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Jen Blanco
February 10, 2010

East County squads ready to play ball

The Out-of-Door Academy team will open its season Feb. 18, while Braden River and Lakewood Ranch will begin their seasons Feb. 23.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
February 10, 2010

Mustangs hang with Spartans

The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team will play in the regional quarterfinals Thursday.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
February 10, 2010

Mustang inks with Bears

Senior defender Kristen Hagaman signed a national letter-of-intent Feb. 3 to play for Mercer University.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
February 10, 2010

Athlete of the Week: Trevor Barnes

The Observer spotlights Braden River wrestler Trevor Barnes.

East County
Sports

Dora Walters
February 9, 2010

Democrats hear from SMH CEO Gwen MacKenzie

A brief but information filled presentation by Gwen MacKenzie, President and CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care Systems was the focus of the Longboat Key Democratic Club meeting Feb.9 at The Chart House Restaurant.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
February 9, 2010

Mary Lou Johnson exhibit opening snaps up a crowd

Approximately 300 people photographer Mary Lou Johnson's exhibit opening at Plymouth Harbor.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
February 9, 2010

SYC donates $14,000 to Wellness Community

The donation will help the organization to provide support to people affected by cancer.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 9, 2010

One dead in Myakka shooting

At about 4 p.m., deputies responded to a fatal shooting at 44710 S.R. 70 E., Myakka City.

East County
News

Robin Roy
February 9, 2010

Farmers market looks to keep customers cool

Market managers discuss covering Lemon Avenue to try to retain summer customers who can't stand the heat.

Sarasota
News

Pam Eubanks
February 9, 2010

Vehicles burglarized in Braden Pines

Windows of five vehicles in Braden Pines were broken out sometime between 1-5:30 a.m., today.

East County
News

Kurt Schultheis
February 9, 2010

Commission plans Islandside field trip

Commissioner Gene Jaleski may ask the town attorney when the Islandside hearing reconvenes Friday to arrange a field trip to the project site.

Longboat Key
News

Pam Eubanks
February 9, 2010

Strawberry season opens

A U-pick farm in Parrish has opened for spring.

East County
News

Jen Blanco
February 9, 2010

4-H to host golf benefit

The Manatee County 4-H Foundation is asking local golfers to lend their heads, hearts, hands and health in support of the 19th annual Clover Classic Golf Tournament Feb. 27.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
February 9, 2010

Mustangs set to battle for 100 innings

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team will host its third annual 100 Inning Baseball Game and Silent Auction, Feb. 13 at the Lakewood Ranch baseball field.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
February 9, 2010

Lady Pirates go 1-1 in Miss Sarasota Tournament

The Braden River High softball team defeated Riverview 7-0 Feb. 3 and fell to Sarasota 1-0 Feb. 4.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
February 9, 2010

Little League set to kickoff with Opening Day festivities

Braden River Little League will ring in the spring baseball season with its Opening Day Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 20 at Braden River Park, 5201 51st St. East, Bradenton.

East County
Sports

Robin Hartill
February 9, 2010

Obituary: Harold Naill Falls

Falls, 91, was a resident of Longboat Key and Nashville, Tenn.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
February 8, 2010

Approval dates for Islandside project scheduled

Four dates in March have been reserved by the commission to approve an Islandside project ordinance on second reading.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Roy
February 8, 2010

New Ringling Boulevard median provides safety

The concrete median popped up Saturday in front of the Judge Lynn Silvertooth Judicial Center.

Sarasota
News

Loren Mayo
February 8, 2010

MAN ON THE STREET: Chili Cook-off

The Burns Square Merchants Association held its second annual Chili Cook-off Saturday, Feb. 6, in the courtyard of Galileo Ristorante. We asked chefs at the event to dish on their secret ingredients.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
February 8, 2010

Buchanan, Panama ambassador visit port

Congressman Vern Buchanan will meet this morning with an ambassador to Panama to discuss opportunities at Port Manatee.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
February 8, 2010

PRECO holds district meeting

The meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Feb. 9, at Woodland Community Church. From 6-7 p.m., members will vote on a new representative to the cooperative's board of directors.

East County
News

Jen Blanco
February 6, 2010

History in the Making

The Lakewood Ranch girls soccer team advanced to the state semifinals for the first time in school history with a 2-1 (PK, 4-3) victory over Barron Collier in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Feb. 6.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
February 5, 2010

Regional Final Postponed

The Class 4A-Region 3 girls soccer final between Lakewood Ranch and Barron Collier has been postponed until 5 p.m., tomorrow due to weather. The game will be played at Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
February 5, 2010

Ellenton skaters headed for the Olympics

Pairs figure skaters Caydee Denney, Jeremy Barrett, Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig will represent the United States at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

East County
News

Robin Roy
February 5, 2010

Two new garage designs created

Nearby residents liked the modern designs more than the traditional designs presented previously.

Sarasota
News

Pam Eubanks
February 5, 2010

Music on Main canceled

The event has been canceled because of rain. Tomorrow's Ovation fest is still scheduled.

East County
News

Jen Blanco
February 5, 2010

Mustangs fall in regional quarterfinals

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team saw its season come to an end Feb. 4 as the Mustangs fell to Tampa Robinson 3-2 in the Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinals.

East County
Sports

Pam Eubanks
February 5, 2010

Buchanan unsuccessfully opposes debt increase

The U.S. Congress passed Thursday a measure to raise the national debt limit by another $1.9 trillion.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
February 5, 2010

January home sales strong for Neal

Home contracts the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club in January were 25% more than expected for homebuilder Neal Communities.

East County
Real Estate

Robin Hartill
February 5, 2010

New Pass home sells for $8.4 million

The price is the highest amount paid for a single-family home in Sarasota County thus far in 2010.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Kurt Schultheis and Robin Hartill
February 4, 2010

Length of Jewfish dock causes concern

The Jewfish Key dock will grow from 50 feet to 180 feet out into Sarasota Bay if the Zoning Board of Adjustment approves the request next week.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
February 4, 2010

Brenner speaks to Village Association

The challenger for the District 3 commission seat discussed issues that affect the Village and the entire Key.

Longboat Key
News

Michael Eng
February 4, 2010

East County dentist brightens smiles

Creekwood Dental will host "Give Kids a Smile Day" from 1-4 p.m., tomorrow, Feb. 5, at its office, 5210 Creekwood Blvd. This event allows students in need from Manatee County's Public Schools to have free access to dental care provided by seven dentists and four hygienists.

East County
Schools

Kurt Schultheis
February 4, 2010

Town manager requests WCIND assistance

Town staff is hoping West Coast Inland Navigation District Executive Director Chuck Listkowski is open to working with the town and Manatee County as the communities perform a study of the pass.

Longboat Key
News

Heidi Kurpiela
February 4, 2010

Wallenda walks the walk for high-wire stunt

Masses of people swarmed downtown Sarasota this morning to see hire-wire daredevil Nik Wallenda walk between One Watergate tower and the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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