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Gavin Root.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 8, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.08.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.08.17

  • East County
  • Sports
The Braden River High volleyball team captured its second-consecutive district title Oct. 28.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 2, 2010
Braden River claims district crown

The Pirate volleyball team captured its second-consecutive district title with a 3-0 victory over Palmetto in the Class 4A-District 10 Championship Oct. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Josh Siegel Dick Moran, who represents CDD 2 on the Country Club/Edgewater Village Association’s Safety Committee, said the CDD will request input on 24/7 patrols.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 22, 2014
Ranch leaders discuss enhanced police patrols

Recent home burglaries have caused neighborhoods to consider extra security from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2010
Pre-preview party goes off like a dream

DreamWorks animators previewed their latest film, "How to Train Your Dragon," at a scholarship fundraiser Feb. 13, at Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kevin Cooper, file photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 6, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Kevin Cooper

Think you know Kevin Cooper? Here are a few things you may not have know about him.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 9, 2015
Football players suspended following altercation

Seven football players, two from Braden River and five from North Port, have been suspended for the remainder of the regular season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2009
Welcome Back: In Memoriam

Longboat Key residents who have died from May through October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Ladwig and Amanda Evora
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 9, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Skater send-off; Good news, bad news for the ACS; A hard act to follow?; Tidbits; Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Flori Roberts and Brenda Williams
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Friendship Centers makes new friends; Oh what a night!; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Black Tie
File photo, Melineige Beauregard and Joris Kivits' sculpture called "Free Minded" took second place at last years Crystal Classic.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 10, 2016
Siesta sets stage for Crystal Classic

The seventh iteration of the sand-sculpting competition will feature expanded children's offerings.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2009
Our view

Unions need to face reality

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
By employing 10 simple tips from the National Retail Federation, you can alleviate much of the stress of holiday shopping.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2011
HOLIDAY TIPS: Shopping Smarts

Although all the Black Friday madness has come and gone, heading to the shops will remain an overwhelming task until the end of the holiday season.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Two candidates in District 2 and District 3 will face off in the May 12 runoff.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 10, 2015
Commission candidates file March finance reports

After advancing to a runoff, the remaining candidates for the District 2 and 3 City Commission seats have been in a tight financial horserace.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 9, 2013
Zip up your salad bowl with citrus

At this time of year, most of us are thinking about shedding a few of the pounds that came with holiday cookies and candies.

  • Arts + Culture
"Don Carlos" at Sarasota Opera
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 11, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Nick Reichert highlights the events to attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 8, 2015
Lift station costs exceed $30 million

The Sarasota City Commission will hold a special meeting tonight to discuss the long-delayed Lift Station 87 project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • April 3, 2013
Social Studies: Deborah Blue

Attorney Deborah Blue's love of vintage things spans from her personal style to her home, classic car and 1974 Luzier boat, Stormy. Her family's famous Christmas cards are almost as recognizable as she is.

  • Arts + Culture
Town Manager David Bullock agreed to return to the commission with proposed guidelines on sales. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 25, 2012
Tennis Center plan for wine, beer moves forward

The Town Commission agreed to move forward with a Tennis Center plan for wine and beer sales.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Nell Moore, Mindy Towns and Patricia Reed explored Lakewood Ranch Main Street to find subjects for photographs that would fit a unique theme.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 28, 2013
PURPOSEFUL PHOTOS

A year ago this month, three East County women started the 52-Week Challenge, a photo-sharing, web-based project they created to unite photographers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • August 28, 2013
Energetic Travelers: Travel Tips

The Longboat Key Observer's travel editors share thoughts from their notebook midway into the 2013 travel season on how to travel easier.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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