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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
It was a hairy situation Aug. 11, when Sarasota invaded Mad Crow Brewery for “Hair of the Dog 2.”
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2011
Mad Crow hosts hairy situation

It was a hairy situation Aug. 11, when Sarasota invaded Mad Crow Brewery for 'Hair of the Dog 2.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Darryl McCullough loved making a contribution to the community through his efforts.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 6, 2012
Gleaning event reaps benefits

Volunteers with the Suncoast Gleaning Pilot Project harvested tomatoes from King Family Farm to benefit families in need.

  • East County
  • News
The estate at 6301 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $5.7 million. Courtesy Judy Kepecz-Hays.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 17, 2013
Longboat Key homes sell for $5.7 million, $3.5 million

Both Gulfside properties are located on the Manatee County portion of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2013
Arts organization inspires creativity

At the April 4 opening reception for the "East Meets West" exhibit at ArtCenter Manatee, Joan Brummer, president of Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch, presented a check to Carla Nierman, ACM executive director.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2013
Obituary: Clarence 'Cal' Buckingham Atkins

Clarence 'Cal' Buckingham Atkins, 80, of Bradenton, died April 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
braids
  • By Coral Pleas |
  • December 11, 2013
The braidy bunch: A how-to

The braidy bunch: A how-to

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 13, 2009
Cleanup will keep birds from getting hooked

Volunteers are needed for the first Monofilament Cleanup Day, which aims to recycle fishing line. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning at Save Our Seabirds, 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 4, 2011
OBITUARY: Henry Taub

Henry Taub, 83, was a leader in the American Technion Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2012
Obituary: Marion F. Gange

Marion F. Gange, of Venice, formerly of West Haven, Conn., Dayton, Ohio, and Longboat Key, died May 25. She was 90.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2012
Big help needed for supply drive

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast is conducting a school supply drive for children in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program for the upcoming school year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Harbour resident Christina Filkins captured this bald eagle standing just a few feet away from her condominium.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2011
Key residents wing it for eagle-eyed sightings

Longboat Key residents must have some eagle eyes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • October 7, 2009
Temple Beth Israel features satellite speakers this season

'How to Change The World' with Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Earth Institute of Columbia University, will be featured at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the ongoing Live by Satellite from New York's 92nd Street Y series presented at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2013
Obituary: Blanche Miller

Blanche Miller, 96, of Longboat Key, died Jan. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy of Rob Migliaccio
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 16, 2014
Sidelines

Mustangs to hold free clinics; Lakewood to tee off in Champ Scramble; Lakewood alum sails to victory; Golfers prepare for Concession Cup

  • East County
  • Sports
Don Purvis led Braden River to a 7-14 record and made the playoffs in his first season after finishing as the district runner-up.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 10, 2012
Braden River football coach resigns

Braden River High football coach Don Purvis turned in his letter of resignation to Braden River principal Jim Pauley April 5, citing personal reasons.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 10, 2010
Cedars owner to open office at former north-Key dentist's office

The office will be a welcome center and real-estate office.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The trail currently extends from the Venice Train Depot to Palmer Ranch Parkway. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 18, 2014
Legacy Trail extension costs could exceed $15 million

The $72,541 goal to supplement the cost of the feasibility study for the Legacy Trail extension is complete.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 10, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota National wins district crown; Sarasota County voted top destination for sports vacation; i9 Sports fall registration underway

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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