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The two corn hole tournaments will raise funds for Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Animal Sanctuary.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 30, 2011
Biker group helps big cats

The Gulf Coast Diva Angels are sponsoring corn hole tournaments to benefit Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Animal Sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 5940 Emerald Harbor Drive has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,788 square feet of living area. It sold for $627,500. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 30, 2011
An Emerald Harbor home sells for $627,500

Sandra Drell, of Vilas, Wis., sold her home at 5940 Emerald Harbor Drive to David Jones and Susan McVeigh-Jones, of Newtown Square, Pa., for $627,500.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 30, 2011
County hosts land-use meeting

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will consider several land-use proposals at their Sept. 1 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
The Florida Alliance Soccer League finished second at the Liverpool-Knowsley International Soccer Tournament July 23 through Aug. 2 in England.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 30, 2011
East County youth soccer players compete in England

Thirteen-year-olds Liam Bramley and Christian Womeldorph competed in the Liverpool-Knowsley International Soccer Tournament July 23 through Aug. 2 in England.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 30, 2011
Obituary: Marie Barr

Marie Barr, of Sarasota, and formerly of Highland Park, Ill., and Bennington, Vt., died Aug. 28. She was 88.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 30, 2011
Obituary: Betty Corn

Betty Corn, of Longboat Key, and formerly of Sioux City, Iowa, and Langhorne, Pa., died Aug. 23. She was 89.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
James Nielsen, 61, was arrested for attempted murder, and is being held without bond.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 30, 2011
Neighbor dispute leads to stabbing

Police responded to a 911 call at 6360 Gateway Ave. and arrested a man for attempted murder.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A twisted steel beam from the World Trade Center will be unveiled Sept. 11 at the Sarasota Police Station as a memorial to honor the hundreds of first responders who lost their lives 10 years ago.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 30, 2011
City's World Trade Center beam erected

The city of Sarasota will dedicate a steel beam from the World Trade Center the morning of Sept. 11 in front of its police department.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 30, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 30, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 29, 2011
Manasota Lacrosse League gears up for fall season

The Manasota Lacrosse League will open its 5th annual Fall Ball fall lacrosse league Sept. 18 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 29, 2011
Bulldogs top Wolfpack

Five of the East Manatee Bulldogs' six teams defeated the Fishhawk Wolfpack to open the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Audrey Coleman, Ruth Lando and Joy Weston
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Leadership Council Speaker Luncheon

The Women's Leadership Council today held its quarterly speakers luncheon, at Flemings. The organization's August keynote speaker was Ruth Lando, who has been with the Community Foundation of Sarasota County since September 2000.

  • Sarasota
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Neighbors said they heard an explosion before the fire started.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2011
Authorities investigate explosion, death

While firefighters worked to put out a shed fire today, they discovered a body inside the structure.

  • East County
  • News
The Incorporation Study Group said it will table its work regarding the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2011
Ranch Incorporation fails straw poll

More than 56% of respondents of the straw poll voted against moving forward with the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
A 2-year-old child has been transported to All Children's Hospital after nearly drowning in the family's pool today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2011
Creekwood toddler nearly drowns

The incident occurred around 1 p.m. today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Binnacle Point Drive is located in Emerald Harbor.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 29, 2011
Northbound stretch of GMD closes for pole updates

The northbound lane between Binnacle Point Drive and De Narvaez Drive will close from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily through Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"We figured it would be better to try it here than in Seattle," said Simon Gaunt about why he and Susan Gaunt decided to try out paddleboarding.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 29, 2011
Photo of the Day: Paddling along

Simon and Susan Gaunt from Seattle hooked up with the Sarasota Paddleboard Company and went on a two-hour paddleboarding adventure that ended at Bird Key Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 29, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Aug. 28

Construction work will take place this week on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 758 and state Route 72.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2011
Marina's holds pizza eat off

As part of their 28th anniversary celebration, the owners of Marina's Pizza in Lakewood Ranch hosted a pizza eat off this morning.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Applicants seeking appointments to city boards can contact the clerk’s office at City Hall, 1565 First Street, Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 29, 2011
City commission seeks board applicants

The city of Sarasota will give preference to residents that live within city limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alice Allen
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • August 27, 2011
Festival of Stars Reception

Festival of Stars Reception

  • Black Tie
The festival offered unlimited samples of more than 100 beers.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Beer Festival

The Sarasota Beer Festival returned Saturday to Robarts Arena and offered attendees samples of more than 100 beers, light bites and live music.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kelly Evens, Tamara Ley, Jim Ley and Steve Evens
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Jim and Tamara Ley Party

Friends of Jim and Tamara Ley got together to celebrate Saturday, Aug. 28 at Clayton's Siesta Grille.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jesse Clark, Justin Clark, Matthew Cohen, Josh Clark and Josh Silverman
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Picnic

Families from Temple Emanu-El gathered tonight at Summerfield Park for the temple's fifth annual Family Picnic and Havdalah. Attendees enjoyed pizza and ice cream before a Havdalah ceremony.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has been operating the circus since 2004.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 27, 2011
Sarasota circuses to talk about merger

PAL Sailor Circus and Circus Sarasota will meet to discus a merge operation.

  • Arts + Culture
Matthew Vanderkooy, right, plays with chalk with his brothers, Caleb, left, and Nathaniel, behind.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Splash Bash

Hundreds of Lakewood Ranch families enjoyed their last summer hurrah Aug. 27 at the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.'s annual Back to School Splash Bash event. The event, held at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, featured swimming, arts and crafts, inflatable slides and other activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Alicia Stevens encourages everyone to press their hands together and try to balance.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Vinyasa & Vino

Over 25 people came out Friday, Aug. 26 to participate in Vinyasa & Vino at T. Georgiano's.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Max, 10, Sam, 8, and Jack, 5, Sugar pile on one another Friday, Aug. 26 in the Parish Hall.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Fun Movie Night

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church held their monthly Family Fun Movie Night Friday, Aug. 26 in the Parish Hall.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Senior Jeff Casseus rallies his teammates before the start of Braden River's Preseason Kickoff Classic at Booker Aug. 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 26, 2011
Pirates sail past Tornadoes

The Braden River High football team defeated Booker High 17-6 in its annual Preseason Kickoff Classic Aug. 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ryan Agabani, a senior, plays on both sides of the ball.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • August 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. Berkeley Prep

The Out-of-Door Academy Thunder kicked off its 2011 campaign with its preseason contest against Berkeley Prep Aug. 26 at Thunder Stadium. The Bucs handled the Thunder 41-6. For more, see next week's East County Observer.

  • East County
  • Sports
Actor Mike Kradlak portrays an astronaut in an independent film called "Life in a Glass House." Part of the short film is being shot at SMR Aggregates today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2011
Photo of the Day: Astronaut lands in Lakewood Ranch

Actor Mike Kradlak portrays an astronaut in an independent film called "Life in a Glass House." Part of the short film is being shot at SMR Aggregates today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 26, 2011
Obituary: Ruth Meyfarth

Ruth Meyfarth, 95, of Longboat Key and Bradenton, died Aug. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 26, 2011
Football seasons kick off tonight

The 2011 football season begins tonight with the annual Preseason Kickoff Classic.

  • East County
  • Sports
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