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Click inside to see one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 16, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Campers learned how Jesus turned water into wine and participated in a sensory center that included dancing on spaghetti, grapes and rice.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Vacation Bible School (VIDEO)

This week, Church of Redeemer is holding a fun-filled vacation bible school and campers are dancing in spaghetti!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 16, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Orientation was held at the Lakewood Ranch pharmacy school today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 16, 2011
LECOM welcomes new students

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy hosted orientation activities for its fifth class today.

  • East County
  • Schools
The preschool is accredited through the United Methodist Association of Preschools. Photo courtesy of Jose Morales.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 16, 2011
Preschool offers new hours

Lighthouse Kids Preschool will start new hours of operation on Monday.

  • East County
  • Schools
Benita Mayer, 2 1/2, lets her caterpillar toy, Lena, crawl on the balance ball under the Tube Dude's foot outside of Gymmery's Fitness Wear on Main Street. Mayer and her family are visiting from Frankfurt, Germany.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 16, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Toddler makes friends with Tube Dude

Benita Mayer, 2 1/2, from Frankfurt, Germany, was transfixed Tuesday, Aug. 16 by the Tube Dude outside of Gymmery's Fitness Wear on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Art Hamilton begins to fill up a purple backpack with school supplies.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Rotary Club packs up backpacks

The Sarasota Bay Rotary Club got together Tuesday, Aug. 16 at the Van Wezel to pack over 800 backpacks with school supplies.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nikki Lay, Carolyn Eason, Keith Steiff, Joann Steiff and Ben Eason mourn the loss of U.S. Army Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II during a candlelight vigil Aug. 15.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Patrick Lay II Candlelight Vigil

About 200 people gathered at the East County home of Stefenie Hernandez to honor her son, Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II, who was killed in an IED attack Aug. 11 in Afghanistan.

  • East County
  • News
Chef Jamie Gregorich is sous chef at Euphemia Haye, on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2011
Chef Jamie Gregorich eliminated from 'Hell's Kitchen'

Euphemia Haye sous chef Jamie Gregorich was eliminated tonight from season nine of FOX's "Hell's Kitchen."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A seagull plots its getaway Monday near Mote Marine Aquarium. Decisions, decisions: to fly or ride?
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 15, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Decision time

A seagull plots its getaway Monday near Mote Marine Aquarium. Decisions, decisions: to fly or ride?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paige Howell, Lauren Ravazzoli, Alexis James and Gabby Devita attended the bash.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha Back to School Bash

St. Martha Catholic School today held its first ever Back to School Bash for students, along with an open house for parents.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The incident occurred today around 2 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2011
Toddler saved from drowning

A toddler fell into a pool and nearly drowned, but was rescued by his mother and grandmother.

  • East County
  • News
Westra Inc. began construction on the new Hudson Bayou lift station in July.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 15, 2011
UPDATE: Broken pipe sends sewage into Hudson Bayou

About 200 gallons of raw sewage reaches Hudson Bayou, after a contractor breaks a force main pipe on Osprey Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A turtle nest will be excavated at 7:45 p.m. at 4325 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 15, 2011
Nest set to open Aug. 17

A turtle nest will be excavated at 7:45 p.m. at 4325 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Kailee Carrier helped lead her fellow campers in a song on the last day of Vacation Bible School.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • August 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Baptist VBS

Children at Sarasota Baptist Church enjoyed an energy-filled week during the church's 'Jump! Put Faith in Motion' Vacation Bible School Aug. 8-12. The kids participated in a plethora of activities, including arts and crafts, music and more, while learning about the Christian faith.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nancy Zampella leads the class into the next yoga pose out on the Mansion's back porch at Selby Gardens. The class has the benefit of an hour long yoga class as well as taking in the breathtaking view of the gardens and the Bay.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 15, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Yoga in the Gardens

Nancy Zampella leads her class in a variety of yoga poses Monday, Aug. 15 on the back porch of the Mansion at Selby Gardens. The next round of classes will begin Sept. 12. For more information go to www.selby.org.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Brenner is vice mayor of the town of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 15, 2011
Brenner makes recommendations for budget surplus

Longboat Key Vice Mayor David Brenner's suggestions address the town's $52,400 surplus for the 2011-12 fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A funeral service for Patrick Lay II was held Aug. 13 at Life Covenant Sanctuary. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2011
Family hosts vigil for fallen soldier

A candlelight vigil will be held tonight for fallen Braden River High School graduate Spc. 4 Patrick Lay, 21.

