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CUTLINE: Even after running 26.1 miles in the New York City Marathon, Jamey Murphy and Jodi Mailman had enough strength to hold up a copy of their favorite newspaper, the East County Observer.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 16, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jamey Murphy

Jamey Murphy and his wife, Jodi Mailman, co-own Create Your Own - A Confectionary Boutique. To celebrate Murphy's 50th birthday, the two completed the New York City Marathon. Read more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
McGonegal responds to criticism

Manatee Superintendent Tim McGonegal, whose contract was renewed through December of 2013 last week, has received criticism from constituents and even some board members in recent weeks.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 28, 2010
Historic evening

The Longboat Key Historical Society delved into the Key's rich and varied history for its 'Elegant Benefit' fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 2, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Woodland's Easter Eggstravaganza

Woodland, The Community Church will host its annual Easter celebration tomorrow.

  • East County
  • News
Al Jeffrey, Steve Traves and Jeff Birnbach prepare to release scallop larvae. (Courtesy Rusty Chinnis)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 19, 2013
Sarasota Bay Watch releases 6.7 million scallops

Last week's release of 6.7 million larvae was the group's first of 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The vacant parcels are located at 6271 and 6281 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 4, 2014
Michael Kors bagged Longboat lot in November

The designer purchased two adjacent vacant Gulf-front lots for $6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 25, 2013
Admirals improve to 9-1

The Manatee Admirals hockey team improved to 9-1 with a 5-3 victory over Jesuit Catholic Nov. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2013
JUST THE STATS

11 - The number of turnovers the Braden River High defense has forced in two games this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
The MSC Foundation gave almost $30,000 in grants to 20 charitable organizations.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : MSC Foundation awards mid-year charitable grants

The charitable arm of Michael Saunders & Company, The MSC Foundation, awarded nearly $30,000 in charitable grants Friday, July 12, at their Sarasota headquarters to support 20 community organizations from Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties. Community members joined founder and CEO Michael Saunders for breakfast and to pick up their checks. Saunders praised community organizations for their work and explained what each organization does.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sean Fitzpatrick puts the finishing touches on the turtles he has sculpted out of sand.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 17, 2010
Sculptors ready to shape Siesta Key

Sand sculptors who will be participating in this weekend's Siesta Key Crystal Class Master Sand Sculpting Competition on Siesta Beach were out Wednesday morning working on a special group sand sculpture.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2012
Obituary: Dr. Robert G. Addison

Dr. Robert G. Addison, of Chicago and Longboat Key, died March 15. He was 90.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Fire Rescue operates out of two stations located at 5490 Gulf of Mexico Drive and 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 30, 2012
Firefighters to hold open house

Longboat Key Fire Rescue will hold an open house tomorrow at the department's north station.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 25, 2010
Sparks fly as city hires new auditor and clerk

Pamela Nadalini was named the first black city auditor and clerk and first female charter official in Sarasota's history, but not before a bit of testiness arose from the City Commission and the audience.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Christ Church of Longboat Key reaches Turning Point

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian has a new mission: the Bradenton organization Turning Points, which aims to help men, women and children who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bartolotta
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 6, 2011
Bartolotta yields higher grades in evaluation

Three of five commissioners said the city manager met or exceeded all expectations, while one commissioner felt Bob Bartolotta came in below expectations in 11 of 19 job-related categories.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: East County

Enjoy an detailed preview of the 12 highly anticipated issues and people of 2012.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • September 27, 2013
Richard's Foodporium finds a place in our lives

Richard's Foodporium finds a place in our lives

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 7, 2013
Recommended budget is incomplete

Town staff produced a budget last week, but without pension cost numbers being produced at an Aug. 14 special meeting, the budget has numbers that need to be added in later.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Anne Maginot teaches math at Nolan Middle School.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 14, 2015
Nolan Middle teacher selected as Educator of the Year finalist

Math teacher Mary Ann Maginot is among four teachers in the running for the Excellence in Education Awards.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 22, 2016
Water Club condo sells for $3.5 million

The Unit 1002 condominium at 1281 Gulf of Mexico Drive has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 3,435 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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