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Riverview High seniors Katy Mixon, Jaclyn Knapczyk and Mason Fox were among 27 East County and Sarasota County athletes that signed today.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 5, 2014
Area athletes ink college choices

Twenty-seven East County and Sarasota County student athletes made their college choices known today during National Signing Day ceremonies at their respective high schools.

  • East County
  • Sports
Law enforcement authorities estimate more than 300 animals to be inside the raided facility.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 5, 2014
VIDEO: Animal sanctuary raided

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is leading a multi-agency raid of Napier's Log Cabin and Animal Sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
Seaplace is located in the 1900 and 2000 blocks of Gulf of Mexico Drive. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 5, 2014
Seaplace fire brings traffic to standstill

The fire caused traffic to bottleneck but didn't result in injuries or damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Authorities have digitally reconstructed the face of an unidentified woman found dead in Sarasota County in 2007.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 5, 2014
Sheriff's Office releases new 'Jane Doe' images

Authorities have digitally reconstructed the face of an unidentified woman found dead in Sarasota County in 2007.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beginning Feb. 10, the Arlington Park Aquatic Center will be closed until August for renovations.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 5, 2014
Arlington Park pool to close for renovations

The city will be conducting renovations at the Arlington Park Aquatic Center beginning Monday, closing the pool for six months.

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Events cost $25 each and include singles and doubles draws for both men and women; Open A, B and C levels.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 5, 2014
County to host inaugural Clay Court Tennis Championship

The tournament, which takes place Thursday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 16, is open to all tennis players.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 5, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: A Bug's Paradise

This bug rested at Lakewood Ranch Main Street today.

  • East County
  • News
Savory Street offers a continental menu of homemade dishes for a full breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Savory Street

Join us in the kitchen at Savory Street with co-owners Jim Lampl and chef Claudia Johnson as she prepares huitlacoche crepes with wild mushrooms and poblano sauce au gratin.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 5, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Unique Visitor

This bug stopped to rest in the parking lot of Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
The burglar(s) stole high-priced jewelry and accessories.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 5, 2014
Heritage Harbour homes burglarized

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is looking for suspects in the burglaries, which occurred back-to-back this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Seven-year-old Dylan McClintock enjoys eggs with his grandfather Don Gilmore.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Grandparents' Breakfast at Freedom Elementary

Freedom Elementary students brought their grandparents to school to socialize and munch on an early morning meal, for the Grandparents' Breakfast event Feb. 5.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 5, 2014
Technology exec's success has grown organically

Getting friendly with competitors is anathema to many executives. But one well-traveled decision maker has found a way to turn business rivalries into advantages.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2014
Resident buys winning ticket

Longboat Key resident Robert Rich is now $53,165.93 richer. He purchased a winning Fantasy 5 ticket at the island's Publix, according to the Florida Lottery.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2014
Buffett's winning streak ends

The Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl XLVII victory ended a winning streak for Mote Marine Aquarium manatee Buffett.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo Caley Ross and Tad Landau
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2014
A Longboat Key beach proposal

Tad Landau, son of Lenny and Susan Landau, and his sweetheart, Caley Ross, got engaged after a New Year's Day proposal on the Bay Isles private beach.

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