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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 14, 2010
Lady Mustangs win big

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated McKeel Academy of Technology 13-3 in non-district action March 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
The more than 40,000-square-foot former Sweetbay space at 8750 State Road 70 E., Bradenton, closed Feb. 13, 2013 for failing to meet sales expectations. Goodwill soon will occupy the space. Photo by  Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 29, 2014
Goodwill gains East County retail space

Manasota Goodwill will open a 40,000-square-foot retail store in Ranch Lake Plaza in March.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
Community golf

The latest community golf scores from Lakewood Ranch, Palm-Aire and more.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jennifer McPheeters |
  • February 3, 2015
BOOK REVIEW: Short story collection proves masterful

"Honeydew," Edith Pearlman's recent and critically acclaimed short story collection, is masterful.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Garden Club members presented Virginia Sanders with a member emeritus title Oct. 2.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 8, 2014
Meet Virginia

The island's original tree-hugger gets an honorary title from the Longboat Key Garden Club on her 92nd birthday in recognition of her contributions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kathy Oarr, president of The American Association of University Women, said the group voted unanimously to donate to the Season of Sharing.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 22, 2011
SEASON OF SHARING: The American Association of University Women

Every year around the holidays, approximately 120 members of The American Association of University Women gather for their holiday luncheon, when they pass a Christmas stocking from table to table to take a collection for charity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 27, 2013
Apartment complex planned for Lockwood Ridge

The Adler Group has owned the site, home of an abandoned Winn Dixie, for the last seven years, but the developer says now is the time to build.

  • East County
  • News
Nina Hoss as the title character in "Barbara." Courtesy.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 27, 2013
Film Review: 'Barbara'

The new film, "Barbara," delves into life behind the Iron Curtain and the perverse paranoia that permeated a society.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Susan Nilon |
  • February 4, 2013
When choosing a candidate, don't get caught up by shiny objects

When choosing a candidate, don't get caught up by shiny objects

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  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 12, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 13

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

SKVA meeting wrap-up; Sarasota City Commission meeting wrap-up

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  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2013
Cops Corner

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • By George Rauch |
  • June 3, 2009
Market Watch: Economic realities here to stay

It's great to be optimistic, and we should all hope that it becomes infectious. But, here are the economic realities - and problems - which might slow the growth of these 'green shoots.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 18, 2014
Budget constraints affect East County

A proposed 5% spending increase in the Manatee County Sheriff's Office can't compete with growth occurring out east.

  • East County
  • News
Quarterback Chad Rex scores one of his five rushing touchdowns on the night.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 4, 2013
Running Wild: Chad Rex

Quarterback Chad Rex accounted for six touchdowns in leading Lakewood Ranch to a 55-34 victory over Southeast Aug. 31.

  • East County
  • Sports
Don Thompson, center, with his family: daughter and son-in-law Karen and Tom Vaclavik and their children, Alicia Vaclavik, Breanne Vaclavik, Brian Gaydek and Jeff Vaclavik. Courtesy of Nancy Lively.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 4, 2013
Centennial Celebration: Don Thompson

Bradenton resident Don Thompson, who turns 100 this week, looks back fondly on his Navy days in World War II.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 10, 2010
Player of the Week: June Benenson - 3.11.10

Cedars Tennis and Fitness Club

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SCD company dancers rehearse Howe's piece,"Dok Champa (Plumeria) Village to Steam City." Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 25, 2016
Step into the Spotlight: Local dance company offers choreographers a rare opportunity

Sarasota Contemporary Dance show "Voices" gives young choreographers a chance to showcase their work.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2013
Obituary: Dr. John 'Jack' O'Brien

Dr. John "Jack" O'Brien, 79, of Longboat Key and North Kingstown, R.I., died May 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Helping Hand: Higdon, who maintains a 4.0 grade point average, has aspirations of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. “I broke both of my legs when I was younger, and I saw what my doctor was doing and would ask him questions. He inspired me.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
Football Preview: Riverview Rams

Riverview High junior running back Karan Higdon is fully recovered from last season's leg injury and is hoping to cement his position as one of the area's great running backs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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