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Colleen Manning, Matt Battles and Chelsea Meric in front of one of 39 billboard-sized pieces of artwork promoting a vibrant and inclusive community for every person. Mallory Gnaegy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 17, 2013
Students teach students about diversity through art

Colleen Manning is a 16-year-old sophomore in the Co-Existence Club at Riverview High. She doesn't yet have her driver's license, so she was dropped off at Island Park promptly at 8:10 a.m. (school usually starts at 7:30 a.m.)

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 8, 2012
Planning Commission to meeting Thursday

The Manatee County Planning Commission Board will meet at 8:30 a.m. May 10.

  • East County
  • News
Tommy Gregory is running for the District 73 seat in the state House.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2018
District 73 candidate says he is trained to be a leader

Tommy Gregory, a retired Air Force lieutenant and a Sarasota attorney, says his military background has provided him with the leadership skills necessary to represent District 73 in the state House.

  • East County
  • News
For the first time since 2011, the Manatee County School District has earned a "B" District Grade.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 12, 2016
Manatee County School District earns ‘B’ District Grade

The district improved its rating for the first time since 2011.

  • East County
  • News
ODA Senior Ben Johnson will go to Scotland to continue his education.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 29, 2019
Out of Door Academy student to head to Scotland after graduation.

ODA graduate pursues his computer science dreams to the University of St. Andrews.

  • East County
  • Schools
Panelists Jennifer Rominiecki, Morgan Gerhart and Den Bebak with moderator Julie Henry at the "Gems of the Region" luncheon.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 29, 2019
Gem of a luncheon

Speakers discuss exciting area progress at Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns & Niki Kottmann |
  • September 12, 2017
Barrier islands emerge relatively unscathed after Irma

Longboat, Lido and St. Armands keys suffered only minor damages during Hurricane Irma.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The full report comes less than three months before the start of the next hurricane season.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 15, 2018
After-Irma report helps guide county's planning for future hurricanes

Among the top priorities in the Hurricane Irma after-action review: shelter operations, public communication and employee training.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River running back Titus Humphrey carries the ball up the middle for a positive gain.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Football vs.North Port

The Braden River High football team fell to North Port 35-21 in Class 7A-District 10 action tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jamison Urch, Chief Paul Dezzi and Chase Bullock
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 2, 2018
Longboat Key firefighters earn their badges

On May 2, two firefighters were pinned with their badges following a year of extensive training.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Save Our Siesta Sands 2 is a citizen organization monitoring the potential dredge of Big Pass.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 25, 2015
Siesta Key Condo Council receives Big Pass dredge update

Peter van Roekens, chairman of Save Our Siesta Sands 2, gave a presentation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Kennel Club’s on-site racing operations shut down this year. Now, two different contract purchasers are putting together plans for redeveloping the Old Bradenton Road site.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 1, 2019
Redevelopment awaits Sarasota dog track site

The Sarasota Kennel Club could soon be replaced by a residential-focused project, though the prospective owner is open to community input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 26, 2016
Sarasota County aims to collect $350K from failed studio

The county will begin collections proceedings after a judge ruled in the case of failed economic incentives and Sanborn Studios.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Town Hall
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 26, 2018
Longboat considers 3-year commission terms

Longboat Key Town Commission considers changing term limits from two years to three.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 26, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Justin Greenaway

The Observer spotlights East Manatee Bulldog Justin Greenaway.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • February 7, 2017
Give it up for the optimist

Look to the future and not the past. It may be a lot rosier than you think.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Aranibar
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
News Briefs

Aranibar elected school board chair; Manatee County School District named finalist for grant

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2013
News Briefs

Habitat for Humanity earns grant for veteran program; Scott signs school safety bill

  • East County
  • News
Tucker B., a sea turtle that was rehabilitated at Mote Marine Laboratory, was released into the gulf on Sept. 16.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 16, 2016
Mote releases sea turtle back into gulf

The sea turtle was brought to Mote on May 22 after an employee at Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande found it near shore.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
Linger Lodge to host festival

Bluegrass fans take note: Linger Lodge will host its first Braden River Bluegrass Festival from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 5, at the restaurant, 7205 85th St. Court E.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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