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A Sarasota County school bus makes its way along Tamiami Trail this morning with the rest of the morning traffic. Today is the first day back for many of the schools in Sarasota County.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 22, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: They're Back!

Those big yellow vehicles are back in action with many of the Sarasota County schools starting back up today after the summer break. Be on the look out for frequent stops and for children getting on and off buses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kimberly Burleson (left) and Kathleen Gagg (right), Founders of Camp Better America
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 15, 2011
Camp Better America leaders encourage aid for veterans

Founders of the East County-based organization shared about helping military veterans this morning.

  • East County
  • News
LECOM School of Pharmacy students, from left, Brandi Conely, Kelly Fero, Stephanie Wills and Johnny Le Nguyen (far right), stand with faculty mentor Victoria Reinhartz in front of the group’s winning poster presentation. Courtesy.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 3, 2017
Drinking water safe despite smell

I-75 flyover gains Sarasota County approvals

  • East County
  • News
A treatment basin holds surface water, while the sludge in the water is transported to a pond visible in the background. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 13, 2022
Dam upgrades and repairs high on Manatee's priority list

More than $121 million in repairs and upgrades is budgeted to keep the region’s potable water flowing at the dam.

  • East County
  • News
Sammi Jo Gaeta grabbed a dodge ball to throw.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Spirit Day

Students at the Out-of-Door Academy today showed their school spirit during the school's annual Spirit Day event. Students enjoyed games such as dodge ball, handball, an egg toss and more.

  • East County
  • News
This morning, families and clergy participated in the Good Friday Morning Stations of the Cross walk. Learn more in today's daily headlines!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 29, 2013
March 29: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Bomb threat cleared at courthouse; Manatee School Board member requests reimbursement; VIDEO: Good Friday Morning Stations of the Cross; Weekend Best Bets

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 1, 2016
Village Association to merge with Chamber of Commerce

The Siesta Key Village Association unanimously voted to dissolve the organization into the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Siesta Key Palms Resort will be renovated under the new zoning regulations.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 21, 2018
County creates zoning rules for boutique hotel

The owner of a Stickney Point hotel gained approval to redevelop his resort under new regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 70: Mark Oliver

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 4, 2013
Half Shell Seafood House opens on University Parkway

Formerly the Half Shell Oyster House, the restaurant moved from Main Street in Sarasota to Manatee County, at 5231 University Parkway in the former Red Elephant Pizza space.

  • East County
  • News
Ivana Milicevic and Antony Starr in "Banshee." Photo via MaxGo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2020
Hinge Blog: You fight better than you …

"Banshee" and "Blade Runner 2049" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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A temporary sign marking Church of the Palms' entrance stands among construction materials sit in a closed lane on Bee Ridge Road. The signs were placed when construction began on the road in January.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 22, 2016
County commissioners respond to Bee Ridge construction complaint

The Church of Palms was faced with closing its preschool for the second time this month before the county adjusted construction plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 30, 2012
Aug. 30: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
GreyHawk Landing's Walter and Carol Wulczak get sworn in to the county's land-use meeting Feb. 20.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 20, 2020
Manatee County postpones decision on Cox Chevrolet site in Bradenton

Commissioners grant continuance for Cox Chevrolet site in greater Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
The proposed overpass would connect to Cattlemen Road, just north of the southern end of the lake at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 24, 2017
Sarasota takes 'next step' on overpass

There is no funding for the project currently.

  • East County
  • News
Jeff Speck, left, signs a copy of his book Walkable City Rules for city Planning Director Steve Cover at City Hall on Thursday.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 11, 2019
Walkability expert talks downtown strengths, weaknesses

Planner Jeff Speck praised the progress Sarasota has made in the past two decades, but listed street design and cycling capacity among the issues left to address.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 10, 2012
Club Holdings, Colony could end agreement

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association board will decide Monday night whether to terminate an agreement with its development partner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2009
Emergency management tests readiness

Today and Monday, Manatee County Emergency Management will test its ability to host thousands of displaced residents during a hypothetical storm event.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Klein, center, and his children Reese, left, and Chris, right, live in GreyHawk Landing.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Car Show on Main

The Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix today brought its annual car show to Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Attendees enjoyed music, food and drinks, while checking out a wide variety of classic cars.

  • East County
  • News
Rex Jensen
  • By Rex Jensen and Ed Hunzeker |
  • June 20, 2012
My View: How will we grow?

Once we move past the age-old debate of whether to grow and on to the question of how we should grow, we can move to a more realistic and rewarding discussion.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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