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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 6, 2013
Experts raise prescription-drug awareness

A forum at The Out-of-Door Academy Feb. 28 shed light on the problem of prescription drugs and changes being made to combat the epidemic.

  • East County
  • News
"The Royal Chef" Darren McGrady. Photo by Stephanie Hannum.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

'Eating Royally'; Big-band fun; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 31, 2009
The Columbia's 12th annual Community Harvest begins Sept. 1

During the month of September, The Columbia Restaurant will donate 5% of each check to one of 15 charities of the customer's choice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Keely Carney |
  • May 3, 2012
Cookie Months are Over - Get Ready for Mighty May

Cookie Months are Over - Get Ready for Mighty May

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Partick Rodricks, Brian Lindman, Lori Russo, Ross Russo and Josephine Rodricks will work to bring a more healthy lifestyle to Karnataka, India. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2012
East Manatee Rotary launches global initiative

The Rotary Club of East Manatee will partner with a Rotary Club in Bangalore, India, to help fight disease in Karnataka, India. The three-year commitment includes installing a water well.

  • East County
  • News
Shane Rice started playing cowboy polo at just 4 years old. This season, he's one of the top players at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 8, 2012
Born to ride

California native Shane Rice has received the Best Playing Pony award three times so far this season and also has been named the Most Valuable Player.

  • East County
  • Sports
The State Street site is currently home to a 139-space parking lot. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 3, 2012
City discusses future of State Street garage

Although a 2010 agreement requires the city build a 300-space parking garage at the State Street lot, some city commissioners are questioning if that is the best move currently.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Jessica Luck |
  • April 23, 2009
Public Tennis Center hosts senior tournament

Public Tennis Center hosts senior tournament

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Cops Corner

July 7 Forget me not 8:44 p.m. - 200 block of Beach Road. Impaired Person. A deputy responded to a report of a drunken man walking into the water. The deputy found the man wading in the surf, and he asked the man to get out of the water. The man stumbled to the sand and slurred his words. He was apparently so drunk that he forgot his last name. The deputy took him to a treatment center.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Joshua Roberson, Grace Roe, Ryan Romero (behind), Stevie Romero (center), Nicolette Huit and Evan Huit, as well as other East County youth, are bringing the stories of Dr. Seuss to life.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2011
Child thespians entertain in the Sarasota Players' production of 'Seussical'

Child thespians from Lakewood Ranch take center stage for the Sarasota Players' production of 'Seussical.'

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 8, 2013
Commissioners discuss new development

After City Commissioner Paul Caragiulo criticized the commission for its lack of focus on investment, other officials spoke about the city's approach to development and how they work with one another.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 26, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Justin Greenaway

The Observer spotlights East Manatee Bulldog Justin Greenaway.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 26, 2009
Key fire department hires new deputy chief

Deputy Chief Paul Dezzi brings 25 years of experience to the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Community Haven’s Barry Gradert, front, couldn’t stop smiling as he rowed with coach Alex Alexandru.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2011
Sarasota debuts adaptive rowing

As part of the Sarasota Invitational Regatta, organizers hosted an inaugural adaptive rowing program for clients of Community Haven for Adults & Children with Disabilities and for Easter Seals on Feb. 25.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 1, 2010
Signs to point the way

The city plans to erect 6-foot signs at road closures to indicate the businesses that are still open during upcoming downtown improvement projects.

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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 12, 2012
Commission debates inlet money

The West Coast Inland Navigation District needs $400,000 more from Sarasota County for the 2013 fiscal year. Mote Marine Laboratory could potentially lose out on two projects, and law enforcement faces cuts.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 31, 2010
Vehicle burglaries cause concern

Police Chief Al Hogle said he is reviewing his department's overall patrol officer strength after a series of automobile burglaries last week on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stephanie Lloyd, leading Katy, and her daughter, Cassie, on Baxter
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2013
Cowboy Trail, Cowgirl Ride

East County residents Stephanie and Cassie Lloyd have made a family tradition of traveling the Florida Cracker Trail each year.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 156 Givens St. has four bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath, a pool and 4,946 square feet of living area. It sold for $4.25 million. (Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 17, 2014
Home on Siesta Key sells for $4.25 million

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

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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