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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 4, 2013
Lakewood Ranch solves murder mystery

Wes and Christa Harding are murder-mystery game writers who host a dinner during in which their guests solve the pretend murder the couple has scripted.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 4, 2013
Centennial Celebration: Don Thompson

Bradenton resident Don Thompson, who turns 100 this week, looks back fondly on his Navy days in World War II.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 4, 2013
Orchestra celebrates instrumental moments

In an economy with orchestras facing musician strikes, closures and bankruptcy, the current news for orchestras is not always positive.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2013
Observer Weather: East County

Karen Rawlings submitted this sunrise photo, taken in East Bradenton.

  • East County
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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Port to Port

The Manatee and Sarasota chambers held a joint meeting Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Holiday Inn Sarasota-Airport to hear Manatee County Port Authority Executive Director Carlos Buqueras and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo talk about the economic impact and future plans of both businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2013
2013 Football Preview

Enjoy the 2013 Football Preview and view extra coverage brought to you by YourObserver.com.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. Sarasota Christian School

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Sarasota Christian 25-23, 18-25, 25-21, 25-21 Aug. 26. Natalie Buffett powered the Lady Thunder with 16 kills, 14 perfect passes and eight digs. Lauren Maxey added 13 kills and three aces. Cameron Graham finished with 17 perfect passes and 16 digs. Setter Monica Costa had 37 assists.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2013
Observer babies make headlines

It happens once in a blue moon: The Observer welcomed two new additions to its family on the same day! East County Observer Managing Editor Pam Eubanks and Sarasota Observer Managing Editor Randi Donahue each welcomed their first child into the world Aug. 22 (two days after the blue moon).

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 28, 2013
Residents wait for GreyHawk Landing's new amenity center

There's been progress on the new pool and amenity center in GreyHawk Landing West, but the lights are still out for public use.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 28, 2013
Longtime club president retires

East County resident Carl Weeks ends his tenure as president of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee County Aug. 31.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2013
Weather photo: East County

Tom Cook submitted this photo of a shelf cloud, taken near University Parkway and Lockwood Ridge Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2013
Football Preview: ODA Thunder

David Grain Jr. won the Most Improved Player Award two years ago. Now, The Out-of-Door Academy senior wide receiver is hoping to lead the ODA Thunder back to the postseason.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2013
Football Preview: Cardinal Mooney Cougars

Cougars senior center Mike Bello has lost 105 pounds since moving up to varsity at the end of his sophomore year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Family Picnic

Families of all ages spent Saturday evening together in Summerfield Park for a picnic and sunset Havdalah service held by Temple Emanu-El and the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. From face painting to beading, the picnic was full of fun things in which children and parents could partake.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel and Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Splash Bash

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities offered one last chance for children to experience summer at its Back to School Splash Bash Aug. 24, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. The event included pool contests, a water slide, a dunk tank, snow cones and watermelon.

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