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  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Term limits

A Florida Supreme Court ruling later this year could bring faster, future turnover to the Sarasota County Commission.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 14, 2009
Lakewood club to throw Monster Ball

The costume gala will raise money for My Community Makeover, an organization that helps Manatee County families in need complete home renovation projects.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2010
Key loses 100 businesses in the last five years

Planning and Zoning Board member Walter Hackett said the town can do a better job of supporting business on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 9, 2010
The swan caretaker

David Novak remains dedicated to his duty of caring for the Harbour Links family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2009
Our View

Stay out of the parking business

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 6, 2009
Battery charges recommended for beating

Two teenagers involved in a Sept. 27 fight at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA have been reassigned to Horizons Academy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 2, 2010
Manatee school district recognizes Witt volunteer

Country Creek resident Donna McCrane has spent more than 1,500 hours volunteering at the school in the last year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 28, 2010
Lady Mustangs dominate Lady Knights

Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer continued its winning ways against Tampa Robinson in the Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinals Jan. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2010
Lady Mustangs blank Lady Tigers

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured the Class 4A-District 10 title with a 4-0 victory over Palmetto Jan. 23. The team posted a 7-0 district record.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 4, 2010
TOP STORY, DEC.: Commissioners vary on city manager review

The mayor and the vice mayor appeared to have opposite views of how City Manager Bob Bartolotta performed last year, while the other three commissioners fell somewhere in between.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 19, 2010
PARTNERS IN TEE TIME

Eighth-graders Ramsey Touchberry and Danny Walker having been playing golf together at the Missing Link Golf Academy at the Legacy Golf Club for the past four years.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2010
Incorporation feasible for Lakewood Ranch

After reviewing a feasibility study, the Lakewood Ranch Civic Action Forum has determined it is feasible for Lakewood Ranch to become a city.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2011
Who are the Clearwater Chargers?

The anchor tenants of Lakewood Ranch's new Premier Sports Campus come to the East County with a rich tradition of cultivating soccer stars.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2010
Cops Corner 05.06.10

The suspect reportedly came into the store and was walking around. The complainant stated he looked suspicious, and as he walked out he noticed a big bulge in his shirt.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2010
The Best of Cops Corner

We've compiled the best Cops Corners from over the summer. Enjoy!

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2010
Cops Corner 01.07.10

The complainant reported the theft of his gargoyle statue. He doesn't know who took the statue. However, he stated there were young adults hiding and playing around in his yard and the neighbors' yards during the night.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 28, 2010
A tale of two teams

After starting the season 1-8, the Lakewood Ranch has won 12 of its last 18 games, earning the No. 2 seed in the Class 4A-District 10 tournament, which began April 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2010
$4 million beach project questioned

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis told the Town Commission Monday a north-end beach project is needed to protect Longboat residences.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2009
Scoreboard

Get the latest scores from local bridge and golf clubs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Founders Club located three miles east of Interstate 75 on Fruitville Road.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2010
Business Observer 10.28.10

The Founders Club announced recently Jim Owen as its director of golf.

  • East County
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