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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 4, 2015
Film review: 'The Stanford Prison Experiment'

In 1971, psychology professor Dr. Philip Zimbardo conducted an experiment that had a disturbing outcome.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2014
Lost ferret returns home after scare

The Gessner family says they are lucky their ferret, Teddy, survived two cold nights and some rainy weather.

  • East County
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 23, 2013
Lexi Brown shared life of joy

The 10-year-old fifth-grader at Gene Witt Elementary, known for her wide smile, goofy antics and love for animals, touched everyone she encountered.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 23, 2020
Sheriff budget, project requests grow as county budget tightens

The Sheriff's Office budget is projected to grow by $3.2 million and the county will push forward on renovations to the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 12, 2012
Joy Ride: East County resident takes trip in his dream car

Joseph Axtell won the #VolvoJoyride contest on Pinterest, earning a trip to Colorado Springs, Colo., in his dream car.

  • East County
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 14, 2023
Ninja courses no obstacle for Bradenton 12-year-old

Country Creek's Mila Goetting grew to love such competitions by watching "American Ninja Warrior."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 25, 2012
Bello Nock: A Jolly Good Bello

Bello Nock is not afraid of heights or breaking stereotypes. The Circus Sarasota headliner shares the secrets to his success. Here's a hint: It takes hairspray and nerve.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 10, 2018
It's time to make friends for the library

Meeting aims to form a Friends of the Library group for Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 21, 2017
Holidays bring memories and mishaps in Sarasota

Observer readers share the highlights — both merry and misfortunate — of their holidays past.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 25, 2019
Ringling president casts doubt on Longboat Arts Center fundraising

There is no donor excitement for theater

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 13, 2019
Full STEAM ahead at Gullett Elementary in Manatee County

Gullett Elementary students explore science at annual education event in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 2, 2023
Opening of the Gulfstream roundabout greets Swim City with a new challenge

Swim City anxiously awaited the opening of the Gulfstream Avenue roundabout. Late-stage construction on U.S. 41 brought a new challenge: a flooded parking lot with nowhere for the water to go.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2009
Cops Corner 10.15.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 21, 2024
Pitching gives Lakewood Ranch High baseball the edge

Other East County baseball and softball teams have high hopes.

  • East County
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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 25, 2026
Annual report highlights a year defined by rebuilding

The town of Longboat Key issued 2,183 permits for storm damage repairs in the 2025 fiscal year, according to its 2025 annual report.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 10, 2019
Siesta Key residents look for solutions for Grand Canal water quality

Siesta Key Association members would like to place mini-reefs under docks in the Grand Canal to help filter the water.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 31, 2018
North end gas station may become restaurant and retail venue

Site plans are still being developed

  • Longboat Key
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  • By David Conway |
  • July 11, 2019
From concept to plan, Sarasota bayfront plan's details shift a bit

Nearly a year after the city adopted a vision for redesigning the bayfront, the proposed first phase of the public park project has undergone some changes.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2009
BRHS JROTC named state champs

The Mixed and Girls Raiders teams took home titles during the Dec. 5 meet.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 2, 2019
Light up Longboat kicks off a merry and bright season

The event was the first of its kind for the community and appeared to be a success.

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