  • East County
  • News
Joann McManus puts some strawberries on top of her ice cream Sunday, August 14 during the ice cream social in the Parish Hall at St. Boniface.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface's ice cream social

Members of St. Boniface's congregation had a summer ice cream social Sunday, August 14 in the Parish Hall.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Moore of Duncan Sea Wall and Steve Knopik from Beall's
  • By Allison Moore
  • August 14, 2011
PHOTO EVENT: Cancer Support Celebrity Bartending

Cancer Support Community-Florida Suncoast raised more than $4,000 at its first Celebrity Bartending event Aug. 4. at Urban Flats.

  • East County
  • News
The students joined together to create a spinning fan.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive performance

The second summer session of the Sarasota Ballet's intensive program concluded with a performance Saturday, Aug. 13, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
People start to board their boats to head out to look for scallops Saturday, August 13 during the 4th Annual Sarasota Bay Great Scallop Search.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 4th Annual Sarasota Bay Great Scallop Search

Over 120 people came out for the 4th Annual Sarasota Bay Great Scallop Search Saturday, August 13 at Mar Vista.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ed Morrell and Bill Haggett of ExtremeTix
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Passing of the torch for Sarasota Blues Fest

Barbara Strauss passed the Sarasota Blues Festival torch to ExtremeTix and Three Zebras Saturday, Aug. 13, during the Kick Off Party at the Gator Club. Also, five bands had a battle of the bands to see who would be the opening act for this year's Sarasota Blues Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Judi Zirna and Betty Pawlowitz were the hostesses of the evening.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Black & White Ball

Sarasota Yacht Club held their annual Black & White Ball Saturday, August 13 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ashley and Gail Gardener
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Prom Ice Cream Social

Adults with disabilities reunited Friday afternoon at Faith Christian Church for the Prom Ice Cream Social. Attendees had participated in the Night Out with the Stars Prom in May, and returned to the church to pick up pictures and a DVD from the event and to feast on ice cream.

  • East County
  • News
Jeanne Medawar and Brad Hogreve
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest

The Van Wezel's monthly Friday Fest featured One Night Rodeo, the country band that recently won the Great American Country and Music Nation's Next GAC Star competition. There was also a special presentation by the local flash mob group.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 12, 2011
New College of Florida ranked 16th 'Best Buy College' by Forbes

A recent article titled 'Top 100 Best Buy Colleges for 2011' by Forbes magazine lists New College of Florida as No. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Parking is available at 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, at the rear of the ResortQuest building.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2011
Turtle nest opening scheduled for Monday night

A turtle nest at 6327 Gulf of Mexico Drive will be excavated at 7:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 12, 2011
Selby Children's library to close during remodel project

The Children's Library at Selby Public Library will close temporarily from Aug. 19 through Sept. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 12, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The median sale price for a home in July was $169,900.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 12, 2011
Home sales fall 18% in July

Although real-estate sales declined from the previous month, they were 14% higher than in July 2010.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County donated a bus for the cause and for the last few days the bus has been serving as a helpful reminder to people driving by about the school supply drive.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 12, 2011
Every Child, Inc. holds school supply drive

Every Child, Inc. will be collecting school supplies and monetary donations until 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at Minuteman Press on the corner of Fruitville Road and Lime Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pictured are Lakewood Ranch High School students Briana Nelson-Canty, Kiona Poyner, Miranda Lim, Christina Rothenberger and Micaela Figueroa.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2011
FCCLA youths excel at nationals

Students from Lakewood Ranch and Southeast high schools and Braden River Middle School took honors at a recent conference in California

  • East County
  • Schools
Most school items under $15 are included in the exemption.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2011
Tax holiday starts today

Florida residents can enjoy tax-free shopping on select items today through Aug. 14.

  • East County
  • News
A Lakewood Ranch CERT member receives fire training. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2011
Ranch CERT elects new officers

The Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team has elected new board members and officers.

  • East County
  • News
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