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Magic of Manatee members and East County residents Ellen Linsley and Beverly Whitby join Longboat Key’s Bunny Klein and Bradenton’s Rose Gratta in presenting items to HOPE. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 19, 2015
Neighborhood News

Sorority pledges for cancer cause

  • East County
  • News
Asolo Repertory Theatre is based in FSU Center for the Performing Arts adjacent to The Ringling Museum.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • April 4, 2020
Asolo Rep, FSU/Asolo Conservatory announce 2020-21 seasons

Two canceled musicals from this season will get another chance next spring

  • Arts + Culture
The city is considering building a parking garage on St. Armands to mitigate parking issues, but the Urban Design Studio believes the issue can be addressed with other solutions.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 6, 2014
St. Armands BID hears talk on parking, transit

The city's Urban Design Studio urged caution regarding a potential parking garage on St. Armands, encouraging the use of alternative forms of transportation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Builders may have to pay 50% more to construct new homes in Manatee County.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2015
Manatee County School Board says impact fees make sense

Funds needed to build new schools or additions as expected population boom hits.

  • East County
  • News
James Satcher
  • By Observer staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County Commission, District 6: James Satcher

James Satcher runs for office.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 13, 2019
The Secret Life of Recycling: A look inside Sarasota's recycling system

Two months in, Sarasota's single stream proves successful. We take a look at how it all works.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 4, 2019
Women's Council of Realtors Sarasota displayed patriotic colors at fashion show

Women's Council of Realtors Sarasota hosted its 'Stars, Stripes & Style' fundraiser on Sept. 4 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Cecilia Ziano
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 11, 2016
Music review: La Musica Program III

La Musica offers a satisfying afternoon of chamber music

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 4, 2017
Students dig up donations for All Faiths Food Bank

Hershorin Schiff Community Day School students spent the morning harvesting vegetables from their community garden to donate to All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 21, 2021
Rudy Yessin

Rudy Yessin, 95 of Longboat Key, Florida died Friday morning, June 18, at his home in Florida with his family by his side.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • March 14, 2019
Kudos to Sarasota County for criminal justice innovations

Strategies to hold the line on jail population are working.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jess McIntyre |
  • February 18, 2021
Back at the Ranch: Courting During COVID-19: Date Nights Reimagined

Need help kindling a little romance? Luckily, the area provides a plethora of pandemic-approved activities to enjoy a night together.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2019
Field of Focus

The winers of the 2019 Lens on Lakewood Ranch photography contest.

  • LWR Life
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 6, 2013
Colony parties talk without lawyers

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties will try to settle their differences in an attempt to speed up a settlement and revive the currently shuttered property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.2.20

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The county will seek to adopt a new district map for commission elections by Dec. 31.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 28, 2021
New district maps coming for Sarasota County

Two years after a contentious redistricting effort, the County Commission agreed to redraw boundaries again to create a more balanced map for local elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 13, 2012
Heritage Harbour South approves 2013 budget

Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisors approved their preliminary fiscal year 2013 budget of $457,730, plus a total debt service of $814,227 between bonds for Stonebyrook and Lighthouse Cove.

  • East County
  • News
The School District of Manatee County has wired buses with WiFi to send out to community centers and churches throughout the county to provide internet access to students.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 8, 2020
Buses bring hotspots to students in Manatee County

School District of Manatee County buses to provide WiFi for students

  • East County
  • News
** Ella Radovich, Sharlene Asiain-Mejia, Leonardo Moreno Martinez and Noah Saint Cyr try to lift up a hula hoop with their teammates.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 19, 2020
Fruitville students set sail with good behavior model

Students at Fruitville Elementary are split into different ships to learn about good behavior.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Surain Ranajee, Maya Rengifo, Cortney Bauer and Sara Hutchinson became close friends over the course of the competition.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 16, 2018
Future medical professionals win big in Manatee County

Nolan Middle School HOSA students placed first in the international competition.

  • East County
  • News
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