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With scissors in one hand and a whip in the other, Commissioner Carol Felts cuts the ribbon on a historical marker for The Florida Cracker Trail Feb. 13 at Manatee Village Historical Park.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 3, 2026
Manatee County mourns the death of its 'feisty' commissioner

Carol Ann Felts, a citizen activist who scored a stunning political victory in 2024, died Feb. 24.

  • East County
  • News
Students in Manatee schools begin learning cursive in third grade. With House Bill 127, that might change to second grade instead. It would also require fifth graders to be evaluated to prove proficiency.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • February 11, 2026
Cursive writing requirements would change if proposed legislation passes

Students currently learn cursive between third and fifth grade. If House Bill 127 becomes law, students will begin learning in second grade and will be tested in fifth.

  • East County
  • Schools
The home at 1124 N. Lake Shore Drive
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 19, 2017
North Lake Shore Drive home sells for $4.7 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 3-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Enjoy the Longboat Observer's Best of Cops Corners in 2015.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2015
LBO Best of Cops 12.31.15

The Longboat Observer highlights the best and most bizarre Cops Corners of 2015.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Two homes at 712 N. Casey Key Road have a total of more than 15,000 square feet. They sold for $8 million. Courtesy photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 9, 2014
Two homes on Casey Key sell for $8 million

Two homes on Casey Key top all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Irene Chang-Britt’s story is one of personal growth and reinvention.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 3, 2023
Former Pepperidge Farm CEO is living her dream life on Bird Key

Irene Chang-Britt, the former CEO of Pepperidge Farm, shares her tales of success — and why retiring on Bird Key is the sweetest part.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Noah Rueping, a rising senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, volunteers as a camp counselor for the school's FFA summer camp to earn hours toward Bright Futures.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 20, 2023
A guide to the Bright Futures Scholarship program

Every student in Florida can attend can receive a post-secondary education for less money through the Bright Futures Scholarship program.

  • East County
  • Schools
Police resolve beach chair-sharing issue
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • June 6, 2023
Police resolve beach chair-sharing issue

Police were called to retrieve private beach chairs being used by the public. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
New patrol cars assigned to an officer will add years to the vehicle's lifetime.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 24, 2023
Longboat police seek additional patrol vehicles

The seven additional vehicles will each be assigned to an officer, increasing department morale and vehicle lifespan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of the Lakewood Ranch High Marching Band marched in the parade to honor the veterans.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 31, 2023
Tribute to Heroes Parade back on proper route

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities revived the Memorial Day weekend event.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Braden River sophomore Molly Horalek (16), sophomore Mia McGuire (7), senior Riley Hinkle (9), junior Morgan Beane (13) and junior Baylee Hinkle (15) celebrate a win over ODA.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 30, 2023
Shorthanded Braden River High volleyball ready for another big year

The Pirates won their season opener 3-0 over ODA despite sickness, injury and a rowdy crowd.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nico Bencomo takes his second shot on the No. 9 hole at Laurel Oak Country Club's Jones course. Bencomo is one of Cardinal Mooney's top boys golfers in 2022.  (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 10, 2023
Beyond the gridiron: Sarasota-area fall sports packed with big storylines

With returning state champs and rising talent, swimming, golf, cross-country and volleyball deserve time in the spotlight.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A rendering of the future aquatic and racket center at Premier Park. Plans could change as the design is only 30% complete.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 15, 2023
Planning at Premier Park in Lakewood Ranch progresses slowly

Manatee District 5 Commissioner Ray Turner said he would like county staff to "step on the gas" in building the Premier Park aquatics and racket center.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key commissioners Penny Gold, Gary Coffin and BJ Bishop were appointed to serve on committees with the Florida League of Cities.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 12, 2023
Longboat commissioners appointed to Florida League of Cities committees

Three Longboat Key town commissioners will join statewide committees to exchange ideas with other local officials.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida Representative Tommy Gregory presents Rebecca, Katie, Robert, and Dan Powers with a plaque, alongside Andy Orrell of the FDOT.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 18, 2022
SR 64 roundabout named for students who died in an accident at the site

The families of Chase Coyner and Matthew Powers receive memorials from State Rep. Tommy Gregory.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Columnist . |
  • May 20, 2021
The Jolly Rancher: Back to the  (dreaded) beach

When living in a place like Lakewood Ranch, it can be easy to take things for granted. But taking the beach for granted is a special Floridian privilege.

  • LWR Life
The Lakewood Ranch Mustangs defeated Park Vista High 14-4 May 22 to become the Class 7A state champions.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 26, 2021
Lakewood Ranch softball rides offense to new heights

The Mustangs will have a chance to repeat as state champs in 2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
Suzanne Aguirre, shown swimming at Marble Pool, is one of many Tsunami swimmers that live in Lakewood Ranch. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 16, 2021
Manatee County proposed budget includes Premier pool

Besides the aquatic center, other amenities included for Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch are a pickleball and racket center and multipurpose soccer building.

  • East County
  • News
University Place's Claudia Pennington will continue riding until it's physically impossible for her to do so. “As long as I have two legs on my body and two hands, I’ll keep riding,” Pennington says.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 7, 2020
East Bradenton residents have ride of their lives

East County seniors stay true to their passion of riding horses.

  • East County
  • News
Several boaters dock on the weekends on the north end of Longboat Key. Photo courtesy of James Haft.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 27, 2021
Longboat to consider changes to sound ordinance in November

Commissioners are set to consider updating the town's noise ordinance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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