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The final five name possibilities are Rowan, Scully, Oarson, Paddles and Skylar.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 9, 2017
World Rowing Championships mascot name list down to five

The final name will be decided by public voting.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Anna Brugmann
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 7, 2016
Share your holiday memories and mishaps with The Observer

We're looking for some of your funniest, sweetest and most outrageous holiday memories to feature in our Christmas issue.

  • Longboat Key
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Photo courtesy: James DeBlasio
  • By Nancy Schwartz |
  • August 14, 2015
Photo contest winners: July

Photo contest winners: July

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2015
Manatee County hosts budget hearing

The public has an opportunity to weigh in on its $563.9 million net budget.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 7, 2016
Robin Roberts talks Oscars, Nancy Reagan in Sarasota visit

Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts spoke during the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series today.

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  • News
The meeting will be held at the county's administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2016
Manatee hosts work sessions

Commissioners will discuss a sewer ordinance, among other topics.

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Belinda Russell submitted this photo from Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2015
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 19

Belinda Russell submitted this photo from Longboat Key.

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Janelle Branower, of Longboat Key, submitted this photo of a full moon rising over the water.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2015
Longboat Key weather page photo: Dec. 3

Janelle Branower, of Longboat Key, submitted this photo of a full moon rising over the water.

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Bruce Silverman submitted this photo of a sunrise over his backyard in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2015
East County weather page photo: Dec. 3

Bruce Silverman submitted this photo of a sunrise over his back yard in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Riverview senior midfielder Felipe Rojas attempts to maneuver the ball around Sarasota's line of defense.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2015
Rams and Sailors draw even

The Riverview and Sarasota High boys soccer teams tied 0-0 Dec. 14.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2016
RAVE to hold open clinics

Ranch Area Volleyball Clinics will be held Feb. 22 through Feb. 25.

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Photo courtesy: Martin Kresinske
  • By Nancy Schwartz |
  • April 3, 2015
Photo contest winners: January

Photo contest winners: January

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Photo by Kim Newman
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
Colorful skies

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2014, picking our best submissions was a near-impossible task.

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Photo by Doreen Steinhauser
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
Natural beauty

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2014, picking our best submissions was a near-impossible task.

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Photo by Karin Shillus
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2014
Color coded

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2014, picking our best submissions was a near-impossible task.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2015
Obituary: Robert Diamant

Robert Diamant, 92, formerly of Longboat Key, died Jan. 11.

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Photo courtesy: MaryAnn Connelly
  • By Nancy Schwartz |
  • March 5, 2015
Photo contest winners: February

Photo contest winners

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Jamie Aymerich, Candice McElyea
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 6, 2014
Heart & Sole: Elegant Fashion Show and Luncheon

Heart & Sole: Elegant Fashion Show and Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Izthak Perlman. Courtesy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 7, 2013
The Florida Department of State awards PMP/Suncoast with $25,000 grant

The Florida Department of State's Division of Cultural Affairs awarded PMP/Suncoast with a grant to fund a concert this fall

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Ranch rallies against cancer

East County residents will rally to fight cancer Saturday, May 18, as the American Cancer Society hosts its annual Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life event at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

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