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Mayor Jim Brown is still hopeful a community center can be built at Bayfront Park.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 6, 2013
Election: Brown wants rec center talks to evolve in third term

Comprehensive Plan changes and 'solving the Colony mess' top Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown's list should he get a third term as the town's District 4 commissioner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 12, 2012
Lady Pirates wrap up district season with win

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Charlotte 25-16, 25-17, 25-18 Oct. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior Huntyre Elling earned the victory on the mound for Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: District Semifinal Softball

The top-seeded Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High softball teams both cruised to district semifinal victories April 18. The Lady Mustangs defeated Dixie Hollins 17-2 in their four-inning Class 6A-District 12 semifinal while the Lady Pirates defeated Venice 10-0 in their six-inning Class 7A-District 11 semifinal. Both teams will advance to their respective district championship games April 20. Lakewood Ranch will host the winner of the other 6A-12 semifinal between Seminole Osceola and Palmetto while Braden River will host the winner of the other 7A-11 semifinal between Manatee and Sarasota. Both games will begin at 7 p.m.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Corey Cagle Photography
  • A time to celebrate |
  • December 28, 2016
Just Married: Ashley Levine and J.P. Clayton

The couple was married at the Biltmore Estate on Oct. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Richard Russell plays Tybalt in the Sarasota Opera's 1993 production of "Romeo & Juliet." Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 20, 2019
Asolo Rep, Sarasota Opera and Sarasota Orchestra celebrate milestone season

Three Sarasota arts organizations celebrate milestone anniversaries by looking backwards and forwards.

  • Arts + Culture
Many Main Street merchants said they still are recovering from the construction of the Five Points roundabout and the installation of parking meters and hope the city will delay the Main Street streetscape project. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 23, 2011
Merchants denounce Main Street project

Downtown business owners believe now is not the time for a Main Street streetscape project that will tear up the street and sidewalks.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2010
News Briefs 09.09.10

Manatee County commissioners on Aug. 31 reaffirmed their commitment to find a safe solution for allowing residents to use golf carts on sidewalks but did not take action to move forward with the concept.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming holds one of the six cameras that are now capturing data.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 12, 2013
License cameras rolling on Key

The long-waited license-plate recognition cameras began snapping data Friday afternoon on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shelley and Dante Talarico
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2011
Gullett students publish first book

You may want to get autographs from students in Jackie Vixamar's first-grade class at Gullett Elementary - while you still can.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rotarians serve and box meals for the 43rd annual Pioneer Picnic at Robarts Arena.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 4, 2016
Rotary Club prepares for 44th Pioneer Picnic

The Rotary Club of Sarasota will host the annual Pioneer Picnic Sunday, Oct. 9 at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Teacher Rob Loeffel, Dick Vitale and Tuttle students
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 6, 2014
School board

Do you have school news you'd like to share? Email Staff Writer Amanda Morales at [email protected].

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Visitors to University Place speak with a security provider via a remote communication system. The provider opens the gate to visitors accordingly.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2017
Late to the party

Some residents say they want new options at the guardhouse.

  • East County
  • News
Mark Walsh, vice president of Ocean Properties, and Andy Berger, vice president of operations for Ocean Properties, have been making weekly trips to Longboat Key from Delray Beach to present a rough sketch of a future Key Club project.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 15, 2015
Checkout time

Voters will decide May 12 whether Ocean Properties can proceed with a plan that could yield a 259-unit hotel, 93 condominiums and seven villa units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 28, 2014
TWIS Asks: Greg Gentile of Get Fit Fuel

TWIS Asks: Greg Gentile of Get Fit Fuel

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Prince Contracting is clearing the I-75 median for retention and detention ponds, as well as the creation of temporary lanes. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2015
Contractors make way for temporary bridge, ponds

FDOT's plans for the Interstate 75/University Parkway include the widening of I-75.

  • East County
  • News
The Braden River High varsity cheerleading team dresses in character for a Miss USA Pageant at the home of one of the cheerleaders.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 14, 2013
Cheerful Home

With no funding to travel, the Braden River High School varsity cheerleading team held a three-day home camp, during which the team learned new tricks and built trust.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Manatee Babe Ruth 15U All-Star team will travel to Ocala to compete in the state championship July 12 to July 15 after winning the District 15 championship. Courtesy photos.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 11, 2012
Local baseball teams win district championships

The Manatee Cal Ripken 8U, 9U and 11U All-Star teams, the Manatee Babe Ruth 15U All-Star team and the Sarasota Cal Ripken 8U All-Star team all won District 15 championships two weeks ago for a chance to advance to the Southeast Regional Tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 28, 2010
North LBK out of gas for nearly 24 hours

The incident occurred after a contractor nicked a gas line while installing water pipes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA senior quarterback Gus Mahler throws a pass against Bradenton Christian.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 18, 2017
ODA football gets wild win against Bradenton Christian

The Thunder defense forced five turnovers in the 7-6 victory.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manny Cruz, who operates Cruz Portrait Design of Bradenton, earned the master of photography designation from the Professional Photographers of America.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 9, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Local photographer a picture of commitment

  • East County
  • News
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