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School Resource Officer Dep. Carl McClellan chats with eighth-graders at Braden River Middle School during their lunch break.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 18, 2018
Time to pay security tab in Manatee County schools

School District, county search for funds for school resource officer program.

  • East County
  • News
The Lake Club's Melissa Howard said she wants to bring her business experience to Tallahassee to benefit the Sarasota-Manatee area.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch woman says it's time to run for the Florida House

Lake Club's Melissa Howard enters the race for the Florida District 73 seat.

  • East County
  • News
Sophia Lopez, Holly Leiberick and Sarah Buchanan, seniors at Lakewood Ranch High School, captured their prom memories.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 18, 2018
A grande amore night at Lakewood Ranch High prom

"A Venetian Evening" is the theme of the Lakewood Ranch High School prom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Barb McSweeney donated 25% of her sales at "Funny Girls & Pearls" to Sisterhood for Good.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good takes center stage

Its fundraiser at the Players Centre for Performing Arts in Sarasota raises money for its grant program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Deb Kehoe and Kathi Skelton flank Staff Sgt. Christopher Gordon, who was honored during the 2018 Rosedale Golf Classic.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 18, 2018
Rosedale women pull heart strings in Manatee County to help vets

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Rev. Mike Scheip will be delivering his message in a chapel that seats over 1,000 people.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 18, 2018
New Catholic church ready to serve in Lakewood Ranch

Our Lady of the Angels unveils $8 million church April 22.

  • East County
  • News
Monaca Onstad, the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch director of community relations, tries out the "Gravity Rail" at Bob Gardner Community Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 18, 2018
SMR rocks the park in Lakewood Ranch

Live music, activities highlight Bob Gardner Community Park grand opening.

  • East County
  • News
Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 18, 2018
Sarasota woman has nasty case of shingles

Cops Corner for Lakewood Ranch, East County areas — Interesting reports from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Senior Kathryn Richards studied stem cell regeneration this year in the MaST program.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 18, 2018
Sailors climb the MaST

Seniors in a science magnet program at Sarasota High School invite you to check out the results of their year-long research projects at an April 25 symposium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 18, 2018
Cops Corner: The sandlot, LBK style

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Chelsea Pezzola is one of the stars of Golf Channel's new show "Shotmakers." Photo courtesy Sharon Pezzola.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 18, 2018
Former area golfer now a contestant on Golf Channel show "Shotmakers"

She also uses her social media brand to promote the game of golf.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 18, 2018
Motorcyclist killed in Sarasota County crash

No other injuries reported in 7:25 p.m. collision at Beneva Road and Sarasota Square Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emani Smalls launches a shot put.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 18, 2018
Pirate's success a stone's throw away

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Knut Imshaug, Berit Gullberg, Owe Thornqvist, Gunilla Imshaug, Hanna Imshaug Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 18, 2018
A garden for tennis and art

The Resort at Longboat Key Club showcases artwork and photography by residents in the tennis gardens lobby.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 18, 2018
You Observed: Mini Masters honors treasured tradition

On April 5, 24 golfers held their own Masters Tournament.

  • Longboat Key
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