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Quarterback Justin Curtis will help lead Lakewood Ranch into its spring game against Booker May 27.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 25, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
    A time to celebrate |
  • May 25, 2016
Just Married: Kelli Schleicher and Jason Cross

Kelli Schleicher and Jason Cross were married on March 19

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick scored three touchdowns in the first half of the Pirates spring game against St. Petersburg Lakewood May 19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 25, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 05.26.16

East County High 5 Moments: 05.26.16

  • East County
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Gene Sweeney had a steel beam from the World Trade Center secured for a memorial in Venice, where terrorists in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks trained.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 25, 2016
Main Street hosts grand tribute to veterans

Tribute to Heroes Parade founder selected as this year's grand marshal.

  • East County
  • News
Panther Ridge residents have put up signs opposing the helistop proposal. Archive photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 25, 2016
Helistop issue takes off again

County commission to consider whether to allow helicopter landings at The Concession.

  • East County
  • News
While the town of Longboat Key's new management intern Katie Taylor will focus on shoring up grant money, she will also be involved in the undergrounding and renourishment projects.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 25, 2016
Conversation with Katie Taylor, town intern

The town of Longboat Key's newest employee discusses her start as the island’s management intern.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 25, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 25, 2016
10 things you didn't know about John Ringling

As John Ringling’s 150th birthday approaches, delve a little deeper into the personality of the man who shaped the Sarasota we know and love today.

  • Arts + Culture
David Novak places Lefty and Bubba at Harbourside May 1. (Courtesy Photo)
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 25, 2016
Longboat an empty nester this year

For the first time in since 2006, Longboat Key will be without any newborn swans this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Plymouth Harbor President and CEO Harry Hobson with wife, Nancy
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 25, 2016
Plymouth Harbor celebrates 50 years

On May 23, Plymouth Harbor celebrated its 50th anniversary, “Celebrating our Past. Envisioning Our Future.”

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 25, 2016
Enclave condo sells for $3.5 million

The Unit A condominium at 3456 Gulf of Mexico Drive has five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths and 4,362 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 25, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 25, 2016
Lake Club home leads home sales at $1.65 million

Built in 2013, 16326 Daysailor Trail has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,978 square feet of living area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By H. Terrell Griffin
  • May 25, 2016
Chapter 1: Trouble in Paradise

Protestors. Pot. A Peacock Killer. Can detective Jake Bass stop the Key's descent into mayhem?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2016
Cops Corner 05.25.16

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

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Cardinal Mooney football was stocked with star athletes in 2025 en route to the FHSAA Class 2A state title. The Cougars, though, were far from the only local high school athletic program to achieve big things.
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