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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium officials hope funding from Manatee County will help them secure state and federal funding, as well. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 11, 2020
Tourist Development Council recommends Manatee County commit $1 million to Mote's City Island facility

The TDC board did not support a $5 million funding request.

  • East County
  • News
"I do believe in leading by example, showing respect and building relationships," Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's Executive Director Eva Rey said. "There isn't anything I would ask my employee to do that I wouldn't do myself."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 27, 2011
TOP STORY, JUNE: Eva Rey

The Villages' Eva Rey was chosen as Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's new executive director.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 10, 2011
Pharmacy won't be part of plaza's prescription

After a national retailer decided against anchoring the site, the owners of Whitney Beach Plaza are now in talks with a convenience store chain.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The services offered at these regularly established sites include diabetes education and screening, blood pressure tests, pregnancy testing, HIV and tuberculosis testing, adult immunizations and health education.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 26, 2011
County offers low cost health services

The Sarasota County Health Department will offer free and low cost health services to various locations around the city next month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2019
East County weather page photo: June 6

Linda Korff captures a blue heron fishing in the pond in Tara Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lt. Todd Mercer stands at attention during the raising of the flag. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2016
Dual-purpose station has safety covered

Sarasota's Fire Station No. 17 will serve the University Parkway corridor.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2009
Cops Corner

A woman reported that a man she had been living with for two years acquired her online banking password and stole $44,600 from her bank account over the course of 18 months.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Christina Meiser and Aliana Diaz both experienced bullying firsthand. Now, the girls are fighting it with a Facebook page that offers support for bullying victims.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 21, 2012
East County teens tackle bullying problem

Christina Meiser and her friend, Aliana Diaz, have started a Facebook page for victims of bullying.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2010
Commissioners hold work session

Manatee County commissioners will get a budget overview and an update of the legislative session, among other topics, at a special work session Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
The downtown Community Redevelopment Area has funded projects such as the Whole Foods complex on First Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2017
City, county CRA mediation exposes raw nerve

The city and county are trying to work out a dispute regarding the downtown Community Redevelopment Area, but tensions still remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Chase Sharp

The Lakewood Ranch linebacker talks his best piece of advice and his love of the game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • March 26, 2010
Small business nominations due next week

The deadline to submit nominations for the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce's 2010 Small Business of the Year is 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 20, 2017
St. Armands property sells after more than decade on market

House on Washington Drive closes at $3.5 million

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mayor Richard Clapp |
  • March 18, 2010
My View

The City Commission says it will focus on the following activities for the next two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Herb Field and Chamber secretary and founding member Helen Holt pose in front of a Chamber sign. File photo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 2, 2018
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce celebrates 60 years

The charter for the Chamber was signed on May 19, 1958.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High's Junior Advisory Board orchestrated the matchmaker questionnaire fundraiser.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 10, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High offers a quiz to love

In time for Valentine's Day, students try to ace a matchmaking test.

  • East County
  • News
Malachi Wideman set the basketball world on fire with two electric dunks. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 9, 2018
Riverview basketball player sets social media on fire — and impresses LeBron James

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"Theme and Variations," the first and most traditional piece in "Symphonic Tales," sets up the audience for the darkness and light that follow. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Sara Rachon |
  • November 30, 2019
Sarasota Ballet's 'Symphonic Tales' a study in contrast

Three-part program moves audiences with stylistic, emotional leaps

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Charlotte Gollobin
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 4, 2015
Nutritionist dishes on why you are what you eat

Nutritionist Charlotte Gollobin shares her knowledge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • July 21, 2015
Let's Talk Locks: A brand new hue

Let's Talk Locks: A brand new hue

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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