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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2018
Manatee County School District launches safety program

Security officers ready to take posts at Manatee’s elementary schools.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2020
Spring Sensations hits fashion runway in Sarasota

Sisterhood for Good lights up the fashion runway with its annual fundraiser in Sarasota.

  • East County
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 15, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Loipa AraĂƒÂºjo

Loipa AraĂƒÂºjo joined the Ballet Nacional de Cuba in 1955, and became a principal dancer 10 years later. Currently, the Havana-born 71-year-old has been guest teaching ballets around the world.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 17, 2016
Longboat Key breaks ground on Bayfront Park

As the town of Longboat Key starts the $3.5 million revamp of the park, permitting remains uncertain.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 23, 2015
Manatee County schools push forward start date

An Aug. 10 start date in Manatee County schools has received mixed reviews.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2017
Remembering Rocky

Family hopes patriarch's legacy will inspire others to live, love better.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2016
Racing in the gene pool

Braden River freshman hopes to eventually win a state swimming title like her brother.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2016
Depth Perception: An artist's quest for dimension

Working in the unusual medium of epoxy resin, Andrea Dasha Reich digs below the surface.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 22, 2013
Surging Tsunami: Jillian Santiago

Thirteen-year-old Jillian Santiago began swimming for the Sarasota Tsunami one-and-a-half years ago. Now, she's one of the top-ranked swimmers in the nation for her age group.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 1, 2024
Family behind Miguel’s Restaurant keep its long and tasty legacy alive

Miguel Garcia had a vision for continental cuisine on Siesta Key. His sons keep that vision alive.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • February 18, 2024
A 'Carmen' to make you fall in love again

Sarasota Opera's opening night of the Bizet crowd-pleaser exceeded expectations.

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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 31, 2026
Longtime friendships make Bird Key lecture series possible

The Seafarers Speaker Series brought special guests to tide over Bird Key Yacht Club until the new clubhouse is finished.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 6, 2021
Injuries to Braden River High's football team can't derail Pirates

Despite a number of players playing out of position, Braden River's football team has thrived in 2021.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 31, 2013
Year in Sports: Top Teams of 2013

As another year comes to a close, we at the East County Observer, once again, celebrate your accomplishments with our Year in Sports 2013.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • September 13, 2018
Building the bayfront: Officials plot master plan implementation

The city has a grand design for revitalizing the bayfront. It will cost hundreds of millions of dollars to build. How, exactly, will the vision become reality?

  • Sarasota
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 16, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 17

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 13, 2020
Longboat Key first responders treated to pizza

A few neighbors decided to send lunch to the first responders of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2025
Water main replacement will close lanes on North Tamiami Trail

The inside lanes of U.S. 41/Tamiami Trail between 14th and 22nd streets will be closed for first phase water main replacement until spring 2026.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 14-20

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2023
Riverview football wants better early results in 2023

The Rams have questions to answer, but plenty of choices, especially at quarterback.

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