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Lakewood Ranch’s Lindsey Rechcigl finished as the district runner-up at No. 4 singles before winning the No. 1 doubles title.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 10, 2013
Mustangs swing into regionals

The Lady Mustangs took second place at the Class 3A-District 12 tournament April 2 and April 3, held at Charlotte High School.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Jim Brown, center, cast the deciding vote Monday that approved two additional retirement incentives for general employees before their pension plan is frozen next month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 14, 2013
Brown: 'The toughest decision I've had to make on the commission'

A Longboat Key Town Commission-approved DROP option and an early-retirement incentive for general employees will cost the town $1,937,190 over 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 14, 2013
Property insurance rates continue to rise

Mayor Jim Brown and others are worried that if insurance costs keep going up for Key properties, it will scare off potential buyers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Sarasota is a good place for incubating talent," Austin McKinley says. "The lifestyle lends itself to imagination and dreaming."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 13, 2011
Prime time

Aspiring screenwriter Austin McKinley gets ready to hobnob with Hollywood heavyweights. The 'TV ME!' winner reveals how he hit a homerun with three unique pitches.

  • Arts + Culture
Bob Delaney knows revenge from the mob is always a possibility. But instead of living in fear, he just tries to be cautious and aware of his surroundings. If he doesn't live his life, then they've won, he says.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 7, 2008
Covert's Operation

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident and veteran NBA referee Bob Delaney, aka Bobby Covert, uncovers his life infiltrating the mob in his autobiography.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • April 9, 2012
Mommy's in the Market for Monet

Mommy's in the Market for Monet

  • Arts + Culture
Here I am with Wally Pfister. Courtesy of Rich Schineller.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 24, 2012
Scene & Heard

The inception of 'Inception;' Homecoming Party; A new leaf

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2010
Our view: Customer service? What's that?

Longboat Key voters won't have access to early voting for the March Town Commission elections. Town commissioners apparently didn't want to confuse voters or spend the $12,000 for two weeks of poll workers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A free valet service could use the garage that sits under the 100 Central condominium tower on First Street or other parking lots or garages downtown.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2012
Free downtown valet service proposed

A proposed free valet service for downtown residents and visitors that would run for three nights a week could cost DID taxpayers $10,000.

  • Sarasota
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Neal Communities' Starlight at Woodbrook won six awards.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

The Home Builders Association Manatee-Sarasota announced recently winners of the 2012 Parade of Homes, which ran Feb. 16 through March 4.

  • East County
  • News
Actress Penelope Ann Miller. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
Scene & Heard

Actress Penelope Ann Miller joins SFF lineup; Artist Series announces 2012 scholarship winners; Sarasota bids adieu to two dynamic directors; Carreño Dance Fest exceeds enrollment goal

  • Arts + Culture
Art Association of Palm-Aire members Donna Vasko and Nancie Shellenbaum are eager to highlight the work of Palm-Aire’s artists, especially as the  club celebrates its 30th anniversary year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 27, 2013
Art association celebrates 30 years

What started as a small outdoor art display has become an annual exhibit that attracts hundreds of art lovers to the Palm-Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Blanch: Orange peel ready to blanch
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 9, 2011
Handy, dandy citrus candy

Food editor Molly Schechter shares her family recipe for candied citrus peel.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 4, 2010
Sibling Celebration

East County residents Brooksann, Savannah and Connor Cummings created memories at Camp Able July 19-24.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 22, 2009
Developer Pat Neal: "We are moving out of the recession"

Neal Communities has posted sales records despite a downturn in the economy. How is the local construction company doing it?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2009
Mustangs, Pirates pumped for 2009 season

The Lakewood Ranch High girls weightlifting team posted four first-place finishers at the team's first meet of the season Dec. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Chef Larry Barrett serves tea to Laura Raines.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 3, 2011
Steeped in tradition

Simply Gourmet Caterers is hosting royal English tea parties during the month of February at the Powel Crosley Estate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 21, 2010
ROAD TRIP(S)

Four East County Little Leaguers traveled 1,100 miles in six days to compete in the AAU National Baseball Championships and the District 26 All-Star Tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
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