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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 21, 2013
JUST THE STATS

12 - The height in feet The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Tre Gregory cleared to set a new school record in the pole vault Feb. 12.

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  • Neighbors
"I liked the idea of flying through the air. It sort of came naturally to me."
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 17, 2013
Record-Setter: Tre Gregory

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore pole vaulter Tre Gregory will compete in the Class 1A-Region 3 meet April 18.

  • East County
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Wonder
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
News Briefs

Bradenton woman vies for commission seat; East County Walgreens hosts drug drop-off; Manatee County to hide time capsule; Sandies Awards Brings New Feel this Year; Adoption of rescued dogs begins

  • East County
  • News
On July 21, Donna Spencer retire from the Town of Longboat Key after more than 26 years on the job.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 26, 2017
Happy Retirement, Donna!

On July 21, Donna Spencer, office manager for the Public Works Department, retired.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lauryn Dougherty.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 2, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lauryn Dougherty

The Riverview High senior talks learning pole vault and her dream vacation.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Owners of Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary Alan and Sheree Napier will stand trial at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 26.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 5, 2015
Animal abuse case heads to court Jan. 26

Alan and Sheree Napier will stand trial at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 26, at the Manatee County Courthouse.

  • East County
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Zoë Buller began pole vaulting as a sixth grader. One year later, she's a regional and district champion, ultimately placing eighth at the FHSAA Class 1A track and field state championship.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • May 21, 2026
These Longboat Key family members have spring in their step

ODA pole vaulter Zoe Buller looks to follow in the footsteps of her parents, who were accomplished track and field athletes.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2013
FISA team reviews rowing site

Representatives of the International Federation of Rowing Associations will visit Nathan Benderson Park Tuesday to see if the site is suitable to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 26, 2020
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens lays out future plans at Chairman's Circle Dinner

The 9th annual dinner was held Jan. 26.

  • Black Tie
Alex Bates of Riverview track and field is a reigning FHSAA regional and district champion for pole vault. Four meets into his senior season, he's already notched a pair of first-place finishes.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 17, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alex Bates

The reigning state runner-up in FHSAA Class 4A for pole vault placed first at the Ram Invitational.

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  • Sports
Southeast High School freshman Emersen Peco won five medals, including the all-around title and a pair of first-place finishes on vault and balance beam, in what was likely her final competition with the Sarasota Surge.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 10, 2013
National Champ: Emersen Peco

Fourteen-year-old Emersen Peco won five medals, including the level 5 all-around title, at the 2013 YMCA Gymnastics Championship held June 27 to June 28, in Savannah, Ga.

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Once again, paid parking rates are at their maximum level in downtown Sarasota. Photo by Norman Schimmel
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 3, 2011
FULL STORY: Parking meter rate increase in effect

The city of Sarasota is reminding the public that parking meter rates rose Nov. 1, as planned previously by the Sarasota City Commission.

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Ryan Hanson, Nicholas Harlin, Hannah Barrineau, Samantha Greenfield, Autumn Nix say the reason they put so much effort into the drive is because they all know someone who has served or is serving in the military.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 21, 2018
Card donation a great deal in Lakewood Ranch

Nolan Middle School presents USO with more than 500 decks of cards.

  • East County
  • News
Honorees Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 13, 2017
YMCA recognizes some of Sarasota’s biggest hearts

Seven residents were awarded the YMCA Golden Heart award on May 13 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Buffett considers his options
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 4, 2016
Mote experts disagree on outcome of Superbowl 50

Mote Manatees throw their considerable weight behind different teams, but one has a better record.

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Jinny Johnson and Virginia Sanders
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Dora Walters Retirement Party (Part 2)

Dora Walters, former Longboat Observer senior editor, officially retired Tuesday, Jan. 29. More than 150 friends and former sources turned out to the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a division of the Ringling College of Art and Design, for a party to congratulate Walters on her 26-year tenure with the Observer.

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Bill Sceva and Dora Walters
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Dora Walters Retirement Party (Part 1)

Dora Walters, former Longboat Observer senior editor, officially retired Tuesday, Jan. 29. More than 150 friends and former sources turned out to the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a division of the Ringling College of Art and Design, for a party to congratulate Walters on her 26-year tenure with the Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
From left to right: Tom Harmer, Penny Gold, Mike Haycock, Sarah Karon, Ken Schneier, Paul Karon, BJ Bishop, Debra Williams and Jim Brown kick off construction on the stage site Monday. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2022
Longboat staff commemorates start of construction on Town Center stage

Commissioners, donors and town staff gathered at the stage site for the official groundbreaking Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The patrol that found Longboat's first nest of 2025 included Connie Schindewolf, Brenda Jameson, Caleb Jameson, Benjamin Jameson, and Sam DiGiammarino.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 26, 2025
Longboat Key Turtle Watch discovers island's first nest of 2025

The loggerhead sea turtle nest was found by volunteer beach patrollers the morning of April 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 23, 2011
Ranch names sports complex

Summerfield resident Mercedes Movilla's suggestion, Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch, was chosen as the moniker for SMR's new project.

  • East County
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