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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 25, 2009
Ranch alum signs with Lions

Former Lakewood Ranch High outfielder Aaron Ball recently signed his letter of intent to play baseball for Mars Hill College in North Carolina.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 7, 2010
Sarasota libraries honor national week

Sarasota County's eight public libraries will present a variety of fun and educational activities and programs for all ages from April 11 through April 17 during National Library Week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 22, 2010
Gussin to release fourth novel in October

'And Then There Was One' will be available Oct. 4 at bookstores throughout the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 3, 2010
Nail, Vitale head to Tropicana

David Nail and Dick Vitale attended a Tampa Bay Rays game with Payton Wright Foundation founders Holly and Patrick Wright and auction winner John Heltzer.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 27, 2010
Woodland to host Wellness Expo 2010

The Wellness Expo 2010 event will be held at 6 p.m., Aug. 31, at Woodland, 9607 S.R. 70 E., Bradenton.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2010
Mote gets a whale of a visit

Mote Marine Laboratory scientists tagged three whale sharks from a group of 10 whale sharks that gathered June 18, approximately 23 miles southwest of Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 11, 2010
Matthews rescue opens Saturday

The Justin Matthews Wildlife Educational Center will open June 12.

  • East County
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Glenda Kiesewetter took this sunset photo the night before Tropical Storm Isaac passed over Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Glenda Kiesewetter took this sunset photo the night before Tropical Storm Isaac passed over Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 20, 2012
Longboat Key Town meeting on 2010 BP Oil Spill tonight

Longboat Key residents and businesses affected by the 2010 BP Oil Spill speak their mind at a town meeting 6 p.m. tonight at the Longboat Key Club and Resort John Ringling East Room, 220 Sands Point Road, Longboat Key.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2012
Connie Mack visits Sarasota

Republican challenger for US Senate Connie Mack will attend the the GOP's North Sarasota County Victory office Friday, Aug. 10 for a meet and greet.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 25, 2012
Debby rolls in to Manatee

Manatee County officials are preparing for Tropical Storm Debby, but government offices remain open at this time.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2012
TOPSoccer set to kick off fall season

The Braden River TOPSoccer program will kick off its sixth season Sept. 27.

  • East County
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Chap Percival submitted this photo of the sun halo Monday, June 4, taken on the Pine View School campus.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Chap Percival submitted this photo of the sun halo Monday, June 4, taken on the Pine View School campus.

  • Sarasota
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Mary Kaye and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman with Barbara Burkett and Jeanne Corbin
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Politicians make stops in Sarasota

Led by Chairman Joe Gruters, the Republican Party of Sarasota is attracting the attention of primary hopefuls.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 26, 2012
Braden River Key Club to host Sandbox Volleyball Tournament

The Braden River High Key Club will host its first Sandbox Volleyball Tournament from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 10 at Bee Ridge Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2012
Critter Corner

Leebo, a 18-month-old neutered male pointer/dane mix, needs a loving home.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2011
JUST THE STATS

6-0 - The Lady Sailors basketball team's record as of Saturday, Dec. 3, after beating Bayshore High 61-30.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
Calling all cute critters!

The Humane Society of Manatee County is looking for photogenic cats and dogs for its Pet Photo Calendar Contest. Pet lovers can enter the contest by linking to www.humanemanatee.org and clicking on the calendar website.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch Jazzercise instructor Sue Encke, center, performed with her customers Cindy Palmer and Cindy Gruenier.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 3, 2011
Jazzercise teachers a hit on NFL stage

Lakewood Ranch Jazzercise instructor Sue Encke, along with two of her students, performed with 300 other Jazzercise instructors and students during the Miami Dolphins halftime show Dec. 19, 2010.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 11, 2011
Lakewood Ranch Little League seeks players

The Lakewood Ranch Little League, formerly Manatee East Little League, will host registrations for spring baseball from 6-8 p.m., Jan. 13-14; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 15, at Lakewood Ranch Ballpark adjacent to Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

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