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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2009
Business Observer 11.26.09

Kompo Family Co. LLC, a limited liability company headed by Sarasota chiropractor Dr. Gary Kompothecras, purchased the 1.7 acres housing the corporate headquarters of Community Bank of Manatee for $1 million.

  • East County
  • News
More than 100 East County residents wore red T-shirts to symbolize their opposition to the Tara Bridge project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 24, 2016
Tara bridge hot topic

Residents voice opinions over project

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2017
Braden River football races past North Port

Senior running back Deshaun Fenwick led the Pirates' onslaught.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Manatee County will change forever

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2010
Celebrity bartenders uncork support for Ranch SmartFarm

Farm organizers hope to host a groundbreaking ceremony in October and open the farm to the public in February.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 13, 2009
Lenobel qualifies for at-large seat

Town Clerk Trish Granger confirmed Friday, Oct. 9 that the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Office has confirmed At- Large Commissioner Hal Lenobel's petition certification paperwork.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kyung A. Park works on a painting while at the 10th Annual St. Armands Craft Festival Saturday June, 11 at St. Armands Circle.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 10th Annual St. Armands Craft Festival

The 10th Annual St. Armands Craft Festival took place from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12 on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Zone B in Manatee County is under a voluntary evacuation.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 9, 2017
Voluntary evacuations for Zone B in Manatee County

Residents are urged to find their shelter Saturday with brunt of Hurricane Irma expected Sunday.

  • East County
  • News
Amy Korenman helps put on some finishing touches to her daughter Layla's witch costume. Layla wanted her witch outfit to be unique and chose fun fabrics to give it a signature style.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2018
Dressed to thrill for Lakewood Ranch Boo Fest

Families say making their own costumes is half the fun of Halloween.

  • East County
  • News
Pirates junior tight end Travis Tobey walks into the end zone after catching a pass from senior Bryan Gagg.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2018
Small spark could reignite Pirates-Mustangs rivalry

The annual Lakewood Ranch High-Braden River High football game wasn't competitive, but what happened in the second half could make things interesting in the future.

  • East County
  • Sports
Katherine Frayre practices at Celsius Tennis Academy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 20, 2017
Celsius Tennis Academy instructor helps young player on difficult journey

Her daily trek, from Tijuana, Mexico, to Chula Vista, Calif., takes 3 1/2 hours each way.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2010
Welly defends PIC attendance

Longboat Key Club and Resort General Manager Michael Welly told Commissioner Peter O'Connor he had a right to attend a PIC meeting as a citizen of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Traffic backs up on University Parkway as it attempts to negotiate the diverging diamond pattern at the I-75/University Parkway interchange.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 22, 2017
Diverging diamond still a bit rough in Lakewood Ranch

Traffic pattern changes implemented although road construction continues.

  • East County
  • News
County transportation officials suggested a roundabout at Honore Avenue and Old Farm Road. Because of an existing bridge, there may be problems with fitting a roundabout there.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2018
More roundabouts considered on East County roads

Traffic circles could be added to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, Honore Avenue.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 15, 2019
Language on the brain

Speaking more than one language can help improve cognitive function, delay dementia.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 22, 2016
Commissioners balk at eroding beach funding

Bucking a town staff recommendation, Longboat Key town commissioners want to keep at least half of sales tax money generated for beach renourishment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bay Haven School teacher Maribeth Ditmars reads a list of students’ names from her 1995 class. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 23, 2015
Bay Haven students dig up the past

In 1995 the Major League Baseball strike came to an end, the Academy Award for Best Picture went to “Forrest Gump” and the verdict for the O.J. Simpson trial was not guilty.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Tom Freiwald submitted this photo of a bald eagle that visited Spanish Main Yacht Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: Sept. 10

Tom Freiwald submitted this photo of a bald eagle that visited Spanish Main Yacht Club on Longboat Key.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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