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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2013
News Briefs

Buchanan urges FDA for title regulations; Manatee County releases school calendar

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 2, 2011
Distance squad anchors Lady Mustangs to regional runner-up finish

The Lakewood Ranch High girls track team won all four of the distance events at the Class 3A-Region 3 meet April 28 at Charlotte High, propelling the Lady Mustangs to a second-place finish.

  • East County
  • Sports
A baby brackish water turtle is among the many baby marine animals displayed at Oh Baby!
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 24, 2015
Oh Baby! Mote’s popular exhibit to become permanent

Visitors to Mote Marine Aquarium can now permanently enjoy its “Oh Baby! Life Cycles of the Seas” exhibit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 2, 2010
Ranch teen tackles education problems in Belize

Southeast High's Mackenzie Yaryura, along with students Sarah Stevens, Meg Rivera and Julia Nordhausen, will represent Florida in an international competition later this month.

  • East County
  • News
The dinghy parade’s backdrop included the Ringling Bridge and the skyline of Sarasota at sunset.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 11, 2010
Boat Parade lights up the waters of Sarasota

Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights lit up the waters from City Island all the way to Sarasota Bayfront Park on Saturday, Dec. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Samowitz, pictured in February, holds a photo of himself taken when he was a 27-year-old enlistee.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 7, 2013
Samowitz, oldest Iwo Jima survivor, dies at 99

Marty Samowitz was there when troops raised the U.S. Flag over Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
JUST THE STATS

3.5 - The Super Senior team from the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center that won the District Championship Monday, March 19. They will play in April in Daytona.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
If you love barbecue food, live music and local beer, there's an event this weekend for you!
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 2, 2015
Sarasota Polo Club to host Beer, Bands & BBQ

Do you enjoy a good local brew,barbecue food and live music?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ben Peacock

The Observer spotlights Braden River lifter Ben Peacock.

  • East County
  • Sports
Katty Kay and Ayaan Hirsi Ali following the discussion at the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 4, 2015
Ali advocates for rights for women across the globe

The Ringling College Library Association Town Hall 2015 lecture series hosted Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Katty Kay for a personal discussion on women and Islam.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 7, 2010
Pirates rally past Mustangs

The Braden River High boys basketball team defeated Lakewood Ranch 56-52 in Class 4A-District 10 action Jan. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Highfield model features a large scale checkered design
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 23, 2015
East County models feature classic floor design

Neal Signature Homes is bringing back checkered flooring designs in bathrooms throughout East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John Redgrave and Helen Alexander enjoy themselves at the fourth annual Veterans Day luncheon at the Glenridge.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 11, 2010
Veterans honored at the Glenridge

Over 80 people attended the fourth annual Veterans Day luncheon at the Glenridge on Thursday afternoon. Many who were in attendance were veterans from a variety of different wars and served in many different capacities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A home in Point of Rocks at 7140 Point of Rocks Circle recently sold for $3.3 million. Built in 1947, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,854 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 8, 2018
Point of Rocks home sells for $3.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 22-26.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2011
Our View: Village should retain control

A great truism is that government closest to the people is the best government. And that is doubly true for Siesta Key, one of Sarasota County's great tax revenue generators, but one which does not receive as many resources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 3, 2009
Swine flu vaccine available to Longboaters

Sarasota County Health Department is offering free swine-flu vaccinations to all Longboat Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 18, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Joseph Ridley Avirett Jr. and Dirk Lami died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Madelyn Kumar doesn’t want to wait until she graduates from college to experience life in the “real world.” So, she didn’t.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2015
Top Story — January: Students take on real world connections

The Future Problem Solving Program International program promotes critical and creative thinking in students in grades fourth through 12th.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
New church plans clothes giveaway

The Source Church will host its second City-Reach Clothing Giveaway beginning at 10 a.m., Aug. 13, at the church, 5412 S.R. 64 E.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 2, 2009
St. Armands Circle revs up for car show

St. Armands Circle was overflowing with Mustangs during the 18th annual Super Sunday Mustang and Ford Show Sunday, Nov. 22. On display were 130 Mustangs of various ages - all were gleaming with well-polished exteriors. For many viewers and past Mustang owners, it was a trip down memory lane.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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