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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2011
Manatee Glens hosts suicide prevention walk

Manatee Glens will host the 9th Annual 5K Walk for Life event Sept. 24.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 26, 2010
Blakely commits to Florida

Manatee High star running back and East County resident Mike Blakely verbally committed to play football for the University of Florida during a press conference this morning.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 19, 2011
Treasure Chest Soccer to host summer foot skills

Treasure Chest Soccer will host a fun summer foot skills camp from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 20-24 and July 5-9 at Braden River High, 6545 53rd Ave. E.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 7, 2011
Lady Mustangs swing past Lady Rams

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Riverview 6-2 April 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2011
Pirates win district opener

The Braden River High baseball team defeated Dixie Hollins 6-2 in the opening round of the Class 4A-District 10 tournament April 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 17, 2011
Mirabella powers Lady Pirates in shutout

Braden River High sophomore pitcher Courtney Mirabella allowed one hit while striking out 16, propelling the Lady Pirates to a 1-0 victory over Venice Feb. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2011
Ranch IDA will hire search firm

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board will hire a search firm to help vet candidates for the executive director post.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2012
Obituary: Gertrude Nies

Gertrude Louise Priddy Nies, 85, of St. Armands Key, died Jan. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 2, 2013
FDOT announces New Pass Bridge work

The Florida Department of Transportation will have crews in the area performing routine road and bridge work this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
CAC to host School Fair

Parents: Want to check out the area's private schools?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2012
Obituary: Elizabeth Anne 'Betty' Beckmeyer

Elizabeth Anne "Betty" Beckmeyer, 78, of Longboat Key and Fort Thomas, Ky., died Dec. 2. She was a homemaker.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 28, 2013
Sons of Hippies release new music video

The Sarasota three-piece released the video for their new single, "Spaceship Ride."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2012
Ranch YMCA to offer golf lessons

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA will begin offering golf programs Oct. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 24, 2012
Lady Thunder earn regional tournament berth

The No. 3 seed Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated No. 2 seed Cardinal Mooney 15-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-16 in a Class 3A-District 10 semifinal Oct. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Charlotte

The Braden River High girls soccer team defeated Charlotte 3-1 in a Class 4A-District 11 quarterfinal Jan. 14. Carly Provan scored three minutes into the match to give the host Lady Pirates a 1-0 lead. Fifth-seeded Charlotte tied the game 1-1 in the 17th minute. Braden River regained the lead on Abigail Holmes' goal in the 54th minute. Braden River goalkeeper Katerina Elliott made several key saves in the final five minutes and Provan added a goal with five seconds remaining in stoppage time to preserve the win for the Lady Pirates. With the win, Braden River will travel to top-seed Lakewood Ranch for a district semifinal Jan. 16. Game time is set for 7 p.m.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 9, 2012
Fire forces evacuation of Peppertree building

The Sarasota County Fire Department extinguished a fire in a second floor unit of the condominium complex Sunday evening.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 7, 2013
Lady Sailors breeze to district crown

The Sarasota High girls basketball team cruised to a 43-29 victory over Port Charlotte in the Class 7A-District 11 championship Feb. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 15, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat in concert

Music lovers, rejoice. This weekend on Longboat Key brings three concerts.

  • Longboat Key
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