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Thirteen-year-old Sofia Uribe checks out the new computers in Carlos E. Haile Middle School's computer lab. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 27, 2015
Technology, hiring on the rise

East County schools are receiving a boost in technology and staff counts as part of the Manatee County School District's five-year strategic plan to improve the district.

  • East County
  • News
The meeting starts at 5:45 p.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 23, 2016
Bashaw renovations net savings

The School Board tonight will consider a change order for savings of more than $600,000.

  • East County
  • Schools
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.20.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The city hired Jerry Fogle to assume the new role of parks and recreation director.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 24, 2016
Sarasota hires parks and recreation director

Jerry Fogle, the manager of the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, will lead the city's effort to create more active parks offerings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Pace |
  • February 10, 2012
Man Up Sarasota: a Confession Turns Girls' Night Out

Man Up Sarasota: a Confession Turns Girls' Night Out

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 13, 2010
Pines residents mentor students in English language

Pines residents were paired with students in the English Speakers of Other Languages program to help them learn proper pronunciation of words, meanings of American expressions and correct use of words in different contexts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Last year, stakeholders on St. Armands Circle and Longboat Key sought to address severe traffic congestion affecting the region’s barrier islands. Officials are still working on finding solutions.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 12, 2015
WELCOME BACK: Can we get out of our traffic jam?

As an influx of part-time residents descends on Sarasota, officials are continuing efforts to address traffic problems in the region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bryan McManis
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2011
Lakewood Ranch C.C. names new director of golf

Bryan McManis took over as the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club's new director of golf April 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS: Subscription parking service comes to town

Fee-based system allows free reign to leave vehicles where ever driver wants.

  • April Fools
The Gardeners Out East Garden Club in Lakewood Ranch present Vets2Success founder Bryan Jacobs with a check for $2,300 for his Vets to Agro  program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch gardeners assist veterans

The Vets2Succss nonprofit will use a $2,300 donation for a farming program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 9, 2013
Festival brings family together

The annual East County rite, the Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival, will feel different this year after the loss of family patriarch, Jim.

  • East County
  • News
Developer Pat Neal (right), and his son, John (left)
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 6, 2016
Neal carves out a small chunk of Palmer Ranch

The developer submitted a pre-application proposal to build up to 50 homes where five stand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Kisgen
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 30, 2015
Publix welcomes new manager

John Kisgen is the new manager at Longboat Key's Publix.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 5, 2014
Swinging smiles

Riverview High junior Allison Davis started the Manasota BUDS tennis program at Lakewood Ranch High last May.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Leadership Manatee Alumni Association Treasurer Neil Unruh awards Doug Wagner with the 24th Annual Kent C. Schulz Distinguished Alumni Award.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 17, 2019
School District of Manatee County administrator honored

“Every single person has value and can add value . . . Every single person counts and matters.”

  • East County
  • Schools
The restaurant specializes in endless sushi and hibachi.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 3, 2016
Yuniku opens at University Parkway, Lockwood Ridge Road

The sushi and hibachi restaurant is the second eatery to open in University Square this year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 7, 2009
Miss Manatee throws first fall pitch

The league welcomed the start of its recreational season Oct. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.26.2015

Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.26.2015

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Prom on the Porch with Wendy Johnson.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 6, 2020
No prom? No problem for grad-to-be and friends

Family arranges a different kind of prom for Cardinal Mooney senior.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
See the yarn-bombing located at 5100 Sun Circle Drive.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 27, 2013
Scene & Heard

It's the crafty ones you have to watch; Artist Nat Krate lived a life fulfilled; Keep arts thriving via your chump change; Art imitates nature

  • Arts + Culture
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