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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2013
Destination: East County

Eastern Manatee County may not have beaches or famous museums, but it has plenty of local flavor, winding rivers and parks in which to relax with your family. Consider these options for spending your summer days and nights:

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dan Cracchiola poses with Levoie Hipps, dressed in his horse costume, in front of the Christmas tree.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 1, 2011
Singing Christmas tree comes to life

FirstSarasota, the Downtown Baptist Church, is gearing up for the 38th annual Singing Christmas Tree performances that begin Friday, Dec. 2 and will run through Sunday, Dec. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 3, 2013
School Board referendum election date raises concerns

The date of a countywide special referendum election has some concerned about high costs and reduced voter turnout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 15, 2009
Where are they now?: Edith Barr Dunn

Barr Dunn may be retired, but she remains a restaurant consultant at heart.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 19, 2012
Culverhouse sues county over thwarted development

The owner of Palmer Ranch claims in a lawsuit that county development guidelines have prevented him from developing about 2,300 acres east of Interstate 75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2011
Our View

Stop cross-county enticements; Political pension punt

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 7, 2010
New bingo club a perfect match for Ranch gamers

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident Chuck Nathan recently launched the community's newest club.

  • East County
  • News
"Hopefully it will help the younger members of our country understand the issues and how to take better care of (the elderly)," KJ Sanchez says. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 9, 2013
FST's newest project explores what 'Older than Dirt' means

In Florida Studio Theatre's new community project, "Older than Dirt," starting Oct. 14, it will use the interviews to explore what aging is all about.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2013
SIDELINES

Enjoy this week's sports briefs.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 21, 2011
Injured officer enlists some courtroom help

An elbow to the face by a young man resisting arrest crushed Officer Kelvin Williams' orbital bone and put him out of action for four months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • June 23, 2010
Pope bestows papal honors on local priests

Monsignor Gerard Finegan, of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, received papal honors from Pope Benedict XVI, along with four other priests in the Diocese of Venice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch clinched the District 26 11/12 division title July 13.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 20, 2011
Perfect Season

The Lakewood Ranch Little League 11- and 12-year-old All-Star team captured the division title with a 9-0 victory over Braden River Little League in the District 26 Little League All-Star Tournament July 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
The cover of "Bridge with God" features Fran Mann as the fairy godmother; Joe Godefrin as God, wearing a crown; In-Between Bridge Club Director Michelle Golden, dressed in blue; and Mel Weisel, dressed as the devil.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
God has hand in new bridge book

'Bridge With God' focuses on the relationship of 'God' - i.e., the late Joe Godefrin, a nationally ranked bridge player - and his bridge partner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2012
Pest control sees budget increase of $200,000

For the first time in five years, the budget includes an increase in property taxes aimed at paying for insect population management.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
File photoNicholas Masiello, Ricardo Calzadilla, Chris Heron and Chris Vanderze participate in last year’s Sarasota Sailing Squadron camp.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 13, 2015
Summer camps to offer kids sun and fun

The sun is out, and soon the children will be out as well — from school, that is.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ellen and Dave Gerth have filed three lawsuits related to the murder of Ellen Gerth's late mother, Lakewood Ranch resident Ina Gross.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 11, 2014
Gross murder still under investigation

Ellen Gerth vows to keep her brother from benefiting from their mother's death.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 8, 2009
Nursing grad takes national honors

Braden Woods resident Maureen Hyden, a recent nursing school graduate, took top honors in a medical spelling competition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to watch 2014: Beach project

Times, they are a changing. And that goes for the town's beach-management plan and how Longboat Key's coastline will be maintained moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The combination of school vacation and frequent events swells the number of people attending the Siesta Key Drum Circle during the summer months.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 14, 2012
Deputies prepare for hot summer

It's another sweltering summer on Siesta Key, which means plenty of sunscreen, preparation for the Fourth of July fireworks show and large audiences at Sunday beach drum circles.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Supervisor of Elections Office employees fed more than 3,400 ballots through scanning machines during the recount.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 11, 2011
Caragiulo claims election after recount

Although the recount affirmed the early vote tally, Commissioner Dick Clapp is planning to ask for a ballot inspection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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