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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • August 25, 2010
'Friends' star to appear in East County

Maggie Wheeler, aka Janice from 'Friends,' will perform this Saturday at Braden River High School.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 25, 2010
CDD supervisors amend security expectations

CDD 4 supervisors hope the changes will help deter burglaries and other suspicious behavior in the community.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 25, 2010
Cops Corner 08.26.10

A store manager stated a young male left the store and passed all points of sale without paying for a box of chicken and a box of doughnuts and ran from the store.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 25, 2010
College opens new nursing center

The Medical Technology & Simulation Center houses associate and baccalaureate level nursing programs, other health professions, science labs and classrooms.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 25, 2010
Birth Announcements 08.26.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last Wednesday of each month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lainee Jennings
  • August 25, 2010
Purvis pumped for Pirate prowess

With its third head coach in as many years, Braden River not only is familiar with change and adversity, but it also thrives on it.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Gene Venditti
  • August 25, 2010
O-line anchors 2010 Mustangs

Lakewood Ranch Coach Shawn Trent said the offensive line will determine the Mustangs' level of success this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 25, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Carly Mitchell

Haile Middle School student Carly Mitchell broke her ankle in May playing soccer. But just two weeks after rejoining practices, Mitchell, 13, and her teammates made it to the quarterfinals in the Challenge Sports 3v3 Nationals July 30 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 25, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Aug. 13 through Aug. 19, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 25, 2010
L'Ambiance unit sells for $2 million

Mitchell Pressman, of Olney, Md., sold Unit A-801 at the 145-unit L'Ambiance, 401 Longboat Club Road, to C. Warren and Mariana Olanow, of Rye, N.Y., for $2 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • August 25, 2010
Aerobic grandma: How to successfully recondition yourself

Starting up an exercise program can be easier than you think. Use these tips from a local trainer to jump start your routine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • August 25, 2010
Pines art class cultivates ageless creativity

Artist Barbara Dondero helps seniors express their thoughts and feelings through her popular art class.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • August 25, 2010
Stand-up guy

Sarasota funny man Tim Wilkins comes home to roost. The comedian talks about the road, his image and why he's exactly where he wants to be.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • August 25, 2010
Scene-stealer

The Players Theatre's John Reynolds explains why he prefers to take the scenic route.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 25, 2010
FILM REVIEW: 'Get Low'

Set during the Depression in the Tennessee backwoods, "Get Low" spins the tale of an infamous recluse who comes out of hiding to plan his own funeral party.

  • Arts + Culture
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