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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 25, 2012
Debby rolls in to Manatee

Manatee County officials are preparing for Tropical Storm Debby, but government offices remain open at this time.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2012
TOPSoccer set to kick off fall season

The Braden River TOPSoccer program will kick off its sixth season Sept. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
Chap Percival submitted this photo of the sun halo Monday, June 4, taken on the Pine View School campus.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Chap Percival submitted this photo of the sun halo Monday, June 4, taken on the Pine View School campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Kaye and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman with Barbara Burkett and Jeanne Corbin
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Politicians make stops in Sarasota

Led by Chairman Joe Gruters, the Republican Party of Sarasota is attracting the attention of primary hopefuls.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 26, 2012
Braden River Key Club to host Sandbox Volleyball Tournament

The Braden River High Key Club will host its first Sandbox Volleyball Tournament from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 10 at Bee Ridge Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2012
Critter Corner

Leebo, a 18-month-old neutered male pointer/dane mix, needs a loving home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2011
JUST THE STATS

6-0 - The Lady Sailors basketball team's record as of Saturday, Dec. 3, after beating Bayshore High 61-30.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
Calling all cute critters!

The Humane Society of Manatee County is looking for photogenic cats and dogs for its Pet Photo Calendar Contest. Pet lovers can enter the contest by linking to www.humanemanatee.org and clicking on the calendar website.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Jazzercise instructor Sue Encke, center, performed with her customers Cindy Palmer and Cindy Gruenier.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 3, 2011
Jazzercise teachers a hit on NFL stage

Lakewood Ranch Jazzercise instructor Sue Encke, along with two of her students, performed with 300 other Jazzercise instructors and students during the Miami Dolphins halftime show Dec. 19, 2010.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 11, 2011
Lakewood Ranch Little League seeks players

The Lakewood Ranch Little League, formerly Manatee East Little League, will host registrations for spring baseball from 6-8 p.m., Jan. 13-14; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 15, at Lakewood Ranch Ballpark adjacent to Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2011
Ranch CERT seeks volunteers

Lakewood Ranch's Community Emergency Response Team is looking for a few good men - and women.

  • East County
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How much do you know about Gov. Rick Scott?
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Gov. Rick Scott

Think you know Florida Gov. Rick Scott? Here are some things you may not have known about him.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Volunteers from Webster University Sarasota helped sort items at the Community Coalition on Homelessness.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 17, 2011
Webster University helps area homeless

The Webster University Campus staff and students recently lent their support to the Community Coalition on Homelessness as part of Webster Works Worldwide.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2011
Historical Society hosts river cleanup

The Old Braden River Historical Society will hold a river cleanup Sept. 24 at Linger Lodge RV Resort and Campground.

  • East County
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The Braden River High football team captured its first victory Sept. 30.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 30, 2011
Pirates capture first win

The Braden River High football team defeated Port Charlotte 20-10 in non-district action Sept. 30 to earn its first win of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ron Dewick, Jim Jordan, Gary Tungate and Steve Elridge played at last year's tournament.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 20, 2011
Deadline approaches for Longboat Key Invitational

The golf tournament is an annual fundraiser for the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
School presents 'Snow White'

Ballerinas brought a Disney classic to the East County during the School of Russian Ballet's recent production of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" at Braden River High School.

  • East County
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The six-day festival continues with “Exotics on St. Armands — Concours” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 18, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Exotics on St. Armands

The event is part of the weeklong Sarasota Exotic Car Fest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Manatee County Planning Commission is set to meet at 9 a.m., March 10, in the first floor chambers of the Manatee County Government building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2011
Planning Commission to meet

Agenda items for the March 10 meeting include an addition to Rosedale, expansion plans for Lakewood Ranch Park and more.

  • East County
  • News
Those who attended had the chance to walk through two of the planes and could pay to experience riding in the planes.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 16, 2012
Three WWII planes visit SRQ Airport

The Wings of Freedom Tour flew into Sarasota Feb. 13 to Feb. 15, at the Rectrix Aerodrome at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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