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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 28, 2009
Legacy announces Silver Annual Golf Program

The Silver Annual Golf Program offers unlimited golf and use of the practice range facility from May 1 through Dec. 31.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 12, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Poker Run

The St. Patty's Day Poker Run will be held Sunday, March 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 30, 2010
Flag Fest preparations under way

The Fourth of July celebration will last from 4 p.m. to midnight and will stretch from Five Points Park to the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2010
Observe a happy Fourth of July

Coming soon to a newsstand near you: The Longboat Observer will feature its special "Spirit of America: Slice of Americana" section in its July 1 issue in honor of the Fourth of July.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 30, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Giving Hunger the Blues

Giving Hunger the Blues will feature dance demos, martial arts, games and activities while raising money and awareness for hunger.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sonia Pressman Fuentes presents Caitlin Gish and Kaley deLeon with copies of her memoirs. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2012
Booker Middle School students take flight

Three eighth-grade Booker Middle School students recently won first place in their division at the Florida State History Fair, held in Tallahassee. Camille Armington, Kaley deLeon and Caitlin Gish were recognized for creating a website called, "Amelia Earhart: Aviator for Women's Rights."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2012
County offers assistance to seniors

Manatee County is accepting applications for financial aid to seniors who cannot afford costs of heating or cooling their home.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 20, 2012
Bradenton Gladiators set to kick off 2012 season

The Bradenton Gladiators will kick of their 2012 season in the Florida Football Alliance Jan. 21 versus the Orlando Phantoms.

  • East County
  • Sports
Police have not released the names of the pedestrian or driver.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 28, 2012
Pedestrian dies in GMD crash

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle around 6:30 p.m. while heading toward the Islander Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Qualified dogs will be available for adoption for $30 (normally $80).
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 1, 2011
County holds pet adoption special, seeks volunteers

Pets who have been at Manatee County Animal Services for more than 30 days will be offered at reduced rates throughout September.

  • East County
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Kimberly Burleson (left) and Kathleen Gagg (right), Founders of Camp Better America
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 15, 2011
Camp Better America leaders encourage aid for veterans

Founders of the East County-based organization shared about helping military veterans this morning.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 12, 2011
Former Mustang star to coach baseball camp

Former Lakewood Ranch High, Manatee Community College and University of Central Florida standout Jonathan Griffin will be on hand to help coach during 217 Sports and SCF baseball's winter baseball camp Dec. 19-22.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2011
Manatee County offices will be closed July 4

Trash, recycling and yard waste collections for the week will be postponed one day from Tuesday through Saturday for residents in unincorporated Manatee.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2011
Civics 101 seats still open

Sarasota County government's Civics 101 program still has a few seats open for the session that begins Sept. 8.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Suncoast Communities Blood Bank is looking for donors with O-positive and O-negative blood.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 7, 2011
Blood shortage could have consequences

Unless a critical shortage is corrected, some surgeries could be canceled.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The event will feature more than 300 American and international wines for tasting as well as specialty beers.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 12, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: SunCoast Food & Wine Fest

The Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club will host the ninth annual SunCoast Food & Wine Fest from 1-4 p.m., Nov. 13, at the Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane.

  • East County
  • News
Roverta Winn sprinkles fresh mozzarella cheese onto a crêpe before adding mushrooms and a dollop of tomato-garlic sauce at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market's grand opening and ribbon-cutting in January.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 3, 2010
Phillippi Farmhouse Market celebrates grand re-opening

The Phillippi Farmhouse Market opened its second season Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Phillippi Estate Park and featured music, speeches and product giveaways.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eugenie Gerstein and Susanne Klingenstein
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2011
Double the fun

The party room at L'Ambiance Building Two has been exceptionally busy lately.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Unregistered voters who want to take part in the May 10 runoff have to register by the end of the day.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 11, 2011
Voter registration deadline today

A May 10 runoff election in District 1 between Willie Shaw and Linda Holland will determine who will replace retiring City Commissioner Fredd Atkins.

  • Sarasota
  • News
William Carroll Mott was an executive for General Motors Overseas Corp.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 18, 2011
OBITUARY: William Carroll Mott

William Carroll Mott, 83, was a resident of Longboat Key for more than 20 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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