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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2014
Sidelines

Mustangs win fifth straight district crown; ODA closes district regular season with win; Florida Meteors to hold fundraiser golf tourney; and other sports news.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 19, 2014
Grand Bay resident seeks new Longboat Rotary Club chapter

Sydelle Pittas, a 20-year Rotarian, hopes residents will join a new sunset club that meets Wednesday evenings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 27, 2014
Blast from the past

Ashton Elementary School students brought history to life when they dressed up as historical figures and their personal heroes for the school's inaugural Morning at the Museum Thursday, Feb. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 30, 2013
Cedars on the hook for Fish Fry

The old-fashioned Historical Society event has netted a new location along with the same fried favorites of years past.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
Sidelines

ODA girls sweep Imagine School; Lady Cougars shutout Lady Eagles; Out-of-Door edges St. Pete Canterbury; Cardinal Mooney Cougars fall in opener; Braden River Pirates win season opener

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 25, 2015
Ernie Kretzmer donates $500,000 for new Florida Studio Theatre housing in Rosemary District

Kretzmer's donation will make possible five new townhouses on Cohen Way in the Rosemary District and help serve to house the more than 100 guest artists and apprentices FST houses each year.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 28, 2025
Manatee County welcomes audit by Florida DOGE Task Force

Auditors will visit Manatee County in August to review its spending.

  • East County
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 21, 2026
Murder suspect arrested on Longboat Key

A 44-year-old Parrish man was arrested on second-degree murder stemming from a cocaine overdose.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 10, 2026
Longboat bellringers ring in record contribution

The drive for the Salvation Army topped charts in Sarasota County, tipped by an anonymous $50,000 Christmas Eve donation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By April Doner |
  • August 20, 2012
Bee Ridge Park Jam: 15 years of bluegrass, country and gospel

Bee Ridge Park Jam: 15 years of bluegrass, country and gospel

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 8, 2017
Love under construction

Friends finish home for injured friend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 18, 2012
Primary Elections: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws closer, the East County Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the East County area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 26, 2026
Marine explorer and conservationist has led a life of daring

Osprey explorer Scott Cassell has done it all, from being attacked by Humboldt squid to breaking world records, but he does it for the ocean.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2014
College commitment

Athletes from Riverview, Cardinal Mooney and Booker high schools made their college choices official during National Signing Day Feb. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 25-Oct. 1

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

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 28, 2023
Therapy dogs gain popularity in East County schools

Myakka City, McNeal and Tara elementary schools see benefits of having therapy dogs on campus.

  • East County
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  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 21, 2021
The Family Jeweler reopens five years after burglary

The jewelry repair store is now located on Lockwood Ridge Road after years spent in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 19, 2022
Judge recuses herself from DUI case involving Manatee Commissioner George Kruse

The new judge will be assigned the case, which is set for a pre-trial conference Aug. 2.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2022
Sarasota police increases traffic law enforcement, education

Protection of pedestrians and bicycles is the goal of the Sarasota Police Department's High Visibility Enforcement effort.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 9, 2021
School Board of Manatee County approves graduation date changes

Manatee County high school graduations will take place in the first week of June.

  • East County
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