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An unidentified driver died in a one-car accident on I-75 in Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 1, 2020
Single car accident on I-75 leads to death in Manatee County

Manatee County accident on I-75 leads to death of the driver.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Huntyre Elling

Lakewood Ranch High senior Huntyre Elling recorded her eighth shutout of the season, allowing three hits and one walk, while striking out seven en route to leading the Lady Mustangs to a 10-0 victory over New Port Richey River Ridge in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals May 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 24, 2020
COVID-19 spectrum: Bill Gardner

Bill Gardner experienced COVID-19 along with his wife and daughter.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2016
Tropical Depression 9 closes down Longboat Key dredging

Four-week beachfront restoration project now behind schedule

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Angie Stringer will serve as the new executive director of Girls Inc. beginning Aug. 31.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 21, 2015
Girls Inc. welcomes new executive director

Angie Stringer will serve as the new executive director of Girls Inc. beginning Aug. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 27, 2010
Film Review: 'Hereafter'

"Hereafter" is an intelligent foray into the unknown, piquing our innermost thoughts to ponder the beyond.

  • Arts + Culture
With a statewide closure of nonessential businesses set to expire at the end of the month, a group of local business leaders is advocating for a rapid reopening over the next few weeks.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2020
Business leaders advocate for reopening region

An ad-hoc task force is encouraging government officials to lift some COVID-19 restrictions and allow businesses in Sarasota and Manatee to resume operating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Declan Hudson, second, Eva Bouchard, first, and Jarom Su'a, third, were the top three in the Tropicana Speech Contest at Gene Witt Elementary.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 18, 2016
Gene Witt students show off their public speaking skills

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • January 3, 2023
10 Sarasota events you simply can't miss in 2023

Mark your calendars. Here are the top 10 events coming this year in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"(Knowing) your involvement directly impacts something bigger than we are is exciting," Bobbi Larson says of her work at the American Red Cross.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Bobbi Larson

Four years ago, Bobbi Larson joined the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance as a way to bring recognition to the American Red Cross-Manatee Chapter. This month, the ARC CEO will begin serving her third year on the alliance's board of directors - this time as chairman.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 21, 2019
College students 'getdown' downtown

The Cross College Alliance held a five school function on Lemon Avenue Sept. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 5, 2020
Pet blessing at All Angels Episcopal Church brings new furry faces

As Father Dave Marshall brings the custom back for a second year, it enters "tradition" territory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fight over 'shared boyfriend' results in two arrests
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 8, 2023
Fight over 'shared boyfriend' results in two arrests

Two women who attacked a third in a fight over a boyfriend they shared were arrested on multiple charges. This and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Molly Cherryholmes
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 7, 2014
Backstage Pass: Orchestra's Pops series ends with a bang

The Saturday, May 10 Pops concert is special, because for the first time in Sarasota Orchestra's 65-year history it will perform at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 4, 2012
A day in the life of the homeless -- Part Two

A day in the life of the homeless -- Part Two

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Worden Farm owners Chris and Evan Worden, who have doctoral degrees in horticulture, are excited to partner with Schroeder-Manatee Ranch for the new CSA program developed by LWR Communities' Monaca Onstad. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 19, 2017
Community Supported Agriculture program now available in Lakewood Ranch

Organization looks to bring farm-to-table connection for East County residents.

  • East County
  • News
Public street parking on Broadway in the Longbeach Village neighborhood has been a point of contention for years.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 1, 2020
Longboat Key Commission has budget and more on its plate

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to hold a regular meeting on Sept. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“Scorch” star Amber McNew — Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 24, 2019
Star of Urbanite Theatre's 'Scorch' goes from the classroom to the stage

Amber McNew’s acting journey continues on the Urbanite Theatre stage— in an edgy play her former teacher is directing.

  • Arts + Culture
Thunder by the Bay's first appearance in Lakewood Ranch  in 2017 also will be its last.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 24, 2017
Thunder by the Bay returns to Sarasota from Lakewood Ranch

The motorcycle festival will be held at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds in 2018.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marketing Department at Manatee Physician Alliance |
  • February 10, 2022
A Coronary Artery Calcium Score Could Save Your Life

The test only costs $50 and is done right at the Bradenton Cardiology Center.

  • Health
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