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The estate at 6301 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $5.7 million. Courtesy Judy Kepecz-Hays.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 17, 2013
Longboat Key homes sell for $5.7 million, $3.5 million

Both Gulfside properties are located on the Manatee County portion of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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An East County Waffle House was robbed early this morning - learn more in today's daily headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 17, 2013
April 17: Daily Headlines Video

April 17: Daily Headlines Video

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Riverview High School Seniors Alexis Romine, Elexis Ousley, Jayson Torreno, Maiyah Newsome and Jacquelynn Cavendar
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : 15th Annual Most Improved Student Award Luncheon Celebration

Educators and community members recognized students at the 15th Annual Most Improved Student Award Celebration Luncheon Wednesday, April 17 at Michaels On East. Juniors and seniors received award and medals and seniors received a $1,000 scholarship. Students who received the awards are role models, service oriented, are going to college and have financial needs. 'We look for students who made a change in their lives and as they go into the future,' said Support Specialist for Sarasota County Schools Peni Riedinger.

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Erin McLeod said anything posted on social media can reflect your personal brand.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Executive Briefing

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members learned how to build their personal brand at the alliance's April Executive Briefing delivered by Erin McLeod of Senior Friendship centers, Inc. McLeod, who gave the briefing April 17 in the Keiser University auditorium, spoke about small things often forgotten in building a brand.

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  • April 17, 2013
Patron Saints: Warren J. and Margot Coville

Warren J. and Margot Coville are known for their generosity throughout Sarasota. But it all started 13 years ago when they started contributing to FSU/Asolo Conservatory as board members and student sponsors.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 17, 2013
BRHS Drill Team takes state honors

Cadets in Braden River High School's JROTC program took top honors April 6, at the Florida State Drill Championship at George Jenkins High School in Lakeland.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 17, 2013
Cameras ready in Stone Ridge

Residents of the Stone Ridge neighborhood in Lakewood Ranch gathered March 25, for the community's first "dog photo shoot."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Charley Matson and Myakka Fire City Chief Dan Cacchiotti. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 17, 2013
Emergency personnel recognized

The Manatee County Fire Chiefs' Association recognized the outstanding performances of the area's emergency rescue workers, during a special awards ceremony March 28.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 17, 2013
ECO Rotary heats up

Members of the ECO Rotary Club of East Manatee donned aprons and cooking utensils and brought out their best recipes for chili, during the Parrish Heritage Days Parade and Festival March 2.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 17, 2013
UPCC lady golfers swing for HOPE

The University Park Country Club Nine Hole Ladies Golf Association recently presented HOPE Family Services with a check for $12,000 raised from its Building a Better Life golf event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jan Schmidt and Jason Schmidt. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 17, 2013
A hero's honor

Public Works Department employee Jason Schmidt received a citizen citation certificate at the Longboat Key Town Commission's Monday, April 15, workshop for helping to escort three people out of a Land's End home that was destroyed by a fire March 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Donald H. Ashmall and the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 17, 2013
LBIC installs the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll

More than 200 parishioners welcomed the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll as the sixth senior pastor at Longboat Island Chapel Sunday, April 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 17, 2013
Free concert at Shamrock Pub tonight

Hail Dale will headline among the three other touring bands on the bill.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 17, 2013
Sarasota garden Club announces scholarship recipients

The Sarasota Garden Club awarded Jacquelyn Fullford of Booker High School and Michael J. Flowers its annual Natural Science Scholarship last week April 9 at their Annual Meeting and Luncheon at the Ritz Carlton Beach Club.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 17, 2013
Two finalists for Manatee superintendent job apply to work for Mills

Former Marion County Superintendent Diana Greene and former Duval County Chief Academic Officer Kathryn LeRoy applied for the district's deputy superintendent for instructional services position.

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