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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 9, 2022
Three killed in Sunday crash in Sarasota

Wreck on Myrtle Street under investigation, police say.

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  • News
The event will be held at State College of Florida's Lakewood Ranch campus. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 27, 2019
State College of Florida offers leadership course in Lakewood Ranch

Leadership Boot Camp on agenda for State College of Florida, Leadership Simplified in Sarasota-Manatee area.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 23, 2009
Mote scientists to attend conservation meetings in Cuba

The scientists will set a five-year action plan.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 27, 2009
Local pairs team skates at Kristi Yamaguchi and Friends

2009 Junior Pair gold medalists Tracy Tanovich and Michael Chau skated among an all-star cast as part of the Kristi Yamaguchi and Friends Show Oct. 23 in Phoenix, Ariz.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2009
Saunders to host pre-foreclosure seminar

The Sarasota-Bradenton Attorney's Real Estate Council will host a free pre-foreclosure seminar at 10 a.m., Oct. 17 at Michael Saunders & Company, 8325 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2009
'Support us!'

Vote for The Observer bra at Saks Fifth Avenue through October 13.

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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 12, 2009
USF professor named one of the top Twitterers

Dr. Delaney Kirk, a management professor at USF Sarasota-Manatee and social media expert, was recently named as number 62 on the Top 100 Twitterers in Academia list.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 16, 2009
Gray team secures Founders Cup

Performance Lacrosse, a local lacrosse organization, recently finished its summer league season with the annual Manasota Summer Lacrosse Shootout, Green vs. Gray Game Aug. 12 at Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2009
In a galaxy far, far away ...

Sarasota residents Malaka and Ryan Hilton, of Admiral Travel International, witnessed the world debut of Virgin Galactic's SpaceshipTwo, the world's finest commercial-manned spaceship, designed to take thousands of private astronauts into space.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • July 28, 2009
Man on the street: What a treat

We patrolled St. Armands Circle to ask visitors what is their most sought after treat when visiting the shopping district.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 5, 2010
Census Bureau to hold job testing on keys

Testing will take place at Longboat Island Chapel, SunTrust Bank and St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 7, 2010
Third-grader assumes school's top post

Braden River Elementary School student Paul Labriola spent today acting as the school's unofficial, official principal.

  • East County
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  • By Maureen Flaherty |
  • May 4, 2010
Former NFL player Todd Williams visits local 'homeless box retreat'

Former NFL player Todd Williams kicked off a recent homeless box retreat at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Advertisers can expect to have their logo or company name cut into Alexander's hair for at least a week, along with several other marketing surprises.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2010
Local actress uses her head for some creative advertising

Lazy Fairy Improv performer Christine Alexander is auctioning off the back of her head on eBay as advertising space and will be parading the results before the thousands of people expected to attend the Sarasota Blues Festival Nov. 6.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2010
LBK ranks high on readers' list of top island destinations

Conde Nast readers showed some love for Longboat, choosing it as the continent's third-best island destination.

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The tiny turtle tracks in the sand help patrols to find turtle nests that, unlike this nest, are not marked. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 8, 2012
Mote asks beachgoers to preserve turtle tracks

Turtle tracks allow beach patrols to locate hatched nests that had their markers destroyed by Tropical Storm Debby.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 18, 2012
Anytime Fitness opens at Ranch Lake Plaza

Anytime Fitness recently opened its 24-hour, all-access facility in Ranch Lake Plaza, 8770 State Road 70 E., Bradenton.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2012
Obituary: Pamela Chapman

Pamela Chapman, of Sarasota, and formerly of London and Longboat Key, died May 1.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2012
Jason's Deli benefits childhood cancer group

Jason's Deli of Southwest Florida owner and operator Diana Willis gave a $1,750 check to Holly and Patrick Wright, founders of the Payton Wright Foundation, a local non-profit dedicated to raising awareness of and assisting families affected by pediatric brain cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The LWR Remembers 9-11 event is scheduled for Sept. 10 at Premier Sports Complex.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Charity bartending to benefit 9-11 event

Celebrity bartenders will mix drinks to raise money for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corporation's LWR Remembers 9-11 Flag Dedication tonight at The Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
  • News
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