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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 16, 2010
Local skaters revel in Olympic debut

Local pairs figure skaters Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig concluded their Olympic debut Feb. 15 with personal best scores for free skate and overall score, finishing 10th in the pairs figure skating competition at the Pacific Coliseum. Teammates Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett finished 13th.

  • East County
  • Sports
The future alignment of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard travels what is now Wendell Kent Road, in front of Church of Hope, before turning east on Richardson Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2014
SMR starts engineering process for roadway

SMR likely will divide engineering and construction of the Lakewood Ranch Boulevard extension into two segments.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Late this month, this wrought-iron fence design is expected to replace a damaged wooden fence on Ocean Boulevard at Treasure Boat Way. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 13, 2011
New iron fence design wins approval

Before Halloween, county officials plan to replace a damaged wooden fence along Ocean Boulevard by the Treasure Boat Way intersection.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 15, 2014
Future of Zoning Board rests with commissioners

An applicant seeking a variance gave up and decided not to purchase a Key lot when the ZBA couldn't get a quorum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town has a little-known ordinance that requires residents who reside on the island for more than 90 days to register with the town each year by Oct. 1 each dog or cat that is 6 months old or older.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 26, 2011
License requirement dogs Key pet owners

Few Longboaters know of the ordinance that requires all dogs and cats to be licensed by the town, as well as the county.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners will vet ongoing fire station projects, which were put on hold in 2010. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 13, 2014
County to discuss BMX updates

The Sarasota County Commission will consider increasing the budget for a BMX facility to allow the park to meet Olympic and international competition regulations during Tuesday's workshop.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jesse Ansley
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
SIDELINES

Rider crowned National Champion; Ranch senior defends state championship; Nolan girls win county crown; Lady Pirates go undefeated in Preseason Classic

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 21, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Grip

This week, Tara Golf & Country Club PGA Golf Professional Melissa Williams shares tips on improving your grip.

  • East County
  • Sports
Octavio Martin
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 9, 2012
Scene & Heard

Ballet principal takes his final bow; New gallery opens in the Rosemary District; RCAD hosts Florida Artist Group symposium; Sarasota filmmaker takes horror flick overseas

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson explains to members of the Siesta Key Village Association that Sarasota County is running a budget deficit.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 3, 2012
Patterson takes flak from SKVA

Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson was present at the monthly Siesta Key Village Association, where she was questioned about procurement.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 21, 2015
Theater review: 'The Secret Garden'

The children's classic blooms at Manatee Players

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mark Comer, Lisa Woods, and Kim Stephenson in "The Cherry Orchard." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 10, 2015
Theater Review: 'The Cherry Orchard'

Theater Review: 'The Cherry Orchard'

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Longboat Key police will receive three new vehicles later this month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 11, 2013
Briefs 9.12.13

Longboat Key police gear up for new vehicles; Mote researcher nominated for Indianapolis prize; P&Z prepares for long meeting next week

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chef Andrea Pisano doesn't eat turkey, but he loves cooking it, even the giblets.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 20, 2015
It takes heart to eat giblets

Should the naturally gnarly innards of a gobbler feed a gigantic gala at the Thanksgiving table?

  • East County
  • News
Riana Rawson (second from left) accepts the $20,000 check from Lawn Party Chairman Michael Garey (left), Kiwanis Club Secretary John Wild and President Armando Linde. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 16, 2014
Kids win big at this year's Gourmet Lawn Party

Longboat Key Kiwanis Club members discussed the records it shattered at the Dec. 6 event, which raised at least $65,000 for children's charities and scholarships.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Basic training on the Gyrotonic pulley tower: This "arch and curl" move is based on the modern dance contraction. It stretches and strengthens the torso.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 22, 2012
Aerobic Grandma: The circular route to flexibility

A couple of decades ago, something fell to the floor in a professional colleague's office, and when I reached down to retrieve it, she said, "Well, at least one of us can still pick up something from the floor."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 1, 2010
Ranch to premier 'Survivor: Town Hall' show

APRIL FOOLS - Following a tumultuous few months, past and present employees at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall will settle their differences on a new reality TV show.

  • East County
  • News
Janet Hunter
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 8, 2015
People with Purpose: Janet Hunter

Janet Hunter, a longtime volunteer in Sarasota, discusses where her passions lie after 24 years of involvement in the community — as well as why she feels a personal obligation to pay it back.

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