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Grant's Gardens worked with the owners to incorporate plants that work well and with the natural seagrass and palm trees already on the beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 21, 2011
Home & Garden: Mediterranean Vibe

This home on Casey Key Road embodies a Mediterranean oasis. Over the last year the home and the grounds were drastically changed by the owners.

  • Arts + Culture
Juan Martinez-Baez hopes to share his love of riding and polo with the next generation.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 21, 2011
Professional polo player offers private and group lessons

Sarasota Polo Club polo instructor Juan Martinez-Baez this season is offering private and group riding and polo lessons to both children and adults.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mara Falahee's 1,000-point career is a first for ODA.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 21, 2011
Thunder star scores 1,000th point

Senior Mara Falahee scored her 1,000th career point on a three-pointer during the Lady Thunder's 43-9 victory over St. Stephen's Dec. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
The River Dawgs' coaches say they work to not only build championship-caliber baseball players but also champions for life. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 21, 2011
River Dawgs win winter tournament

The travel baseball team won the Winter State Championship Tournament and the RBI Holiday Hardball Classic Tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
The East County Observer and Bogey's Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient's article will be featured on the restaurant's wall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 21, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Gabriella Diaz-Granados

Lakewood Ranch High senior guard Gabriella Diaz-Granados had a game-high 16 points while helping lead the Lady Mustangs to a 54-28 victory over Booker Dec. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River High senior Brittany Jaco celebrated her accomplishment with her younger sister, Madison, left, and parents David and Wynna.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 21, 2011
Outside hitter signs with Manatees

Brittany Jaco signed a national letter-of-intent to play for the State College of Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
Meet Peyton McLaughlin
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 21, 2011
Observer Team Spotlight Q&A

Meet this week's Observer Team player: Peyton McLaughlin

  • East County
  • Sports
The beach access was closed in November after concerns about erosion.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 20, 2011
North Shore Road beach access to re-open

The beach access closed in November for a seawall project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The suspect is 5-foot-11-inches tall, with a slim build and pale skin.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 20, 2011
Attempted bank robbery at Wells Fargo

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted bank robbery at Wells Fargo, 8595 South Tamiami Trail today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peter Vrinios, of Create a Cane, created candy canes of varying designs, including traditional canes, hearts and even people's names.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 20, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sweets and Stripes

Peter Vrinios, of Create a Cane, showed off his candy-striping skills to Gillian's on St. Armands Circle. He demonstrated candy-cane making in its original form.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
'People enjoy eating it, so I enjoy making it' Beverly Shapiro says.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 20, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Beverly Shapiro

Beverly Shapiro's grandmother came from Russia and didn't speak a word of English. Shapiro used to watch her grandmother prepare this noodle Kugel, but instead of helping would wait around for food.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Robert L. Taylor Community Center will unveil new programs and youth activities next year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 20, 2011
Taylor community center exceeds expectations

The Robert L. Taylor Community Center has six times the number of pass holders than it expected after three months of operation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A sheriff's office report states the home of Jorge Alvarez was burglarized sometime between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. Dec, 16, while Alvarez was out of town.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 20, 2011
Valuables totaling $54,000 stolen from Lakewood Ranch home

A home in the 7200 block of Ashland Glen was burglarized sometime Dec. 16.

  • East County
  • News
The series of athletic competitions held in Manatee and Sarasota counties in February each year draws more than 400 athletes ages 50 and up to compete in events such as archery, basketball, bocce, bowling, cribbage, cycling and more.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 20, 2011
Registration opens for Gulf Coast Senior Games

Manatee and Sarasota counties have opened registration for the 23rd Annual Gulf Coast Senior Games competition.

  • East County
  • News
Brandon Sommers, Willy D. Sloan, Jennifer Real and Curtis Weeks of Chameleon performed song covers for the party
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: All Together Holiday Party

It was individual parties wrapped up in one big party at Longboat Key Club and Resort's first 'All Together' Holiday party on Dec. 16. Individual businesses and groups hosted their holiday party leaving the planning to the resort. They were treated to a buffet dinner, dancing live music.

  • Longboat Key
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