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Manatee County is holding meeting to go over its ADA Transition Plan Sept. 26 and Oct. 2.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2019
Manatee County seeks to improve accessibility for special needs individuals

Manatee County seeks to improve Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility.

  • East County
  • News
UnidosNow Executive Officer Luz Corcuera,  Fior Zamora and Andres Monr Photo by Tom J. Thomas
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 31, 2018
All Angels show heart

Church members met grant recipients on Jan. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cheers sits with her owner, Barb Davis. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 18, 2014
Dog days of training

The Sarasota Obedience Training Club will host the American Kennel Club-sponsored Responsible Dog Ownership Day.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sean Roth |
  • January 3, 2010
TOP STORY, NOV.: TideWell expands in Ranch

The Sarasota-based non-profit purchased the 36,652-square-foot building for $6.55 million.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 9, 2010
Off-duty rescuer's care goes above, beyond

An East Manatee Fire Rescue member recently took a Braden River Elementary School student to school after a traffic accident sent his mom to the hospital.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: A Toast to Moms and Babies

PHOTO GALLERY: A Toast to Moms and Babies

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2013
Obituary: Thomas Jacob Beckett

Thomas Jacob Beckett, 80, of Bradenton, died Sept. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beth Grogan, a Lakewood Ranch resident who started Magic of Mittens, works with Stefani Heidenthal, Nolan's FBLA adviser, to collect items for families in need.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 27, 2019
Nolan Middle School students warm hearts with mittens project

Nolan Middle FBLA students warm hearts with Magic of Mittens project in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
Graham Ellis, a Navy veteran and member of VFW Post 12055, slowly takes the cloth off the seal in honor of the Navy. Ellis' daughter, Carly McCarthy, was an executive officer in Braden River High School's JROTC program in 2016.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 27, 2019
Wall of Honor dedicated at Braden River High

Braden River High School's new Wall of Honor to recognize veterans

  • East County
  • News
Members of the Sarasota Christian girls basketball team, along with coach Brett Morrow, pose for pictures with the Class 2A state runner-up trophy.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 2A Girls Basketball State Championship- Sarasota Christian vs. Grandview Prep

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team fell to Grandview Prep 45-32 in the FHSAA Class 2A state championship Feb. 20, at the Lakeland Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Booker's Jordan Clark weaves through the Riverview defense for a layup.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 30, 2019
Our columnist's favorite moments of the high school sports season

Our columnist Ryan Kohn's favorite moments of the high school sports season, including moments from Riverview, Sarasota, Booker and Cardinal Mooney.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
About 20 parents attended Tuesday night's meeting at the school district's administrative building.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2018
Manatee School Board postpones redistricting vote

No date has yet been set but officials hope to solicit more public input.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2014
Fire rescue stops vehicle fire

Firefighters are responding to a vehicle fire at the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
Horses need home

Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary is seeking new homes for several companion horses - horses too small to be considered full-size horses and too large to be called ponies.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 13, 2012
Nov. 13: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sen. Marco Rubio and City Manager Tom Barwin, right, discuss the status of Lido Beach.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 16, 2018
Rubio talks renourishment at Lido Beach

During a visit with Sarasota officials, Sen. Marco Rubio called Lido Key's shoreline erosion the most dramatic he'd ever seen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jason Ellis describes his character Bobby Strong as earnest, a leader and sexy. Sarah Cassidy describes her character Hope Cladwell as hopeful, kindhearted and an idealist. (Photo by Mallory Gnaegy)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 16, 2014
Jason Ellis and Sarah Cassidy take a trip to 'Urinetown'

Jason Ellis and Sarah Cassidy are familiar faces on the community theater stages in Sarasota. Most recently, they've been cast as leading lovers in The Players' 'Urinetown.'

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Christian coach Brett Mitchell watches his team's game against Southeast High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2018
Blazers soccer team cares more about development than its record

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Heather Campese will perform at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing to benefit Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2019
Local comic to target online dating, women's issues in Lakewood Ranch

Three comedians on tap at Gold Coast Eagle in Lakewood Ranch to benefit Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 16, 2015
SHIFTS homeless program may expand

Sarasota County staff will ask commissioners for $300,000 to double the beds at a smaller, transitional housing program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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