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Toilets manufactured after 1995 use 1.6 gallons or less per flush.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 24, 2016
Manatee County flushes water waste

The county’s toilet rebate program offers incentive for residents to save water.

  • East County
  • News
The Chargers' Karsyn Robbins, 7, had the honor of carrying the game ball on the field.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 2, 2016
Despite deluge, Premier Sports Campus hosts big night in new stadium

United States U-17 women's national team prevails 5-2 over Venezuela.

  • East County
  • News
At the core of the lawsuit against the town, and most others filed against governments, public agencies and private businesses, is the formatting of documents and information posted on their websites.Â
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 3, 2019
ADA lawsuit filed against Longboat Key over website

Town's lawyer in case said no clear standards exist for governments to follow.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mark Stevens, president of Stevens Construction, Greg Bartoli, PopStroke founder, and Bryon Bell, president of TGR Design, get busy with shovels at the PopStroke groundbreaking at UTC in Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 18, 2021
Tiger Woods' PopStroke breaks ground at UTC in Sarasota

PopStroke, designed by Tiger Woods and his TGR team, breaks ground at Sarasota's University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
The site, known as the Moore's Dairy site, is outlined in blue and is immediately south of Waterlefe and west of Upper Manatee River Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 5, 2016
Mixed-use project approved on Upper Manatee

Medallion Home will build commercial and residential on property immediately south of Waterlefe.

  • East County
  • News
Sarah Wertheimer accepts the $3,500 grant check from Junior League of Sarasota. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 7, 2018
Scene & Heard 11.08.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota, featuring the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida State University, Sarasota Contemporary Dance, Florida Studio Theatre, Embracing Our Differences, Asolo Repertory Theatre , Junior League

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 1: Kyle Scott Battie

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Randy and Susan Mallitz are being honored by Temple Emanu--El for their philanthropy.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2020
Temple Emanu-El honors Lakewood Ranch couple

Temple Emanu-El honors Lakewood Ranch couple for their philanthropy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Seniors age 65 and up wait for 15 minutes to be monitored for adverse effects after receiving COVID-19 vaccines from Manatee County on Jan. 7 at Bennett Park.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 21, 2021
Manatee County restricts vaccine distribution to Florida residents

Non-Florida residents can no longer get vaccine from Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
Actor Steven Labine, as Capt. Wattage, shares his energy-saving tips with Inspector Iona Badge, played by Michaela Shapiro, during a performance at Braden River Elementary School
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
Capt. Wattage lights up learning

FPL performance teaches about conserving energy.

  • East County
  • News
Ziggy, a lemur at Big Cat Habitat, is ready to interact with any visitors. He loves to jump around and explore.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 16, 2021
What to do: A peek at the Lakewood Ranch area's animal attractions

The greater Lakewood Ranch area has plenty of places to see various types of animals.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County passed its $740 million budget on Monday night.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • September 22, 2020
Manatee County approves 2020-21 budget

The $740 million budget decreased 2.2% over last year's because of losses projected from the effects of COVID-19

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2011
News Briefs

Path cleared for free electric-car service; Commission endorses North Trail plan

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jack Schroeder
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 25, 2018
Tributes: Jack Schroeder

“Happy” Jack Schroeder was born Aug. 21, 1925, and passed Dec. 19, 2017.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Greg Lintner preferred to side on the sidewalk while riding around Siesta Key.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 9, 2019
Quality of bike lanes on Midnight Pass raises safety concerns among Siesta Key cyclists

Cyclists on Siesta Key hope to see improvements in a bumpy and narrow stretch of a popular roadway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball player Jack Kelley (white jersey) is in critical condition after a hit-and-run accident on Feb. 28.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 2, 2019
UPDATE: FHP arrests suspect in hit-and-run accident that left Lakewood Ranch High graduate in critical condition

UPDATE: FHP arrests suspect in hit-and-run accident that left Lakewood Ranch High graduate in critical condition

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 21, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Work crews begin spreading the first loads of sand on a renourishment project on the north end of Longboat Key. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 7, 2018
Longboat kicks off north-end beach project

30,000 tons of sand is making its way from Polk County for $1.1 million project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 27, 2020
Bittersweet farewells for Lakewood Ranch-area students

Mona Jain Middle and Freedom Elementary have parades to celebrate students as they move onto new schools.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 18, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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