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Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Karin Jones designed her entire house.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 25, 2012
Neighbors: Karin Jones

Karin Jones has transitioned from being a self-made businesswoman to a life-long learner and teacher.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 25, 2012
Obituary: Richard Merrell 'Dick' Freeman

Richard Merrell "Dick" Freeman, of Sarasota, and formerly of Longboat Key and Chicago, died Jan. 17. He was 90.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Matthew Baar, right, collected coins from friends and family to raise money for All Children’s Hospital, where his brother, Joey, left, received chemotherapy and other treatments for nearly four years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Haile Middle School student wins $50,000 Lightning grant

Matthew Baar was named a Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero and received $50,000 in grants for his charities of choice.

  • East County
  • News
Britton Foster is excited about his group’s newest commercial. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Doritos finalist has 'Cool' Ranch connection

Britton Foster, son of Ranch Realtor Tierney Foster, is an aspiring filmmmaker in Hollywood, Calif.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Leaders OK lights

Months after a series of armed home invasions rocked residents in Edgewater, the community will get improved street lighting.

  • East County
  • News
This pond in the Banks section of Greenbrook East is causing concern for some homeowners, who believe the large number of lily pads is unreasonable and aesthetically displeasing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Lake aesthetics tell two stories

A couple in Greenbrook East says the lake behind their home is an eyesore. Lakewood Ranch Town Hall officials, however, say the lake is in good health.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Riverwalk neighbors to launch watch

Residents hosted their first neighborhood watch meeting Wednesday. The watch comes after the murder of Ina Gross.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2012
News Briefs

Woman robbed at Walgreens; Woman lied about CPS imposter; Faith Life Church to start services; Ranch Kiwanis host neighbor group

  • East County
  • News
Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast CEO Carl Ritter said the organization plans to launch an e-commerce website for bridal gowns it has in stock.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Cancer Community acquires national non-profit

Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast acquired Brides Against Breast Cancer, known for its Nationwide Tour of Gowns bridal shows.

  • East County
  • News
Deborah Millman spent time as a journalist for the Tampa Tribune before beginning her animal-welfare career.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 25, 2012
Honor Animal Rescue names new leader

Deborah Millman will work to raise money and awareness about the organization.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • January 25, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • January 25, 2012
Observed: Readers respond to challenge

Last week, in the wake of the murder of Riverwalk Hammock resident Ina Gross, I challenged Lakewood Ranch residents to "take back" their community.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Bob Salyers
  • By Bob Salyers
  • January 25, 2012
Nature Trail: Photog captures elusive caracara

One early morning while surveying Myakka River State Park, a fellow photographer excitedly told me that I had just missed a great image of a crested caracara.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • January 25, 2012
Castaway

Read this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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