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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2021
New Twig branch in east Bradenton

The Twig serves foster children and their families in Manatee County by allowing them to "shop" for clothing.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 9, 2020
Manatee County commissioners planning to unify on COVID-19?

Will Manatee County commissioners disagree if COVID-19 pandemic worsens?

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2021
Officials hope 2021 brings end to pandemic

After a year dominated by the effects of COVID-19, there’s hope relief is on the way — but challenges associated with the coronavirus remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 7, 2021
A conversation with School Board newcomer Tom Edwards

Edwards was elected to the District 3 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 11, 2021
Longbeach Village residents pleased with permit-parking program

Warnings and citations of people illegally parking in the Longbeach Village neighborhood have decreased in the past several months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 27, 2021
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee to host Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch

Meals on Wheels' Empty Bowls returns to an in-person event on Lakewood Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 27, 2021
Ross Johnston named Young Professional of the Year

Community figure Ross Johnston recently won a Young Professional of the Year award at a YPG event July 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 13, 2023
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch to host fashion show

The Divas and Dogs event at Lakewood Ranch Country Club will raise money for the nonprofit's general expenses while a grant helps pay for medical expenses.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 2, 2022
Renovations almost complete at Braden River Middle

BRMS teachers are thrilled with the $26 million addition and renovations project.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 15, 2022
Music Compound set to open new location in east Bradenton

Braden River Business Park facility will join the Music Compound's original Sarasota location.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 13, 2015
Q+A with Reynolds Allen

W. Reynolds Allen, a founding partner of Tampa-based Allen Norton & Blue, has represented the town of Longboat Key in union contract negotiations since 1993, when Griff Roberts was the town manager. His firm has 33 lawyers in five offices.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2021
New commission strikes distinct tone

Although some officials are proud of what the board has accomplished in less than half a year, the commission’s approach has caused some concern, too.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 4, 2021
Moms on motherhood

New mothers and empty nesters alike say there is nothing pre-packaged about life as a parent.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 21, 2022
What are their core beliefs?

Political candidates will inundate us with mailers trumpeting how great they are or how their opponents are scumbags.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 14, 2022
US transportation committee member gets overview of Manatee roadways

Manatee County officials hope U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, who is on the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, sees the need for federal funds to expand Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 3, 2021
Passion rewarded for Lakewood Ranch resident

Country Club's Shelly Glenn is promoted to chief development and community partnership officer for Florida Cancer Specialists.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 28, 2009
Families welcome German exchange students

Eighteen students have spent the last three weeks experiencing the area's educational system and cultural offerings.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • December 17, 2009
MY VIEW: Global-warming e-mails matter

Quite the brouhaha has erupted over revelations that scientists at the heart of studying global warming have apparently been cooking the data and then trying to cover it up.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2009
Braden River claims district championship

The Lady Pirates followed up their undefeated district season with their second consecutive district title after defeating Sebring 6-1 April 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
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