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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 14, 2020
Harbor Acres home sells for $3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 31-Sept. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 5, 2023
New firing range and driving pad breaks ground in Manatee County

Bradenton Police Department and Manatee Technical College's firing and driving range being built in Myakka City will serve all law enforcement agencies in Manatee County.

  • East County
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 7, 2023
Manatee schools-USF partnership encourages new teachers to stay local

The School District of Manatee County has hired 10 new teachers who graduated from USF Sarasota-Manatee’s education programs.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 7, 2023
New foundation leader wants to 'level up' its role in the community

On his second day, the new president and CEO explains why he moved from Cincinnati and how he plans to "level up" the GCCF's philanthropic ambitions.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 23, 2023
Meals on Wheels Plus Manatee volunteers add extra care into delivery

Lakewood Ranch residents Ronald and Marcia Owens have been delivering meals for the nonprofit for over 13 years.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 25, 2023
Newtown nonprofit leader remembers her police volunteer mother

Veronica Allen cared for the Newtown community as an SPD volunteer, while daughter Ronnique Hawkins took up the torch with a documentary about Emmett Till and the nonprofit Learn My History Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 31, 2023
Our Lady of the Angels event brings out the best in the community

Lakewood Ranch's generosity is on display as Catholic Charities' Boots and Bandanas event approaches.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 10-16

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 9, 2023
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch volunteers go above and beyond

The Myakka City nonprofit uses care and love to prepare pets for adoption.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 17-23

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 7, 2021
Out-of-Door Academy hires new interim head of school.

New ODA interim head of school uses lessons he's learned from books as inspiration for his educational career.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 23, 2020
I-75/State Road 70 construction entering homestretch

$80.8 million project at interchange of I-75 and S.R. 70 scheduled for summer 2021 finish

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 6, 2021
New commissioners seek to change priorities in Manatee County

Four recently elected Manatee County commissioners bring "new vision"

  • East County
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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 12, 2021
Sarasota locals find new hobbies in pandemic

Everyone found something new to do in 2020 — here's how Sarasotans managed the pandemic with new activities.

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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 23, 2020
Longboat honors retiring police chief

Pete Cumming has worked for the Longboat Key Police Department since March 2008.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 26, 2020
Longboat Key Historical Society seeks new home for cottages

The town of Longboat Key is looking into the possibility of adding one of the historic cottages to the Town Center Green site.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2023
Waterlefe Youth Golf Program gives kids a love of the game

The program covers costs for underserved and minority youth, giving them an experience they otherwise might not get.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • March 18, 2023
School leader goes extra mile to ensure student success

Sherika Evans believes giving kids a better life doesn't end with them — it involves the whole family.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 23, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Namaste, by the book

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2022
Vertical oyster gardens improve local ecosystems and water quality, expert says

The ecosystem-improvement plan makes use of discarded oyster shells and unused space below docks.

  • Longboat Key
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