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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 10, 2017
Art in Motion: How iconcept outfits go from trash to trendy treasures

Three designers explain how iconcept fashion show guidelines inspire them to go outside the box.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 11, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue names its major award winners

Firefighter Ryan Berggren and Lt. Shawn Battick go above and beyond for the department.

  • East County
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  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • November 26, 2024
The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer program is in good hands

Head Coach Dave Walker takes over a program that is primed for another big season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2016
The missing piece

It’s exciting to envision a new arts, culture and education center as the centerpiece of a town center. Go for it. The $10 million question, of course, is the $10 million and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 18, 2013
Former manager gets three years

Judy Paul was ordered to serve 10 years probation and pay $200,000 in restitution to Sand Cay after she completes her prison sentence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 22, 2022
Manatee School District implements new project to improve school climate

Thirty-three percent of students surveyed say the actions of fellow students hurt their performance, so the school district hopes Project Spark leads to better learning environment.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 20, 2023
Siesta Key hoteliers bounce back from spring staff shortages

As the holidays approach, hotel owners and managers say staffing and labor are returning to normal.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 21, 2026
Togetherness at heart of Faith 250 community cleanup

Community members with all of Longboat Key's religious organizations united for an interfaith roadside cleanup, breakfast and morning service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 13, 2023
Lazy C Ranch clears hurdle toward 1,100 new homes in Manatee County

Pulte Homes is one step closer to building the residential project, which is mostly east of the county development boundary.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 23, 2021
New All Access Pass allows students to reach Manatee County public library resources

School District of Manatee County students can access Manatee County library resources from home through All Access Pass.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 6, 2023
Manatee to discuss Upper Manatee River Road project in public meeting

A county press release said that residents can engage with project staff at a March 21 meeting.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2009
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  • October 15, 2009
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  • July 19, 2012
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  • September 13, 2012
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Fresh flag flies in Siesta Key Village

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 1, 2012
Thaxton to run for Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections in November

Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton today filed paperwork to run for the office of Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 16, 2018
Shake Shack signs lease near UTC Mall

The location near the mall will be the first in the region.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch girls basketball coach steps down

She has accepted the head coaching position at a high school in Georgia.

  • East County
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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 9, 2016
Manatee County School Board OKs $10 million program

PeopleSoft will overhaul the district's payroll, budgeting, inventory and other financial programs.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2015
Signal installation to cause traffic delays

FDOT is installing a new traffic signal just west of Braden Run, on State Road 70, Monday night.

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