East County

Pam Eubanks
March 1, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Children at Kiddie Academy today celebrated the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, with activities inspired by the author's children's books

East County
Schools

Jen Blanco
March 1, 2013

ODA rolls past DeSoto County

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team cruised to a 13-3 victory over DeSoto County Feb. 28.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
March 1, 2013

Mirabella hurls Lady Pirates to win

Courtney Mirabella pitched her third shutout of the season to lead Braden River to a 3-0 non-district win over Lakewood Ranch Feb. 28.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
March 1, 2013

Riverview High's Jeremy Perna shot a 7-under par 65 to win the boys 13-15 age group of the second of five Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association Winter Tournament Series events Feb. 24, at the Meadows Country Club.

East County
Sports

Eddie Kirsch
February 28, 2013

Feb. 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County commissioners protest new Lido Key restrooms; Top 10 2013 attractions; 2013 Spring Season; SISTER ACT: Good Graeff

Longboat Key
News

Josh Siegel
February 28, 2013

Manatee County to consider ordinance calling for sales tax hike vote for indigent health care

Manatee County commissioners voted 5-2 Thursday, to consider an ordinance calling for a referendum asking voters to OK a half-cent sales tax increase to pay for indigent health care.

East County
News

Jen Blanco
February 28, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Miss Manatee Softball Opening Day

Fifteen teams celebrated the start of the 2013 Spring season during Miss Manatee Softball's Opening Day Feb. 23. Players, ranging in age from 8U to 12U, eagerly hit the field for their season openers. The 13U division officially opened its season Feb. 25.

East County
Sports

By Jorge Blanco
February 28, 2013

Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Jen Blanco
February 28, 2013

Athlete of the Week: Victoria Groves

Riverview High senior right-hander Victoria Groves allowed four hits and struck out 11 to lead the Lady Rams to a 6-2 victory over district rival Palm Harbor University Feb. 22.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
February 27, 2013

Imagine book fair open to public

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair now through March 1, and the public is invited to attend.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 27, 2013

Kiwanis youth groups hit pavement for Adopt-a-Road

Children in Imagine School's K-Kids and Builders Club programs joined forces with Braden River High School's Key Club Feb. 9, when they visited Caruso Road for an Adopt-A-Road cleanup.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 27, 2013

Students compete in technology contest

The best technology minds in the county converged Feb. 16, at Manatee High School, for the annual Technology Student Association District Competition.