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  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • December 21, 2011
Bridge Bites: Nice lead, partner!

There are other ways to bid the North hand, but our North was obviously a paid-up member of the bid-what-you-think-you-can-make club. East's 4NT showed the minors, then North pushed on to 5â™ , in this case bidding what he hoped they could make.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beth and Barry Williamson walk the mall as their main form of exercise. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 3, 2015
Retired East County couple laps UTC for Healthy Walkers Program

For one East County couple, the journey of 300 miles begins at UTC’s Cheesecake Factory.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 3, 2015
Marble Pool returns with a splash for summer

Supporters hope the John H. Marble Pool will dive into year-round operations someday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 30, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 13 Recap

A masquerade party, a verbal sparring match between muscular men and a touching moment of female empowerment — "Siesta Key" didn't disappoint this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Take note, New York and Paris: Preschool kids at Kids R Kids of Lakewood Ranch may have created the latest fashion trend.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2011
Ranch kids makefashion statement

Take note, New York and Paris: Preschool kids at Kids R Kids of Lakewood Ranch may have created the latest fashion trend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Attendees can shop for a variety of handmade objects such as  $15 silver bracelets and life-sized sculptures in excess of $50,000. File photo.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 25, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Armands Winter Art Festival

The 11th annual St. Armands Winter Art Festival will feature more than 175 artists and artisans from across the country.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2012
Sharapova makes career Grand Slam

On Saturday, June 9, Maria Sharapova won the 2012 French Open in her defeat of Sara Errani; her win was a career Grand Slam.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karen Stewart helped create 3,424 jobs in a five-year period.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 6, 2015
Manatee County Economic Development Manager receives national kudos

Karen Stewart earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2009
Sandord Milter makes it 90

About 75 of Sanford Milter's nearest and dearest gathered July 9, at Jewish Family & Children's Service to celebrate his 90th birthday and the 94th birthday of his sister-in-law, Florence Katz.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barry Nicholson of Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul Featuring the Hellacious Horns performed during the 2015 Giving Hunger The Blues.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 8, 2016
Giving Hunger the Blues relocates to Van Wezel

The block party will become a bayfront event with three stages to showcase 20 musical acts.

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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 13, 2015
Theater Review: 'Miracle Worker'

'Miracle Worker' unlocks the world inside a word.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Jeren Kowalewski
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 15, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gail Clifton prepares Carly for a riding lesson at SMART.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
Hero's a SMART choice for Lightning grant

Longtime volunteer named a 'community hero' by Tampa Bay Lightning.

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High football team opened its season with a 39-6 loss to Tampa Jesuit Aug. 28.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 28, 2015
Mustangs fall in season opener

The Lakewood Ranch High football team lost to Tampa Jesuit 39-6 Aug. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Developer Wayne Ruben said Bennett Park serves as the perfect amenity for his company’s new apartment project off State Road 64.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 29, 2012
Apartments planned near Bennett Park

Ruben Holland is gearing up to start The Landings at Parkview.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 3, 2009
County looks to reduce overtime

Sarasota County officials say they've made a concerted effort to cut overtime costs. While some departments are seeing success, others have incurred more overtime than last year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tennis professional Jason Golden hopes one day to complete an ultramarathon.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 1, 2015
Picture of Health with Jason Golden

Tennis professional Jason Golden hopes one day to complete an ultramarathon.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 29, 2012
ODA opens season with win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team opened its season with a 25-12, 25-17, 24-26, 25-22 victory over Northside Christian School.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 29, 2012
ODA opens season with win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team opened its season with a 25-12, 25-17, 24-26, 25-22 victory over Northside Christian School.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 14, 2013
Area F1 in Schools team clinches second

Five Manatee County students who make up Allegiance Race Team, placed second in the F1 in Schools World Finals Nov. 13 in Austin, Texas.

  • East County
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