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Kimberly Burleson (left) and Kathleen Gagg (right), Founders of Camp Better America
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2011
Camp Better America leaders encourage aid for veterans

Founders of the East County-based organization shared about helping military veterans this morning.

  • East County
  • News
The kick off event begins at 8:15, Nov. 18, at the Robert L Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th Street.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 15, 2011
Florida Power and Light gives 50 families 'home energy makeovers'

FPL has announced 50 homes in Sarasota will receive courtesy energy efficiency upgrades from FPL in conjunction with the City of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Despite the foggy weather and a bit of mist, Tin Truong fishes out at Bay Island Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 15, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Foggy Fishing

Whether or not the weather is good, people will still find a way to go out fishing.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Should the Manatee County Commission be required to stop their prayers?
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 15, 2011
POLL: Prayer at Manatee County Commission meetings?

The Manatee County Commission has been asked by Freedom From Religion Foundation Inc. to cease prayers before meetings.

  • East County
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Candidates for the job of Sarasota County administrator answer questions from the audience inside the Potter Building.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Meet-and-greet' with finalists for Sarasota County administrator

The four finalists for the job of Sarasota County administrator were part of a 'meet-and-greet' event, Monday, Nov. 14, at the Potter Building by Robarts Arena. The final four candidates are James Baker, Edward Mitchell, Randall Reid and Fred Russell.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Dough Bakery offers an assortment of baked goods and sandwiches daily.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Dough's delight

John Dough Bakery offers an assortment of baked goods and sandwiches daily.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Soccer and lacrosse teams were practicing on the fields at the time of the lighting ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2011
SMR lights fields at Premier Sports

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch lit up the fields at the Premier Sports Campus for players for the first time Monday night.

  • East County
  • News
All the sand sculptures were demolished this morning. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 15, 2011
VIDEO SLIDESHOW: The Siesta Key Crystal Classic wrap-up

Did you miss your chance to see the sand sculptures this weekend? Watch our video slideshow to view some of the sculptures featured in the event.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A joint work session with School Board members on redistricting will start at 11 a.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2011
County Commission to hold workshop

Topics of discussion include a USF campus master plan update, rowing and a joint work session with the Manatee County School District, among others.

  • East County
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

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A ribbon-cutting was held Nov. 4.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2011
Woodbrook opening yields home sales

A dozen homebuyers signed contracts for homes in Neal Communities' Woodbrook during the community's grand opening.

  • East County
  • News
Harriet Schaye and Chairman Edward Schaye
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 14, 2011
Divas after Dark presents 'Burlesque'

Divas after Dark presents 'Burlesque'

  • Black Tie
Bradenton native C.C. Sardinha won the singles consolation final with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Temple's Yana Mavrina.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Home Sweet Home

Bradenton native and Oklahoma State University junior C.C. Sardinha returned home Nov. 11-13 to compete in the 2011 Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic at the Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center.

  • East County
  • News
Taylor Caldwell is 5-foot-3, weighs about 125 pounds and has long brown hair and brown eyes.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 14, 2011
Police searching for missing Parrish girl

Taylor Caldwell left her Parrish home Monday morning for Palmetto High School.

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