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By Madison Bierl |
September 23, 2025

Education Foundation chief steps aside after 18 years of making a difference

Over the course of Mary Glass' presidency at the Manatee Education Foundation, $12 million was given to the School District of Manatee County to fund programs and events.

East County
Schools

By Jack Nelson |
September 17, 2025

Braden River High's volleyball team puts rough start in the past

The Pirates have won six of their past eight games during a resurgent stretch.

East County
Sports

By Jack Nelson |
December 16, 2025

More reclassification won't help area football teams

Lakewood Ranch High and Braden River High might be facing an even tougher lineup of opponents in reworked districts.

East County
Sports

By Pam Eubanks |
December 23, 2010

TOP STORY, JAN.: Is Town Hall Toxic?

In a letter to Lakewood Ranch Community Development District supervisors in December 2009, former Town Hall employee Sue Kara called it a 'toxic and dysfunctional environment.'

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
May 29, 2013

Our View: Right ideas, faulty methods

Last week in this space, we presented the context for how and why the referendum question on the indigent-care, one-half-cent sales surtax came into being.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Nat Kaemmerer |
December 17, 2020

Longboat Key resident donates lap quilts

After knitting them throughout the year, Marlene Campanaro donates the fruits of her labor.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
December 17, 2020

School Board of Manatee County extends superintendent's contract

School District of Manatee County's superintendent Cynthia Saunders is under contract to serve another two years.

East County
News

In Memoriam |
November 10, 2021

Pamela Mary Ketchum

Pamela Mary Ketchum, of Longboat Key FL, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 following a long and courageous battle with brain cancer.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Kat Wingert |
November 10, 2021

When it comes to news, we believe bigger is better

While everyone else in our industry gets smaller, we decided it was the perfect time to give readers more.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
August 10, 2021

Lakewood Ranch area schools back in session as School District of Manatee County opens

Bittersweet beginnings for Lakewood Ranch area parents as the new school year begins for the School District of Manatee County.

East County
Schools

By Eric Garwood |
January 27, 2022

Art advisory board selects Dwell for Fruitville Road roundabout

Artwork was among three finalists considered for City Commission action.

Sarasota
News

By Nat Kaemmerer |
February 28, 2022

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church hosts The Bay's Jeannie Perales

The park conservancy's chief experience officer spoke about current goings-on and the future of the project.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Spencer Fordin |
March 22, 2022

'Dreamgirls' and 'Guys and Dolls' on tap for WBTT in upcoming season

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is performing in Broadway classics and charting new directions with its upcoming season.

Arts + Culture

By Nat Kaemmerer |
March 25, 2022

Longboat Harbour blessing of the fleet has extra guests in manatees

As boats made their way through the harbor to be blessed, manatees tried to make their own way through.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
July 28, 2022

City revenue rises on lower tax rate for 2023

A lower millage and increased spending requests have combined for a $3.2 million deficit in the city's proposed 2023 budget despite an additional $6.4 million in property tax revenue.

Sarasota
News

By Nat Kaemmerer |
April 8, 2021

Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key lands grant

There is a service component along with the grant that club members hope will inspire Children's Guardian Fund students.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By David Conway |
April 22, 2021

Artist housing project fails to secure city funding

Although the city rejected the Arts and Cultural Alliance’s proposed partnership, the nonprofit still intends to bring affordable live-work space to the North Trail.