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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 21, 2018
Protecting yourself from Mother Nature

Sun, rain, heat, lightning — there's a lot going on outside in the summer. Here's what you should know about your health and the weather.

  • Health
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 23, 2016
BRAKES brings teen hands-on driving school to East County

Bradenton Motorsports Park will host BRAKES, which puts teens in emergency and panic driving situations, in May.

  • East County
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  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 28, 2014
Caps and Gowns

Caps off to the graduating class of 2014. Read on about what these shining stars have planned for their future.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 27, 2024
Tara residential development proposal doesn't pass commission

Residents opposed a residential project proposed for the intersection of Tara Boulevard and State Road 70.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 2, 2023
It's always story time at the East County Observer

The Lakewood Ranch-area newspaper celebrates 25 years at the Nov. 3 Music on Main.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 22, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Alana Kutt

Six-year-old Alana Kutt recently won the Walt Disney World Resort "Little Linksters" Junior Masters Florida Tournament at the Oak Trail Course in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 2, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ryan Leverenz

Lakewood Ranch junior Ryan Leverenz captured his first individual county championship in the 125-pound weight class at the Manatee County Championships Jan. 26 at Southeast.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.22.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.22.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 23, 2011
Brothers advance to finals

Lakewood Ranch wrestlers Kyle and Blake Riley-Hawkins competed on the mat together for the final time in the Class 2A state finals Feb. 18-19 in Lakeland.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 25, 2009
Five Points Park plans resurrected

Improving the downtown park was, at one time, the No. 1 project for the Community Redevelopment Agency. Those priorities changed over time, but now downtown groups want to revive the plans.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight, Grant Weisman.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight, Andrew Tucker.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fly Back in Time

The Experimental Aircraft Association is touring their 1929 Ford Tri-Motor around the state from March 26-28. The 82 year old plane also known as the 'Tin Goose' was one of the two airplanes that founded Eastern Airlines and led the way for commercial airplanes today. Flights start today at 9 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. The duration is 15 minutes and the view is priceless. To take this once in a lifetime flight go to Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport (at the APP Jet Center) and get your ticket today! Tickets are $80. Visit www.flytheford.org

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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 2, 2020
“The Rhythm Section” is a bit flat and a little off-key

Blake Lively's performance rescues film from derivative directing and a convoluted script

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 6, 2010
Workers ask county to save their jobs

The McLeod family has been involved in a decade-long dispute with the county about its business operations on Clark Road.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jim DeLa |
  • September 12, 2024
Churches mirror huge growth in Lakewood Ranch

Faith communities say rapid expansion is a blessing and a challenge

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 18, 2014
Neal buys Creekwood property

The Ridge at Creekwood Crossing will have 138 homes once finished.

  • East County
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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 28, 2013
Your Neighbor: Peggy Messick

Growing up in the small town of Lead, S.D., Peggy Messick never imagined herself working in the Pentagon, but, at 18 years old, that was exactly what she was doing.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital resumes elective surgeries

Although precautionary measures remain in place to limit coronavirus spread, SMH wants the public to know it’s safe to come to the hospital.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 17, 2013
Ringling grad launches Kickstarter campaign

Animator Aaron Blaise, a 1989 graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design, has started a grassroots campaign to fund an animated feature film.

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