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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2010
Cops Corner 08.05.10

The complainant noticed a large garbage can was out of place and up against the security fence to the resident community pool. After reviewing the surveillance video, a white male suspect was observed moving the garbage can and using it to climb over the fence.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2010
Christ church begins construction

The church was issued a building permit Tuesday and began construction today.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mote President Dr. Kumar Mahadevan and his wife, Linda. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2012
Runners lace up for good cause

Mote Marine Laboratory's 26th annual Run for the Turtles was a success, Saturday, April 7, with more than 1,000 runners and walkers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo. The Centre Shops of Longboat Key is home to variety of businesses, including three restaurants, a bank, retail shops and a medical practice.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 27, 2013
Longboat Key Chamber plans move to Centre Shops

The organization will open in its new location mid-December after nearly nine months at Mediterranean Plaza. It signed a three-year lease.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read up on last weekend's black tie events with "Black Tie Untied!"
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 11, 2013
Black Tie Untied

A true sign that "season" is here: sell-out events.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2009
Villagers seen and heard at first meeting

The Longbeach Village Association held its first meeting and social of the 2009-10 season Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Craig and Cathy Meldahl's backyard.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2010
The Observer launches Mother-Daughter Lookalike Contest

The Observer is looking for mothers and daughters to submit their favorite lookalike photo online for our Mother-Daughter Lookalike Contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2009
Longboat Arms welcomes a new season with annual summertime bash

Longboat Arms held its annual summer bash poolside May 11, with a potluck cookout. There was plenty of dancing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commodore Bob Baime prepares to cut the ribbon
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Commodore's Ball and Opening

In three-and-a-half months, Bird Key Yacht Club has undergone renovations to its front entrance, parking lot, entry hall, lobby and has introduced a two-story foyer and port cochere. The project was completed according to budget and just in time for the Commodore's Ball on Saturday, Nov. 19. A ceremonial cannon was fired in conjunction with the doors flying open and the lights coming on. Club members were received by board members and the new and old Commodores. Welcome Home, Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
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Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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Mariah Boudreaux has taken up lettering for fun. This quote, left, is one of her own creations.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 3, 2013
East County student shares hope and help for struggling teens

Greyhawk Landing resident Mariah Boudreaux, 18, wants teens to know they aren't alone.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Visit YourObserver.com Saturday for an update on Friday night's games.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 26, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Oct. 26

Tonight's games include Lakewood Ranch vs. Largo, Riverview at Sarasota, ODA vs. First Baptist Academy and Booker vs. Trinity Catholic.

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  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 18, 2009
Light up or butt out

The city's parks advisory board continues to discuss instituting the smoking restrictions that area residents have requested.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joshua Riley admitted to detectives during a polygraph test, that he performed sexual acts with the victim from the time she was an infant.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 5, 2013
Police arrest man charged with incest

The Sarasota Police Department charged a 22-year-old man with capital sexual battery and incest June 3.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2015
Sarasota Film Festival: Classroom Critic

Sarasota Film Festival's Classroom Critic is a program for middle school students in which they learn to appreciate the art of film and analyze it critically.

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Olivia Marie Zimmermann
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
Occasions

The East County Observer would like recognize your family's milestones. To have your announcement included in the East County Observer, please email your information to Senior Editor Pam Eubanks, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This home at 1808 Casey Key Road sold for $6.55 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 28, 2017
Casey Key home sells for $6.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 11-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2010
Griffin to be featured contributor in new read

Longboat Key novelist H. Terrell "Terry" Griffin is a featured contributor in the upcoming release from Oceanview Publishing, "Thrillers: 100 Must-Reads."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 29, 2015
Trickle down economics

Investments in irrigation improvements could make a splash in CDD budgets. The bucket of savings could top $388,000 for the current fiscal year.

  • East County
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