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'Crayola Eight Pack' will be featured in the 2011 International Photographic Competition and will be published in the 'Showcase' book.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 27, 2011
Longboat photographer chosen for competition

Three photographs by Mary Loy Johnson were accepted to the 2011 International Photographic Competition.

  • Arts + Culture
The incident occurred around 4 p.m., Sunday.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2011
East County CVS robbed

A CVS in the 5300 block of Lockwood Ridge Road was robbed of prescription pills Sunday afternoon.

  • East County
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The meeting will start at 7 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2011
Incorporation group hosts forum

The Lakewood Ranch Incorporation Study Group will host a presentation and discussion on incorporation at 7 p.m., tonight.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Klein, center, and his children Reese, left, and Chris, right, live in GreyHawk Landing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Car Show on Main

The Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix today brought its annual car show to Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Attendees enjoyed music, food and drinks, while checking out a wide variety of classic cars.

  • East County
  • News
There was no stopping Sean Freund from getting the other children wet.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2011
Kiddie Academy kids splash into summer (VIDEO)

Preschoolers today celebrated Water Day.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Jim Wilson poured drinks to help raise money for the Eddie Livingston Fund.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Eddie Livingston Charity Bar Night

Dozens of East County residents flocked to The Polo Grill and Bar for the Eddie Livingston Charity Bar Night June 23. All of the money raised from the event will benefit the Eddie Livingston Fund in support of 2-year-old Eddie Livingston, who is battling neuroblastoma cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Seven-year-old Nathan Inverso was thrilled when he caught a panda during the outdoor activity.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Pandamania

About 300 children learned how "wildly" God loves them during a special "Pandamania" themed Vacation Bible School at Harvest United Methodist Church this week.

  • East County
  • News
Joe Barbetta and Morgan Bentley
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • June 23, 2011
SCOPE 10th Anniversary and Boundary Crosser Celebration honoring Diane McFarlin

SCOPE 10th Anniversary and Boundary Crosser Celebration honoring Diane McFarlin

  • Black Tie
The first turtle nest of 2011 was found on May 1, the first day of nesting season.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 23, 2011
First turtle nests hatch on Longboat, Siesta keys

Two nests were found this week on Longboat Key, and one was documented on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown is asking elected officials to create an amendment to a house bill.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 23, 2011
Longboat requests amendment assistance

The town of Longboat Key is urging its elected officials to help create an amendment that still would allow the town to make density modifications.

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More than 30 people were lined up outside the Jimmy John's at 11:30 a.m. Thursday.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 23, 2011
Cheap lunch draws huge crowd in Sarasota

Jimmy John's gourmet sandwich shop offered $1 sub sandwiches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ashley Groff and Matt Smith say despite his rare disease, their son, Jaymesun, is as strong and active as any other toddler.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 23, 2011
Son Shine

With their 14-month-old son newly diagnosed with a rare terminal disease, a Sarasota couple pursues a cure that has so far eluded doctors and scientists.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 23, 2011
Panhandling outlawed near parking meters

Following reports of people being asked for money while using the downtown meters, the city quickly outlaws the practice.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ruth and Elmer Berkel
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 23, 2011
Sarasota: Our Town

Picture this: a Fourth of July photo-op; Isn't she lovely?; Every little thing she does is magic; Director of film featured in Diversions changes title; 'Boat Tea' celebrates Suncoast Grand Prix Fest; Some like it hot

  • Sarasota
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Rodney Langley, a homeless man, yells at two downtown residents, “You don’t want a piece of me.”
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 23, 2011
Tempers flare over homelessness

A former mayor's act of civil disobedience during a City Commission meeting leads to cursing, rude comments and threats of violence in the commission chambers.

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