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Tropical Storm Katia continues to gain strength in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, according to a 5 p.m. report from the National Weather Service Hurricane Center.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 30, 2011
Katia not currently a threat to Longboat

The tropical storm is gaining strength but current projections call for the storm to stay away from the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 30, 2011
District 1 launches search for new contractor

Because of a lawsuit, supervisors on Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 1 have voted to reject current landscape maintenance bids and to seek new proposals.

  • East County
  • News
The two corn hole tournaments will raise funds for Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Animal Sanctuary.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 30, 2011
Biker group helps big cats

The Gulf Coast Diva Angels are sponsoring corn hole tournaments to benefit Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Animal Sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 5940 Emerald Harbor Drive has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,788 square feet of living area. It sold for $627,500. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 30, 2011
An Emerald Harbor home sells for $627,500

Sandra Drell, of Vilas, Wis., sold her home at 5940 Emerald Harbor Drive to David Jones and Susan McVeigh-Jones, of Newtown Square, Pa., for $627,500.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 30, 2011
County hosts land-use meeting

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will consider several land-use proposals at their Sept. 1 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
The Florida Alliance Soccer League finished second at the Liverpool-Knowsley International Soccer Tournament July 23 through Aug. 2 in England.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 30, 2011
East County youth soccer players compete in England

Thirteen-year-olds Liam Bramley and Christian Womeldorph competed in the Liverpool-Knowsley International Soccer Tournament July 23 through Aug. 2 in England.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 30, 2011
VIDEO: Sage Hall puts 'I do' into cinematic films

Wedding videographers may need to step up their game. This behind-the-camera wonder woman is turning those magical 'I do' moments into epic cinematic films.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 30, 2011
Obituary: Marie Barr

Marie Barr, of Sarasota, and formerly of Highland Park, Ill., and Bennington, Vt., died Aug. 28. She was 88.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brenda and Danny Chin and their daughter, student dancer Katie. Photo by Molly Schechter.
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter
  • August 30, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Festival of Stars' stars the students; Art Center Sarasota hits a triple; Couture your closet with costumes; Ringling Museum circles the wagons

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 30, 2011
Obituary: Betty Corn

Betty Corn, of Longboat Key, and formerly of Sioux City, Iowa, and Langhorne, Pa., died Aug. 23. She was 89.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
James Nielsen, 61, was arrested for attempted murder, and is being held without bond.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 30, 2011
Neighbor dispute leads to stabbing

Police responded to a 911 call at 6360 Gateway Ave. and arrested a man for attempted murder.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A twisted steel beam from the World Trade Center will be unveiled Sept. 11 at the Sarasota Police Station as a memorial to honor the hundreds of first responders who lost their lives 10 years ago.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 30, 2011
City's World Trade Center beam erected

The city of Sarasota will dedicate a steel beam from the World Trade Center the morning of Sept. 11 in front of its police department.

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

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

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 30, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

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  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 29, 2011
Manasota Lacrosse League gears up for fall season

The Manasota Lacrosse League will open its 5th annual Fall Ball fall lacrosse league Sept. 18 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
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