
Injuries force cross-country Mustang to change routine

The injuries began during the senior's freshman season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River coach Curt Bradley talks to his team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 16, 2017
New playoff system points in right direction

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Pool toys are not allowed in the GreyHawk Landing pool and that annoys some residents.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 16, 2017
GreyHawk Landing pool rules draw complaints

Residents voice frustrations with pool toy restrictions.

  • East County
  • News
Phil Cady has been a member of the Pee Team for the last 20 years at the Iditarod. He spends the whole month of March in Alaska. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 16, 2017
Longboater tracks memories at Iditarod

Every March, Phil Cady heads to Alaska to volunteer on the "Pee" Team at the Iditarod.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Garey File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 16, 2017
Gareys expand expertise

Michael and Catherine Garey were brought in to style Giorgio's on Hillview.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sisters Donna Arnold and Sharry Lueck have no regrets that fostering Bullet has turned into a full-time family affair. They enjoy snuggling with him as much as he does.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 16, 2017
Flood of volunteers help Bradenton animal rescue

About 70 animals went into foster care in less than 24 hours.

  • East County
  • News
This Little Free Library box is located at Bicentennial Park. Another one is located at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 16, 2017
Little Library spotting

Longboat Key is home to at least two Little Free Library boxes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Katheryn Himmelspach Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 16, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Aug. 17, 2017

Katheryn Marie Himmelspach, Kevin Dean Carter, Timothy John Hurley, Shirley B. Klein, Dr. Earl M. Mumford and Betty Oxford died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jake and Connor Krug. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 16, 2017
East County High 5 moments: 08.16.17

East County High 5 moments: 08.16.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Jordan Schmucker.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 16, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Jordan Schmucker

The Lakewood Ranch junior talks volleyball, chocolate and Marvel movies.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 7405 Seacroft Cove sold recently for, for $1.23 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 16, 2017
Country Club East home sells for $1.23 million

Residential real estate for July 31-Aug. 4

  • East County
  • Real Estate
On Aug. 10, the larger of the two Whitney cottages was moved to its new location, a 0.44 acre plot at 521 Broadway St. The smaller cottage followed on Tuesday.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 16, 2017
Longboat Key arts center cottages find a new home

Fundraising continues to transform two buildings into a permanent base for Longboat Key Historical Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On Aug. 31, FDOT will host a public hearing on the future of the Cortez Bridge.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 16, 2017
FDOT aims to determine how to improve the Cortez Bridge

Department officials are considering whether to repair or replace the 1950s-era bridge.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 16, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 17

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 16, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.17.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

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