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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.13.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch's Morgan Salmon battles Braden River's Jenny Linde for the ball during the second half.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 11, 2012
Lakewood Ranch claims victory in rivalry kickoff

Lakewood Ranch claims victory against local rivals Braden River.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 12, 2022
Quay penthouse sells for nearly $10 million

A Quay penthouse Shores tops the week's sales at $9.75 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Melissa Nell and Charlie Hunsicker, of Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources, worked as part of a team to create the interactive exhibits inside of the Nature Center.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 13, 2016
Manatee County centers on nature

A new Nature Center at Rye Preserve dives into the area's history and landscape.

  • East County
  • News
Brunettes are back and onmessage. (Photo Credit: Cliff Roles)
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 25, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 11.25.15

This social column includes notable happenings seen at Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida's "High Tide at High Noon" Luncheon, Florida Poodle Rescue's "Putting on the Poodle" luncheon and AJC's Civic Achievement Award Dinner.

  • Black Tie
Stage performances were held all day at the "Children's Reading and Art Day."
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 21, 2011
VIDEO: Children's Reading and Art Day

The Children's Garden held 'Children's Reading and Art Day' from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 20, to promote literacy and art.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Herb Field and Chamber secretary and founding member Helen Holt pose in front of a Chamber sign. File photo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 2, 2018
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce celebrates 60 years

The charter for the Chamber was signed on May 19, 1958.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota coach Ed Volz celebrates following his team’s district championship victory over Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 7, 2013
Playoff Picture

The Sarasota, Cardinal Mooney, Riverview and Booker High football teams all earned berths in the playoffs this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sunday’s storm drove high seas up the beach on Lido Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2017
Lido Key beach project is critical to public safety

Sarasota city manager makes case for solutions in sand wars

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 10, 2010
Town holds first class in 2010 Citizens Academy

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis and Town Attorney David Persson spoke at today's class.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview sophomore James Simmons (5) and senior Matt Garcia (23) take down Pirates sophomore runner Jay'Den Thibodeau.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 4, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Pirates football enters uncharted territory

Braden River is 0-2 for the first time since 2012.

  • East County
  • Sports
Teacher of the Year Es Swihart with Todd Bowden.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 13, 2017
Riverview teacher named Teacher of the Year

The announcement came during the Ignite Education awards ceremony on Dec. 13 at The Westin, Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Woodland Early Childhood Center Director Jennifer Passmore has dreamed of opening a private school for years. A local literacy foundation has provided funding for the project. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 6, 2014
Uncommon Curriculum

A new private school focuses on crafting lessons to individual student's needs. Its funding provides it the freedom to do so.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2011
Cops Corner

CLASSIC COPS Feb. 10, 1984 5:29 p.m. - 2200 block GMD. Woman reports snake on couch. Snake found to be rubber imitation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2018
Cops Corner: Police remove untagged dog from business

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.31.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Pitcher Matthew Vest was named to Braden River Little League's 11-and 12-year-old All-Star team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 29, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 14, 2010
Lightning to strike at championships

The Lakewood Ranch Swim Association will send six swimmers to the Florida Swimming 2010 Long Course Junior Olympic Championships July 15-18 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 3, 2014
Commissioners praise Harmer's initial budget

Last year, Sarasota County Commission budget workshops were often tense, with the possibility of large looming budget shortfalls and emergency meetings to slash spending before public hearings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering showed at Wednesday's meeting depicted the two-story building that was proposed for the site.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 6, 2012
Arts Center withdraws site-plan request

The Ringling College division withdrew its request after hearing concerns from the Longbeach Village Association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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