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  • By Jessica Luck |
  • September 4, 2009
Where's Waldo?

Mote Marine Laboratory is offering a $500 reward for the return of Waldo, its missing scientific robot that searches Florida waters for signs of red tide.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2009
Runners lace up for University Park race

More than 300 local runners laced up for the first Fit2Run 4 Miler Sept. 19 at University Park Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2009
Submit your IRE photos

The Observers have logged many miles over the years after their trips around the world with loyal readers - traveling the globe to such exotic locales as Bhutan, Iceland and Thailand.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 27, 2009
Five Points Park to get special treatment

The board of the Downtown Improvement District is considering creating a separate committee to deal with park improvements.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 22, 2009
Soccer showcase lands in Ranch

Thousands of soccer players, coaches and referees from across the country will gather together for the annual U.S. Soccer Development Academy Spring Showcase, which will be held this weekend at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 30, 2010
Webster plans commission comeback

Longboat Key resident Joan Webster is planning a return to the Town Commission after a two-year absence.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2010
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 15, 2010
BRLL announces All-Stars

Braden River Little League announced its final two All-Star teams today.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2012
News Briefs

Florida tax holiday this weekend; Free screening

  • East County
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 27, 2012
April 27: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 22, 2012
Sianna bests The Villages in SRQ Magazine Cup

Sianna defeated The Villages 8-7 in overtime to win the SRQ Magazine Cup Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gov. Rick Scott on Jan. 19 issued an executive order suspending Ruben from public office, after the Manatee County Sheriff's Office conducted an initial investigation and forwarded its findings to the State Attorney's Office.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 2, 2012
Manatee County public servant arrested for child molestation

An East County man serving as a commissioner for the Southern Manatee Fire & Rescue District has been arrested on charges of molesting several children over the last seven years and suspended from public office.

  • East County
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SMR Vice President of Sales Jimmy Stewart says the program aims to improve customer service.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 25, 2011
SMR launches rental-assistance program

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch this week will launch a program to help visitors to Lakewood Ranch locate rental properties.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
3 The number of rushing touchdowns sophomore Demardre Patterson scored in The Out-of Door Academy’s 33-6 victory over Moore Haven Sept. 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 21, 2011
JUST THE STATS

3 - The number of rushing touchdowns sophomore Demardre Patterson scored in The Out-of Door Academy's 33-6 victory over Moore Haven Sept. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Ringling Bridge will close one inside traffic lane next week during the hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 22, 2011
Ringling Bridge becoming energy efficient

The Ringling Bridge's 98 streetlights will be retrofitted with energy efficient lights starting next week.

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Kaitlin Bohan
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 18, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Gullett Elementary (VIDEO)

Puppy raisers from Southeastern Guide Dogs visited fourth- and fifth-grade students at Gullett Elementary School Thursday. The East County Observer caught up with students after the presentation to see what they learned.

  • East County
  • Schools
Police Department victim advocate position reinstated
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 1, 2013
Feb. 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Bill Galvano to visit Willowbrook community today; Police Department victim advocate position reinstated; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
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Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan with Design and Dine finalists Miss and Kevin Cooper
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 4, 2013
Feb. 4: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Design and Dine Finalist: Missy Cooper; Homelessness topic on join commission agenda; Longboat Key Beach project permit approved; Galvano visits Manatee's Willowbrook community; Mote manatees pick Super Bowl winners again

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Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan with Design and Dine finalist Margaret Lanier
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 5, 2013
Feb. 5: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Design and Dine Finalist: Margaret Lanier; Longboat Key Town Commission solicits town attorney services; Commissioners approve plat for Laurel Park homes; Manatee County Blood drive benefits McNeal Elementary teacher; Bridal shop coming to Lakewood Ranch Main Street

  • Siesta Key
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Kelly Gavin’s gifted class took a bow, after showing their film, "The Tide Pool Condos," Feb. 7, to their parents.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 13, 2013
BRE students chronicle ocean adventures on film

Students in Kelly Gavin's gifted class at Braden River Elementary premiered their movie on ocean life.

  • East County
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