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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 19, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Hannah Asay

Lakewood Ranch junior Hannah Asay lifted a combined 230 pounds at the Section 8 qualifier Jan. 13 to win the 119-pound weight class in just her first season lifting weights.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 2, 2011
Meter Reader

The new paid-parking system has both its supporters and detractors, but it has also puzzled some people trying to use it for the first time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 16, 2011
Casey Key voices park concerns

With more traffic expected after the improvements to Blackburn Point Park, Key residents want assurance they can get to their homes with minimal delay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2011
Commission moves around meters

City commissioners agreed to move meters around and remove some altogether to appease business owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
McGonegal responds to criticism

Manatee Superintendent Tim McGonegal, whose contract was renewed through December of 2013 last week, has received criticism from constituents and even some board members in recent weeks.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 13, 2011
St. Armands wants garage, not meters

A city of Sarasota special meeting will be held at 10 a.m. July 21 to discuss parking meters and their possible placement on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2010
Colony trustee's motion denied

U.S. bankruptcy trustee William Maloney's motion for a bankruptcy judge to reconsider his previous request to walk away from furniture and furnishings at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort was denied Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 12, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Taylor Nardone

Braden River senior Taylor Nardone set a personal best this season with a 120-pound bench press and a 140-pound clean and jerk at the girls weightlifting meet versus Lakewood Ranch Jan. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 17, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ashley Reid

Senior Ashley Reid set four new school records, including a pair of individual records in the 200-yard individual medley (2:05.49) and the 100 backstroke (58.56), while leading the Lakewood Ranch to a third-place finish at the Class 2A State Swimming and Diving Meet Nov. 12 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 16, 2010
Neighbors: Briana Calderon

Briana Calderon, a 16-year-old junior at Booker High School for the Visual Performing Arts, says that her love for art has been a part of her life since she was a little girl.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 3, 2011
Charter Review Committee rejects elected-mayor idea

The city's Charter Review Committee voted down a suggestion to recommend for a fourth time a directly elected-mayor proposal appear on the ballot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2011
News Briefs

Rep. Holder to lead legislative subcommittee; Sarasota sales fall 18% in July

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 24, 2011
Prudential Palms closes office

Real-estate broker Helen Sosso will close five Prudential Palms Realty offices to reduce costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2011
Lakewood Ranch High student launches dress drive

Kayla Butler is launching a dress drive so students in need can have proper attire for school dances.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 24, 2011
First Church celebrates 120 years downtown

In 2005, First United Methodist Church was offered $17 million for its downtown property, where the church has been located since 1911.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2011
Pirates' all-time leading scorer signs with Gyrenes

Braden River High senior Caitlyn Benedetto signed a national letter-of-intent May 4 to play basketball for Ave Maria University in Naples.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 4, 2011
OBITUARY: Charles Koblentz

After retiring from American Trading and Production Co. (ATAPCO) in 1993 at age 75, Charles Koblentz moved to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Resident questions McGonegal's abilities

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 14, 2011
Historic Spanish Point renovations planned

The front entrance of a house often sets the tone for the entire property. The board of directors at Historic Spanish Point views its nationally registered historic site and Visitors Center the same way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 23, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sarah Miller

Lakewood Ranch High senior Sarah Miller has already scored seven goals and an assist through five games this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
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