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Vito Bavaro said his move to Massachusetts is the next step in his budding hockey career. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 28, 2012
Vito Bavaro: Cool as ice

The Out-of-Door Academy eighth-grader Vito Bavaro recently received a scholarship to play hockey for Brooks School in North Andover, Mass.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Rev. Brian Bagley-Bonner says the graffiti turned out to be an opportunity for the congregation to reflect, learn and celebrate.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: Graffiti yields object lesson

An unusual bit of graffiti became an object lesson for an East County church July 7.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Sarah Felder |
  • March 5, 2013
The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week two

The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week two

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Manatee County School District officials anticipate an annual growth of 800 students countywide for the next four years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 15, 2015
Growing pains

Manatee County is considering three new schools, including a new East County high school. But first, it must answer the $150 million question of funding.

  • East County
  • News
Meet this week's Athlete of the Week: Kirsten Hannabass
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 24, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Kirsten Hannabass

Lakewood Ranch High alumna Kirsten Hannabass finished sixth in the Swivel at the 37th Division 1 Show Ski National Championship Aug. 12-14, in Janesville, Wis.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Bijou Café is located at 1287 First St. and has been at the same location since opening in 1986. The restaurant features continental American cuisine with flavors from many parts of the world.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Bijou Cafe

This week we went in the kitchen with The Bijou Cafe owner Jean-Pierre 'J.P.' Knaggs and chef Bob Camille for shrimp piri piri. Watch a video and get the full recipe in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2013
Two killed in East County crash

Lisa Kay Gunn, 40, of Bradenton, and Nadine Hoffman, of Sarasota died in the crash.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Skylar Ead |
  • January 29, 2013
How to FroYo in Sarasota

How to FroYo in Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 22, 2011
School board gets news of $14 million hole in next budget year

After approving its fiscal year 2012 budget, the Sarasota County School Board Tuesday examined early projections for revenues and expenses in 2013, including a projected shortfall of $14.5 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • March 8, 2013
Can women have it all? A visiting scholar is not so sure

Can women have it all? A visiting scholar is not so sure

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Olivia Ortiz won Lakewood Ranch's first cross country individual state championship Nov. 19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 19, 2011
Ortiz wins individual state title

Lakewood Ranch High junior and team captain Olivia Ortiz captured the Class 3A individual state cross country championship while leading the Lady Mustangs to a third-place finish at the Class 3A state championship Nov. 19 at Little Everglades Steeplechase Ranch in Dade City.

  • East County
  • Sports
Eva and Donnie Waldroup at last year's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2014
Lawn Party seeks to fatten grants, scholarships

The Kiwanis Club hopes to raise $70,000 for local children at this year’s delectable dining event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2010
Town to learn the cost of beauty

APRIL FOOLS -- Town officials have decided to put federal spare change for beautification into the hands of Longboat residents

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 27, 2009
My View

The $100 million high school

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 15, 2014
Colony Association sues town

A petition the Colony Association filed states 'no competent substantial evidence supports the Town Commission's decision' to increase a bond to $250,000 for the Colony property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 1, 2011
County defers maintenance facility proposal

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners no longer will consider a proposal for a maintenance facility in Parrish. Other East County proposals remain on the agenda for 9 a.m. today.

  • East County
  • News
The entry for the team of Christy McDonald Atkinson and Walter “The Amazing Walter” McDonald.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 16, 2014
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Siesta Key Crystal Classic; Putts for Mutts; St. Armands Key Lutheran Church pet blessing; and MORE!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Three Manatee County high schools received golden footballs, because Super Bowl participants, such as Dominique Rogers-Cromartie, graduated from there. Cromartie graduated from Lakewood Ranch High School.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 2, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High named to Super Bowl High School Honor Roll

The school received a Wilson Golden Football, because Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie graduated from Lakewood and went on to play in a Super Bowl.

  • East County
  • News
Aerial photographs better show prospective buyers the plaza' s location and proximity to other Lakewood Ranch amenities and residences,  said Helen Frudakis, listing agent for San Marco Plaza' s anchor space. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch plaza potential unfulfilled

A new broker says interest is high in San Marco's anchor unit, but there are still no offers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 27, 2012
Bullock to enter into three-year contract

Changes to the town manager's current contract not only extend its length but increase the severance provision. from 30 days' to 20 weeks' salary if terminated without cause.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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