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Custodian Darren Carnes, Principal Myra Russell and School Resource Officer Dep. Russ Younger rapped from the rooftops to the theme song from the television show, "Fresh Prince."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 19, 2011
Witt principal raps from roof (VIDEO)

Students at Gene Witt Elementary earned a special rooftop performance for their fundraising efforts.

  • East County
  • News
J.P. is one of 14 goldador puppies born to "Miss Fay" in Palmetto. The litter is record-breaking for the Palmetto area.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 18, 2011
VIDEO OF THE DAY: PUPPY CAM

J.P. is a 14-week-old Southeastern Guide Dog puppy in training. He spent today playing and socializing at the Southeastern Guide Dogs Discovery Center in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Downtown parking meters will accept payment with coins and credit/debit cards. However, dollar bills cannot be used.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 18, 2011
Paid-parking primer to instruct drivers

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance will host an event to inform people how to use the new parking meters and where to find free downtown parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Effective July 1, Woodland Middle School Principal Kristine Lawrence will become the new principal at Brookside Middle School.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 18, 2011
New principal joins Brookside Middle School

Woodland Middle School Principal Kristine Lawrence has been named the new principal at Brookside Middle School.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The median home price in April was $155,430, which was down from March's $159,250.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 18, 2011
Sarasota home sales dip slightly

A month after reaching a six-year high, home and condo sales fall by 5%.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Heidi Anderson, Mary Pat Radford and Kellie Menke
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Junior League Annual Meeting and Dinner

The ladies of the Junior League of Sarasota County gathered Tuesday for their annual meeting and dinner, at Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Sheriff's Office Dep. Russ Younger teaches a group of fifth-grade students at Gullett Elementary School about making good choices, which is part of the sheriff's office's Crossroads program.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2011
Cuts may eliminate elementary officers

Sheriff Brad Steube is planning to eliminate five elementary school resource officer positions as part of his cuts for next year's budgets.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2011
Dickie V. visits Ranch Imagine

ESPN analyst and Lakewood Ranch resident Dick Vitale was among the featured speakers at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch's 2011 Career Day May 13.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2011
Woodland preps sweet surprises

Members of Woodland, The Community Church recently shared their appreciation for the work of local nurses with plates of cookies.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2011
Gator surprises Lakewood resident

Country Club of Lakewood Ranch resident Diane Sosnosky nicknamed this beast Albert.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2011
Ranch accepting donations for troops

As part of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' Memorial Day Salute to Heroes May 29, the community currently is collecting items to send to troops overseas.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County sisters Audrey and Abby Lipton greet a pet therapy dog during a nursing home visit.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2011
Temple hosts Mitzvah Day

East County children, their parents and grandparents, made a difference for those in need during Temple Emanu-El's Mitzvah Day May 1.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Julie Aranibar
  • May 18, 2011
MY VIEW: School board violating state law

In response to the April 20, 2011, editorial, "School Board on right path," I voted "no" on this issue for two reasons.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Bayside Community Church volunteers assisted families who lost their homes during the April 27 tornado in Alabama.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2011
REACHING OUT

Members of Bayside Community Church's 24/7 Team recently returned from Pleasant Grove, Ala., where they aided in recovery efforts for the tornado that struck the area April 27.

  • East County
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