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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2009
Investigators make arrest in Mill Creek burglaries

A 14-year-old East County boy confessed to the June 10 vehicle burglaries in Mill Creek. His mother found several expensive electronic items in his bedroom.

  • East County
  • News
Kate Siepert, Graham Stuart Allen, Jenny Strassburg, Lisa McMillan, Faith Sandberg and Daryl Embry. Photo by Maria Lyle.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • August 29, 2012
Theater Review: 'Perfect Wedding'

This weekend is your last chance to catch "Perfect Wedding" at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Chef Larry Barrett serves tea to Laura Raines.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 3, 2011
Steeped in tradition

Simply Gourmet Caterers is hosting royal English tea parties during the month of February at the Powel Crosley Estate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Sarasota Beach home, which has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,990 square feet of living area, sold for $4.1 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 16, 2012
Sarasota Beach home sells for $4.1 million

A home in Sarasota Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Lisa Kruidenier, trustee, sold the home at 636 Beach Road to Saba Sands LLC for $4.1 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Jaden Hair

Lakewood Ranch's Jaden Hair is one of the East County's most endearing people - and certainly the community's most famous chef. Since releasing her first cookbook, "The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook," last fall, Hair's fame has grown nationwide with appearances on 'The Today Show' and 'The CBS Early Show.'

  • East County
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  • By Michael Eng and Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2010
TOO CLOSE TO CALL

With just 245 votes separating challenger Julie Aranibar and incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker for the Manatee County School Board District 3 seat, both candidates will continue their campaigns to November's general election.

  • East County
  • News
Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch will feature 1,500 homes on 643 acres, if approved by the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners June 5.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 21, 2014
Developer reveals new community's features

Although cosmetic details of Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch remain a secret, its developer promises senior-friendly features in homes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 19, 2010
Community Golf Scores 07.06.10 to 07.15.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo. A condominium in Sarabande tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 3, 2015
Condominium in Sarabande sells for $1.83 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between August 17 and August 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
iStock image.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2011
DSA cancels New Year's event

Downtown Sarasota Alliance canceled a New Year's Eve celebration after determining it would be competing with area businesses.

  • Sarasota
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St. Stephen's Episcopal School Head of School Dr. Jan Pullen, left, and Harvest United Methodist Church Co-Pastors Rev. Catherine Fluck Price and Rev. Steve Price announced a new East County St. Stephen’s location Tuesday. Courtesy photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2014
St. Stephens announces Ranch campus

The private school based in west Bradenton is expanding to Lakewood Ranch to attract more students in the area.

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • September 19, 2013
CRA extension talk upsets county commissioners

County commissioners have objected to the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area Extension Study Committee's discussion of potentially creating new CRAs.

  • Sarasota
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Filmmaker Leslie Glass' second documentary, "The Silent Majority," airs Sept. 19 on WEDU. Yaryna Klimchak
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 19, 2013
Independent film producer shines light on addiction and recovery

After her own family's struggle with addiction, Leslie Glass hopes to remove the stigma surrounding it with her new documentary, 'The Silent Majority.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch board member Susan Giroux and President Debbie Rubin are eager to get the new facilities open to the public.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 22, 2011
Humane Society opens facilities

The Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch officially opened June 18 its new adoption center and consignment boutique to the public.

  • East County
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 18, 2013
Town moves to fix charter snafu

A referendum the town's registered voters approved in November 2012 is null and void unless the Legislature reverses its course.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 26, 2010
Town manager upholds officer firing

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis agreed with Police Chief Al Hogle's firing of former police officer Jessica Anderson.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sara Hand
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
Small Business Finalist: 10 or Fewer Employees: SP Hand and Associates

Small Business Finalist: 10 or Fewer Employees: SP Hand and Associates

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 35 Watergate Drive has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,751 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.9 million. File photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 30, 2014
The Tower Residences condo sells for $1.9 million

A condominium in The Tower Residences tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 14, 2010
Pick celebrates 50 years as a priest

A champagne toast, warm memories and a lot of laughter made the Rev. Edward Pick's 50th anniversary celebration an occasion to remember.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 24, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Sarah Quick

Sarah Quick, a 15-year-old forward on the Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School soccer teams, is back on the field after being out for a month with a concussion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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