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  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 11, 2025
Lake Manatee K-8 opens to students for the first time in Lakewood Ranch

On the first day of school, Principal Todd Richardson was eager to finally have students on campus.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • March 7, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Diamond anniversary; Never a dull moment; The luck of the draw; He's back

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 4, 2022
Enthusiastic shoppers return to Royal Rummage sale

After being canceled in 2021, St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church's sale draws hundreds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 12, 2018
Loss of tranquility in store for Bradenton neighborhood?

Lighthouse Cove residents concerned about traffic from planned plaza.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2019
East County weather page photo: April 25

Scott Veix photographed this little blue heron hunting for lunch off Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 15, 2018
Top chili chefs

The Longboat Key firefighters took home the grand champion trophy from Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-off.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: John Hamilton Gillespie Kick-Off Party

As soon as The Jacobites Pipe and Drum Band members climbed out of their van wearing kilts, the crowd gathering Oct. 24, at Marina Jack took notice. They grabbed their instruments and began piping down the sidewalk to O'Leary's, where they kicked-off what will be a weeklong tribute to John Hamilton Gillespie. For information on events, visit www.owenburns.com.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 30, 2016
The 2016 Circus Arts Gala 'Hats off to Dolly!'

More than 400 guests attended the 2016 Circus Arts Gala 'Hats off to Dolly!' on Friday, Jan. 30, Under the Big Top.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 23, 2020
Manatee County fire and EMS forces face COVID-19 with unified plan

Manatee County fire and EMS forces face COVID-19 with unified plan

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 6, 2025
Starbucks location to open on Longboat Key this summer

The shop, located at 3174 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will emphasize the brand’s "community coffee house" feel with a modern look tailored to Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 2, 2009
Humane Society rescues 23 puppies from Alabama

The puppies had either been abandoned or were scheduled to be euthanized before the Suncoast Humane Society rescued them.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
Ball drop raises funds for First Step

Look out below! Golf balls soon will be raining over one Lakewood Ranch golf course.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2012
Animal Services promotes program

Manatee County Animal Services hopes to increase animal adoptions.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Arts Center seeks entries for show

Have you made a masterpiece? Could your painting pass for a Picasso? Well, then we have just the place for your showstopper.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 19, 2018
Opera patrons gather to celebrate the year

The Opera's Co-Producer Donor Luncheon was held on Feb. 19 at Michael's on the Bay.

  • Black Tie
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 15, 2015
Linger Lodge serves up gumbo goodness

The East County restaurant and campground hosted its annual Gumbo Cookoff and Bluegrass Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 16, 2020
County poised to take over Stickney Point Road as Siesta residents raise concerns

At a Florida Department of Transportation meeting, Siesta Key residents implored FDOT staff to maintain jurisdiction over the road.

  • Sarasota
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