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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 28, 2010
Kids tee off at Peridia

Peridia Golf and Country Club held its first week of its annual Summer Golf Camp June 14-18.

  • East County
  • Sports
Eddie Duffy and Olivia Ratner of Sarasota Ballet School
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 11, 2014
Sarasota's Youth America Grand Prix results

Sarasota Ballet School and Sarasota Cuban Ballet School return home to Sarasota with lots of big wins and scholarships.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 5, 2014
Judge rejects Colony settlement

Saying the case's time in Chapter 11 reorganization had run its course, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May converted it to Chapter 7 liquidation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Ranch's Neal receives BUILDER magazine honors; West Florida Taylor Morrison adds to staff; Manatee Chamber, EDC reorganize as new entity

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2009
Birth Announcements 10.29.09

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Eighth-grader Nathan Strawderman made his first start under center, after the Thunder veteran quarterback Evan Wilson graduated. Photos by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 22, 2013
Learning curve: ODA Thunder

ODA Thunder make strides at spring football game with a young team leading the charge on the gridiron.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
DSA debates downtown New Year's Eve event

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance Board of Directors approved a New Year's Eve event for downtown Sarasota at its monthly meeting Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2009
Manatee district schedules H1N1 vaccinations

Three East County elementary schools are among the first seven in Manatee County that will receive the H1N1 flu immunizations.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Sarah Felder |
  • March 5, 2013
The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week two

The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week two

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 2, 2009
Town commission OKs wastewater agreement

The Longboat Key Town Commission authorized the mayor to sign a new 30-year wholesale wastewater agreement between the town and Manatee County at its meeting tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 29, 2013
Old School Bar and music venue coming to Main Street

After spending 17 years as the bartender at the Resort at the Longboat Key Club, Karl Raffurty is opening Old School Bar & Grill with the help of a Nashville business owner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nolan Peterson FDOT spokesman Robin Stublen said construction of a roundabout at the Beach Road-Midnight Pass Road intersection is slated for the 2016-1017 Fiscal Year.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 16, 2014
Siesta Key roundabout could become a reality

Concerns about safety at a Midnight Pass Road intersection prompted the FDOT to study a roundabout on Siesta.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jody Jorgensen is still getting to know the horses at the facility, including Gracie pictured here. She said she grew up riding bareback with her childhood friend.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2016
SMART hires new exec

New leader hopes to spur drive for donations

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2014
News Briefs

Manatee County closed for July 4 holiday; Man arrested for providing false information; County hosts lender, Realtor workshop

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 22, 2010
City eliminates 35 job positions

The cuts mainly include vacant positions, but 13 employees will be laid off.

  • Sarasota
  • News
INFluence
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 15, 2014
Hot Flash: Cold weather fashion

Black Tie's Heather Merriman bundled up, braved the cold and headed out to St. Armands Circle to find the scoop on the trendiest winter fashions and tips on the best ways to dress for winter weather.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Cat Pennenga Photography.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • January 15, 2014
Just Married: Kathryn Lee Brass and Todd Anthony Piper

Kathryn Lee Brass and Todd Anthony Piper were married Nov. 16, at King Family Farm.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Pam Eubanks As construction continues on the addition of a second stormwater retention pond at Lakewood Ranch Park, the dirt from the pond's ditch is being used to construct an additional parking lot on Malachite Drive.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 2, 2014
County works to remedy park's flooding problem

As youth utilize the 139-acre Lakewood Ranch Park for sporting events and other outdoor activities this summer, Tom Yarger hopes for clear skies.

  • East County
  • News
Jen Blanco. Sarasota Military Academy wrestling coach Ron Jones had a new wrestling room built for his team this season — one he hopes will inspire tradition and excellence.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 26, 2013
Building champions

After spending 29 years at Sarasota High, National Wrestling Hall of Fame coach Ron Jones is now seeking to bring a winning culture to Sarasota Military Academy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 27, 2009
Building industry: Reduced fees give Manatee a 'competitive edge'

Manatee officials last week lowered transportation impact fees by 50% for the next two years.

  • East County
  • News
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