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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
Our View: This is America?

Most weeks, our preference is to devote this space to matters directly affecting the East County. Now and again, though, events beyond our region's interests are so alarming, bizarre or compelling they cannot be ignored.

  • East County
  • Opinion
This home at 5628 Cape Leyte Drive has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,558 square feet of living area. It sold for $479,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 8, 2012
Two-bedroom home in Siesta Isles sells for $479,000

A home in Siesta Isles tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Theresa Craig, of Plymouth, Mass., sold the home at 5628 Cape Leyte Drive to Richard and Joann Lockard, of Alpharetta, Ga., for $479,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 21, 2013
Rick Mills selected superintendent of Manatee County Schools

The Manatee County School Board chose Rick Mills, a former military man and chief executive officer of Minneapolis Public Schools, as its superintendent Wednesday night.

  • East County
  • Schools
They got the T-shirts to show for it
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 20, 2013
Lore: Klauber won seven-year legal battle

Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber received a settlement in March 1997, when the town of Longboat Key agreed to pay him $6.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.30.20

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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 22, 2020
Sarasota schools plan to honor senior class, host postponed graduation

COVID-19 caused the district to close schools and cancel many end-of-the-year events, but the district hopes to host graduations and dances in July.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Forty patients have tested positive for COVID-19 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital this month.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 31, 2020
Third COVID-19 patient dies at Sarasota Memorial Hospital

A 28-year-old in Sarasota County is the youngest identified coronavirus death in Florida. Two additional hospital workers have also tested positive for the disease.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.2.20

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.26.19

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  • Sarasota
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Madison Brown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madison Brown

The Cardinal Mooney volleyball junior talks playing Venice High and her favorite movies

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.31.19

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.10.18

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  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 25, 2018
Two suspects arrested seven weeks after Longboat armed robbery

Police have charged Travis D. Cooper and Eric D. Dudley with armed robbery with a firearm while masked and attempted carjacking. These two suspects allegedly robbed two Longboat Key visitors in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Frank Post says that he helped recover over 300 semester credits with his students this year.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • June 6, 2018
Extra credit goes to two teachers in East County

Two East County credit recovery teachers nominated for Educator Impact Award.

  • East County
  • News
Camden Pope.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 3, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Camden Pope

The Lakewood Ranch Little Leaguer talks the mental side of baseball and affinity for science.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.1.19

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  • Sarasota
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Sarasota's Teresa Mast shared personal stories from her life about what built her character and drive for success during Habitat for Humanity of Manatee County's International Women's Day luncheon March 8.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 13, 2019
Habitat for Humanity celebrates achievement of women

Manatee Habitat holds International Women's Day luncheon

  • East County
  • News
SCSPD Sgt. Steve Kim greets students at Bay Haven & School of Basics Plus. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 26, 2019
Sarasota County Schools Police Department officially announces plans for growth and expansion

Currently, the SCSPD has a total of 28 sworn officers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 7, 2017
Cops Corner 9.7

Enjoy this week's installment of Cops Corner from Longboat Key.

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