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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 23, 2010
Ranch wrestlers hit mats with OSU

Ohio State University wrestling coach Tom Ryan and wrestler Colt Sponseller visited the East County during Lakewood's wrestling camp June 16-18.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Richard Dorfman |
  • June 21, 2012
My View: Leaders in police talks must lead

I have no idea how these negotiations have been carried out, what is or isn't sacrosanct or what moving parts may be negotiable. One thing is sure, though: There is an increasing recognition that Sarasota cannot continue to offer the generous benefits that police officers enjoy without them eventually bankrupting the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2012
OASIS launches program for young performers

Opera for Animals: Singing is Saving founders Randolph Locke and Carol Sparrow hosted the premiere of the OASIS Young Artist Program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 30, 2012
Pirate scores on national stage

Braden River High sophomore forward Kayla Gray was selected to play for the Jamaican U17 women's team in the World Cup qualifier May 2 to May 6, in Guatemala City.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2012
In Memoriam: Loved ones broadcast Nelson's pioneering spirit

Robert Nelson, an entrepreneur and pioneer in broadcast, is remembered for his generosity and passion for life.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 23, 2012
Students drink up lunch offering

After receiving a petition from students at Gene Witt Elementary School, the Manatee County Public School District is offering strawberry milk - while it lasts - once again at the school.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 10, 2012
Radio system costs revealed

Pleas at the Sarasota County Commission meeting for a new 800 megahertz radio system were met with some skepticism.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 14, 2012
It's Christmas in June at the Siesta Chamber

Members of the holiday committee are hoping to secure 30 floats.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 5, 2012
Not so ugly ducklings

One of the first things I learned about my responsibilities in covering Longboat Key was that I'd be writing updates on the resident swan population. Little did I know that once nesting season started, swan updates, from swankeeper David Novak, would be my most highly anticipated emails.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2012
IDA moves forward with new maintenance facility

Supervisors are ready to approve construction of a facility that meets the state requirement that a building withstand 140-mph winds.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 23, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Isaac Mingus

Issac Mingus, 14, was never able to play a sport such as baseball, basketball or football as a young child. Born prematurely, Mingus had to have an IV shunt placed in his head, which prevented him from participating in contact sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Cops Corner

July 7 Forget me not 8:44 p.m. - 200 block of Beach Road. Impaired Person. A deputy responded to a report of a drunken man walking into the water. The deputy found the man wading in the surf, and he asked the man to get out of the water. The man stumbled to the sand and slurred his words. He was apparently so drunk that he forgot his last name. The deputy took him to a treatment center.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Our view: Poor decisions drive budget

Sarasota's new city commissioners knew they had some tough going ahead of them following the spending and promises of previous commissions. Residents also had a hint, electing at least two new commissioners bent on reining in spending and government scope.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 8, 2012
EDIBLES: Kids and parents learn to love lunch

The deCarle family has a lot in common with many others.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2011
Burglars target Palm Aire

Authorities have developed leads on a string of burglaries in the Palm Aire community, but no arrests have been made.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 6, 2011
Crowd has a blast despite rained-out fireworks

The chance of rain was 30%. At least, that's what the weather forecast predicted for Saturday as the Fourth of July weekend approached. Early forecasts called for showers Friday night and Saturday morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • July 6, 2011
Hot summer nightspots

The question was, "What is your favorite restaurant for a hot Sarasota summer night?"

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 12, 2011
It Works Global moves to Manatee

It Works Global, owned by Heritage Harbour's Mark and Cindy Pentecost, will bring more than 90 jobs to the area over the next three years.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 12, 2011
Circle median project sees delays

Work has been delayed for months on a St. Armands Circle median project that will enhance the district while improving safety for pedestrians.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2011
Dynasty Elite squad wins national championship

The Dynasty Elite Cheer and Dance Youth team won first place in the level 2 large division at the All-American National Championships March 19-20 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
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