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Jeren Kowalewski has been playing football since he was 5 years old. File photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Mustang QB ready for playoffs

After missing an entire season due to injury, Lakewood Ranch High's Jeren Kowalewski has thrown for more than 1,300 yards and 11 touchdowns, leading the Mustangs back to the playoffs.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Collegiate players take center court

Lakewood Athletic Center will host the 2011 Intercollegiate Dick Vitale Clay Court Classic Nov. 11-13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior Quillan Toler recorded seven kills, a block and an ace.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Lady Mustangs continue historic season

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team won its first-ever regional tournament match, defeating Tampa King 3-0 in a Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinal Nov. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River coach Don Purvis was pleased with the way his team kept fighting throughout a tough district season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Venice ends Braden River's dreams of a postseason run

After an emotional win two weeks ago, the Braden River High football team was unable to relive some of that magic as the host Pirates fell to Venice 49-7 in the Class 7A-District 10 finale for both teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kayla Estling
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Observer Team Spotlight Q&A

Read this week's Observer Team Spotlight Q&A with Kayla Estling

  • East County
  • Sports
The East County Observer and Bogey's Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient’s article will be featured on the restaurant’s wall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Demardre Patterson

Sophomore running back Demardre Patterson rushed for 70 yards on eight carries and scored three touchdowns while leading The Out-of-Door Academy to a 55-0 victory over Saint Stephen's in the annual Headmaster's Cup Nov. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Advanced art students in Wade Smith's class worked on this Florida wetlands mural two days a week for the last six weeks. Students celebrated completion of the project Nov. 7.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2011
Nolan Middle School students paint mural of native Florida

Art students at Nolan Middle School recently completed a mural of a native Florida landscape on a building on campus. A dedication ceremony was held Nov. 7.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 9, 2011
New coalition unites South Manatee business community

The South Manatee Business Coalition hopes to foster more opportunities for the growth of small businesses in the county.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 9, 2011
Bluegrass fest strums into Linger Lodge

The Rocky Bottom Bluegrass Festival will feature 10 Florida bands Nov. 12, at Linger Lodge.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
News Briefs

Tropicana names SMR top grower; East County rallies for local musician; Seafood restaurant to open on Ranch Main; Journalism program hosts conference

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission." John F. Kennedy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Our View: Thanks to them, we are free

Thomas Jefferson famously said, 'The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
"(My illness has) made me appreciate every day," said Eden Banks, who is pictured with her pastor, Steve Price. "I thought I was an anomaly, but there are a lot of young women in their 30s and 20s with metastatic breast cancer."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2011
Lakewood Ranch pastor laces up for cancer patient

Harvest United Methodist Church Pastor Steve Price completed the Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon, which he dubbed as Eden's Run, Nov. 5, in honor of church member, Eden Banks.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Matt Vanderford, 4, has adjusted well to life with his new family. He is pictured with his adoptive parents, Scott and Cyndee Vanderford.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2011
Bayside church to host adoption event

Bayside Community Church's Bridge a Life ministry will educate the public about domestic and international adoptions with a special event Nov. 11.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 9, 2011
Richland Farms home tops East County sales

A home in Richland Farms tops all transactions in this week's real estate. E. Lawrence and Sally Reagan, Bradenton, sold their home at 10208 S.R. 64 E. to Mark Cahill Investments LLC for $700,000. Built in 1967, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,326 square feet of living area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Oh the places we'll go, 'It's Read Everywhere' wraps up

The Observer newspapers have been on vacation. Although we continue to provide weekly neighborhood news to our readers through the Longboat, Sarasota and East County Observers, we have had a busy year traveling all around the world.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2011
WELCOME BACK: What you missed

If you're like many Longboaters, you fled town for the summer. When you left, the 'Lights Out' posters were just beginning to dot the Key in preparation for turtle-nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read the best of this summer's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
WELCOME BACK: The best of Cops Corner

Longboat Key police had some interesting cases to deal with, read the best of them!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
WELCOME BACK: inmemoriam

