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Ali Morgan loved watching her fellow Primrose students parade for the Fourth of July.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • July 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose School Red, White and Blue Celebration

Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch students donned patriotic colors and took to the parade route for the school's annual Red, White and Blue Celebration July 1. The parade featured children from several classrooms marching in costumes they created - much to the delight of parents and family members.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michael Storey, president of Neal Communities' building division is pictured with Patrick Neal, president of Neal Communities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 1, 2011
Neal home sales continue to grow

Neal Communities recorded 37 contracts for the month of June.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Anthony Cucci, Jack Laviolette and Jack Coleman attended last year's Boom Boom on the Bay.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 1, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Fourth of July on Longboat Key

This weekend, Longboat Key will be full of patriotic parties.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Public Works Department employees opened the gate and put signs back in place, officially reopening the North Shore Road beach access Friday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 1, 2011
Beach access reopens today

Town staff has reopened the North Shore Road beach access in time for the holiday weekend.

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  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 1, 2011
Kids golf for free at Stoneybrook

Stoneybroook Golf Club is letting kids play for free, as a way to keep kids active this summer.

  • East County
  • Sports
Johnny Reagan and the Renegades will perform in Lakewood Ranch tonight.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

Lakewood Ranch Main Street will host its monthly concert series at 6 p.m. tonight.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2011
Manatee County offices will be closed July 4

Trash, recycling and yard waste collections for the week will be postponed one day from Tuesday through Saturday for residents in unincorporated Manatee.

  • East County
  • News
The building for the Honorably Discharged Veterans of Sarasota has a large American flag painted on one side of the building where there is a boarded up window. The building hosts meetings for veterans and holds bingo on Saturday nights.Â
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Spirit of America pt. 2

The Observer captures local spirit for its annual Fourth of July special section. We hope the photos included in the section resonate with you and not only show images of local life but spark ideas in your mind of what the "spirit of America" means to you.

  • Longboat Key
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Lori Wolcott gasps as Fr. Dan dumps the first bit of holy water onto her son, Colin Spencer, 6 mos., during his Baptism Saturday, June 18 at Our Lady of the Angels.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Spirit of America pt. 1

The Observer captures local spirit for its annual Fourth of July special section. We hope the photos included in the section resonate with you and not only show images of local life but spark ideas in your mind of what the "spirit of America" means to you.

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Joshua Mamazza and Ashtin Vavra
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Grand Prix Boat Parade

Thousands attended the 2011 Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Boat Parade Thursday, June 30, on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 30, 2011
OBITUARY: Estella Lilly

Estella Lilly, 85, was a longtime resident of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 30, 2011
District 26 All-Star Scoreboard for June 29

Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little League All-Stars both posted victories June 29 at G.T. Bray.

  • East County
  • Sports
The loggerhead turtle headed back toward the Gulf around 7 a.m. after finishing her nest near the Sea Oats condominium.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 30, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Nesting Mode

Longboat Key Turtle Watch member Cyndi Seamon snapped this photo of a nesting loggerhead turtle Wednesday morning.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

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