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SMR has several changes planned for Sarasota Polo Club, including improvements around the club grounds.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2011
SMR names new Polo Club manager

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch this morning named Rebecca Gutierrez the new manager for the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
The improvement plan calls for the elimination of the public-safety building at the beach's entrance.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • July 25, 2011
County to update Siesta Key Beach plans

Cost overruns on a beach improvement plan have concerned county commissioners.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Click inside to see one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The victim was pronounced dead on scene.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2011
Man drowns while on vacation

A man visiting from Chicago drowned Sunday in the Braden River.

  • East County
  • News
The ceremony was held around 4 p.m., Friday.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2011
Ranch Humane Society opens boutique

The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch on Friday celebrated the grand opening of its new consignment boutique.

  • East County
  • News
Paula Egan, Sandra Edwards, Matt Brannan, Brad Moyer and Stephanie Brannon of Integrity Title made a Hawaiian hot dog.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 25, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Dog Days of Summer

Dozens of East County residents enjoyed a taste of summer during the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's first Dog Days of Summer hot dog competition and festival July 24 at Greenbrook Adventure Park. Families and pet-lovers enjoyed sampling a variety of hot dogs produced by local businesses, music, games, shows and more. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The ceremony was held around 4 p.m., July 22. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2011
Ranch Humane Society opens boutique

The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch celebrated the grand opening of its new consignment boutique Friday.

  • East County
  • News
The first wave of Olympic triathletes hit the water at 7 a.m. Saturday, July 23 as part of the Siesta Key Triathlon out at Siesta Key Public Beach
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Triathlon

The Siesta Key Triathlon started at 7 a.m. Saturday, July 23 out at Siesta Key Public Beach. There were 600 people in total who participated in the event.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Those who graduated from Riverview High School’s 1991 class got together for a class photo prior to dinner and dancing Saturday, July 23 at Michael’s on East.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview High School 20-year reunion

Riverview High School's class of 1991 celebrated their 20-year reunion Saturday, July 23 at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mike and Cyndi Seamon, Bill and Meike Dooley and Chris and Patty Sileo dressed up in sombreros and mustaches Friday, July 22 for the Interactive Mexico dinner at Pattigeorge’s.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Interactive Dinner at Pattigeorge's

Pattigeorge's held a Mexican themed interactive dinner Friday, July 22 at their restaurant on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Logan Newton got the call on the mound for the Suncoast Storm 12U team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Storm Tournament

The Suncoast Storm's four travel softball teams beat the summer heat and hit the field for the Suncoast Storm Tournament July 16-17 at Lakewood Ranch Park. The Storm 02 team went undefeated throughout the two-day tournament to win the championship. The Storm 97 and Storm 01 teams both advanced to the first round of the playoffs while the Storm 98 team, which played up a level, fell in the semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alli Earley brought her friend Shayla Bianchi.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Barbecue Cook-off

Despite rain showers, hundreds of East County residents headed out tonight to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for a barbecue cook-off event.

  • East County
  • News
People browsed the jewelry and other trinkets that were for sale Friday, July 22 at the estate sale.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Estate Sale benefits the Y

The Y Foundation and PEL (premium estate liquidators) volunteers ran an estate sale of items from a prominent Sarasota philanthropist this past weekend out at the Airport Mall. The estate sale was first open to the public Friday, July 22 and ran through Saturday, July 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ximena Fernandez painted hearts on Nicole Norwine's face at last year's Fish Fry.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 22, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Save Our Seabirds Fish Fry

Venture out to City Island for this weekend's fishiest fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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