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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2016
Manatee County School Board candidates sound off

District 1 candidates share their thoughts, concerns about the School District's future.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 21-27

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 18, 2025
This Lakewood Rancher has found success. Now he helps others do the same.

Grew up poor in a faltering communist country. Bullied in school. Served in combat zones as a U.S. Marine. Sold copiers. Eric Konovalov has done all that — and a lot more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 29, 2024
Title IX rules: tyrannical fiat

When Washington bureaucrats shove their views on us by imposing new rules and new laws, blame Congress for giving the unelected wonks so much power.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 13, 2023
Hurricane preparedness seminars come to Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Emergency Management is encouraging residents and business owners to prepare for the worst.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 1, 2023
New Riverview boys basketball coach seizes opportunity at 'special place'

Brandon Knecht is a Rams alumnus and spent seven seasons as an assistant coach between Riverview and Sarasota High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 1, 2023
Doctor discusses holistic prevention of Alzheimer's

Dr. William Nields spoke to St. Armands Key Lutheran Church about fighting cognitive decline.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 19, 2022
Manatee seeks federal funding for second span of Fort Hamer Bridge

Funding for the east Bradenton bridge, among other initiatives, prompted a trip to Washington, D.C. by the Manatee County commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 30, 2021
Beyond the Spectrum expands facility in Sarasota

The nonprofit will add 2,500 square feet of space to address its growing waitlist of students. AND Beyond the Spectrum adds space to handle demand..

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 24, 2020
'Twilight' shines in virtual reality

The pandemic closed the curtain at the Asolo Conservatory. Virtual reality turned on the lights. Thanks to Zoom, the show will still go on.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 11, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine frustration rises in Longboat Key

Difficulties with the sign-up process for COVID-19 vaccinations prompted Manatee County to change to a lottery system.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 18, 2021
TBI Education Center launches inaugural season

The newly rebuilt education center on Longboat Key is bringing back old favorites and new classes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 3, 2021
Jovial tennis enthusiast strings jokes and rackets together

Jay Morgan is a familiar face among the members of the Longboat Key Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 12, 2021
Sarasota high school football preview: Riverview High

Whoever wins the quarterback battle will benefit from several offensive weapons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 14, 2023
Reminder: No fishing on Key Club golf course

Two juveniles were caught fishing on the Longboat Key Club golf course. This and more Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 25, 2023
Longboat police help resident avoid scam

A resident inquired about mail asking for money and personal info. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 28, 2022
Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch grieves kind, selfless neighbor

Lakewood Ranch's Jerry Hufford, the head of a veterans organization in Del Webb, dies at 69.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 17, 2022
Manatee County Emergency Management provides behind-the-scenes tour in Bradenton

Manatee County's Emergency Management presents a behind-the-scenes look to Lakewood Ranch's CERT.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 26, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Trouble with two kinds of alarms

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 28, 2022
Sarasota mother and daughter head to Miss Amazing pageant

Abigail Gbadebo will serve as the Miss Florida representative for the weekend at the national Miss Amazing event in Nashville.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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