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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 28, 2011
Bulldogs registration set for Saturday

The East Manatee Bulldogs will be holding registration for the league's football and cheerleading program from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., April 30 at Lakewood Ranch Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cops corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 5, 2018
Shoplifter needed presents for friends in Bradenton

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
During the "Back to the Future" workshops, residents can offer ideas, such as what to do with the Premier Sports Campus, now owned by the county.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 25, 2018
Future ideas needed now in Manatee County

County sets up workshops to collect feedback on residents' hopes for the future.

  • East County
  • News
Surveyor Ian Hill waits for the launch to begin.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 3, 2016
FDOT pushes in ACROW bridge for diverging diamond project

The temporary bridge will serve as an overpass during the construction on I-75.

  • East County
  • News
University of Virginia sophomore Danny walker shot a 212 at the NCAA Regional in Franklin, Tenn., May  16-18 to help lead the Cavaliers into the NCAA Men's Golf Championships May 27-30. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 1, 2016
An ace under pressure

Lakewood Ranch grad leads Virginia to men's golf national championship tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
The fun runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16, along the Sarasota Bay shoreline in the historic fishing village of Cortez.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 14, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: 32nd Annual Cortez Fishing Festival

Come celebrate Florida's commercial fishing and maritime history at the 32nd Annual Cortez Fishing Festival! Drawing crowds for over 30 years, this event has grown into a two-day festival filled with live music, marine life talks, artist vendors, and a wide variety of seafood choices.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At least five traffic studies involving Longboat Key have been performed since 2005. Another is on the way.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 30, 2016
State approves funding for barrier island traffic study

At least five traffic studies involving Longboat Key have been performed since 2005.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 13, 2014
Planning Commission OKs Osprey development

Although neighbors successfully petitioned for a lower density for the Palms at Casey Key project, worries remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town spends an amount equivalent to 60% of firefighter payroll on its required contributions to the firefighter pension.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 30, 2012
Proposal defines pension meeting

Discussion shifted to a plan transitioning firefighters to 401(a) accounts throughout the May 23 Firefighter Pension Board meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Medic-20, the rapid response vehicle, is currently located at Station 21 in Venice and is as equally equipped as an ambulance
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 4, 2019
Emergency officials exploring less costly, more efficient 911 response system

Still in the testing phase, emergency leaders would like to use a "cutting edge" response model featuring a rapid response vehicle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A six-hour Colony Beach & Tennis Resort hearing Friday in Tampa-based U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May’s courtroom ended with another postponement.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 28, 2015
Colony rec lease settlement delayed

Both a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort rec lease and its judgment won’t be awarded until Sept. 4 at the earliest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Luis Camarillo and Blake Taylor
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Graduation

Sarasota High School seniors graduated Friday, May 30, on the high school's football field. Despite the weather, families gathered to celebrate the class' achievement. Senior Mirriam Barrera's family brought orange and white balloons to show their support. 'We wish her the best of luck,' says brother Omar Barrera.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Boats should stay off front yards

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch Community Development District Supervisors have selected Dick Moran as the board’s newest member.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 22, 2011
Ranch CDDs approve landscaper

Down to Earth is slated to begin providing services in three community development districts in January.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior boys golfer Noah Kumar, here hitting a drive on the first hole at Laurel Oak Country Club, is ranked No. 1 in Florida by the FHSAA and 92nd nationally by Junior Golf Scorecard.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2019
Cardinal Mooney boys golfer has climbed state and national leaderboards

The senior is committed to Florida Southern College.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Spectators take in the grand finale of the fireworks show over the Sarasota bayfront downtown.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2016
Fourth of July Calendar

Area events to help you celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Cardinal Mooney football team clinched a playoff berth last Friday.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota Football Friday: Week 8

Sarasota Football Friday: Week 8

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Agriculture students from the school’s Science and Health Academy, among others, attended the event.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2011
Rodeo legend visits BRHS

East County cowboy and legend Hub Hubbell, 93, on Sept. 30 visited Braden River High School, where he talked about his life as a cowboy and gave a lasso demonstration.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota senior pitcher Brittany Bendel will lead the Lady Sailors against rival Riverview Feb. 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 28, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top events in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch resident Jeff Hirschberger unfolds plans for his future townhome project, Hidden Creek, at 77th Terrace East, which will provide access to the future community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2017
Townhome project nears construction phase

Developer plans luxury townhome project close to everything.

  • East County
  • News
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