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Bruce and Florence Cunningham utilized Family Resources' shelter in Bradenton after adopting their son, who had behavioral issues six years ago.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 2, 2015
Nonprofit tees off out east

A nonprofit based in downtown Bradenton, Family Resources hopes inaugural golf tournament will attract East County's attention to its cause.

  • East County
  • News
Lauren Perchitti, left, passed out samples of mulligatawny soup prepared by the Polo Grill and Bar.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2010
East County fills 'Empty Bowls' (VIDEO)

In just the first hour, more than 300 people had already turned out for the Empty Bowls event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street today benefiting The Food Bank of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 17, 2012
School District opens School Choice enrollment

Manatee County's School Choice Open Enrollment period starts today and runs through Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • News
Mayor Erik Arroyo, SRQ Vets co-founder, SRQ Vets co-founder Bill Sterbinsky and others lead the march.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 28, 2022
Sarasota veterans march 5K in Memorial Day tribute

The annual 5K hike was held May 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new span would be constructed beside Fort Hamer Bridge.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 19, 2022
Manatee seeks federal funding for second span of Fort Hamer Bridge

Funding for the east Bradenton bridge, among other initiatives, prompted a trip to Washington, D.C. by the Manatee County commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
Paul Zeppenfeld submitted this photo from his backyard at Wellington Chase on Palmer Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paul Zeppenfeld submitted this photo from his backyard at Wellington Chase on Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Heather Johnson took this photo of the John Ringling Bridge in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Heather Johnson took this photo of the John Ringling Bridge in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
(File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 10, 2022
Development, housing key issues for County Commission candidates

The candidates say that single-member districts open up possibilities for new faces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marc Soss took this photo of the sun rising over Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Marc Soss took this photo of the sun rising over Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 19, 2018
LBK firefighter rescues man clinging to small sailboat

93-year-old man taken to hospital for hypothermia treatment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Laurie Krampits submitted this photo of a father and son enjoying the sunset on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Laurie Krampits submitted this photo of a father and son enjoying the sunset on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lou Newman submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bayport Beach and Tennis Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lou Newman submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bayport Beach and Tennis Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Allan Tremmel submitted this photo of jet plumes taken over the Lexington subdivision in Parrish.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Allan Tremmel submitted this photo of jet plumes taken over the Lexington subdivision in Parrish.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rita Zuchelli took this photo Friday, July 13, on Siesta Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Rita Zuchelli took this photo Friday, July 13, on Siesta Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Bayview Dental Associates |
  • September 12, 2022
Can I Avoid Staining My Teeth After Drinking Red Wine?

Can I Avoid Staining My Teeth After Drinking Red Wine?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Ann Picard submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Palmer Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Ann Picard submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kelly Rockett-Safford submitted this wave photo taken at sunset on Coquina Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Kelly Rockett-Safford submitted this wave photo taken at sunset on Coquina Beach.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
David Rosenthal submitted this sunset photo, taken on the north end of Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

David Rosenthal submitted this sunset photo, taken on the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jamier Jones announced June 17 that he will be transferring to IMG Academy from Riverview High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2022
3 things Sarasota sports fans need to know this week

Notes on some college athletes you should drive to see, a big-time high schooler making a big-time move and a baseball alum finding success in an unlikely place.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Therese Sutton submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Therese Sutton submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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