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Social studies teacher Chris Brown asks students questions during the sixth round of the competition.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 2, 2016
Braden River Middle students battle in Geography Bee

The school has hosted the event for the last 15 years to put an emphasis on a subject that is 'often overlooked in schools.'

  • East County
  • News
University Park's Polly Curran and Maureen Hager, pictured with University of Florida IFAS Manatee County Extension Office agent Susan Griffith, hope neighbors in University Park will make their yards Florida friendly.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2018
Manatee County women make friends for Florida through landscaping

Gardener Group members promote Florida-friendly landscaping in their University Park community.

  • East County
  • News
This rendering depicts the extension of Cattlemen Road and Sarasota County's future world-class rowing venue at Nathan Benderson Park. (Courtesy rendering)
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 17, 2014
Upcoming events spur Sheriff's Office changes

A series of high-profile international sporting events on tap for Sarasota County pose unique law enforcement challenges for the Sheriff's Office.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jonathon "J.E." Allen and Bailey Brawner are interning at Harvest United Methodist Church until August. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 18, 2014
Interns spend summer at East County church

Rather than spending their summer break in their hometowns with their friends, two 21-year-old college students chose to spend it studying in Florida.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Police Chief Peter Cumming speaks at a press conference Aug. 10.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • August 10, 2017
Longboat Key murder suspect worked at targeted resort

Darryl Hanna Jr. was a part-time security guard at the Zota Beach Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bob Swiatek |
  • January 2, 2013
The 'tail' of Patches

Born in late November 2010 in a litter of puppies from an unknown mother and father was a little, white mixed-breed male.

  • East County
  • News
"Rubens' expressive brushwork is at once a high degree of control and complete freedom," says Virginia Brilliant, associate curator of European Art at the Ringling Museum.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 22, 2012
Backstage Pass: Artistic Brilliance

The Ringling Museum's associate curator of European art teamed up with the Belgian city of Antwerp to pull together a fresh new exhibit on a revered old master.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Heat 14U catcher Sarah Crawford is batting .407 with 22 hits and three walks this season. Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 12, 2013
Field General: Sarah Crawford

Sarah Crawford, 14, was the lone local player chosen to be a part of America's Team, which will travel to Italy and Greece next month.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mike Fields is the new boys basketball coach at Sarasota High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2018
Fields day: Sarasota High boys basketball job stays in the family

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Florida Department of Transportation finished the sidewalk this week by connecting pavement from Broadway in Longbeach Village to the Longboat Pass Bridge on the north end. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 1, 2016
Historic Longboat Key sidewalk project finished

The Florida Department of Transportation finished the sidewalk this week by connecting pavement from Broadway in Longbeach Village to the Longboat Pass Bridge on the north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kaitlin Bockmeyer and Graham Kukla have seen the membership of Ranked Choice Voting SRQ spike since they joined in late 2016, which they see as a sign of the group’s momentum.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 1, 2018
Voters campaign for a new ballot

Ranked Choice Voting SRQ wants to finally implement a city initiative approved more than a decade ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 11, 2010
Lifter preps for Olympic run

Weightlifter Andrew Sweeney, a 2002 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School, recently set the Florida state record in the snatch.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 7100 Longboat Drive E. sold for $1.4 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 28, 2017
Longbeach on Longboat Key home sells for $1.4 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept.11-15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 29, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Smile Smart Dental Center

Smile Smart Dental Center opened in Twelve Oaks Plaza in January.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 24, 2017
Chamber sends off, welcomes town officials

Retiring Town Manager Dave Bullock and Director of Public Works Juan Florensa bid farewell to chamber members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Richie Evers and Gene Sweeney, in back, and Garrett Lindgren and Mickey Quinn have been chosen to appear in the movie "The Perfect Day."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 20, 2016
The Perfect Day to be a star in Lakewood Ranch

Four Lakewood Ranch residents land roles in Christian film.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 17, 2013
Leaving town? Learn how to protect your property

If you're getting ready to head north for the summer, plan to take the necessary steps now to ensure your home stays safe and secure.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2014
Homeless park on Pineapple

Nearby businesses say they are being harmed by the increasing encampment of homeless the past few months at Pineapple Park.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lake Club's Kevin Swan, left, said he is a die-hard Disney fan who ran into a complete day of employee apathy May 4.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch resident receives Mickey Mouse treatment

A Life Story Foundation's Kevin Swan has a rough day at Disney World.

  • East County
  • News
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