Longboat Key lost many beloved friends, neighbors and community members during the summer. Here, we remember those who have died and whose memories live on through their contributions to the Key - and innumerable areas. Names are listed in the chronological order of deaths.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 109 N. Warbler Lane, on Bird Key, has two bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,627 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.6 million. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 9, 2011
Bird Key home sells for $1.6 million

Ronald and Carole Wolfson, trustees, of St. Charles, Ill., sold the home at 109 N. Warbler Lane to Kimberly Shanahan, Sarasota, for $1.6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Donald Guth submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Weekly Winner: Great Ball of Fire

Donald Guth submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gabor Szakacs took this sunset photo from the Emerson Point Preserve in October in west Palmetto.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Weekly Winner: Sails at sunset

Gabor Szakacs took this sunset photo from the Emerson Point Preserve in October in west Palmetto.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota fire and sheriff’s office officials began investigating the incident earlier today after a teal-colored pickup was found around 11 a.m. near the south end of Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2011
Authorities investigating apparent suicide

A vehicle found on fire today with a body inside is believed to be a suicide.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2011
EMB win Don Clarke Bowl Series

The East Manatee Bulldog Pee Wee team defeated the New Tampa Wildcats 18-0 to win the Don Clark Bowl Series Championship Nov. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Construction site of the new lift station. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 8, 2011
BREAKING: Concrete wall falls on construction worker

A concrete wall at the Mound Street site where a new city of Sarasota lift station is under construction fell on the chest of a 34-year-old worker Tuesday afternoon, the Sarasota County Fire Department reported.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The joint workshop will be held at 11 a.m., in the fourth floor Manatee Room of the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2011
County seeks resident input on redistricting

Manatee County officials continue to seek public input on the redistricting process.

  • East County
  • News
Construction crews are making significant progress on the new Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's School of Dental Medicine.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Steel frame

Construction crews are making significant progress on the new Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's School of Dental Medicine.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Autumn Solomon recently adopted Jasper.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 8, 2011
POLL OF THE DAY: Pet adoption?

Honor Animal Rescue opened a adoption center in Lakewood ranch on Nov. 5. Would you consider adopting a pet?

  • East County
  • News
Morgan Keefer and Marian Robertson attempt to block a shot by a Tampa King outside hitter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High volleyball

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team won its first-ever regional tournament match, defeating Tampa King 3-0 in a Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinal Nov. 2. The Lady Mustangs defeated the Lions 26-24, 25-20, 25-22. Mariah Robertson finished with 11 kills and three aces and Ashlyn Falahee had seven kills, two blocks, four digs and an ace to lead the way for Lakewood. Quillan Toler finished with seven kills, one block and one ace and Shelby Walker added four kills and five blocks. Ali Milbourn finished with 22 assists. With the win, Lakewood plays host to Seminole Osceola in a regional semifinal at 7 p.m. tonight. The Lady Mustangs defeated the Lady Warriors 3-1 to win their first district title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Stage Manager Amelia Summersbee helps actress Gabby Maraia, who plays the character of Mary Warren, fix her hair and bonnet.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA performs 'The Crucible'

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy this week will show how easily fear can persuade. Performances of the 1952 award-winning classic, 'The Crucible,' will be held at 8 p.m. Nov. 9-12, at ODA, 5950 Deer Drive, Lakewood Ranch. Tickets cost $5.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2011
Mustangs fall in season openers

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls soccer teams both fell in their season openers.

  • East County
  • Sports
City commissioners also agreed to have city staff investigate the possibility of replacing angled parking on Ringling Boulevard.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 8, 2011
City denies construction zoning amendment

The Sarasota City Commission voted 3-2 to deny a proposed zoning code amendment that would have allowed favorability to applicants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Betsy Kane Hartnett and Stanley Kane
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2011
Starry Night Dinner, highlighting 'My Fair Lady'

Starry Night Dinner, highlighting 'My Fair Lady'

  • Black Tie
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