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  • By Sharon Frank |
  • August 3, 2010
Primrose kids collect for 'precious pets'

Children collected more than 300 canned and dry pet foot items for a local animal sanctuary through their Precious Pets program.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
News Briefs 06.30.11

Community Fund seeks nominations; Suspect robs East County CVS; International group hunts for 'Caregiver of the Year'; Ranch teacher to run for school board

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 16, 2010
FAREWELL TO A HERO

Robert 'Bob' Intoccia served in both the Battle of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge with the 36th Tank Battalion of the Eighth Armored Division of the U.S. Army during World War II.

  • East County
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Gary Booher, James Rogoze, Susan Ellis, Irwin Davis and Joe Novarro
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 23, 2013
Country Club West residents welcome association autonomy

The newly resident-controlled, experience-heavy board vows to fight for the homeowners and work closely with Community Development District 6.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2011
McGonegal a finalist for tech-savvy award

Manatee County Public Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal is a finalist for eSchool News' national Tech-Savvy Superintendent award.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2015
News briefs

Fire Rescue aces inspection; Mayers works to protect manatees

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 3, 2015
Athletic Center expansion in progress

The facility will remain open during an expansion and renovation project worth $2.3 million.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2009
Rainbow artist to 'paint' skies over Lakewood

Fred Stern will create a natural rainbow over the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk tomorrow at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
Tom Holland as Lucas and Naomi Watts as Maria Belon in "The Impossible." Courtesy.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 9, 2013
Film Review: 'The Impossible'

"The Impossible" is a cinematic masterpiece and a gripping true story of survival. Without warning and while on vacation, a family is swept away and separated by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. As their nightmare unfolds, we're left breathless for almost two hours.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2009
'FURRY'-OUS FEMALE

Braden River freshman Mikala Furry has been wrestling since she was in second grade. She has a 4-3 record this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 17, 2009
Police panel grills Chief Abbott

Members of the Police Advisory Panel told Police Chief Peter Abbott that the officer who kicked a handcuffed suspect had a bad attitude.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 30, 2009
Siesta Key Beach Access 12 temporarily closes

Until noon today, Siesta Key Beach Access 12 will be closed while Erickson Consulting Engineers performs geotechnical core borings to improve area drainage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
Neighborhood news

Have a neighborhood cookout? A family event? News that affects your neighborhood? Send news and photos from your neighborhood to Senior Editor Pam Eubanks at [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • March 2, 2012
Country Star Back in Town to Support Lakewood Ranch Charity

Country Star Back in Town to Support Lakewood Ranch Charity

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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 23, 2012
FEB. 23: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Combs has been charged with two counts of Crimes Against Persons for Committing Specific Felony Acts that Cause Death, and is being held without bond.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 9, 2012
Deputies make arrest in bizarre arson case

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested William Combs, 45, in connection with an arson case on Dec. 24.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 27, 2010
OBITUARY: Vonda Clayton

Vonda Clayton, 95, loved Longboat Key's beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 3, 2013
Key Club offers summer membership for residents

General Manager Jeff Mayers hopes to attract families to the Key Club with five-month summer memberships.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Before the ribbon cutting, a handful of customers waited outside for the new Goodwill to open. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 15, 2013
New Honore Goodwill opens

The opening is part of Goodwill Manasota's overall rebranding effort.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pam Eubanks Poll worker training supervisor Laura Panico validates a petition by comparing the signature, among other items, to voter-registration cards.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2014
Elections office verifies statewide petitions

The 2014 elections are months away, but employees of the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections office are already buzzing with activity.

  • East County
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