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  • By David Conway |
  • November 29, 2013
City Commission to consider St. Armands event moratorium

Landowners and residents on St. Armands Circle have requested a moratorium on events held at St. Armands Circle Park during the 2014 peak tourist season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 10, 2010
Bird Key home sells for $4.2 million

Sharon Smith sold her home at 429 Meadow Lark Drive on Bird Key for $4.2 million to Dorothy Westerberg in the highest sale for the week of Feb. 22 through Feb. 26 recorded on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Jim Brown served as mayor on Longboat Key for four years.
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • October 14, 2011
Obituary: Jim Brown

Jim Brown, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 14. He was 90.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 1, 2010
FCA to host summer tennis clinics

Lakewood Ranch High girls tennis coach and Fellowship of Christian Athletes area director Jason Golden will host a junior tennis clinic June 14 through Aug. 19 at Palm-Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 7, 2010
Girl Scouts hold recruitment nights

The organization will hold Manatee County Troop Building Nights in the East County starting Sept. 8.

  • East County
  • Schools
Garcia
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 18, 2014
Sidelines

Cardinal Mooney boys swimming captures titles; Lady Mustangs fall in state semifinals; Cougars advance to regional finals; Lakewood closes out season at state meet; Lady Thunder team earns a draw; Suncoast Storm '05 team wins 9U tournament

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2010
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 8, 2009
Habitat celebrates home dedications

The excited families receiving homes are those of Keosha Newton, a kindergarten teacher with two young children, and Cory Hills, a single dad with three daughters.

  • East County
  • News
The Riverview High girls swim team scored 209 points to capture its fourth consecutive Class 4A Swimming and Diving Championship Nov. 16, in Stuart.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2013
Sidelines

PGA pro named to board of directors; Senior champion to take on IMG player; ODA girls sweep Imagine School; Lady Cougars shut out Lady Eagles; ODA edges St. Pete Canterbury

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 26, 2010
News Briefs 05.27.10

Manatee County has eliminated 60 positions to prepare for upcoming budget cuts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 26, 2009
Three stores to open on Main

Good Earth Natural Foods, Big Olaf Creamery and Yoder's Amish Shoppe and the Katy Rose Oilery are expected to open over Labor Day weekend in time for the Sept. 4 Music on Main concert.

  • East County
  • News
Matt McFall
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Matt McFall

Braden River High senior Matt McFall completed his first marathon, the Walt Disney World Marathon, Jan. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 30, 2013
Lore: Bye, bye birdie: Peacock kidnapped

An unknown man snatched a peacock from the Village neighborhood in 1988. The suspect remains at-large.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fluffy, pictured at the Hot Diggity Dog Parade at Freedom Fest, supports a dog park, according to his owner, Bill Anderson.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 22, 2014
Supporters beg town for Bayfront dog park

Residents unleashed a debate about whether to allow dogs access to Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2009
Seminoles leave Pirates stunned

The Braden River High football team fell to Southeast 33-6 in district action tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Grand Mariner development includes 14 condominiums and 20 deep-water boat slips.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 13, 2011
Grand Mariner sells for $9.5 million

Bank of America took ownership of the 14-unit condominium following a 2009 foreclosure judgment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 11, 2014
News Briefs

Town's fiscal transparency tool receives more praise; Program available for evacuation assistance; Mote's turtle walks aim to educate the community

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The 26 students riding Bus 560 all escaped the Jan. 5 crash with only minor injuries. Counselors were available at Braden River Middle Jan. 9 to meet with students.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2012
Bus crash result of driver error

Manatee County Superintendent Tim McGonegal said the Jan. 5 school bus crash was the result of driver error.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 7, 2009
Sarasota Orchestra: Dvorak - Lost in America

The Sarasota Orchestra must be commended for its innovative programming and trendsetting initiative.

  • Arts + Culture
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