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McNeal Elementary School second-grader Josiah Minton practices his spelling words with Lakewood Ranch High junior shooting guard Anthony Suarez. Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2014
Teach One, Reach One

The East Manatee Bulldogs started a tutoring program last fall to help players with their academic studies.

  • East County
  • Sports
St. Stephen's Episcopal School Head of School Dr. Jan Pullen, left, and Harvest United Methodist Church Co-Pastors Rev. Catherine Fluck Price and Rev. Steve Price announced a new East County St. Stephen’s location Tuesday. Courtesy photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2014
St. Stephens announces Ranch campus

The private school based in west Bradenton is expanding to Lakewood Ranch to attract more students in the area.

  • East County
  • News
Tarah Kayne and Daniel O'Shea recently won their first international gold medal.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 24, 2015
Local pairs skaters win international gold

Tarah Kayne and Daniel O’Shea won their first international competition at the 2015 U.S. International Figure Skating Classic.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 4, 2013
District aims to win STEM education grant

After nearly earning funding last year for a similar grant, the Manatee County School District is again a finalist for a 'Race to the Top' grant to fund STEM labs in elementary schools.

  • East County
  • News
Local artist Gay Germain takes comfort in her work after two years of illness and recovery.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 22, 2014
Physical [Art] Therapy

Gay Germain's artwork has served as her outlet during trying times.

  • Arts + Culture
Retired Senior Editor Dora Walters snapped this picture of Kip O’Neill, Bob Spitzer, Fred Wilson and Maxine Spitzer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
Dora the Explorer focuses her lens on the Village

Retired Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters found herself on familiar turf in December, when she made an appearance at Longbeach Village resident Kip O'Neill's 19th annual holiday party, then celebrated again with Village residents on New Year's Eve. And as usual, she started snapping photos.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harrison Troyan, behind, and Zaid Ibsais, front right, show off their characters, Tick Tock Crocodile and the Wicked Witch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2016
Wolf blows out perspective

Third-graders at Willis Elementary have taken a personal approach to learning about story characters.

  • East County
  • News
River Club resident Ron Hamilton loves visiting Barcelona, Spain, where his sister-in-law lives.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2015
Conversation with Ron Hamilton

River Club's Ron Hamilton has lent his expertise to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall as it searches for a new executive director.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2013
Turtles head home after rehab at Mote

Tyler the turtle is back at sea.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East County's Mylon Shamble is trying to make a name for herself on American Idol.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 14, 2018
East County woman faces the pressure of American Idol

Lakewood Ranch High graduate waits for her time in the spotlight.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The property at 1440 Boulevard of the Arts has sat vacant for years as the city has sought a catalyst project for the land to stimulate redevelopment in the Rosemary District.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 16, 2014
Rosemary project continues advancement

Sarasota city commissioners unanimously approved a sale agreement Monday, with the developer planning to buy city land for the construction of Rosemary Square.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 25, 2015
Modern marvel

Sunday evening marked the end of an international competition for the ultimate athlete.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 24, 2013
Youth baseball tournaments coming to Sarasota

Prospect Wire will host its Florida state finals for four age groups of high school baseball players June 8 through 12, at Ed Smith Stadium and the Buck O'Neil Sports Complex.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 7, 2016
East Meets West Expo brings businesses together

The 8th Annual East Meets West Business Expo sold out of vendor space four weeks ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Work on the sidewalk has prompted a lane closure and contributed to traffic backups along westbound John Ringling Boulevard.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 12, 2018
Ringling Causeway sidewalk work snarls traffic

The project will replace a stretch of sidewalk damaged by Hurricane Irma.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Warren Roberts, 85, was a distinguished professor at the University of Albany, an author and avid beach walker.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 16, 2018
Warren Roberts remembered for his enthusiastic teachings

Warren Roberts, who died May 8, was a distinguished professor at the University at Albany, SUNY before becoming a beach fixture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A rendering shows what Lido Beach Redevelopment Partners have in mind for the city-owned Lido Beach pool and pavilion.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 15, 2018
Lido pavilion leaseholders discuss plans

Island residents remain skeptical about plans to renovate the Lido pool and pavilion, but the private operators believe they're making progress.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Devyn Dugger, left, and John Saputo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
News Briefs

Gold Coast expands north; FDOT, Manatee to restore wetlands at Duette Preserve

  • East County
  • News
ivory
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 30, 2015
Ivory Lounge takes on condo owners in continuing lawsuit

Ivory Lounge takes on condo owners in continuing lawsuit

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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