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Sixteen of the area's top junior golfers received GSJGA Tournament awards. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2014
Sidelines

GSJGA presents awards; Mustang swimmers capture district crown

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Community golf

The latest community golf scores from Lakewood Ranch, Palm-Aire and more.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 13215 Palmers Creek Terrace has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,701 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.35 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 29, 2014
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1.35 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
HALLOWEEN
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 28, 2014
TWIS Tour Guide: Halloween

TWIS Tour Guide: Halloween

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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk
  • October 28, 2014
Let's Talk Looks: Classically mod

Let's Talk Looks: Classically mod

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
STVINCENT
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 28, 2014
Movie Review: St. Vincent

Movie Review: St. Vincent

  • Arts + Culture
Manasota Goodwill President Bob Rosinsky expects to open in the more than 40,000-square-foot space in Ranch Lake Plaza in March.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2014
Goodwill gains East County retail space

Manasota Goodwill will open a 40,000-square-foot retail store in Ranch Lake Plaza in March.

  • East County
  • News
Although the viewing deck at Centennial Park is closed, the boat ramp will remain open. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 28, 2014
Centennial Park deck closed for repair

Sarasota County and city of Sarasota staff are working to replace railing on the viewing deck.

  • Siesta Key
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Julie Vaqueira, a homeowner who lives near Vamo Drive, takes her grandchildren Salara, 2, and Jaden, 3, to play in the bay almost every day. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 28, 2014
County addresses erosion issues

The kayak launch on Vamo Drive is growing in popularity, which has intensified erosion problems.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Library is located at 555 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 28, 2014
Longboat Library prepares for new season

The Longboat Library's 58th season will begin Nov. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Madelyn Stevens poses with her “little devil” Lola at the Stonebrook Halloween Doggie Parade.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Halloween Doggie Parade

Pups and residents paraded on the green for the Halloween Doggie Parade on Monday, Oct. 27 at the Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 11-unit Infinity condo will overlook the Gulf.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 28, 2014
Site work begins on Infinity condo

The long-awaited project at 4765 Gulf of Mexico Drive will bring 11 luxury condo units to the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Shinn and Co. will present the School Board with a report on human resources and payroll, IT and contracts procedures at its meeting tonight.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 28, 2014
Manatee County School District to hear assessments on payroll, IT and contracts practices

At its meeting at 5:45 p.m. Oct. 28, the Manatee County School District will hear a presentation from Shinn and Co. - the company reviewing the School Board's policies and procedures - on the district's payroll, IT and other practices.

  • East County
  • News
FDOT plans to build a diverging diamond interchange at University Parkway and I-75.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2014
MPO allots funding for interchange

The MPO on Monday added improvements to the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75 to its long-range and transportation improvement plans.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2014
Two days remaining to vote for your favorite 'It's Read Everywhere' photo!

Voting is now live for the Observer's 'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest.

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