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Jim O’Donnell with three of his vases
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 13, 2013
Artists showcase talents

The Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch will feature artists such as wood turner Jim O'Donnell at its art show.

  • East County
  • News
Photos courtesy of Mindy Towns/Mindytownsphotography.com. Debbie Coy keeps the crowd entertained with endless enthusiasm.
  • By Mindy Towns
  • November 13, 2013
Residents celebrate Nordstrom opening

About 600 people flocked to the Shoppes at University Town Center Shopping Center Nov. 7 for the much-anticipated opening of Nordstrom Rack.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 13, 2013
ULI study: worth $133,816.35?

Residents and business owners sound off on whether the Urban Land Institute study was worth every penny or a waste of money.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 13, 2013
Sunshine group scrutinizes BID emails

Citizens for Sunshine seeks to scan the personal computers of BID directors as part of a public records request.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Our View

In denial of the bell curve

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
RUSSIA. Bruce and Wilma Nourie and Linda and Jim Crouse read their East County Observer in the Red Square during a cruise through Russia. The Red Square, located in central Moscow, is the official residence of the president of Russia.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

RUSSIA. Bruce and Wilma Nourie and Linda and Jim Crouse read their East County Observer in the Red Square during a cruise through Russia. The Red Square, located in central Moscow, is the official residence of the president of Russia.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
In his first season swimming with Braden River, sophomore Ryan Walker has won two district titles and a regional title.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2013
Regional champ

After winning his region, Braden River sophomore Ryan Walker hopes his training will payoff with a state title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch’s Coleen Campbell and Nicole Grant go up for a block against Naples Gulf Coast.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2013
Lasting Legacy

The Lakewood Ranch volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to Naples Gulf Coast Nov. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High boys swim team scored 280 points to win the Class 3A-Region 3 championship Nov. 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2013
High 5

The top five moments in high school sports this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rhys Miller and Gregg Fishel
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 13, 2013
The Good News: Fairy Tail Endings

Rhys Miller founded Fairy Tail Endings - a nonprofit organization that has formed partnerships with local veterinarians and service providers to help struggling families provide care for and maintain ownership of their pets.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Coach Dave Frantz was inducted into the Florida Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame earlier this year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2013
Going out in style

After 28 seasons at the helm, Lakewood Ranch High boys golf coach Dave Frantz retired from coaching Nov. 6. He left on top, with the team winning its third-consecutive state title.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lobster Pot is family owned and located in the heart of the Siesta Key village, featuring a friendly, intimate New England style dining experience with fresh local seafood and produce.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lobster Pot

This week we went in the kitchen at Lobster Pot with owners Glen, Tony and Mark Medeiros along with chef Eder Ocana as he prepares lobster Milano. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Braden River Havoc 8U
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2013
Sidelines

Mustangs win third straight state crown; Braden River opens preseason with wins; ODA's season ends in regional semifinals; LWR PAL Raiders win Super Bowl

  • East County
  • Sports
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