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NewGate students spent their first day of class learning to sail. Out of 27 students 10 of the students experienced sailing for the first time.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 21, 2013
NewGate students start school year with sailing

NewGate students spent the first day of school learning team- and community-building skills through sailing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Winterfest concert will be held at Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2013
SMR announces additions to Winterfest lineup

Winterfest organizers have added seven acts to the list of performers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Second-graders Jackson F., and Blaine B., and fifth-graders Kaki F., and Dabney B., head back to school for their first day. They say hello to classmates after a summer away.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA First Day of School

The Out-Of-Door Academy welcomed back lower-school students Wednesday, Aug. 21, to begin the school year. Students bustled in with new backpacks and pressed uniforms while parents caught up with teachers and each other.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2013
Summer fun ends for 'Little Ranchers'

Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church's Little Ranchers Learning Center recently ended its summer camp series for its preschool program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Katie Ciemniecki
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2013
Lakewood senior honored at 4-H event

Katie Ciemniecki, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, recently attended the Florida 4-H State Congress, at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2013
Help keep our eyes on health

The East County Observer is busy preparing for its September special section of Health Matters.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 21, 2013
Obituary: Vivien Marie England

Vivien Marie England, 101, of Falmouth, Mass., and Longboat Key, died Aug. 14.

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Bayside Community Church staff and members prayed the gifts will make it to Zimbabwe as the boxes take a three-month journey across land and ocean. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 21, 2013
Bayside Community Church packs gifts for Zimbabwe

This month, church staff and members packed boxes with gifts to be delivered to two schools in Zimbabwe, where items will arrive in December.

  • East County
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Rendering of design changes to the main dining area
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2013
Polo Grill plans renovations

Renovations soon will begin on the Polo Grill and Bar restaurant, which will stay open throughout the remodeling process.

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Ingrid Johns submitted this photo of a blue heron enjoying the shade. It was taken near River Heritage Boulevard in Bradenton.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2013
Weather photo: East County

Ingrid Johns submitted this photo of a blue heron enjoying the shade. It was taken near River Heritage Boulevard in Bradenton.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 21, 2013
Longboat Lore: Holiday Inn murder shocked Longboat Key residents

On a quiet summer evening Aug. 25, 1978, at the Longboat Key Holiday Inn, a tragedy unfolded that shocked the Key.

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Teresa Alexander submitted this sunset photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2013
Weather photo: Longboat Key

Teresa Alexander submitted this sunset photo.

  • Longboat Key
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Steve Moyer and Andrew Vac
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Circle Association Meeting

Members joined for a St. Armands Circle Association meeting at Help at Home Homecare on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

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Brooke Cherry, Hannah and Jeff Toale, Kim and Liam McKay, Merete Hermansen and Assistant Principal Intern Jaime Kisner at Bay Haven’s Boohoo Breakfast.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Back To School

Sarasota Schools welcome students and parents today. The Observer visited Bay Haven, Temple Beth Sholom, Booker VPA and Phillippi Shores.

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Colin Stalker, Mack Reid and Bill Sadlo
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mack Reid Retirement Celebration

Family and friends attended a retirement celebration for Mack Reid Saturday, Aug. 17, at The Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.

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