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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 8, 2009
Film Review: 'Public Enemies'

I love everything about Michael Mann's films. From his artful camera work to his pulsating screenplays, he always gets it right. In his new film, 'Public Enemies,' Mann outdoes himself

  • Arts + Culture
The East County Observer and Bogey’s Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient’s article will be featured on the restaurant’s wall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 25, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Delaney Riggins

Lakewood Ranch sophomore forward Delaney Riggins scored four goals and a penalty kick, including two versus Manatee in the Class 4A-District 11 championship game Jan. 21, helping lead the Lady Mustangs to their third consecutive district championship. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • July 22, 2009
Man on the street: Vacation destination

We hit the streets to find out locals' favorite places for a 'stay-cation.' With many people choosing to stay close to home for vacations this year, we rounded up your top nearby suggestions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 10, 2010
Mustang inks with Bears

Senior defender Kristen Hagaman signed a national letter-of-intent Feb. 3 to play for Mercer University.

  • East County
  • Sports
Retiring Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee County President Carl Weeks is responsible for bringing T-ball to Manatee County in 1973.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 28, 2013
Longtime club president retires

East County resident Carl Weeks ends his tenure as president of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee County Aug. 31.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 18, 2010
Specificity of suggestions debated

The Vision Plan subcommittee debated how specific the Vision Plan and the Comprehensive Plan should be when offering development suggestions for parcels of land on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 11, 2010
Jewfish dock approved

The Jewfish Key dock will grow in size, but town staff will not know by how much until two months from now.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brittany Wenger hopes to refine her project this summer.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 1, 2011
ODA student programs computer to detect cancer

Sophomore Brittany Wenger won second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.

  • East County
  • News
“Ruskin Sky,” by Bruce Marsh
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 3, 2011
Scene & Heard

Landscape paintings evoke light and color; Public invited to meet the stars; Alliance accepting leadership nominations; Born to play the part?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2009
Hunzeker unveils proposed county budget

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker today put forth a $497 million net budget for next year, which is $33.7 million less than this year's budget due to significant declines in revenue.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2009
Community Calendar

Community Calendar

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 1, 2011
Ranch Friends challenge incorporation group to sumo

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - Friends of Lakewood Ranch leaders want to settle the debate regarding incorporation through ancient Japanese wrestling.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 25, 2012
Comment: Suncoast Storm shines

Every once in a while I come across a team that embodies the true spirit of a champion.

  • East County
  • Sports
Reanna Gregory
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 19, 2014
Sidelines

ODA swings past Braden River; Ellenton skaters win silver medal; Concession to hold celebrity golf classic

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2010
East County remembers 9/11

A ceremony commemorating the ninth anniversary of the terrorist attack will be held at 9 a.m., Sept. 10, at Manatee Technical Institute in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 14, 2010
Sarasota Open returns to Longboat Key Club

The USTA/ATP men's tennis tournament will take place from May 8 through May 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • May 2, 2014
Mother's Day dining

Mother's Day dining

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Punsalan |
  • February 26, 2013
Herb Ritts a must-see at the Ringling Museum

Herb Ritts a must-see at the Ringling Museum

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2009
Community Calendar

If your organization would like to have meetings or events publicized, mail or fax the information at least one week in advance to The Longboat Observer, Box 8100, Longboat Key 34228; fax: 383-7193 or e-mail: [email protected]. All announcements must be typed, include hour and date of meeting, complete address of meeting place and a telephone reference number. To ensure accuracy, no telephone calls. Deadline is the previous Tuesday, 5 p.m.

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