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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2010
Candidates submit contribution reports

With five days to go until the town's Tuesday, Jan. 26 preliminary election, campaign contributions and expenditures are mounting. Listed are the names of contributors to District 1 preliminary election candidates through Dec. 31, as well as candidates' expenditures. Contributions and expenditures are also listed for the other contested races that will be determined March 16, in the town's municipal election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2010
Arts Center seeks entries for exhibition

The Juried Photography Exhibition will take place from April 29 through May 26.

  • Arts + Culture
Walsh and Grodi. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2011
It's a small, small world

Second Lt. Brian Walsh, son of Matt and Lisa Walsh, of Longboat Key, graduated from U.S. Marine Corps' The Basic School Oct. 26, in Quantico, Va.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 5, 2011
Obituary: Anita Verna Ross

Anita Verna Ross of Longboat Key and formerly of Ocean City, Md., died Nov. 26. She was 69.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2011
Legacy Grill team creates new legacy with first-place win

The Central Sarasota Little League AAA team Legacy Grill was undefeated in the playoffs and won its championship game Thursday, May 26 against Atlas Insurance, with a score of 16-12.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2010
Observer Cup to be in full swing

The inaugural Observer Cup 2010/11 Greater Sarasota 2-Player Golf Tour will take place Dec. 11, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort; Jan. 9, at Heritage Oaks; Feb. 20, at The Founders Club; and March 26, in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2011
Pirates win district opener

The Braden River High baseball team defeated Dixie Hollins 6-2 in the opening round of the Class 4A-District 10 tournament April 26.

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  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 1, 2011
Mustangs finish second in county

The Lakewood Ranch High School varsity wrestling team finished second at the Manatee County Championships Jan. 26 at Southeast High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mary Lou Johnson took "Garden of Light" in Sorrento, Italy, just after a rain, which brought out glossy reflections and rich deep colors, for which she often looks.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2011
Photographer holds picture-perfect opening

Longboat Key photographer Mary Lou Johnson held an opening for her 'Ignite the Soul' reception Friday, Feb. 25, at Art Center Sarasota. The show runs through March 26.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 10, 2012
Holiday Baseball Clinic upcoming

Extra Innings Sarasota will host its third annual Holiday Baseball Clinic Dec. 26-28 and Dec. 31 through Jan 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Once installed, the new shade structure will cover the small children's playground (ages 5-12), as well as the music area, providing relief from the sun.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 26, 2012
Payne Park playground closes for upgrade

Playground will close Nov. 26 to Dec. 14 for the installation of a shade structure.

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Sarasota County staff members Brenda Bair and Carolyn Brown discuss the Lido Beach restroom project Feb. 26.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 26, 2013
Sarasota County Commission delays Lido Beach project

Commissioners voted to move discussion of new restrooms at Ted Sperling Park to a March 6 meeting after hearing the $859,000 cost.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Obituary: Helen Linton Schweyer

Helen Linton Schweyer, 96, of Longboat Key, died April 26.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2014
Obituary: Vera Lucille Offutt Smith

Vera Lucille Offutt Smith, of Sarasota, died June 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 2, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 30, 2013
Mustangs hold on for victory

After scoring three touchdowns in the first half, the Lakewood Ranch High football team held on to beat Charlotte 26-23 in non-district action Sept. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Max, 10, Sam, 8, and Jack, 5, Sugar pile on one another Friday, Aug. 26 in the Parish Hall.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Fun Movie Night

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church held their monthly Family Fun Movie Night Friday, Aug. 26 in the Parish Hall.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jessica Song, right, and the rest of the Hillsborough Crew team were ready to race.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Invitational Regatta

Thousands of rowing fans flocked to Nathan Benderson Park for the 2011 Sarasota Invitational Regatta Feb. 26-27. The competition featured hundreds of rowers from around the country.

  • East County
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