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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2012
News Briefs

Physician group helps prevent blindness locally; Manatee utilities customers can go paperless; Buchanan awarded for 'spirit of enterprise'

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2013
Community Golf

Marc Allen, Alan Silva, Ellen Hawley and Jen Veal scored 37 to win the step-aside scramble Friday night mixer nine-hole event May 17.

  • East County
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Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
Siaana defeats Wildcat in Suncoast Porsche Cup

Siaana defeated Wildcat 10-9 in the Suncoast Porsche Cup final Feb. 12.

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

Thanksgiving holiday trash schedule affected

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
Obituary: James Murray Hildreth

James Murray Hildreth, 71, of Murrells Inlet, S.C., and Longboat Key, died Oct. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Humphrey
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 27, 2014
Football preview: Out-of-Door Academy

Todd Humphrey has been playing offensive and defensive line for The Out-of-Door Academy since he was in the seventh grade.

  • East County
  • Sports
Republican Marie Nisco defeated Ray Porter by roughly 5% points to take the District 5 seat on the Charter Review Board in 2008.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 16, 2014
Democrat enters County Commission race

If 56-year-old Ray Porter qualifies in the race for the District 4 seat, it would mean a closed primary for Sarasota County voters.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2013
N.Y. woman injured in Longboat Key crash

A pedestrian was injured Monday afternoon after being hit by a car. The accident occurred in the 3100 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Although Cash wore a tie for his interview with the Longboat Observer, he usually keeps his attire casual with a simple collar.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 1, 2011
Key Club's Cash known for dogmatic work ethic

This employee is truly the top dog when he goes to work.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Neighbors: Rod Hartwick

Neighbors: Rod Hartwick

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 11, 2011
Lakewood tennis teams victorious in opening matches

The Lakewood Ranch High girls and boys tennis teams both opened their seasons with victories Feb. 8 and 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Violet Link, 1, Sarah Link, 35, and Maxwell Link, 5, snuggle together during a Tot Shabbat event in Myakka City.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • December 10, 2016
A return to faith for East Manatee County woman

Temple Emanu-El provides a second home for mom.

  • East County
  • News
Drew Drummond, Emery Perrin, Shannon Chan and Emily Freed represented the Sarasota Scullers at the Head of the Giblet regatta Nov. 21. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 25, 2015
Sarasota Sidelines: 11.26.15

Sarasota Sidelines: 11.26.15

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Karin Jones designed her entire house.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 25, 2012
Neighbors: Karin Jones

Karin Jones has transitioned from being a self-made businesswoman to a life-long learner and teacher.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One of the new marketing ideas the Downtown Improvement District suggested at the workshop includes setting up a kiosk at the Sarasota Farmers Market. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 25, 2011
DID plans new downtown marketing effort

The Downtown Improvement District will partner with other organizations to create a brochure marketing downtown and a social media campaign.

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Lasday
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
Obituary: Linda Lasday

Linda Lasday, 74, of Longboat Key, died July 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"A friend of mine who is an interior designer had this table base made for me." — Alan Kasow
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 23, 2012
Decor: High-rise Haven

Susan Blais and Alan Kasow used to drive down Gulfstream Avenue and stare longingly up at one penthouse in particular.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 7, 2012
Neighbors: Mark Lubas

Classically trained opera singer Mark Lubas has not only performed in a variety of operas throughout the U.S., he's also spent more than 20 years helping others find their own voice.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 8, 2014
Sidelines

New College to vie for national title; Runners lace up to benefit center; Sarasota Sailors come up short

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