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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
Our View: Suspension reveals law flaw

The recent case of Manatee County Sheriff Lt. John Murrell being slapped with a three-week suspension is appalling, but revealing. In a reasonable world, Murrell would be lauded, not sharply disciplined.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Meet this week's Athlete of the Week, Olivia Ortiz
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 14, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Olivia Ortiz

Lakewood Ranch High junior Olivia Ortiz crossed the finish line in 18 minutes, 49.27 seconds to finish first overall at the 19th Annual Canes Classic 5K Sept. 5 at G.T. Bray Park. The 16-year-old followed up her victory with a second-place finish (18:26.30) at the Dejà Vu Invitational Sept. 9 in Tampa. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Amanda Morales This home at 5172 Flicker Field Circle has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,319 square feet of living area. It sold for $652,300. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 26, 2015
Four-bedroom Solymar home sells for $2 million

A home in Solymar tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Sue Seiter |
  • July 20, 2010
Peace members enjoy kayaking trip

A women's fellowship group at Peace Presbyterian Church recently enjoyed a day kayaking on Sarasota Bay.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • April 18, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

A feast of fun; As many guests as years; Posh party plans

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2009
Welcome Back: Cops Corner

The best Cops Corner items of the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stefanie Beauchamp, along with her husband Peter, bought ScoopDaddy's on St. Armands Circle two years ago. The couple opened a second location three months ago.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2011
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: ScoopDaddy's

Peter and Stefanie Beauchamp opened a second ScoopDaddy's location -- this time in the East County -- Nov. 26.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department believes a special magistrate made rulings that are favorable for a new contract.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 19, 2010
Magistrate makes contract ruling

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters are still at impasse in negotiations for a new three-year contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 2, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Lilly Pulitzer

The Lilly Pulitzer store on St. Armands Circle opened July 2005, but it wasn't the first Sarasota store with the famous designer's name.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 113 Morningside Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,944 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.7 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 25, 2012
Three-bedroom Lido Key home sells for $1.7 million

A home on Lido Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 2, 2013
Longboat Key receives additional beach funds

The town of Longboat Key will receive additional funds from Sarasota County tourist development tax dollars for beach-maintenance purposes in Sarasota County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2009
A man for all seasons

Joe Gillan signed his first novel Oct. 3, at Circle Books, on St. Armands Circle.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 23, 2010
Resident continues fight against Summerfield HOA

Joani Ellis says the Summerfield/Riverwalk Association is withholding information. The association's attorney disagrees.

  • East County
  • News
Town labor attorney Reynolds Allen told firefighters Thursday morning that the town "wants out of the pension business."
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 7, 2012
Town and firefighters meeting again today

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters are working to reach a three-year contract by the end of the day today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 28, 2013
Teacher Spotlight: Shonna Brady

Curious children surround kindergarten teacher Shonna Brady in the Goldie Feldman Academy at Temple Beth Sholom's Papa Ed and Mimi Organic Sustainable Kibbutz Garden.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 1, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, June 1

Week's best bets: Monday, June 1

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  • Things To Do
The home at 121 S. Washington Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,778 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 29, 2015
Three-bedroom St. Armands Key home sells for $1.95 million

The home at 121 S. Washington Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,778 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Abby Sugden and Christie Childers |
  • May 20, 2009
PIRATES: Braden River crowns new royalty

Allison Martin and Christian Lizardi are the new Ms. and Mr. Braden River.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mandy Mathieu, John Stiles, Nerissa Street and Joanna Fox will present work from their Hermitage retreat on August 7.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 28, 2015
Hermitage Artist Retreat presenting STARs arts education recipients on August 7

Recipients of the STARs residency represent arts educators from across Florida including Joanna Fox, Mandy Mathieu, John Stiles and Nerissa Street.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 22, 2017
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS JAN. 9 - JAN. 13

Lake Club home sells for $1.45 million

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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