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Zaylon Freeman is proud of the veterans who have fought for this country.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 11, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, The East County Observer headed to Braden River Middle School this week to find out what students think about the holiday and why it's important.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Elections arrive at a pivotal moment

At least one new decision maker will join the ranks of the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brett Morrow, a former class clown, opened Jumpin Fun Sports, a new trampoline park, Saturday, June 22.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 26, 2013
Lakewood Ranch trampoline park opens

Jumpin Fun owner Brett Morrow went 35 years without jumping on a trampoline. Now, his enthusiasm for fun is springing to life in the form of his new business.

  • East County
  • News
Tom Johnson is the new marketing and leasing manager for Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty. An 8-acre park, the island in the background,  will connect to the future Waterside Place destination.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2017
Waterside at Lakewood Ranch may be restaurants' meal ticket

Sales exec hired to spark new community hub's leasing.

  • East County
  • News
Barb Thomason decides which bowl to take home from Bowls of Hope.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bowls of Hope

The weather was just right for cozying up with a bowl or two of soup at the All Faiths Food Bank Bowls of Hope event on Sunday at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An East County Waffle House was robbed early this morning - learn more in today's daily headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 17, 2013
April 17: Daily Headlines Video

April 17: Daily Headlines Video

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue responded to 477 calls during the first quarter of 2013.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 25, 2013
Longboat Key Fire Rescue calls increase in first quarter

Call volume is up 10% during the first three months of 2013, according to Longboat Key Fire Rescue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County's Mike Lowe, Manatee County Sheriff's Office Capt. Bob Mealy and Tara's Bob Dallesandro visit during National Coffee with a Cop Day.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 7, 2016
'Coffee with a Cop' stories not all sugar-coated

Side of Ranch Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Briana Calderon mimics the pose of the woman she painted on this wooden canvas.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 16, 2010
Neighbors: Briana Calderon

Briana Calderon, a 16-year-old junior at Booker High School for the Visual Performing Arts, says that her love for art has been a part of her life since she was a little girl.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This Sandy Hook home, which has five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,002 square feet of living area sold for $4.45 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 15, 2012
Sandy Hook home tops sales at $4.45 million

A home in Sandy Hook tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Gene and Debra Garro, Sarasota, sold their home at 10 Sandy Hook Road to Results Inc. for $4.45 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Rudy Vazmina won four golds at the National Senior Games. Photo courtesy Rudy Vazmina.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota swimmer wins four National Senior Games golds

Sarasota swimmer Rudy Vazmina wins four National Senior Games golds in Albuquerque, N.M.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Courtesy photo. Treat SRQ
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 20, 2016
Cocktail party gets our vote

Treat SRQ declares its endorsement for the cocktail party.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 15, 2010
County accused of bid rigging

A lawsuit claims Sarasota County allowed a company to write language in a county contract bid that would be favorable to that company, which eventually won the bid.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 22.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 19, 2018
Elections officials urge a little homework before voting

Sarasota Supervisor of Elections urges sample ballot research, mail-in ballot use.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The cover of "Bridge with God" features Fran Mann as the fairy godmother; Joe Godefrin as God, wearing a crown; In-Between Bridge Club Director Michelle Golden, dressed in blue; and Mel Weisel, dressed as the devil.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
God has hand in new bridge book

'Bridge With God' focuses on the relationship of 'God' - i.e., the late Joe Godefrin, a nationally ranked bridge player - and his bridge partner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 1525 N. Lake Shore  was built in 2006. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,407 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 5, 2020
Lake Shore Drive home sells for $1.9 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 23-27.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
ODA senior Greta Holland tallied 15 digs to lead the Thunder volleyball team to a 3-0 preseason victory versus Southeast Aug. 18.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 24, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 08.25.16

East County High 5 Moments: 08.25.16

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • September 6, 2012
Oasis Café: doing breakfast right!

Oasis Café: doing breakfast right!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
County commissioners have expressed a desire to move quickly toward an agreement with Mote to accommodate the aquarium project.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 24, 2018
County approves terms of Mote land deal

Sarasota County staff and Mote Marine officials have agreed on the details of future lease agreement for a Nathan Benderson Park aquarium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2012
Publix donates to Meals on Wheels

Through its 2011 holiday Food for All point-of-purchase fundraiser, local Publix stores collectively raised more than $30,000 to benefit Meals on Wheels Plus.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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