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  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 24, 2023
Manatee commissioners draw hard line on animal shelter spending

Presented with a $17 million plan, commissioners told county staff to come back with a more frugal $8 million plan for the Bishop Animal Shelter addition.

  • East County
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  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 29, 2025
School supplies donated to kids in Manatee and Sarasota counties

The Suncoast Builders Association made the donations of stuffed backpacks through the Boys & Girls Clubs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dr. Kumar Mahadevan |
  • December 20, 2012
My View: Take a closer look: Mote Marine's studies on Florida's coral habitat

Florida has the only barrier coral reef system in the continental U.S. It's like having the Grand Canyon underwater - a natural treasure that took millions of years to form and deserves our protection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 14, 2015
Found in Translation: The Urbanite and Anna Jordan

Urbanite Theatre collaborates with British playwright Anna Jordan for the second time to open its second season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 7, 2020
Temples prepare for Hanukkah during COVID-19

Socially distanced and virtual events compose Hanukkah events this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 16, 2020
Manatee County commissioners clash as administrator keeps job

Manatee County commissioners clash, no longer considering firing county administrator

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11 Looking Back: Daniel Hoffe

Daniel Hoffe was attending a training program in the South Tower of the World Trade Centers when the Sept. 11 attacks occurred.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 15, 2010
Wobbly Feet finances first case study

East County-based Wobbly Feet Foundation has partnered with the A-T Children's Project to study the role of inflammation in Ataxia Telangiectasia patients.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 22, 2012
Group receives city manager input

A Citizens Advisory Panel met last week to help formulate a job advertisement brochure to find the next city manager.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 1, 2022
Ivybrook Academy preschool to open in east Bradenton

Greenbrook resident plans to open a new preschool with individualized education serving Bradenton, Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 26, 2019
MTC graduate pursues her passion

Manatee Technical College graduate was a full-time student to pursue her passion while working as a custodian

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2014
WELCOME BACK: Hellos and goodbyes

Here's what's old and new on Longboat Key as snowbirds return for season.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2014
Quay sale marks key moment for bayfront

A Jacksonville group has purchased the former Quay site for $27 million. The sale may allow for a cohesive development of the city's bayfront.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 26, 2013
Building champions

After spending 29 years at Sarasota High, National Wrestling Hall of Fame coach Ron Jones is now seeking to bring a winning culture to Sarasota Military Academy.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 10, 2022
Taylor Ranch plans for Lakewood Ranch go to Manatee County permitting

SMR presents plans for 4,500 new homes on the former Taylor Ranch property south of State Road 64 and west of Bournside Boulevard.

  • East County
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  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 19, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Prep students explore science of the modern world

Projects on AI, Wi-Fi and cellphone radiation show how far science fairs have come.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 4, 2025
Mural refurbishment just the beginning for Save Our Seabirds updates

Save Our Seabirds is working on several projects to enliven its facilities, most recently refurbishing an avian mural in the middle of its grounds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 10, 2010
In Memoriam

Longboat Key lost many friends, neighbors and members of its community during the summer. Here, we remember those who have died, listed in the chronological order of their deaths.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 23, 2023
Officer rescues Chihuahua from Sarasota Bay

A Chihuahua named Tinkerbell fell overboard Friday night near the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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