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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2011
News Briefs 03.31.11

The Lakewood Ranch Mom's Group recently donated new toys, crafts and baby items to be used by patients at All Children's Hospital.

  • East County
  • News
The Dynasty Elite Youth cheerleading squad already has won state and national cheerleading championships this year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2011
Dynasty Elite squad wins national championship

The Dynasty Elite Cheer and Dance Youth team won first place in the level 2 large division at the All-American National Championships March 19-20 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2009
Manatee receives $2.4 million for energy efficiencies

The Manatee Board of County Commissioners today accepted $2.4 million in federal stimulus funds as part of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • October 5, 2011
Education Center offers lifelong learning opportunities

Fall semester classes and workshops begin Oct. 17. Registration is open now.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
President John F. Kennedy
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 22, 2013
JFK: The shots heard 'round the world

Fifty years have passed since President John F. Kennedy was shot dead, but for many Longboat Key residents the events of Nov. 22, 1963, remain etched in their memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2012
News Briefs

Youth may register for free Orioles clinic; Second public meeting set for Gulf Gate Library; Background-check fingerprint process changed

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Japan's Green Band frequently performs at Disneyland. Courtesy photos.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 14, 2012
Scene & Heard

Riverview Kilties roll out the green carpet; The Players steps up its game with 'A Chorus Line'; Sarasota pole dancer slides into first place

  • Arts + Culture
Whitney Plaza LLC plans for a complete renovation of the interior and exterior of the existing buildings, and a building permit for portions of a new roof is currently under review.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 28, 2012
Whitney Beach renovation to begin

A $2 million renovation investment for Whitney Beach Plaza will start next week, according to members of a new corporation in control of the dilapidated plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Punsalan |
  • June 14, 2013
The Ringling's "American Moderns" exhibit surveys expressive diversity

The Ringling's "American Moderns" exhibit surveys expressive diversity

  • Arts + Culture
Jen Blanco The Out-of-Door Academy junior Kimmy Comito scored seven goals and added four assists in the Lady Thunder's 16-3 victory over Cardinal Mooney March 11.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 26, 2014
Shot Selection

The Out-of-Door Academy junior Kimmy Comito leads the state with 33 goals and 45 points, according to MaxPreps.

  • East County
  • Sports
Frank Atura
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2013
Our View: Capitalize on the moment

The cloud of euphoria enveloping the Sarasota Ballet this week is well deserved. And it is not over the top to exclaim this tiny (in budget) but extraordinarily talented ballet company, Sarasota's own, reached a historic high in its 26 years of existence this past weekend at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Michael Saunders |
  • October 13, 2009
My View: Key Club project crucial to our lifestyle

The Longboat Key Club and Colony have served as our proverbial geese laying our community's golden eggs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2010
Speedway to get down and dirty

The first Mud n Music event will be held July 30 to Aug. 1 at Desoto Super Speedway.

  • East County
  • News
A diversity of native plants planned for Red Bug Slough could increase the number of otters, owls, wood ducks, hawks, herons and ospreys. Photos by Roger Drouin
  • By Roger Drouin and Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 21, 2012
$1 million wetland restoration planned

Sarasota County seeks contractors to restore wetlands in Red Bug Slough Preserve.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alpert
  • By David Conway |
  • February 18, 2015
YOUR CANDIDATES: District Two

In advance of the March 10 City Commission election, the Sarasota Observer is profiling the six candidates vying for the open District 2 and 3 seats. This week, we talked with District 2 candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
South Florida Museum Executive Director Brynne Anne Besio, a resident of Lakewood Ranch, loves to visit Snooty, who will celebrate his 64th birthday July 21. "He's making history every day with his age," she says.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 18, 2012
Manatee County celebrates iconic Manatee's birthday

Together, Lakewood Ranch resident Brynne Anne Besio and Snooty, the South Florida Museum's resident manatee, are raising awareness about manatees, the environment and Manatee County history.

  • East County
  • News
Dean Kalahar
  • By Dean Kalahar |
  • September 15, 2011
My View: The truth about Social Security

With a national debt of $14.587 trillion, the U.S. is on track for bankruptcy. Don't be fooled by politicians.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ed Brodsky
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 11, 2012
Primary election Q&A

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws near, the Observer will publish profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
christmas
  • By Amy Nance |
  • December 10, 2014
Christmas chillin' with the children

Christmas chillin' with the children

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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