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By Jen Blanco |
May 2, 2012

Lakewood Ranch claims district championship

Sophomore Justin Greenaway hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the eighth inning to propel the Mustangs to a 6-5 victory over Seminole Osceola.

East County
Sports

By Stan Zimmerman |
December 26, 2011

TOP STORY, MAY: Ley tenders resignation to board

Sarasota County's procurement scandal appeared ready to claim its seventh victim May 24, as County Administrator Jim Ley tendered his resignation at the start of the County Commission meeting.

Siesta Key
News

By Rod Thomson |
July 13, 2011

A Tale of Three Cities: Weston: City Government Lite

Weston has put the concept of contracting out for government services on steroids - and wouldn't have it any other way.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
February 2, 2012

Letters to the Editor

Citizens group offers fuller explanation of efforts; Parking meters should be bagged immediately

Sarasota
News

By Michael Eng |
July 27, 2011

'Until I See You Again'

The Rev. Alan Keith Martin, 53, served as associate pastor of worship arts at Woodland -- The Community Church, for more than six years. He died July 15 of cancer.

East County
News

By Heidi Kurpiela |
November 22, 2011

Joan Michlin: All that Glitters

Goldsmith Joan Michlin started designing jewelry when she was 16 years old. The artist's latest collection launches next week at the 19th annual American Craft Show Sarasota.

Arts + Culture

By Robin Hartill |
June 15, 2011

Summer school

Who said the dog days of summer have to be slow? Try these 10 favorite activities on Longboat and its surrounding keys and celebrate summer island-style.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
June 15, 2011

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 06.16.11

East County readers respond to news and opinions in previous editions.

East County
Opinion

By Jen Blanco |
June 15, 2011

Coaches leave East County schools

Four coaches at Lakewood Ranch, The Out-of-Door Academy and Braden River have all resigned over the past six months.

East County
Sports

By Pam Eubanks |
November 10, 2010

Picture Perfect

The 13th annual Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes will run through Nov. 21. Nearly 30 models are being featured in this year's event.

East County
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
March 30, 2011

OUR VIEW: Pay hikes doomed the pensions

Firefighters' union reps, move on. Accept that your pension benefits need to be scaled back.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Heidi Kurpiela |
March 30, 2011

The noisemaker

Steve Tatone turns up the volume on the Sarasota Film Fest. Meet the local, indie filmmaker with Hollywood potential.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
March 23, 2011

Letters to the editor

Government should help move forward with ideas; Cell-phone tower needed on Key; Time to move forward; Unkind remarks blighted evening fundraiser; Anti high-speed rail letter writer got it all wrong

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
December 29, 2011

TOP STORY, AUG.: Will Siesta be able to trumpet No. 1 status?

Siesta Public Beach has been drawing even more people than usual this summer, no doubt a reflection on its status as No. 1 beach in the country.

Siesta Key
News

By Heidi Kurpiela |
March 28, 2012

Sure, Tom Hall gets to pick what you see at the Sarasota Film Festival, but that doesn't mean he watches movies and chats with stars all days. The SFF director paints us a (motion) picture of his job.

Arts + Culture

By Heidi Kurpiela |
March 28, 2012

BACKSTAGE PASS: Sky-high Worship

In an effort to find a little peace and quiet, my husband and I hit up the Ringling Museum's new Skyspace exhibit. What we found was more peace and quiet than two antsy people could handle.