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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 25, 2023
The Bay celebrates its first anniversary

With planning for future phases underway, the Bay Park Conservancy throws a birthday party for Sarasota's signature park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2023
Police called on ex-girlfriend failing to make plan to 'get her life back on track'

Instead, a woman whose ex took her in falsely accused him of battery. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 18, 2025
East Manatee firefighters get the spark to train for disaster situations

The firefighters from East Manatee Fire Rescue went through two weeks of intense drills to earn their Rescue Specialist Certification.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 2, 2025
Longboat leaders keep pension board selections unchanged

Leadership will remain the decision of town commissioners after the 7-0 vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 26, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Nick Cinelli

Cinelli had eight receptions, a touchdown and two interceptions for Braden River.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 15, 2025
What does it take to use Manatee schools as hurricane shelters?

In the midst of a severe storm, no one is turned away from the Manatee County schools that serve as shelters.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 14, 2025
Construction projects are on the move in Sarasota's schools

As the school year approaches, the Sarasota school district progresses on several high-profile construction projects.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 18, 2025
Letter from your education reporter: There's a lot to look forward to in the 2025-26 school year

Manatee County schools provides a much larger district to cover than she grew up with in Iowa.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Michael Harris |
  • August 5, 2025
Longboat Key swears in new police chief

Russ Mager brings 29 years of experience to the position, with much of that time spent in Delray Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 30, 2025
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit promotes disc golf

The East Manatee Disc Golf Club plays Monday nights at Bob Gardner Community Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 5, 2023
Sun shines through clouds in sculpture chosen for Fruitville roundabout

A year after a rejection of Dwell, the city's Public Art Committee picks another sculpture concept, Sun Always Shines, by Sujin Lim. The selection must be approved by the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 25, 2023
Myakka City Elementary students end the school year with a rodeo

More than 40 students show their skills in barrel-racing, goat-tying, pole-bending and bull-riding.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 28, 2023
Manatee Technical College's new diesel program is in high gear

Students received several offers from prospective employers even before finishing the class.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 27, 2023
Dry summer leads to water shortage in Southwest Florida

Manatee and Sarasota County residents are prohibited from "wasteful and unnecessary" water use through July 1, 2024.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 12, 2023
Tidewell Foundation puts Longboat office building on market for $3M

The office building currently houses The Paradise Center, Fitness Quest Longboat Key and medical offices.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 13, 2023
Longboat Key Police Department nears possible accreditation

After performing well in the initial assessment, all that’s left is to go before the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement in February 2024 for final review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • January 22, 2024
Graffiti-inspired drawings come to Art Center Sarasota

The images in artist Christopher Skura’s upcoming exhibition, “Social Studies,” were drawn from the collective subconscious with a style he began developing during the pandemic.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • January 26, 2024
New leader takes the helm of Longboat’s chamber of commerce

Kim Verreault, the new president and CEO of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, is a hands-on leader with a knack for community building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Su Byron |
  • February 2, 2024
Sarasota Opera’s season spans timeless classics and forgotten gems

Opera is not just for the elite. Check out one of this season’s productions and see for yourself.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 11, 2024
Lakewood Ranch school emphasizes joy of learning

Sea of Strengths Academy, which serves third through 12th graders with learning disabilities, instills confidence in its students alongside its highly structured approach to academics.

  • East County
  • Schools
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