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McNeal Elementary School second-grader Josiah Minton practices his spelling words with Lakewood Ranch High junior shooting guard Anthony Suarez. Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2014
Teach One, Reach One

The East Manatee Bulldogs started a tutoring program last fall to help players with their academic studies.

  • East County
  • Sports
Robin Hartill Jennifer Horne is often on the road by 6 a.m., training before the sun rises for the ING New York City Marathon.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 29, 2011
The Long Run

Jennifer Horne's husband, Neal, celebrated 10 years of being cancer free in June. Now, she's celebrating his marathon journey with a marathon of her own.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2010
Key loses 100 businesses in the last five years

Planning and Zoning Board member Walter Hackett said the town can do a better job of supporting business on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 29, 2013
Summer Sizzlers

This summer's movie lineup looks incredibly hot. And when temperatures soar, there's no better place to beat the heat than chilling out in a dark movie theater. My advice: Be cool. Skip the predictable, big-money blockbusters and dive into some quality films that require an attention span.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 27, 2013
Budding event: Ringling in Bloom

Sara Bagley planted a bulb that's grown into Ringling in Bloom, which is in its third year.

  • Arts + Culture
"Unconditional Surrender," stone crabs, Nic Wallenda, Bello Nock and more
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 7, 2012
Ringling student adds flavor to walls of Circle yogurt shop

Cameron Kramer, of Chapel Hill, N.C., had finished her applications to other art schools, when her mother suggested that she look at Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2010
Cops Corner 03.18.10

The suspect was observed placing items into the bottom of a stroller by Wal-Mart security. She was detained without incident.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
John Simon, with Isaac Group Holdings, says he is ready to build on his Pineapple Square development as soon as the market turns around.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: John Simon

The man behind the Pineapple Square development sees nothing but potential in Sarasota's future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 25, 2009
UPDATE: Brenner and Pokoik qualify

The town of Longboat Key will have at least two contested commission seat races this March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2011
Our View

Thomson takes lead on editorial pages

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 24, 2009
Bike rider does 80 in honor of his 80th

Carl Meyers turns 80 on Dec. 3, and he wanted to do something special to celebrate. An avid bike rider, he bought a new bike and decided to ride 80 kilometers - 50 miles - on his birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Kenny Barr. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 14, 2014
Barr dished out friendship, community support

Longtime restaurateur Kenny Barr died May 8. He was 73.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2009
Powell signs 1st female athletic scholarship

Braden River High senior Lauren Powell signed a national letter-of-intent to play softball for Palm Beach Atlantic Nov. 19, inking the Pirates first female athletic scholarship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo. Timmy Berg played tennis for Cardinal Mooney for four years before moving on to Bates College in Lewiston, Maine.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2013
Triumphant return

Cardinal Mooney High alum and Bates College senior Timmy Berg will compete in the 2013 Dick Vitale Lakewood Ranch Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic for the first time.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2012
News Briefs

State funds sought for beach renourishment; Lead emerges in bronze statue theft

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 16, 2010
Nolan band teacher completes 43-year career

Maynard Erickson, who retired last week, spent his last 19 years teaching in the East County.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 27, 2013
Pit bull fight frighten neighbors

The owner of the 6-year-old pit bull believes he was agitated when he fought another dog.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2015
Sidelines

McMahon verbally commits to Louisville; Players, coaches rack up honors

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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