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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 22, 2015
Your town

Braden River Elementary students slime faculty members; Lakewood Ranch High bands are Peach Bowl bound

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • October 17, 2013
Nissan LEAF gets greener

Nissan LEAF gets greener

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2023
Sarasota County introduces free tool to guide new residents

The online program offered by the UF/IFAS Extension offers free education tools and guides for living in Southwest Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 24, 2023
Greenbrook residents have a ball at dog park

A group of Lakewood Ranch residents meet every morning at the park, and it's not just for the dogs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2015
Seasonal peek

As the streets, stores and restaurants get more crowded and calendars get fuller, it's clear: Peak season is here. Here are 10 can't-miss events on our radar for the 2015 peak season months of January through April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 20, 2020
Concert at Premier could be glimpse of future in Lakewood Ranch

Reverend Barry and the Funk joins Twinkle to rock the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch on Halloween night.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • June 1, 2022
Betsy Benac says Manatee County administrator, commission throw ethics out window

Former commissioner says mismanagement driving away talented Manatee County employees.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 4, 2012
SPARCC finds families temporary homes at Sun-N-Fun Resort

After an extermination left SPARCC without housing, Sun-N-Fun offered free private room and board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • March 27, 2014
Sarasota gets 'Happy'

Sarasota gets 'Happy'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 13, 2012
City to consider Payne Park leash rule

An email to city commissioners triggers a discussion on leash rules at city parks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 17, 2013
Bullock questions Manatee trolley funding request

For the fourth year in a row, Manatee County is requesting the town of Longboat Key contribute to the trolley route.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Day Parade canceled

The Sarasota Patriotic Observance Committee decided to cancel next month’s event because of public health concerns related to COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 28, 2013
Sarasota High School tennis courts demolished

Despite recent efforts to preserve the courts, the school board pushed up the construction dates earlier this month and work is under way.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 20, 2014
Slipstream moves to F1 in Schools World Finals

F1 in Schools race team, Slipstream, clinches a spot in the World Finals in November.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 19, 2013
Superintendent welcomes students back to school

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills visited nine district schools today to welcome students to school for the first day of class.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 9, 2012
Commission to pick Lenobel successor

The commission will discuss appointments for the at-large seat vacated by Hal Lenobel last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By April Doner |
  • February 22, 2012
Love, Sex and Bodypaint at St. Pete's ArtPool

Love, Sex and Bodypaint at St. Pete's ArtPool

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 7, 2023
Three new schools planned for East County

An elementary school, a K-8 school and a high school are planned to help alleviate over-capacity schools and address growth in eastern Manatee.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 24, 2013
DISTRICT DOMINANCE: Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High softball teams

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High softball teams will compete in the regional quarterfinals April 24 and April 25, respectively, after capturing district titles this past week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 13, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High boys golfers earn silver medal at state tournament

Mustangs junior Parker Severs finished tied for second in the individual standings, while junior Henry Burbee finished fourth at the FHSAA Class 3A state tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
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