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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 12, 2021
Medieval vs. Renaissance: Faire plays showcase life long ago

Our reporter steps back in time to explore who wore history better in two Sarasota-area events.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 19, 2021
Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old with autism wins national triathlon title

Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old runs to world records, triathlon titles despite being autistic.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 23, 2023
Ringling College embraces growth of esports

The Ringling Rollers esports team will receive a dedicated gaming arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 23, 2023
Familiar Faces: Rogelio Capote

Rogelio Capote — CAN Community Health's social figure — talks about his experiences in Sarasota from out of college to now.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 24, 2023
Lakewood Ranch area nonprofits benefit from special partnership

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliances has joined forces with the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund to present six $1,000 grants.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 15, 2022
Lakewood Ranch rowers compete against nation's best at Youth Championships

Three Lakewood Ranch rowers were among the 3,500 competitors at the 2022 USRowing Youth National Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2015
City pension reform can’t wait

You have seen many times in these pages that the city of Sarasota has more than $150 million in unfunded liabilities in the city-employee pension systems.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 6, 2015
City pension reform can’t wait

You have seen many times in these pages that the city of Sarasota has more than $150 million in unfunded liabilities in the city-employee pension systems. 

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 11, 2022
Former Navy pilot reaches great heights

Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Petrucci continues to serve the military community long after his retirement and was honored with the Congressional Veteran Commendation award.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 8, 2022
Parents have more school choice options in Manatee County

More schools in the Lakewood Ranch area are open to school choice as enrollment at elementary and middle schools decreases.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 6, 2022
Sarasota winter sports college athletes take the stage

Plus, updates on a few non-football fall sports athletes from the area.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 11, 2022
UnidosNow underlines its mission in 10th anniversary event

The nonprofit empowering the Sarasota and Manatee Latino population is celebrating its belated 10th anniversary with an event that aims to celebrate the union of culture and tradition.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 16, 2022
Manatee School Board considers borrowing more money for capital projects

Inflation leads the School District of Manatee County to plot a borrow-and-build-now strategy.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 25, 2022
Bradenton 18-year-old spends summer finding homes for stray cats

Chemical engineering will have to wait for the cat-loving University of Florida student.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 26, 2022
Cooper Creek Boulevard roundabout project underway in Sarasota

The University Town Center project is expected to enhance traffic flow and access to University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 10, 2022
Cancer awareness soars during Real Men Wear Pink fashion show in Sarasota

Male models will be strutting their stuff Sept. 24 at The Mall at UTC in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 13, 2022
New fire station construction in Myakka City delayed

A tight budget leads East Manatee Fire Rescue commissioners to slow down construction on the station.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 20, 2022
Manatee County borrows money to move up infrastructure projects

The County Commission will borrow $232 million to accelerate 19 infrastructure projects, including nine in East County, with the $1.2 billion Capital Improvement Plan.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 24, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue declines paramedic funding

The budget for fiscal year 2023 focuses on hiring three firefighters and the replacement of Station 11 while delaying funding for Advanced Life Support services.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 1, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Avian Club spreads its wings

The organization, which originally specialized in domestic birds, has now extended its focus to wild birds.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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