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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 29, 2017
Campaign Against Summer Hunger kicks off fourth year

All Faiths Food Bank and its community partners campaign to feed 35,000 children with summer campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
FDOT proposed a similar project in 2017 for a installing third lane along the southern part of Gulf of Mexico Drive near the entrance of Country Club Shores.Â
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 6, 2018
Turn lane proposed for Gulf of Mexico Drive

The town of Longboat Key could begin a project to regrade and widen, adding a third turn lane to, Gulf of Mexico Drive within the next few years, but first it needs a nod from the Florida Department of Transportation first.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alexia Fernandez |
  • May 20, 2009
PIRATES: Teacher will lead European excursion

Foreign language teacher Audrey Yates will take 10 travelers to France, Spain and Italy this summer.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 26, 2018
Longboat Commission again considers one county issue

Town of Longboat Key looks at moving to one county.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 12, 2017
Cops Corner: Drunk man tries to get money from ATM, ends up fighting brother-in-law

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 24, 2018
Making waves

For the 20th consecutive year, Cannons Marine has been named to the Grady-White Admiral’s Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2015
OBITUARY | Heather Greta Granet

Heather Greta Granet died June 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 19, 2018
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and physician Siddhartha Mukherjee on the future of cancer

The author of “The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer” Siddhartha Mukherjee spoke at The Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series on March 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bob Hendel of the anti-incorporation group, the Friends of Lakewood Ranch, said incorporation would take away local control.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 26, 2011
TOP STORY, MAY: Lakewood Ranch Incorporation Debate

Pro- and anti-incorporation groups faced off Monday for the first Lakewood Ranch Incorporation Debate hosted by the East County Observer.

  • East County
  • News
The meeting was held at the county's administrative building.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2016
Long Bar Pointe lawsuit reaches settlement

The agreement ends a 2-year-old dispute.

  • East County
  • News
Spectators to football games and other sporting events must use clear bags now for their belongings. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2019
Manatee County School District imposes 'clear bag' policy

Spectators at athletic events must carry belongings in clear bags starting tonight.

  • East County
  • News
The trees will remain illuminated until Christmas.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 1, 2019
With one button, Longboat illuminates Town Center's future

Tree-lighting kicks off chamber events as leaders continue to discuss what's next.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kaptured by Kacy
  • A time to celebrate |
  • November 8, 2018
Just Married: Liz Alpert & Jim Barber

Talking politics on the first date may not always be the right thing to do, but for Liz and Jim, it led to happily ever after.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Riverwalk's Linda Carroll and River Club's  Penny Savage like doing low impact exercises in a group setting because they have fun while they work out.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2019
Sweatin' to the Oldies

Videos inspire women's exercise group to get fit and have fun.

  • Health
Marina Bourantonis owns the Thavma yoga studio.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • June 20, 2019
Sarasota yogi shares simple exercises to limber up

Doing these brief stretches can help increase mobility and flexibility — now, and for years to come.

  • Health
John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is selling his "Rambling River Retreat" home at 12709 Upper Manatee River Road in East County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 26, 2019
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band musician sells home along the Manatee River

Former Nitty Gritty Dirt Band member John McEuen says it's time to part with his "Rambling River Retreat" in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Douglas S. Staley, CEO of Child Protection Center, laughs as Graci McGillicuddy cheers him on during their ice cream party.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 18, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 11.24.16

From special birthday celebrations to the announcement of the Firefly Gala 2017 performer, a lot happened last week...

  • Black Tie
Stephanie Arne, the founder of the Creative Animal Foundation, and Tim Davison, a prominent wildlife artist, began living in their tiny house in August and will be in it for about two years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 16, 2017
Tiny House brings its big message to Lakewood Ranch

Willis Smith hosts Creative Animal Foundation as its brings its message of sustainability to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 3, 2012
SunCoast Storm continues winning ways

The SunCoast Storm 14U travel team improved its record to 54-7 with a pair of tournament victories.

  • East County
  • Sports
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