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Results for: Vantage Referral Code "rebate" Get Exclusive 10% Discount on Trading Fees

  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 9, 2013
Braden River band marches on

With the Manatee County School District coming off a multimillion-dollar budget deficit, money is tighter at schools this year. The result can be unseen impacts, but schools - such as Braden River High - are working to overcome them.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 19, 2014
Tidbites

Caragiulo's is another family affair; Jalea sent out a valentine; and The Serving Spoons serves up more than brunch.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • October 31, 2013
City looks to neighborhood watches for help

The Sarasota Police Department's renewed focus on community-led policing has the city encouraging interest in neighborhood-watch groups.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 29, 2014
Jaeger rules the roost

Other artists have big-city dreams, but Tim Jaeger sees Sarasota as a blank canvas.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 23, 2021
Braden River High JROTC Raiders team wins state title

The Pirates earn a 13th state championship in the Raiders competition.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 2, 2021
Celebrating Christmas, tropical style

John Patti celebrates the holidays with an unexpected instrument in his Calyp-Soul Christmas show.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 4, 2022
Looking at Longboat Key's developments in 2022

Construction crews are expected to make progress on the St. Regis development, Sage condos and the Town Center stage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 21, 2022
Longboat Key adjusts plan to move up capital projects

Longboat Key is due to spend $120,000 this year to replace fencing at the Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 24, 2022
Savor the Sounds attendees brave chilly Longboat Key night

Despite the wind and drizzle of earlier in the day, about 100 people turned up for the concert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2024
Loud argument over commitment issues causes hotel disturbance

After five years, she wants him to put a ring on it, leading to shouting at a downtown hotel. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 18, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Victoria Caiazzo

The Braden River sophomore has made an instant impact in her first year on the varsity soccer team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 23, 2025
'Lost in Yonkers' is a family affair

Sarasota Jewish Theatre's production of the classic Neil Simon play finds laughter and tears.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 9, 2025
Town works to rebalance funds after estimated $7.6M in hurricane expenses

Longboat Key Finance Department staff are working through FEMA claims and managing the town’s budget to complete hurricane-related expenditures that total.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 22, 2025
Plymouth Harbor retirement community plans major expansion

The addition of 153 more residences and parking structure will help the 59-year-old Plymouth Harbor retirement community reduce its five-year waiting list and parking shortage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 13, 2025
LECOM strikes deal with Lakewood Ranch Prep for future acceptance

Lakewood Ranch Prep is the fourth high school in the nation to strike such an agreement with LECOM.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 17, 2025
Longboat Key Fire Rescue joins Carry the Load to remember fallen heroes

Longboat Key is on one of Carry the Load's national routes that sends volunteers across the country to walk alongside first responders and families of service members every May.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 11, 2025
131 Main now serving steak and seafood in Lakewood Ranch

The restaurant also features two bars, a wood burning grill, an indoor patio and original works of art.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2024
2024 US Rowing Olympic Team Trials hit Benderson Park this week

The event will determine who heads to the Paris Olympics this summer.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Majestic van Ingen

The Riverview High senior girls soccer defender helped lead the Rams to a district title.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 25, 2024
Manatee County dedicates 62 acres to Foundation for Dreams

East County nonprofit Foundation for Dreams celebrated its move to a 62-acre property next to Rye Preserve.

  • East County
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