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Pictured are East County winners Barbara Pfeifer, Jane Beach, Sharon Clabby, Kendall Carrier, Angela Hughes, Mim Thomas and Frances Vila with Manatee Education Foundation Executive Director Mary Glass, left. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 12, 2012
Teachers honored at ceremony

Manatee County teachers were honored Oct. 10, during the Teacher Appreciation Awards ceremony, held at Gettel Toyota of Lakewood, off State Road 64 in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River's Linda Ross had three hits, including a double, three RBI and scored three runs in the Pirates Class 7A-Region 3 victory against Seminole Osceola April 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 4, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 05.05.16

East County High 5 Moments: 05.05.16

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 28, 2010
'OUR LITTLE MIRACLE'

The day after Christmas, Lakewood Ranch 10-year-old Rachael Jaworski collapsed in her bathroom with two brain aneurysms and a ruptured arterio-venous malformation. To date, her doctors have not been able to find a solution.

  • East County
  • News
Johnnie Williams IV drives the lane for a layup against Southeast.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2017
Booker sophomore finds success after tragedy

The 6-foot-3 forward is already getting D-I scholarship offers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh hopes to keep Manatee County as one of the cheapest places to live in the state.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 9, 2015
Commissioners make impact with higher fees

Whether higher impact fees handle growth or harm new building sales in Manatee County remains to be seen.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • June 21, 2012
Brasserie Belge defines Belgian cuisine

Brasserie Belge defines Belgian cuisine

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rubinovitz
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 29, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Resolutions

We asked Longboaters what their New Years plans and resolutions are.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although some businesses have complained about the event, Thunder by the Bay organizer Lucy Nicandri believes support for the festival far outweighs the opposition.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2016
Thunder by the Bay concerns linger for businesses, officials

Following the 18th annual Thunder by the Bay, some businesses and city officials say it’s time for the motorcycle event to bolt from downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beginning Feb. 10, the Arlington Park Aquatic Center will be closed until August for renovations.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 5, 2014
Arlington Park pool to close for renovations

The city will be conducting renovations at the Arlington Park Aquatic Center beginning Monday, closing the pool for six months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Coral Pleas |
  • January 29, 2014
Hair trends: The British are coming!

Hair trends: The British are coming!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Local Comcast employees take a break from sorting donated food. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2014
Business Observer

Comcast and All Faiths team up to fight hunger; Jewish Housing Council names Heidi Brown CEO; Kristen Anderson receives Citizen of the Year Award

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.26.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Tommy Klauber. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 3, 2017
Chef 'paints the town'

Students go green for Lyme disease

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bonnie Carlton and Marilyn Coker of the Myakka City Historical Society sit on the stage they hope will host community events.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 19, 2017
Myakka City School House may finally be fully restored

Twenty-four year struggle expected to pay dividends at Myakka City School House.

  • East County
  • News
Blaise Fluker, 21 months, rides in a wagon in last year's parade.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 3, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Freedom Fest

It may only be a quarter-mile long, but the Longboat Key Freedom Fest parade goes the distance on community charm. Hosted by the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, the All-American morning begins with the parade line up at 8:30 a.m. Friday, July 4, between Bank of America and SunTrust Bank on Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • October 9, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: RIAF Festival Films Create Moving Cinematic Experience

TWIS Talks RIAF: RIAF Festival Films Create Moving Cinematic Experience

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 14, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column, Black Tie & Tales

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stock image.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 2, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Ferraris on the Circle

More than 75 Ferraris will be on display Saturday on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeremy Guerrero and Alison Prouty in "Penitents" by Jack Gilhooley was presented during the Starlite Players' July series.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 21, 2015
Starlite Players announce lineup of new shorts for fall season

Two sets of comedy shorts will run at the Starlite Room in Sept. and Oct.

  • Arts + Culture
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