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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 9, 2010
Haile student makes buzz at Scripps National Spelling Bee

After winning his school's spelling bee two years in a row, Vincent Franco competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee June 2-4.

  • East County
  • News
Developer Wayne Ruben said Bennett Park serves as the perfect amenity for his company’s new apartment project off State Road 64.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 29, 2012
Apartments planned near Bennett Park

Ruben Holland is gearing up to start The Landings at Parkview.

  • East County
  • News
The Islandside Property Owners Coalition asked a Ringling College of Art and Design student to draw this cartoon for the July 2 regular Town Commission meeting. Courtesy of Islandside Property Owners Coalition.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 11, 2012
Town Commission nails zoning-code ordinance

Debate about the zoning-code ordinance dominated commissioners' inboxes but didn't take up much time at Monday's Town Commission meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 30, 2012
Social Status: Christian Ziegler attributes success to social media

With a $1,000 campaign budget, 29-year-old Christian Ziegler attributes much of his success in the primary election to his social media campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 12, 2012
New businesses flavor St. Armands

The Circle may be losing two stores, but the latest batch of new businesses is sure to spice it up.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Julie London, or Bubbie, as she calls herself online, has created an online community, in which people can anonymously seek advice.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 13, 2012
'Dear Bubbie' offers anonymous advice from online community

Julie London's advice column has become a platform for people to discuss their problems and has received more than 800 'likes' on Facebook.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joshua Simon is eager to learn more about the Second Amendment and compete for college scholarships during the National Rifle Association’s National Youth Education Summit this summer. Courtesy photos.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2012
ODA student earns trip to Washington D.C.

Out-of-Door Academy student Joshua Simon this summer will head to the Captiol for an educational summit with the National Rifle Association.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Eva Rey is the executive director for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Eva Rey |
  • May 23, 2012
My View: Preparedness key to storm survival

June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season, and it is closer than you think if you do not have a disaster plan.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
News Briefs

Autism fundraiser slated for Main Street; Alliance makes memories on golf course; New Mah Jongg group forms in Ranch

  • East County
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Jim Holbrook uses his app BeachWalk1.0. during a walk on a Longboat Key beach.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 13, 2012
Neighbors: Jim Holbrook

Jim Holbrook developed a smart-phone app that records when, where and what he sees on daily walks near his home on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2012
News Briefs

Economic development coordinator resigns; New Sarasota library foundation forms; Tree removed from North Sarasota park

  • Sarasota
  • News
Public Works Projects Manager James K. Linkogle discusses the preparedness information available for residents.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 20, 2012
In case of a disaster, the town helps residents to be prepared

Hurricane season runs June through November. But, the time to act is when it is still sunny, according to speakers at the Public Outreach meeting held Friday, June 15, at Longboat Key Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Salyers
  • By Bob Salyers |
  • January 25, 2012
Nature Trail: Photog captures elusive caracara

One early morning while surveying Myakka River State Park, a fellow photographer excitedly told me that I had just missed a great image of a crested caracara.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Letters to the Editor

State would get great return from rowing center funding; Jellyfish aren't '¨the problem here

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 26, 2012
New county administrator receives warm welcome

New Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid received a standing ovation Tuesday morning after board Chairwoman Christine Robinson introduced him to the audience, which filled more than two-thirds of the Commission Chambers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robert Dinan and his wife, Kerrie Lehnert, are co-owners of Kitchens by Kerrie, located in the Centre Shops. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11 Looking Back: Robert Dinan

Robert Dinan, co-owner of Kitchens by Kerrie on Longboat Key, served on the New York Police Department from 1996 to 2010. He was at his Long Island, N.Y., home Sept. 11, 2001, when he learned that a plane had hit the first tower.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Matt Vanderford, 4, has adjusted well to life with his new family. He is pictured with his adoptive parents, Scott and Cyndee Vanderford.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 9, 2011
Bayside church to host adoption event

Bayside Community Church's Bridge a Life ministry will educate the public about domestic and international adoptions with a special event Nov. 11.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2011
Lakewood Rotary tips glass to charity

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch will host the 10th annual Suncoast Food & Wine Fest Nov. 12.

  • East County
  • News
A triangular piece of property on Ringling Boulevard, a block west of U.S. 301, might become a lunch-truck park.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 1, 2011
Fresh concept proposed for parcel

A vacant parcel of land on Ringling Boulevard is being considered for an open-air, lunch-truck park to attract pedestrians and workers to a new downtown lunch spot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 29, 2011
Grandparent scam continues on Key

The Longboat Key Police Department warns that a slowed economy has spurred several telephone scams that have hit the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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