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The school’s lobby will be its main feature, serving as a reception area, a 350-seat dining hall, a multi-purpose room and even
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2013
Sneak peek into new MTI

Manatee Technical Institute's new East County campus, with 210,000 square feet, opens Jan. 7. The school will celebrate the official grand opening Valentine's Day.

  • East County
  • News
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 13, 2014
BUSTED: This week in police reports — Thursday, Nov. 13

BUSTED: This week in police reports — Thursday, Nov. 13

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
After an emergency meeting Monday afternoon, Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle was dismissed of his town manager duties. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 18, 2011
Commission removes Hogle from acting town manager role

Hogle was dismissed from the role over concerns about his handling of a situation involving Planning Zoning & Building Director Monica Simpson.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 16, 2015
Christmas comes to St. Armands Circle

Members of the St. Armands Circle Association took a break from work and celebrated the holiday season Dec. 15, at Crab & Fin.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Brighton Osborne, Jessica Jackson, Amy Van Ryn and Keile O'Dell, all East County residents, helped the Bradenton Christian girls basketball team reach the final four.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 7, 2018
Local players help Bradenton Christian girls basketball reach state semifinals

The Panthers fell in the final four, but recognize that this was a special season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 27, 2016
All Children’s Hospital Guild hosts Miracle Ball

All Children’s Hospital Guild Sarasota/Manatee Branch hosted Miracle Ball – Miracles in the Making on Saturday, Feb. 27, at Hyatt Regency.

  • Black Tie
Jim Judsen looks out on a spot on Siesta Key Beach that used to bring surfers together.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 18, 2012
Point Break: Juan Rodriguez and Jim Judsen

Although much has changed for Siesta surfers who embraced the lifestyle decades ago, they still find time to relive their days of catching waves.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 6, 2011
COMMENT: Girls prove football isn't just for boys

The first day of spring practice still may be some three weeks away, but football already has returned to Braden River High. Sort of.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 6, 2012
Film Review: 'Seeking a Friend for the End of the World'

The new film, "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World," is exactly what the lengthy title implies.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Katie Gilmore says repairs will last until early 2019.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2017
Manatee County makes water-wise investment

County starts repairs to Lake Manatee Dam.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 16, 2010
Halfacre Construction celebrates 40 years

The company, now owned by Jack Cox, constructed many of the buildings in Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park and other areas in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 15, 2011
Coaches leave East County schools

Four coaches at Lakewood Ranch, The Out-of-Door Academy and Braden River have all resigned over the past six months.

  • East County
  • Sports
Spectators take in the grand finale of the fireworks show over the Sarasota bayfront downtown.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2016
Fourth of July Calendar

Area events to help you celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Commissioner Paul Caragiulo didn't receive commissioner support for a strong mayor proposal Monday night.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 21, 2012
Strong mayor proposal struck down

A proposal by Commissioner Paul Caragiulo to create an elected mayor and five weaker commission districts didn't have support from the majority of the commission Monday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lainee Jennings |
  • August 27, 2010
Pirates pummel Mooney Cougars

Braden River showed domination on both sides of the ball in its 34-14 win over Cardinal Mooney in the annual Kickoff Classic Aug. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Longboat Key Town Commission meeting Monday started with overflow capacity — 36 residents seated in the Town Hall foyer.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 6, 2016
Fair and equitable

How to pay for underground utility lines in Longboat’s neighborhoods is a perplexing dilemma. But commissioners were right deciding to let the voters decide.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2010
Wayfinding signs to be completed

The Town Commission agreed at its regular workshop to move forward with recommendations for the new wayfinding signs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Heather Campese will perform at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing to benefit Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2019
Local comic to target online dating, women's issues in Lakewood Ranch

Three comedians on tap at Gold Coast Eagle in Lakewood Ranch to benefit Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 12, 2018
Knight, Robinson know better

Have they tarnished their reputations?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ty Dearing sings during a musical theater selection from Hairspray.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 19, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High School students get artisanal

Students showcased their best work in fine arts classes.

  • East County
  • Schools
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