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The meeting will be held in the first-floor chambers of the county administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 1, 2016
Is development worth $2.4 million?

Tara's developer proposes two options for settling a lawsuit against Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Former professional race car driver Robin Dallenbach was among the instructors at the BRAKES hands-on driving school at Bradenton Motorsports Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 1, 2016
BRAKES instructors a driving force in teen safety

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2016
Summer Night Hoops series coming to Lakewood

The series will be held from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays from June 8 to July 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Author H. Terrell Griffin presents Trouble In Paradise.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2016
H. Terrell Griffin presents Trouble in Paradise

The Longboat Key author takes readers through another zany adventure on the island — this time featuring protestors, pot and a peacock killer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 1, 2016
LBK firefighters light up

The town’s previous contract with its firefighters union was a model for Florida cities. It capped pension costs. The new contract, if approved, regresses on pensions and raises.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock has proposed $16.3 million in spending.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 1, 2016
Longboat property values rise 4.5%

The latest Key numbers are more than one percentage point greater than town staff estimated.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 1, 2016
Warwich Gardens home tops real estate sales at $775,000

Built in 2003, 7119 Chatsworth Court has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,194 square feet of living area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Regimental Commander for 2015-16 Lexi Williamson receives the command to dismiss her classmates for the final time.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 1, 2016
SMA Cadets graduate through the iron gate

Sarasota Military Academy are promoted to graduates.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Erick Heidt is making a desktop stand which would let the user stand up to work on the computer.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 1, 2016
Different dreams

Braden River, Out-of-Door Academy seniors say goodbye to high school life.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 1, 2016
Cops Corner 6.2.2016

Comical crime reports from around the area

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Exterior
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 1, 2016
Aria welcomes residents

Longboat Key's newest condominium complex is nearing completion, and residents have begun moving in.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Despite the lower number of tourists in the summer, Lido Beach is still heavily trafficked with local residents and those visiting from other parts of Florida.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 1, 2016
Locals drive summer traffic on Longboat Key

When snowbirds leave town, Floridians often take a road trip to local beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lt. Keith Tanner signed the new firefighter contract.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 1, 2016
Longboat firefighters ratify new contract

Will a change in the breakdown of pension payments put the town at risk?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key has earmarked about $1.8 million for a major project in Emerald Harbor.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 1, 2016
Town plans $1.8 million Emerald Harbor project

The town of Longboat Key has merged a roadway project with a utilities upgrade at the north island neighborhood.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 1, 2016
Keys prepare for Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week

Saveral restaurants on Longboat Key, St. Armands Circle and Lido Key will participate in Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week June 1 to 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Jake Pettingell
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 1, 2016
Caps off to class of 2016

From elementary to college graduation, residents of Longboat, Lido, Bird and St. Armands keys are starting new chapters in their lives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 1, 2016
U.S. Coast Guard refuses Longboat Key bridge request

The U.S. Coast Guard may alter the timings of two Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island bridges, but Longboat Pass will remain on-demand for boaters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Suncoast Storm 06 team and the rest of the Suncoast Storm travel softball league will host the Summer Storm Season Kickoff June 4-5. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By H. Terrell Griffin
  • June 1, 2016
Chapter 2: Trouble in Paradise

Mayhem is brewing at Town Hall as protesters gather. Their demands? No one seems to know.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
More than 100 residents of Tara, University Place and neighboring communities sported red shirts at the May 24 to show their opposition to the Tara Bridge project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 1, 2016
Tara Bridge conversation reignites

Commissioners indicate funding for the project won't be available any time soon.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 1, 2016
Coquina Beach home sells for $2,437,100

Built in 1977, 2913 Gulf of Mexico Drive has four bedrooms, four baths and 1,980 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $595,000 in 1994.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Danny Frank, 32, prepares to water ski.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 1, 2016
Local charities sponsor adaptive water skiing

On May 22, several local non-profits collaborated for an adaptive clinic for 20 people with disabilities to learn to water ski.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nine-year-old Abby Hite has been competing in triathlons since she was 5 years old. (photo courtesy FinisherPix L.L.C.)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Only 9, Braden River Elementary student already a triple threat

  • East County
  • Sports
University of Virginia sophomore Danny walker shot a 212 at the NCAA Regional in Franklin, Tenn., May 16-18 to help lead the Cavaliers into the NCAA Men's Golf Championships May 27-30. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2016
An ace under pressure

Lakewood Ranch grad leads Virginia to men's golf national championship tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Four portables have been hauled away from William H. Bashaw Elementary School in preparation for its new addition.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 1, 2016
District cuts tie between impact fees, sales tax

Caveat that would reduce impact fees upon passing of school sales tax removed.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 1, 2016
Manatee County School Board approves Parrish purchase

District will spend $2.3 million on 48-acres to be home of a new high school.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 31, 2016
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office searches for Heritage Harbor woman

Michele Adams went missing yesterday morning.

  • East County
  • News
Girl Scouts Troop 523 shows up at the Tribute to Heroes Parade sporting some stylish sunglasses.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 30, 2016
More photos from Tribute to Heroes Parade

Lakewood Ranch Main Street hosted the annual Memorial Day Weekend event.

  • East County
  • News
Eric and Covan Stasen wave to Sarasota Military Academy Prep cadets during the Downtown Sarasota Memorial Day Parade.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 30, 2016
Memorial Day parade marches on Main Street

Residents line Main Street for the 2016 Memorial Day parade Monday, May 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Daisy Vulovich, an associate vice president, explains how State College of Florida aligns itself to help area businesses.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 30, 2016
CORE searches for class act

Regional colleges, universities consider ways to eventually serve Lakewood Ranch's incoming biotech campus.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Lexi Sapanero, 4, had a wonderful time catching beads and bubbles.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 29, 2016
Lakewood Ranch parade proves fitting 'Tribute'

March down Lakewood Main Street thrills crowd, honors those who died serving our armed forces.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 28, 2016
Patriot Plaza hosts tribute for Memorial Day

Residents commemorated Memorial Day early with a ceremony at Sarasota National Cemetery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ryleigh Baker gets to Skype with her dad, Army Sgt. Joe Baker, who is deployed to the Middle East, after her concert at Gene Witt. She is held by mom, Brittany Baker.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 28, 2016
School year ends on high note at Gene Witt Elementary

School year ends on high note at Gene Witt Elementary

  • East County
  • News
Charles Rogalla and his third-grade class got to celebrate their win with a pizza party.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 27, 2016
Tara Elementary third-graders win worldwide competition

Twenty students competed through the month of April on an online program.

  • East County
  • News
Sloan Rosenberg receives her cap and diploma.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 27, 2016
The Gan graduates preschoolers

The Gan at Temple Sinai celebrated a promotion and graduation ceremony for students.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Children touted balloons during the celebration.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 26, 2016
Lag Ba'Omer lights up Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch

The community celebrated the Jewish holiday with displays of fire.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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