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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 20, 2016
Cops Corner 4.17.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 9, 2019
Bradenton woman scammed after online purchase

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 8, 2013
Cabana Inn aims to lose bad rap, plug into music scene

Cabana Inn aims to lose bad rap, plug into music scene

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 15, 2009
Educational Expansion

Bradenton Christian and Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch are adding more learning opportunities for East County families this school year.

  • East County
  • News
There are five on-demand crosswalks along Gulf of Mexico Drive in  Longboat Key.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 16, 2018
Pedestrian safety on Longboat Key has no push-button solution

Crosswalks are often a balancing act between vehicular and foot traffic, experts say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo. David Jones will transition from the position of principal at North Port High School to principal at Sarasota High School.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2016
New principal named for Sarasota High School

North Port High School principal David Jones will transition to the leadership role at Sarasota High School.

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  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: September 5

Mark Williamson captured these pelicans in flight at sunrise near the Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 15, 2017
Sea Salt makes his way back home

Sea Salt was found by local anglers in Holmes Beach in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2019
East County weather page photo: September 5

Jeannie Sparks captures this ibis in a marsh along River Club Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The limpkin's unique, piercing cry was used as the call of the magical creature Hippogriff in Harry Potter movies. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • March 4, 2021
Bird of the week: Limpkin

Aquatic bird enjoys apple snails as its preferred food.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Melissa Leduc |
  • March 19, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: March 19

Mark Dimitroff captured this brown pelican skimming the surface on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 16, 2010
In Brief

In Brief

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 23, 2014
Our View

Ridiculous election rumor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Martin Von Cannon, left, and his wife, Deb, both have served the country in the U.S. Army.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 10, 2010
Dynamic Duo

Creekwood residents Deb and Martin Von Cannon are both veterans of the U.S. Army.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2020
Tapped into spine health

Experts share tips on maintaining back health.

  • Health
  • By Matt Orr |
  • September 21, 2012
TWIS Travel: Arizona Biltmore

TWIS Travel: Arizona Biltmore

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  • By John Ewing |
  • February 6, 2013
How to can farm-fresh tomatoes

How to can farm-fresh tomatoes

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Aleah Robinson scored 14 points to help lead Lakewood Ranch to victory in its season opener Nov. 10.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 11, 2015
Mustangs gallop past Bruins

The Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team opened its season Nov. 10 with a win.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh hopes to focus on water quality and changes to the gas tax when talking with White House officials and federal legislators.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2019
Manatee County commissioner schedules White House meeting

Water quality top of mind as Manatee County commissioners head to White House.

  • East County
  • News
Pines of Sarasota Lead Physical Therapist James McClure, right, helps Dickie Smothers try out the Biodex Balance System.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 1, 2015
Pines of Sarasota takes a stand against falls

A new fall-prevention program assesses your risk of falling and makes suggestions for improvement.

  • Health
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