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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 26, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Steven Varone

The Observer spotlights Manatee East Majors pitcher and outfielder Steven Varone.

  • East County
  • Sports
The town of Longboat Key received a permit last week to restore its severely eroded north end whenever needed for a period of 10 years.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 22, 2010
North-end receives beach project permit

The town of Longboat Key received a permit for an emergency beach project that will bring 133,000 cubic yards of sand to the north end next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 28, 2009
Pastor turns tragedy into hope

After his daughter was killed in a car accident in 2007, the Rev. Joseph Davis vowed to lead a 'more effective life.' The purchase of an abandoned sports bar is his way of doing that.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael’s On East Savor Sarasota menu reincarnates this Longboat Key snapper, created by Michael Klauber about 30 years ago at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. Courtesy photos.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 29, 2013
Plan now to Savor Sarasota and save

Sarasota foodies, residents and visitors, alike, are making their lists and checking them twice in anticipation of Savor Sarasota, the annual summer promotion Visit Sarasota County hosts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
Our View: Derail the streetcar

At first thought, it sounds appealing and intriguing - a fixed-rail streetcar system for downtown Sarasota. How cute and quaint.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
In his free time, Art Sugerman loves to cook.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 2, 2012
Neighbors: Art Sugerman

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's Information Technology Specialist knows the difference between 'geek' and 'nerd.' And he's definitely a 'geek.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Neal Communities' David Hunihan, Whitney Ellis and Pat Neal are eager to start home sales in the community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 1, 2010
Partnership spurs Ranch's Miramar

Hoffman Development Group and Neal Communities have joined forces to finish building out Miramar.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 3, 2010
Softball squads ready for first pitch

District rivals Braden River High and Lakewood Ranch High will begin their 2010 seasons Feb. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2009
Homecoming Advantage

The Out-of-Door Academy football team claimed sole possession of first place in the district with a 17-7 victory in the school's Homecoming game against rival Bradenton Christian Oct. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River Elementary music teacher Rob Gorley celebrated the release of his first CD on April 21.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 4, 2011
Braden River Elementary teacher releases CD

Teacher Rob Gorley's debut release, "Life," features music inspired by his family and his home in Mill Creek.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 13, 2011
Ranch's Polo Grill sizzles with annual shrimp boil

The Polo Grill and Bar will host its fourth annual Sypder Broussard Low Country-East County Shrimp Boil from 6:30-10:30 p.m., July 16.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 10, 2010
Disputed crime reports lead to Siesta Key e-mail battle

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce President Jim Haberman accused two neighborhood leaders of spreading false rumors about crime, which he says could hurt Key businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2013
News Briefs

Port Manatee executive director arrested; Manatee County accepts applications for seats; Cattlemen Road extension project recognized for quality; Ranch executive named to Leadership Florida class

  • East County
  • News
Teeja Johnson at home June 10. Courtesy photo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 26, 2012
Little girl displays large spirit

In May, Tana and Dennis Johnson's 3-year-old daughter, Teeja, was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer called neuroblastoma.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 26, 2012
Sarasota joins unpaid Medicaid bills lawsuit

The county commission will join a lawsuit against a new law that mandates counties to pick up 85% of the tab for disputed Medicaid charges.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 26, 2012
Andrews to become new director of Forty Carrots Family Center

After co-founding Forty Carrots, Executive Director Betsy Kane-Hartnett retires.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 8, 2013
Mills freezes all school spending

Facing a near-zero fund balance, Manatee County School District cannot spend any money through July 1, unless it affects safety and health.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 11, 2011
Siesta beaches so far see few seaweed problems

A July incident sparked complaints from one condo complex, but county officials so far are grateful for a quieter season.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2009
Bulletin Board

Communities share announcements and events.

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