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Sandra Herr submitted this sunset photo, taken on Gulfshore Road on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2011
Weekly Winner: Relaxation Technique

Sandra Herr submitted this sunset photo, taken on Gulfshore Road on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
About 15 manatees mesmerized residents at Christian Retreat during their visit Sept. 14. Photos courtesy of Scott Gerhart/
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2011
Mating herd of manatees stops by Christian Retreat

A mating herd of manatees spent a day in the Manatee River along Christian Retreat's property, much to delight of its residents and staff.

  • East County
  • News
Connor Dzembo was diagnosed with A-T when he was 3 years old.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 21, 2011
FULL STORY: Wobbly Feet pitches Wifflemania tourney

The organization will host a wiffle ball tournament Sept. 24 at Longwood Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2011
FULL STORY: Cain campaign visits East County

Herman Cain missed the first stop of his Florida bus tour because of illness, but he still spoke to attendees through audio and watched the event online.

  • East County
  • News
Don Lichter and Jocy, 2, take a ride to the bank in their convertible. "She loves to go to the bank and get her treat," said Lichter. Jocy was also sporting hot pink "doggles".
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 21, 2011
Photo of the Day: Cruisin' in style

Nothing like a man and man's best friend taking a ride through town in a convertible with the top down to make anyone smile, especially when man's best friend is wearing hot pink "doggles".

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2011
News Briefs

LECOM hosts pre-med course; Ranch districts renovating landscape; Viking to host dinner for Payton

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway.
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • September 21, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson
  • September 21, 2011
My View: Cease fire on company poaching

Using Sarasota County taxpayer money to steal Hoveround from Manatee County is just wrong. The two counties need a cease and desist order.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2011
Our View: Tax hike forgets taxpayer

Local governments are weakening in their resolve not to raise taxes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Lexi and Eric Creviston moved to the East County in November 2010 with their twin daughters, Hailie, right, and Kali, left. Kali has been battling cancer since she was less than 1 year old, and now is in stable condition. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2011
East County daughter finds stability while struggling with cancer

Kali Creviston's battle with cancer may never go away, but the 5-year-old finally is beginning to be herself.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2011
Ranch IDA hopes policy improves customer service

Instead of utilizing a third-party answering service, Lakewood Ranch Town Hall will bring after-hours services in-house.

  • East County
  • News
Homae-Tech expands, adds 13 employees
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2011
Business Observer

Polo Grill adds event sales director; Carr named Ranch's Rotarian of the Year; Homae-Tech expands, adds 13 employees

  • East County
  • News
Michele Shields took this sunset photo at Jiggs Landing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2011
Weekly Winner: Majestic Sunset

Michele Shields took this sunset photo at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club home, which has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,738 square feet of living area, sold for $570,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 21, 2011
Lakewood Ranch home sells for $570,000

A home in Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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