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  • By Taelor Scheuer |
  • May 31, 2013
Highlights add a boost of fun to summer hair

Highlights add a boost of fun to summer hair

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Emilio Vega, an 11-year-old Gullett Elementary School student from Colombia, was one of two students to be chosen randomly to work side-by-side with first lady Michelle Obama, as she planted a garden at the White House. Courtesy photos.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 10, 2013
Healthy Reward: Gullett students help first lady Michelle Obama

Five Gullett Elementary School fifth-graders were selected to represent their wellness-oriented school and help first lady Michelle Obama plant the White House Kitchen Garden.

  • East County
  • Schools
Juan Florensa's department is responsible for wastewater services, the Key’s beach and maintenance. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 18, 2014
Florensa shines spotlight on Public Works duties

When you woke up this morning, you probably turned on your faucet and shower and flushed your toilet. The water was almost certainly safe to drink, voluminous enough for a shower and went down the drain without any troubles, thanks to the work the town's Public Works Department does every day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The meeting is being held at the county's administrative building.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2012
Planning Commission to discuss SMR project

The Manatee County Planning Commission meets at 9 a.m. today.

  • East County
  • News
CEO Steve Bishop, General Manager Novel Day and Managing Partner Kevin Hagerty, of Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
New businesses boom on St. Armands Circle

Next time you stroll the Circle, check out these seven new businesses that add flavor and flare to the shopping district.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 24, 2020
Christ Church potluck dinner features Jeremy Silverman

The Longboat Key church's organist delighted guests at a dinner and concert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch is a master-planned community. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 13, 2018
Realty company slates Lakewood Ranch project

KW Realty acquires Shoppes at Commerce Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 30, 2021
Paul Louis Glosser

Paul Louis Glosser, aged 91, passed away on Sunday August 22, 2021 in Sarasota, Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 23, 2018
Children First celebrates Jo Rutstein

Rutstein is a former board member for Children First, but she continues to support the organization. On her birthday, they gave back to her.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue recently took Chance from Manatee County Animal Services.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 15, 2015
The No-Kill Zone

As Manatee County strives to maintain a 90% animal save rate, shelters crowd and some animals spend more time in local rescues.

  • East County
  • News
Sand stopped pumping onto the north end of the island July 3 and the contractor spent the last week smoothing out the sand and grooming the newly shaped coastline.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 11, 2014
Beach project wraps up

Approximately 100,000 cubic yards of sand was placed on the north end of the Key from North Shore Road to Broadway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 10, 2019
Four arrested following strong arm robbery in Sarasota

A man was left beaten in a Sarasota parking lot following an exchange coordinated through the app Let Go.

  • East County
  • News
Vanessa Bennington dove into the paleo diet, and found she could refine it to suit her tastes.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 13, 2017
A journey of learning leads to paleo

When it comes to living a paleo lifestyle, sometimes it's important to be willing to pivot.

  • Health
Participants of farm's first goat yoga class practice yoga at Fruitville Grove.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 19, 2017
Sarasota farm welcomes local yogis

Fruitville Grove farm breaks away from the herd to offer unique yoga class.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Like many early YPG members, Nikki Taylor says that without the organization, she probably wouldn’t be living in Sarasota today.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 26, 2013
THE NEXT GENERATION

Ten years after its formation, the Sarasota Young Professionals Group founders credit the group's longevity to its balance of philanthropy, leadership and social networking.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Protesters rallied against racial injustice and police violence during a march from Dr. Martin Luther King Way to University Parkway on Saturday, June 6.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2020
Protests spark dialog on police policy, reform

Amid national unrest, law enforcement agencies, activists, residents and elected officials are engaging in conversation about policing in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Friends of the East Manatee Library Fundraising Committee Chair Connie Farmer, President Sue Ann Miller, Vice President Regina Negrycz and Stewardship Committee Chair Janet Allen stand in front of the future East County Library.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 7, 2021
East County Library nonprofit books authors for fundraisers

Friends of the East Manatee Library adjusts to fundraising during the COVID-19 pandemic

  • East County
  • News
Lyric enjoyed a Thomas the Tank Engine cake at Grandma's house last weekend in Orlando. He turns 3 April 26.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 20, 2011
OBSERVED: The World According to Lyric

Our son, Lyric, turns 3 years old next week. How is it possible three years already have passed?

  • East County
  • Opinion
Homeowner Karen Tulman said she loves her Concession home because she doesn't have to leave the area for anything. It's obvious that they've got the relaxation part figured out at home.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 7, 2015
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Beautiful home on the market, but memories go with the family.

  • East County
  • News
Robyn Rocklein headlines the Sarasota Festival of the Vocal Arts performances at Palm Aire Country Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 22, 2019
'Cavalleria Rusticana' will stir emotions in Sarasota

Sarasota Festival of the Vocal Arts comes to Palm Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
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