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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2013
COPS CORNER: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of COPS CORNER

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Casey Wingate will be crowned Manatee Cattlemen Sweetheart at the Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, Feb. 17.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 14, 2018
From Clover Bud to Sweetheart in Manatee County

Myakka City teen will be crowned Manatee Cattlemen Sweetheart at Ranch Rodeo.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2009
OUR VIEW: Lessons from the pilgrims

Edward Winslow's 1622 description of a Pilgrim feast is often regarded as the model from which grew our modern Thanksgiving tradition.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 4, 2014
The Devyn to offer new venue option

A longtime florist raises his ante in the event-planning business. He has good vibes about the high-cost project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Margaret Good celebrates with supporters in Sarasota Tuesday after her win in the District 72 special election.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 13, 2018
Good wins special election in House District 72

Democrats take control of House District 72 after losing the seat by nearly 17 points in 2016.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2009
Our View

St. Armands subterfuge?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This mannequin is located at the following clue: "Update your look on the outside and rejuvenate how you feel within at this boutique-spa on South Pineapple."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 30, 2013
RIAF hosts downtown scavenger hunt

Win a VIP prize package for two by snapping a photo of downtown RIAF mannequins - each photo is a submission.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 12, 2017
Longboat congregations' guide dog finds a home

For two years, the congregations sponsored a Southeastern Guide Dog. Now, she's helping Dwayne Cole navigate his way without peripheral vision.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
First baseman and pitcher Luke Darnell helped lead Bradenton Christian to a 16-9 record and a Bay Conference Championship during his senior season — his first with the Panthers.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 11, 2014
Make it Count

Bradenton Christian first baseman Luke Darnell will represent the West in the annual PostYourT Florida High School East/West All-Star Game June 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Santas Dennis, Jeffry and Doug say they don’t play Santa; they have become Santa. Photos by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2014
Santa secrets

Being Santa fills the soul with joy, life and laughter. It's a job these Santas take seriously all year long.

  • East County
  • News
GRANDMA
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 25, 2015
Movie Review: 'Grandma'

Movie Review: 'Grandma'

  • Arts + Culture
Maria El Shahawy, Dr. Mahfouz El Shahawy and Co-Chairwoman Renee Hamad
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 12, 2017
Friendship Center Gala takes guests around the world in one evening

Friendship Around the World was held on March 12 at Michael’s on the Bay.

  • Black Tie
  • By Dora Walters |
  • May 20, 2009
Around the world in 114 days

Recently retired in 2007, Spanish Main Yacht Club residents Jim and Connie Cameron took a 114-day cruise

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Natalie Almeter sings a solo in "Marriage of Figaro" at the Sarasota Opera in 2015.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 30, 2018
East County soprano heads toward the world of professional opera.

Natalie Almeter has bright future.

  • East County
  • News
Executive recruiter Colin Baenziger said the executive director position requires a wide set of skills.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2011
Baenziger continues search for director

Colin Baenziger, of Colin Baenziger & Associates, already has received about 40 applications for the IDA's vacant Lakewood Ranch Town Hall executive director position.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 16, 2010
Community Golf Scores 03.01.10 to 03.11.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
The revolutions per minute that bikers aim for during class matches the beats per minute of the song selected by the class instructor.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 13, 2016
University Parkway's CycleBar puts pedal to the mettle

Reporter puts her spin on new cycling studio on University Parkway.

  • Health
Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 10, 2011
COMMENT: We are ready for some football!

The regular season will be here before we know it, and that brings me to my final topic of conversation - the East County Observer Football Guide.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 15, 2016
Helping Our Kids Soar inspires attendees to give back

The speakers at the annual Children’s Guardian Fund Fall Luncheon led many guests to open their hearts and their wallets.

  • Black Tie
A sign at the southern end of Tara Boulevard indicates the bridge will come through one day.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2016
Bridge talk appears to be stalled

44th Avenue East project could keep controversial Tara Bridge project pushed to background.

  • East County
  • News
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