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Anthony "Tony" Francis and Scott Ziegler
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2010
ELECTION 2010: GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 5

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 5.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 2, 2010
New brewpub gets crafty with selections

After his deal to open a brewpub in St. Petersburg fell through a year ago, The Mad Crow Brewery co-owner Darren Fehring explored the area and fell in love with Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 1, 2010
Gee's Bend exhibit inspires quilter

The South's most famous African-American quilting bee influenced East County quilter Sandie Cohen's latest design.

  • Arts + Culture
Volunteers Mary Bilkie and Barb Grundy said they look forward to packing the backpacks for the children and make sure to schedule their other activities around it.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2012
Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks feeds students

The Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks is feeding students on weekends through the Elks Feeding Empty Little Tummies program. School officials say the program is helping keep students focused in the classroom.

  • East County
  • News
"Really, when I look back, I'm shocked by my energy," Pat Kaufman says of her vast body of work. "I seem to have had a lot of nervous energy."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 4, 2012
Pat Kaufman: Creative Empowerment

Pat Kaufman is as influenced by feminism as she is red high heels and babies. The prolific artist makes sense of her quirky influences and rich portfolio.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lainee Jennings |
  • August 27, 2010
Pirates pummel Mooney Cougars

Braden River showed domination on both sides of the ball in its 34-14 win over Cardinal Mooney in the annual Kickoff Classic Aug. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 7, 2009
Flying High

Canadian silver medalist Jason Burnett will visit Kids Supergym this weekend.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2009
Cops Corner 12.10.09

Complainant called police for help because he was unable to get out of his car - a pit bull would not let him out.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2013
News Briefs

Senate committee reviews outdoor smoking ban; Voters can track absentee ballots; Parking Operations Division returns to City Hall; Former employee steals $234,470 from business

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 25, 2010
Rumors swirl over drop in arrests

When the number of police department arrests fell 53% for the month of January as compared to last year, it left many inside and outside the force wondering why.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lainee Jennings |
  • August 25, 2010
Purvis pumped for Pirate prowess

With its third head coach in as many years, Braden River not only is familiar with change and adversity, but it also thrives on it.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 25, 2010
Pines art class cultivates ageless creativity

Artist Barbara Dondero helps seniors express their thoughts and feelings through her popular art class.

  • Arts + Culture
Interim Sarasota County Administrator Terry Lewis says a sense of humor is crucial for good working relationships. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 1, 2011
Lewis enjoys interim post

Interim Sarasota County Administrator Terry Lewis says he doesn't have the breadth of knowledge to handle the job full-time, but he's feeling good about the challenges he's been able to meet, including boosting morale.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
Our View: Tax plan needs more vetting

On June 18, Manatee County voters will vote on two questions that are loaded with big tax consequences.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2009
Cops Corner 10.08.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Unit 23 at Burns Court Villas, 551 S. Palm Ave., has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, and 2,013 square feet of living area. It sold for $780,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 4, 2012
Vista Bay Point condo sells for $810,000

A condominium in Vista Bay Point tops all transactions in this week's real estate. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co., trustee, sold the Unit 801 condominium at 128 Golden Gate Point to Frank and Barbara Quiriconi, of Longboat Key, for $810,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 18, 2010
Election challenge denied

The organizer of a political-action committee claimed the Sarasota County School District broke Florida law through a flier that was sent home with students.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2009
Community Calendar

DON'T MISS LLSA Chamber of Commerce Reception for President Tom Aposporos What: The 'acting' is over. Tom Aposporos is now the official president of the chamber. Join him and other chamber members for a casual, personal reception. The event is free and open to the public. Call 383-2466.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2010
Cops Corner 02.18.10

The suspect and the victim have been dating. The suspect went to the victim's residence and zapped him with a stun gun several times after a verbal dispute.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Four major retail businesses are moving into the Palmer Ranch area: Costco, Lowe’s, Kohl’s and Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota. The owners of the Pelican Plaza shopping center are hoping to attract a fifth, by redeveloping the center.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 23, 2011
TOP STORY, FEB.: Ranch Rejuvenation

With four new major retail stores soon to open in the Palmer Ranch area and the search on for a fifth, the south Sarasota community is seeing a surge in business revitalization.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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