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Results for: Rentomojo App Referral Code "ZG69TZ" Get Rs.250 Bonus

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2012
Haile Middle School student wins $50,000 Lightning grant

Matthew Baar was named a Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero and received $50,000 in grants for his charities of choice.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 9, 2012
Village upkeep under budget for fiscal year

Records show the county is on track to spend less than half of the $207,407 budgeted this year for upkeep of Siesta Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 1, 2012
Braden River battles, falls just short of district title

The Braden River High soccer team fell short of its first district title with a 1-0 loss to Manatee Jan. 27, in the Class 4A-District 11 championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 7, 2011
Windsor residents prepare sweet surprise

The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch has launched a campaign to send care packages to troops in Iraq. The soldier receiving packages is resident and veteran Gerry Haller's grandson.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 9, 2011
Music Review: The Chalk Festival Meets Puccini

On Sunday, the Sarasota Opera moved Puccini's 'Madama Butterfly' outdoors to downtown's Dolphin Street and Pineapple Avenue to meet the artists of The Chalk Festival. This may sound like a curious coupling, but it worked.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 1, 2011
Island Beat: Key people getting into the holiday spirit

With Light Up the Village marking the formal beginning of the holiday season on the Key, plans are being finalized for the annual Christmas Lighting Contest for Condominiums.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 7, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Beautiful Noise' filmmaker shoots next project; Sarasota Film Fest names new director; Booker High tuxedo thief still on the lam

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
Our View: Re-think new house taxes

Building a new house in Manatee County will get a little more expensive beginning Oct. 1, thanks to the County Commission breezily approving a new impact fee schedule with nary a peep.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2010
Thunder hosts first district meet

The Out-of-Door Academy boys cross country team scored 111 points to finish fifth at the Class 1A-District 6 cross country meet Nov. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 01.13.11

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected] or mail them to The East County Observer, 8788 State Road 70 E., Suite 103, Bradenton, FL., 34202.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2011
East County daughter finds stability while struggling with cancer

Kali Creviston's battle with cancer may never go away, but the 5-year-old finally is beginning to be herself.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 24, 2011
Ranch attracts new athletic schools

The House of Pain Martial Arts Academy opened Aug. 1, while Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics will open Sept. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2011
MIRROR-IMAGE MOTHERS

In January, next-door neighbors Olivia Macey and Nadia Wood both celebrated the births of their baby girls, Ava Marianne Macey and Haven Makayla Wood, just two hours apart. This Sunday, they both will enjoy Mother's Day with their new little ones.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2011
ALL HEART

The Braden River High softball team saw its historic season come to an end with a 2-1 loss to Harmony in the Class 4A state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Gov. Scott earns an 'A' on his report card; Former journalist knows of 'barbarians'; Paper's job posting pulled back the veil; Creating jobs by understanding retail; Reader fesses up: She was 'April Fooled'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2011
Letters to the editor

Outgoing Mayor Spoll should be commended for leadership; SmartMoney magazine gets it wrong on gold; Town should create state-of-the-art bikeways; Thanks to all who made fashion show a success; Thankful Scott averted high-speed rail wreck; Flight path opposition shows entitlement mentality

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 23, 2011
Super naturals

They may not sing, but they sure can talk. The Sarasota Opera performers you don't hear on stage sound off on their favorite hobby.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 9, 2011
Little big star

Third-year conservatory student Will Little sizzles as an African dwarf in love with a married queen in the Asolo Rep's 'Las Meninas.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By April Doner |
  • February 21, 2012
A Diptych, Adventures in Licensing, and "Mass Art" vs. Originality

A Diptych, Adventures in Licensing, and "Mass Art" vs. Originality

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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