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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 7, 2010
Manatee deputies thwart burglary

The COPS North unit arrested 39-year-old Jeremy Riffe.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2010
Class-Size Amendment cramps McNeal

Even though the school's building is under capacity, the rule is forcing Principal Norma Scott to search for more space.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2010
Beth Israel Women savor tea time at meeting

The Beth Israel Women gathered Monday, May 3, for an open tea and meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 17, 2011
Commission eyes high-tech savings

Apple iPads will replace hundreds of sheets of paper at each City Commission meeting, which will amount to $7,500 in savings annually.

  • Sarasota
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2009
Braden Woods man found dead in home

Deputies found Joseph Gueltzow on his bathroom floor Sept. 16. There did not appear to be signs of foul play.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 4, 2009
Ranch Rotary to pour eighth annual wine fest

All proceeds from the Lakewood Ranch event will be distributed to local charities.

  • East County
  • News
Connie Keen will participate in the international event.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 22, 2014
East County prepares for international event

Breast cancer groups and others will converge for the fourth annual Dragon Boat Festival Oct. 24 to Oct. 26.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 24, 2016
Lake Club home sells for $1.3 million

Residential real estate transactions Feb. 8 - Feb. 12

  • East County
  • Real Estate
At today's meeting, Sarasota County Commissioners consent to send a letter to the City of Sarasota requesting answers about going forward on the Come As You Are homeless shelter plans.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 8, 2014
County Commission drafting letter to city for answers on homeless shelter plans

After the city decided not to pin down a date for the next joint meeting, the county wants to continue forward searching for a site for the Come As You Are shelter.

  • Sarasota
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"Damn the torpedoes — I’m reading The Observer," says Barb Smith.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2012
Enthusiastic reader takes Observer on tour of Europe

Ordinarily, we are thrilled whenever we receive an It's Read Everywhere submission from one of our readers. We're always amazed where you take our little paper -- and your creativity in composing the photograph.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 11, 2010
City to discuss pension reductions

Lowering the retirement payout for both police and general city employees could save taxpayers more than $230 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art's "Art After 5" series and St. Armand's Circle's first Wednesday art events were also mentioned favorably in an art reader poll.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 21, 2012
Sarasota voted No. 1 arts destination

A magazine's reader poll revealed that the city of Sarasota was voted the No. 1 arts destinations for cities with populations under 100,000.

  • Sarasota
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Congressman Vern Buchanan. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2011
Provision in Buchanan jobs plan passes house

A key part of Congressman Vern Buchanan's 10-point Jobs Plan passed the U.S. House Thursday.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2010
Cops Corner

June 1 Robinson Crusoe 10:07 p.m. - 800 block of Siesta Drive. Suspicious Person. A homeowner told police he saw several people camping on Edwards Island behind his home.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Donna Swan |
  • August 10, 2011
Deal Us In: Seven cards can be the right fit

It is often stressed that a combined holding of at least eight cards in a suit makes for a satisfactory trump suit. However, a seven-card fit, especially in a major suit, is often adequate.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2009
Mimi Edlin honors family tradition

On Friday, Sept. 4, Temple Beth Israel member Mimi Edlin lit the Sabbath candles at the temple's Shabbat service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
Cops Corner 02.10.11

The victim was attending the Mud Festival when two men approached him. One suspect attacked the victim first and was then joined by the other suspect.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Carole Thoms
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 9, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Carole Thoms

This week's featured athlete, Carol Thoms, plays tennis at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 2, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
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