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Dr. Mahfouz El Shahawy stands near one station of the 18-point test he hopes will lead to earlier cardiovascular-disease detection.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 31, 2013
Health symposium focuses on heart-disease prevention

With heart disease being the No. 1 killer of women, a new testing procedure might allow earlier detection.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2015
East County Cops Corner 07.30.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2009
Mustang golf squad names new head coach

After 11 seasons at the helm, Lakewood Ranch High girls golf coach Greg McGrew is stepping down. Wendi Golden was named the Lady Mustangs' new coach last week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior Ashley Gilbert plays the tuba.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 20, 2014
Riverview Kiltie Band marches in historic parade

The Riverview High School Kiltie Band performed in the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade Monday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2010
District seeking citizen input in legislative process

Superintendent Tim McGonegal said is taking a more proactive approach to getting parents and students involved in the legislative process, particularly on issues affecting education.

  • East County
  • Schools
Pam Eubanks Team leaders from Out-of-Door Academy’s Relay for Life event accepted the Top Youth Award on behalf of the school’s student body.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
Ovations

Congratulations are in order.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This home at 13614 Legends Walk Terrace in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch recently sold for $975,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 19, 2017
Country Club Village home sells for $975,000

Residential real estate for July 3-7

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 17, 2010
Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service

The 30th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, 40 N. Adams Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Drunken Poet Cafe is located on Main Street in Sarasota and serves daily signature sushi specials and fresh, authentic Thai cuisine.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Drunken Poet Cafe

This week we went in the kitchen at Drunken Poet Cafe with owner and chef Oy Punyahotra as she prepares homemade green curry. Watch a video of the preparation.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 15, 2009
Mill Creek woman killed in crash

Paige Sedgley died in a traffic accident Dec. 12.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2010
Five-year-old dog needs a home

Buddy, a 5-year-old pointer/Lab/Dalmatian mix, is in need of a good home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtney Mirabella followed up her first win over Lakewood with eight more strikeouts Feb. 25.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 2, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Courtney Mirabella

Braden River sophomore pitcher Courtney Mirabella pitched a complete game Feb. 22, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out 17 to lead the Lady Pirates to a 1-0 victory over rival Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jo Jo Williams races down the line toward first base.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 1, 2011
Cal Ripken Little Leaguers pitch perfect Opening Day

More than 450 Little Leaguers took to the field for Manatee Cal Ripken Little League at Heritage Harbour's Opening Day celebration Feb. 26. This spring, the league is home to 32 teams, ranging in age from coach pitch to Majors.

  • East County
  • Sports
A sailboat rocks back and forth close to the shore at Island Park.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 28, 2012
Tropical Storm Debby impacts City Island

Tropical Storm Debby forced four large boats to the City Island shore, uprooted a sea grape tree in Bayfront Island Park and caused damage to an island restaurant's dock.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2009
'Letters to Lee'

The following is the last installment in a three-part series of excerpts from the book, 'Letters to Lee,' a compilation of letters written by Lt. Gen. James V. Edmundson to his wife, Lee, during World War II.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 29, 2010
MTI students brighten smiles

This year's event served about 35 children.

  • East County
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 21, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: TONIGHT AT THE SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE: 5:30 PM RED CARPET EVENT! 6 PM FILMMAKER TRIBUTE & AWARDS! 7 PM CLOSING NIGHT FILM UNDER AFRICAN SKIES SCREENING!!

Sarasota Film Festival: TONIGHT AT THE SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE: 5:30 PM RED CARPET EVENT! 6 PM FILMMAKER TRIBUTE & AWARDS! 7 PM CLOSING NIGHT FILM UNDER AFRICAN SKIES SCREENING!!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 9, 2010
Restaurateur opposes ice-rink plan

The owner of Bijou Cafe believes a proposed downtown ice rink, which would close First Street for two months, would discourage customers during the height of season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota baseball coach Tim Hill was named the 2010 College Coach of the Year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 9, 2010
Hill named 2010 College Coach of the Year

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota baseball coach Tim Hill was recently named the 2010 College Coach of the Year by the Florida Diamond Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
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