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Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II graduated from Braden River High School in 2008 as part of the school’s first graduation class.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 29, 2011
TOP STORY, AUG.: Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II

Braden River High School graduate Patrick Lay II died in an IED attack Aug. 11.

  • East County
  • News
He had not even signed his contract yet, but interim County Administrator Terry Lewis already was hard at work during a county budget hearing June 14. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 27, 2011
TOP STORY, JUNE: Lewis reports for duty ... again

Terry Lewis has delayed his retirement many times because he keeps getting called to duty. The latest call came from Sarasota County government.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unit 302 at 464 Golden Gate Point has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,135 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,767,500.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 5, 2014
A home in The Oaks sells for $2.8 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between May 19 and May 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 24, 2011
TOP STORY, MARCH: Premier Sports Complex

In March, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch announced the name of its newest amenity as Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 21, 2009
Stadium uncertainty could prove costly

Because the city is unsure what will happen to Ed Smith Stadium, it has had to turn away an estimated $6 million in youth, high school and college baseball tournaments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unit 502 at the Water Club I, 1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has three bedrooms, five bathrooms and 3,400 square feet. It sold for $1,925,000.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 13, 2011
Water Club unit sells for $1,925,000

David and Alberta Purpora, St. Armands Key, sold Unit 502 at the Water Club I, 1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive, to Thomas Grusecki and Christina Grant, of Schiller Park, Ill., as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, for $1,925,000. Built in 1996, the 3,400-square-foot unit has three bedrooms and five bathrooms. It last sold for $771,000 in January 1999.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 20, 2009
Geckos run Florida Keys 100

Five Willis Elementary teachers, along with distance runner Matt Holley, competed in the 100-mile ultramarathon from Key Largo to Key West.

  • East County
  • News
Christina Meiser and Aliana Diaz both experienced bullying firsthand. Now, the girls are fighting it with a Facebook page that offers support for bullying victims.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 21, 2012
East County teens tackle bullying problem

Christina Meiser and her friend, Aliana Diaz, have started a Facebook page for victims of bullying.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
Our View: Start with a blank sheet

In adversity, there is opportunity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2009
Lady Pirates crowned district champs

The Braden River volleyball team captured its first championship with a 3-2 victory over St. Pete Lakewood in the Class 4A-District 10 finals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Orr |
  • August 9, 2012
Matt's List: Five ways to help you connect

Matt's List: Five ways to help you connect

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 29, 2011
Blacksmith welds wonders for Golden Apple

Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Technical Director Trez Cole fabricates sets with everything from spiral staircases and moving baskets to translucent stairs.

  • Arts + Culture
Barbetta and Antunes
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 7, 2010
Commission race focuses on transparency

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The Sarasota Observer will profile contested races in Sarasota County. This week, The Observer profiles the District 2 County Commission race between Joe Barbetta and Cathy Antunes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 8, 2010
Community Golf Scores 12.08.10

Golfers post impressive scores on East County courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 23, 2011
My View: Setting the vote straight

There are some issues that have been so badly reported, where the bias is so entrenched and the media agenda so intertwined in news stories, that it is difficult to unravel things enough to make a cogent argument. Everyone's mind appears already made up with insufficient information.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2009
Freshman powers Lady Mustangs

Cari Berry earned an automatic bid to the state tournament after winning district titles at No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles with Katherine Pyne.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jim Ley
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
OUR VIEW: What is the business plan?

We keep reading and re-reading the 34 goals members of a town subcommittee presented to the Longboat Key Town Commission to be adopted into the town's vision plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Barbara Michel is survived by her daughter, Treanne; sons, Bill and Geoffrey; sister, Jean Garrison; and five grandchildren.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 1, 2012
To Michel, everyone was guest of honor

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's longtime chef concierge, Barbara Michel, died last week after a battle with cancer. To her, guests were like family.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paul A. Cajka Sr.
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 1, 2012
Election Q&A: Charter Review Board District 1

Sarasota County is one of only 21 charter counties in Florida - counties that are governed in the operational structure by a charter, similar to a constitution. But Sarasota is the only county with a board elected by voters, not appointed by commissions.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 30, 2010
Community Golf Scores 11.02.10 to 11.22.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
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