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The Lady Pirates celebrate after making school history with a win over rival Lakewood Ranch in the regional semifinals April 29.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 30, 2011
Lady Pirates rally to advance to finals (VIDEO)

The Braden River High softball team scored six unanswered runs to defeat rival Lakewood Ranch 6-4 in the Class 4A-Region 3 semifinals April 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
Officials broke ground around 8 a.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Cattlemen groundbreaking

Sarasota and Manatee County officials today broke ground on the extension of Cattlemen Road, just before the start of the Florida State Championship Regatta.

  • East County
  • News
Brittany Ann Ornsby currently is taking medication, which investigators say is a concern.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2011
Deputies searching for missing Lakewood Ranch woman

According to Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports, 18-year-old Brittany Ann Ornsby was last seen at her house on Tumble Wood Trail before 10:30 p.m. last night.

  • East County
  • News
Angie Cole and Linda Clough of Lucchesi Vineyards
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 29, 2011
Beach Feast

Beach Feast

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 29, 2011
ODA wins district crown

Lucas Friss hit a game-winning double to right field in the top of the seventh inning, propelling The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team to a 1-0 victory over Shorecrest Prep in the Class 2A-District 11 championship April 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Robert Warren, Dr. Sherry Lawrence, Angela Hartvigsen, Monica Slater Van Buskirk and Norman Olshansky were the speakers at the 10th Annual Education Celebration Friday, April 29 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Van Wezel Foundation Education Celebration

The Van Wezel Foundation's 10th Annual Education Celebration happened Friday, April 29 at the Van Wezel. The event included breakfast, speakers recapping the year as well as looking towards the future, followed by a performance for the attendees and Sarasota and Manatee County school children of "There's An Alligator Under My Bed, A Nightmare In My Closet, And Something My Attic".

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Terry Turner felt it wouldn't be fair to allow two board appointments if they were just going to be voided.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 29, 2011
City commission pushes for Planning Board appointments

In their last meeting in office, three outgoing city commissioners pushed to appoint members to the Planning Board, even though the city attorney advised them other potential candidates were not given enough time to apply.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Molly Cress counts to five in Spanish during the performance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Art & Music Festival

The sound of music filled the air April 29 at Bashaw Elementary School as the school celebrated its 25th anniversary and its annual Art & Music Festival.

  • East County
  • Schools
Angela Ward and Holly Kraft wear Queen Elizabeth cardboard masks Friday, April 29 while celebrating the royal wedding at the Ritz Carlton.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: A Royal Affair

The Ritz Carlton in Sarasota celebrated the royal wedding by hosting a 4 a.m. live broadcast and breakfast affair. The event had 150 people in attendance. Many of the people who attended the event dressed up and wore extravagant hats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Zach Kleer proved to be a fierce competitor.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Dodgeball Finals (VIDEO)

Select teachers and students faced off today for the championship title of the "Mann Up Against Cancer" Dodgeball Tournament at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
The City Commission will be asked to approve a charter recommendation to raise their own salaries.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 29, 2011
Sarasota commission to review charter changes

City commissioners could allow voters to decide on a host of city charter improvements, including those that deal with funding sports stadiums, at-large commission seats and increasing commissioners' salaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Event organizer Sandra Loevner with Polo Grill owner Tommy Klauber
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Winefest event

More than 300 restaurateurs and wine enthusiasts gathered April 28 at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom for the Florida Winefest Trade Tasting Event.

  • East County
  • News
The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch has more than 70 members in total.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2011
Ranch Rotary turns 10

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch turned 10 this month.

  • East County
  • News
Donna McGarry poses with her team, the 1992 Blue Jays, during their World Series game against the Atlanta Braves Friday, April 29 out at Twin Lakes.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's Fifth Grade World Series

The fifth graders at Ashton Elementary recreated the 1947 and 1992 World Series games Friday, April 29 out at Twin Lakes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rebecca and David Taylor
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club fashion show

Saks Fifth Avenue, the Fifth Avenue Club presented a fast-paced fashion show April 28, at the Bird Key Yacht Club. Presented in three sections, the show featured attire for casual occasions, luncheons and a dazzling selection for evening.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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