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The Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrested a Parrish Community High student for making a video threat against the school.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 9, 2023
Students arrested for making mass shooting threats at Parrish Community High

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has arrested two Parrish Community High students for posting a video simulating a shooting on campus.

  • East County
  • Schools
School District of Manatee County board members Richard Tatem, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate, Cindy Spray and Gina Messenger are seeking input on the superintendent search.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 9, 2023
Public's feedback sought on hiring of next Manatee district superintendent

The School Board of Manatee County is looking for input on what qualities and characteristics the community wants to see in the next leader of the district.

  • East County
  • News
The new substation will be located at 11506 Rangeland Parkway, which used to be the Lakewood Ranch Information Center.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 9, 2023
Manatee County Sheriff's Office is opening new substation in Lakewood Ranch

Former Lakewood Ranch Information Center will house substation until new facility is built at Premier Park.

  • East County
  • News
The Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy announced a shakeup of its leadership on Wednesday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 8, 2023
Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy hires new COO

Bruce Patneaude replaces Stephen Rodriguez, who guided the Sarasota park to being one of the world's top rowing facilities.

  • East County
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Cassidy David and her Childlike Productions will be bringing smiles to the faces of children during the Bradenton Area River Regatta Feb. 11.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 8, 2023
Bradenton regatta features racing, bands and lots of kids' entertainment

Lakewood Ranch's Cassidy David leads the effort to make kids smile on the River Walk.

  • East County
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Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, says Parrish Community High School has been cleared and is safe after bomb threats were made against the school.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 7, 2023
Manatee County Sheriff's Office investigating bomb threats at Parrish Community High School

The campus has been declared safe after students were evacuated and a thorough search was conducted.

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  • By Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2023
Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2022-23

Readers from across the region submit their photos to the Observer's 2022-23 Weather and Nature Photo Contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
County Administrator Scott Hopes served as Manatee County administrator for 22 months.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 7, 2023
Scott Hopes out as Manatee County administrator

The embattled administrator, who was hired in May 2021, had reorganized the face of Manatee County's government.

  • East County
  • News
The School District of Manatee County has announced a press conference Tuesday to address the bomb threat at Parrish Community High School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 7, 2023
Manatee school district to address threat at Parrish Community

Parrish Community High students were evacuated Tuesday in response to a bomb threat.

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Cardinal Mooney won a district title Feb. 3 with a 70-30 win over Bradenton Christian.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2023
Trio of stars lead Sarasota's Cardinal Mooney to No. 4 class ranking

The Cougars are seeking a third-straight trip to the state Final Four.

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This Mill Creek home at 1220 Mill Creek Road sold for $2.2 million. It has three bedrooms, five baths and 2,804 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 7, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 23-27 in Lakewood Ranch

A Mill Creek home tops the week's sales at $2.2 million.

  • East County
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The Twig’s Lindsey May, left, and Katelyn Egolf,right, join Julie Swan of the Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle at an event. The Lake Club group says community outreach with nonprofits such as The Twig is one of its top missions.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 6, 2023
The art of giving grows in Lakewood Ranch

The Lake Club Women's Giving Circle has outpaced even its own goals for altruism.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
3. Lakewood Ranch girls soccer won its first district championship since 2018-2019 with a 2-0 home win over North Port on Feb. 1.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 6, 2023
Undefeated Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team begins regional play

The Mustangs completed their first undefeated regular season since 2013-2014, when they reached the state semifinals.

  • East County
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Greg Para, the owner of Sarasota Parrot Conservatory, talks about how friendly the birds can be with people.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 6, 2023
Myakka City co-op highlights 'hidden gems'

The co-op brings local artists together while also supporting Myakka City animal nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Fifth graders Kaitlyn Do, R.J. Griffis, Kinley Chupp and Micah French celebrate their first place win. They'll move on to compete against winners from seven other elementary schools in the School District of Manatee County.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 4, 2023
Tara Elementary students harvest ideas at Fruits and Veggies Day

The elementary school in Bradenton showcases the ingenuity of fourth and fifth graders.

  • East County
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