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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2009
Gold-buying event aids pet rescue

A Gem Quest Jewelers will purchase gold, silver and platinum with part of its purchases benefiting the Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2010
FC Sarasota impressive in tourney

The FC Sarasota U16 girls team is one of five teams to advance to the next round of the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 2, 2011
Meter Reader

The new paid-parking system has both its supporters and detractors, but it has also puzzled some people trying to use it for the first time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch Chargers U13 boys team went undefeated in the group stage of the NPL Champions Cup.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 7, 2013
Chargers reach semis of Champions Cup

The Lakewood Ranch Chargers U13 boys soccer team advanced to the semifinals of the NPL Champions Cup July 18-22 in Aurora, Colo.

  • East County
  • Sports
Event co-chair Kim Becker, Lynn Racus and Rose Huro
  • By None |
  • February 22, 2026
Guests of Florida Cancer Specialists enjoy a night of art and music

The FCS Foundation celebrated artists who have survived cancer by highlighting their work at its annual gala.

  • Black Tie
Scott Kerns and Sarah Nealis star in "Venus in Fur." Photo by My Union House.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • April 10, 2013
Theater Review: 'Venus in Fur'

The Asolo's Repertory Theatre's latest production is a delightfully provocative Rubik's Cube of a play-within-a-play, based on a manuscript-within-a-book, written in 1870 by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, after whom the term, "masochism," was coined.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 14, 2015
10.15.2015 Cops Corner

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Downtown parking meters will accept payment with coins and credit/debit cards. However, dollar bills cannot be used.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 18, 2011
Paid-parking primer to instruct drivers

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance will host an event to inform people how to use the new parking meters and where to find free downtown parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2011
SPORTS BRIEFS

Lakewood Ranch relay sets new school record; Braden River Rage win Junior Showcase; Out-of-Door Academy baseball sets record for wins; Ranch High defender signs with Sand Sharks

  • East County
  • Sports
The new parking meters are electronic and take coins and debit/credit cards only.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 25, 2011
VIDEO: Man on the Street - Downtown Parking Meters

The new parking meters are up and running downtown as of Monday, May 23. So how do they work and what do people have to say about them?

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 10, 2011
BRSC U15 boys finish second in Region C Finals

The Braden River U15 boys soccer team captured the second-place trophy in the Region C Cup April 2-3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tallahassee United’s Ian Hildebradnt and FC Sarasota’s Cameron Roscamp battle for possession.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Labor Day Showcase Tournament

Nearly 300 youth soccer teams from across the state put their skills to the test during the 2013 Labor Day Showcase Aug. 31 through Sept. 2, at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch. Players ranging in age from U11 to U18/19 participated in this year's tournament. Several local teams participated in this year's tournament, including the Lakewood Ranch Chargers and FC Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Prechtls are ardent Pittsburgh Steelers fans and often travel to Brad’s home state of Pennsylvania for games.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 23, 2018
Special Forces

Brad and Terri Prechtl’s support of Florida Cancer Specialists keeps them rooted in Lakewood Ranch and laser-focused on taking better care of cancer patients.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
'Excellent' mentors recognized

One East County teacher may officially be coined 'excellent.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 10, 2010
Rage wins Norcross Nike Cup

The Braden River Soccer Club U15 girls won the Norcross Nike Cup Dec. 4-5 in Atlanta.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2013
Sidelines: Chargers reach NPL semifinals in Colorado

The Lakewood Ranch Chargers U13 boys soccer team advanced to the semifinals of the NPL Champions Cup July 18 through July 22, in Aurora, Colo.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • June 11, 2013
A preview: Andrés Duany and Light Imprint

A preview: Andrés Duany and Light Imprint

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 18, 2010
Burglar hits same house four times

An illegal immigrant was arrested for allegedly stealing from a homeowner who hired him to paint his house.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wonder
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
News Briefs

Bradenton woman vies for commission seat; East County Walgreens hosts drug drop-off; Manatee County to hide time capsule; Sandies Awards Brings New Feel this Year; Adoption of rescued dogs begins

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 13, 2011
Commission delays hearing on new metals ordinance

Expressing concerns about sufficient exemptions, the Sarasota County Commission Tuesday asked county staff to push back a public hearing until December.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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