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By Lesley Dwyer |
February 5, 2024

Manatee promises improved water quality after treatment plant upgrades

Manatee County spent $53 million to retrofit the Lake Manatee Water Treatment Plant with ultrafiltration membranes.

East County
News

By Vinnie Portell |
May 7, 2025

Braden River baseball's playoff run is no accident

A senior-laden Pirates team is playing as if every game is its last.

East County
Sports

By Heidi Kurpiela |
November 21, 2019

To one group of Lakewood Ranch relatives, family always comes first

At a time when families seem to be moving farther apart, four generations of Braccianos did the opposite. Over Sunday dinner, the tight-knit Michigan clan explained why they flocked to Lakewood Ranch together.

LWR Life

By Observer Staff |
August 23, 2012

Letters to the Editor

Think for yourselves; Stand your ground; 'That' or 'those'?; Preserving history; Feeling disenfranchised

Sarasota
Opinion

By Marty Fugate |
April 8, 2019

Whiskey Obsession Festival 2019 set to put visitors in high spirits

The seventh annual event offers sips of world-class whiskey with a chaser of education.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By David Conway |
March 30, 2017

New dynamics shape city election

Pro-STOP! vs. anti-STOP! Democrats vs. Republicans. With just three candidates vying for two City Commission seats, will a binary narrative define the race?

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
July 2, 2025

Bay Isles Road could get a sprucing up

A project to replace storm-doomed trees in the median on Longboat Key's Bay Isles Road gains favorable reception.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 22, 2026

Laundry is priority, not chore, at East Manatee Fire Rescue

Firefighters cut on-the-job cancer risk with face washing and laundry.

East County
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
November 8, 2023

A fresh look at Sarasota abstract artist Syd Solomon

Ringling College's "Fluid Impressions" is a collaboration between teacher, students and the paintings' owner.

Arts + Culture

By Jen Blanco |
January 4, 2012

Delve into 12: Lyndsy McDonald

Pastries by Design owner Lyndsy McDonald, who moved into her new storefront on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch Sept. 1, saw her business nearly triple in 2011.

East County
News

By Ryan Kohn |
March 17, 2021

Elite dedication on display at Benderson Park

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

East County
Sports

By Klint Lowry |
March 4, 2020

Jazz Club of Sarasota goes big for its 40th annual festival

Week of events designed to suite every kind of jazz lover, including those who are and don't know it

Arts + Culture

By Nat Kaemmerer |
November 29, 2019

Persons of Health: For the retired couple, daily exercise is a way of life

Kirt and Mary Ann Bopp walk half the length of Longboat every morning.

Health

By Ryan Kohn |
March 1, 2018

12-year-old swimmer has top scores in nation

The Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences seventh grader is still getting better.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jay Heater |
February 15, 2017

Ranch Rodeo provides arena for Manatee County cowboys to showcase talent

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

East County
News

By Jack Nelson |
November 11, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Donovan Plakyda

The junior for Lakewood Ranch boys' golf tied for fourth at the FHSAA Class 3A Region 3 championship on Nov. 4 as the Mustangs advanced to the state tournament.