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The median sale price for a home in July was $169,900.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 12, 2011
Home sales fall 18% in July

Although real-estate sales declined from the previous month, they were 14% higher than in July 2010.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County donated a bus for the cause and for the last few days the bus has been serving as a helpful reminder to people driving by about the school supply drive.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 12, 2011
Every Child, Inc. holds school supply drive

Every Child, Inc. will be collecting school supplies and monetary donations until 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at Minuteman Press on the corner of Fruitville Road and Lime Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pictured are Lakewood Ranch High School students Briana Nelson-Canty, Kiona Poyner, Miranda Lim, Christina Rothenberger and Micaela Figueroa.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2011
FCCLA youths excel at nationals

Students from Lakewood Ranch and Southeast high schools and Braden River Middle School took honors at a recent conference in California

  • East County
  • Schools
Most school items under $15 are included in the exemption.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2011
Tax holiday starts today

Florida residents can enjoy tax-free shopping on select items today through Aug. 14.

  • East County
  • News
A Lakewood Ranch CERT member receives fire training. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2011
Ranch CERT elects new officers

The Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team has elected new board members and officers.

  • East County
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U.S. District Bankruptcy Judge Steven Merryday has not yet made a ruling on the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 12, 2011
Judge hears from both sides in Colony case

A Tampa-based U.S. District bankruptcy judge heard arguments from both sides in the battle for the famed resort Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Posy Havens helps McNeal Elementary third-grader Gabe Hahn with his craft project.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Magdalene VBS

Sixteen children traveled to the Big Apple for St. Mary Magdalene's Big Apple Adventure VBS Aug. 8-12. Throughout the week, children enjoyed worship, arts and crafts, mission central, snacks and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Superintendent Tim McGonegal will chair the meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2011
Manatee CEO Roundtable meets today

The upcoming Ready for School Rally is one item on the agenda.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Models pose post fashion show in Saks Fifth Avenue evening wear.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: LECOM Future Physicians in Fashion

Students at LECOM (Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine) walked the runway at Saks Fifth Avenue.

  • East County
  • Schools
Members of the flash mob showed off and threw towels at the crowd with Take Stock In Children printed on them at the end of their dance.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 12, 2011
VIDEO: Flash Mob at Friday Fest

Have you ever witnessed a Flash Mob? Those who attended Friday Fest on Friday, Aug. 12 did. Check out this video of the Flash Mob done by Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County and Wilson's Dancesport.

  • Sarasota
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Laura Martin and Sharlene Sanchez
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Hair of the Dog 2

"Hair of the Dog 2," held at Mad Crow, featured a fashion show, Japanese palm reading, brow waxing, glitter tattoos and a most outrageous hair style contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 11, 2011
Sarasota Crew wins national titles

The Sarasota Crew won four gold medals and a bronze medal at the U.S. Club National Championships in late July in Indianapolis.

  • East County
  • Sports
We spotted Genesis Silva and Jennifer Kurt hula hooping today.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 11, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Twice as nice

These girls love hula hooping so much they were able to incorporate it into their job as sign shakers at Cash for Gold and get a workout and tan at the same time.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Grayson Tullio, center, has been waiting to get a service dog for two years. Grayson suffers from muscular dystrophy, and now, thanks to a partnership between Milk Bone and Sam's Club, he will be getting a service dog in 2012.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Paws for a cause

East County resident Grayson Tullio has been approved and sponsored to receive a service dog from Canine Assistants. Grayson's sponsors, Milk-Bone and Sam's Club, held a special ceremony today to celebrate.

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