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Mark Cotney, of the Tampa Bay Bucs, autographs a football for The Out-of-Door Academy students Bill Lineweaver, Kay Lineweaver, Robbie Malkin and Jonnie Malkin.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 20, 2013
Moments in time

1981 - JUNE 18. Mark Cotney, of the Tampa Bay Bucs, autographs a football for The Out-of-Door Academy students Bill Lineweaver, Kay Lineweaver, Robbie Malkin and Jonnie Malkin. The Lineweavers and Malkins had bid on a party, featuring Mark Cotney, at The Out-of-Door Academy Auction in November 1980.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • December 2, 2012
First-time Sarasota visit by Celebrity Chef Tour

First-time Sarasota visit by Celebrity Chef Tour

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 5, 2010
Mustangs fall in regional quarterfinals

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team saw its season come to an end Feb. 4 as the Mustangs fell to Tampa Robinson 3-2 in the Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 4, 2010
Lady Mustangs advance to district championship

The No. 3 seed Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team defeated No. 2 seed Bayshore 49-32 in the Class 4A-District 10 semifinals Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2013
Obituary: Harold "Pete" Vonachen Jr.

Harold "Pete" Vonachen Jr., 87, of Peoria, Ill., died June 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2009
Birth Announcements 06.25.09

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy. All of the following babies were born at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A Sheriff's Notice was put on the doors of 25 N. Pineapple at 11:10 a.m. stating that the eviction has been completed and the locks have been changed. Photo by Rodger Drouin
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 10, 2012
The Golden Apple closes for business

Sarasota County Sheriff's office has given the Golden Apple Theatre an eviction notice and changed the locks on the doors of the building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
News Briefs 08.19.10

Grow Financial Federal Credit Union will host is second Grow Financial School Days Craze from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 21, at the company's Lakewood Ranch branch at 11008 Arcade Place.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 2, 2010
Fourth Best Buy burglary suspect arrested

The Miami man was sought since his three alleged co-conspirators were arrested last week at the electronics store.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Groins like the two groins installed at The Islander Club are being proposed on the north end of Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 1, 2013
Objections to groins dismissed by state

A state permit could be issued by the end of the year for three groins to help hold sand on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 9, 2009
Dance review: 'The Nutcracker'

Robert de Warren's version of 'The Nutcracker' is quite lovely, indeed, and kudos to the Sarasota Ballet for reviving the holiday classic this season. There's nothing quite like a growing Christmas tree to get you into the spirit.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 19, 2012
March election date changes

The town of Longboat Key will hold its municipal election March 12 with one week of early voting at Town Hall the week before.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Re/Max Alliance Group broker/owner Peter Crowley and Re/Max Excellence broker/owner Andrew Vac say the merger will result in a stronger Re/Max Longboat Key presence.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 28, 2010
Re/Max Excellence merges with Re/Max Alliance Group

Re/Max Excellence and Re/Max Alliance Group announced Tuesday that the companies have merged and will operate as Re/Max Alliance Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Isabella Torres had fun painting at last year's Freedom Fest.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 26, 2013
Longboat Freedom Fest to paint town red, white and blue

Longboat Key's annual Fourth of July parade is short in length but goes the extra distance on charm.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2009
Obituaries

Obituaries

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
News Briefs

Hines' first day on the commission is Dec. 4

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch left fielder Brandon King makes a diving catch to end the second inning.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2012
Mustangs pitch way into regional final

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team earned a trip to the regional finals with a 6-4 victory over Tampa King in the Class 6A-Region 3 semifinals May 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 10610 Riverbank Terrace sold for $1 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 3, 2017
Waterlefe home sells for $1 million

Find out what homes sold for in East County this week.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • June 25, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'More Than A Feeling'

"More Than a Feeling," a musical revue gracing the stage at the Players Theatre for two short weeks, is a highly enjoyable nostalgic tour of the 70s.

  • Arts + Culture
A pool on south Siesta Key sustained more than $10,000 in damages from Tropical Storm Debby, some of which could be covered by federal disaster aid.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 31, 2012
McCrane to talk Debby for SKA

Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane and Parks and Recreation manager George Tatge are guests at the August Siesta Key Association meeting.

  • Siesta Key
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