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  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 20, 2025
Manatee School Board fires superintendent

Mainly citing concerns over communication, the Manatee County School Board on Tuesday fired Superintendent Jason Wysong with just over 13 months remaining on his contract.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 28, 2011
Rain threat won't scare away Ranch Boo Fest

Organizers say the Lakewood Ranch Halloween bash will go on rain or shine. More events are planned in the East County throughout the weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • March 27, 2012
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  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • October 19, 2012
Large company keeps it personal

Large company keeps it personal

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  • By Florida Lakes Vein Center |
  • August 28, 2025
Get a Leg Up on Your Vein Health

Spotlight on Chronic Venous Insufficiency and What You Can Do About It.

  • Health
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 13, 2013
Snowbird points to sport of orienteering

Gord Hunter, a 67-year-old retired gym teacher who spends his winters in East County, aims to put orienteering, a competitive, international navigation sport, on the map.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 24, 2016
Greenbrook traffic signal turns green

The project should be finished by year's end.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 6, 2021
Marian Anderson Place development plan advances

So far, the city’s efforts to facilitate a project on the north Sarasota site have failed. Officials hope a new proposal will finally bear fruit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 1, 2009
YMCA swim team makes waves

With 120 members, the Lakewood Ranch YMCA swim team has nearly tripled in size since the team first formed in 2004.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 26, 2020
Right-of-way acquisition could be a county priority in Manatee County

County executives, commissioners believe land for road projects needs to be purchased sooner.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 19, 2014
Independent-living facility planned for Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch hopes to attract more age-related facilities to the area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
News Briefs

Bradenton woman vies for commission seat; East County Walgreens hosts drug drop-off; Manatee County to hide time capsule; Sandies Awards Brings New Feel this Year; Adoption of rescued dogs begins

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 16, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off

From noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, May 17, the Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Cook- off will fill the air with bluegrass tunes and gumbo aromas, at the Linger Lodge Restaurant and Campground, 7205 85th St. Court E., Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 4, 2017
Tale of two tax cuts

When Trump’s opponents rant about tax cuts being for the wealthy, it’s a fake argument. Meanwhile, raising Florida’s homestead exemption has consequences lawmakers ignore.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2015
Real estate market strengthens in Bay Island

The north Siesta Key neighborhood has rebounded strongly from the recession, and the area is dotted with home sales and construction

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 24, 2015
Jerry Bilik says if it ain't Baroque, fix it

Composer Jerry Bilik is on a mission to put classical music back in the mainstream by appealing to listeners — not musicians.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2015
What's happening: Week of Feb. 5, 2015

Ringling seeks library donations to complete library funding; Sarasota's nerds get their revenge; SOSS2 prepares for legal action

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 10, 2013
7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/10 Sarasota Film Festival

7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/10 Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 9, 2012
Red-light cameras get green light

Red light cameras have already recorded more than 10,000 violations since December. Plans to install more cameras are in the works.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 1, 2020
Observer Challenge still swinging after 20 years

The tennis tournament celebrates two decades in January.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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