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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 24, 2014
Districts partner for water solution

Lakewood Ranch CDDs 2 and 6 will collaborate for a utilities turnover.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo Larry Marthaler and Nik Wallenda
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2014
Longboat resident at center of Circus Ring of Fame

Larry Marthaler, who founded the Circus Ring of Fame to recognize Sarasota's colorful big-top history, receives plaque.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cheri Coryea has lived in Manatee County since 1989 and has overseen the county's neighborhood services department since 2007. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 12, 2017
Manatee County appoints deputy county administrator

Neighborhood services director Cheri Coryea will fill the position.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High senior Reggie Lindsey returned to the Mustangs lineup late in the season after getting knocked out by a fastball in Lakewood's season opener Feb. 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 29, 2010
THE YEAR IN SPORTS: Time to Shine

From broken records to broken bones, 2010 proved to be one of the most inspiring in East County sports history.

  • East County
  • Sports
About six motor boats, decorated in Christmas lights, arrived at Linger Lodge shortly after 7 p.m. They left from Jiggs Landing and made their way down the Braden River.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 1, 2018
Boat parade lights up Braden River

Fifth annual event lands at Linger Lodge.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A significant delegation of Sarasota leaders and officials have made trips to other cities — such as Chattanooga in 2010 — in an attempt to study best practices.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2015
Questions arise on value of local leaders' intercity trips

For the sixth time in seven years, a delegation of Sarasota officials will travel to a model city to learn about "best practices" — but what results do these visits produce?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 15, 2013
Northern New Jersey meets Southside Village

Northern New Jersey meets Southside Village

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Jacques Panet-Raymond
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOIT: Jacques Panet-Raymond

Jacques Panet-Raymond recently took over as the new owner of Caddyshak Sports Bar & Grille in The River Club. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo El Adobe will close Saturday after spending more than 40 years on South Tamiami Trail.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2014
News Briefs

El Adobe site sells for $2 million; Tourism officials call emergency meeting

  • Sarasota
  • News
Madison Smithers.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madison Smithers

The freshman talks her favorite basketball memory and her best advice.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Leanna Flores
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Braden River Middle (VIDEO)

Braden River Middle School students launched homemade rockets during the 11th Annual Night Under the Stars event hosted by the school's science department April 7.

  • East County
  • Schools
George Clooney deserves the Oscar for Best Actor for "The Descendants." The 84th Academy Awards airs Feb. 26 on ABC. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 24, 2012
Film Review: Winning Performances

Everyone loves the Academy Awards, especially the nominees. They get to strut their stuff and, most importantly, add the most coveted designation to their resumes, "Oscar-nominated."

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch’s Lindsey Rechcigl finished as the district runner-up at No. 4 singles before winning the No. 1 doubles title.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 10, 2013
Mustangs swing into regionals

The Lady Mustangs took second place at the Class 3A-District 12 tournament April 2 and April 3, held at Charlotte High School.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 16, 2009
School drama guild needs $5,000 for spring performance

Although Sarasota High School's Drama Guild Halloween fundraiser was successful, it still needs $5,000 to begin work on its spring production.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 11, 2012
Mote penguins' vacation extended

If you haven't hopped over to Mote Marine yet to see the penguins on parade, now is your chance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2014
2013: The Best of Cops Corner

Enjoy our picks for the best Cops Corners from 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 18, 2010
FAST & FURIOUS

Students from Braden River and Southeast high schools will represent the U.S. at the F1 in Schools World Championships Sept. 17-25 in Singapore.

  • East County
  • News
Payne Park
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 26, 2011
City staff earmarks $182 million for capital-improvement projects

From bayfront connectivity to new police radios to U.S. 301 landscaping, City Hall has 52 projects that it is currently planning to perform during the next 10 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 21, 2018
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Hennigan Home

The home will be featured in the Garden Club's annual home tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.14.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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