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After winning the school district's logo design contest, sophomore Abigail Vigna is considering attending art school. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 30, 2014
East County student wins school district logo contest

Sophomore Abigail Vigna never thought the doodles she started etching in the margins of her notebook last year would translate into more than class-time entertainment.

  • East County
  • News
This pictures shows the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75 in December 2015. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2017
Vehicles to drive diverging diamond traffic pattern this weekend

FDOT officials say the new traffic pattern for University Parkway at Interstate 75 is almost coming.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 8, 2012
Lakewood Ranch WGA celebrates with Monster Bash

The Lakewood Ranch 18-hole Women's Golf Association celebrated Halloween during its Monster Bash Oct. 30.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 28, 2010
Palmer Ranch settles impact-fee suit

Five years of legal wrangling over a school impact fee came to a close with the school district agreeing to return more than $370,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jaelen Childs throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Cardinal Mooney's game against Bishop Verot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 11, 2019
Ceremonial first pitch means everything to Mooney family

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Manatee County expects to hire 50 additional teachers this school year, and will transfer 22  of those teachers to in-need schools.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 3, 2014
East County braces for growing enrollment

New numbers show the Manatee School District welcomed 1,200 more students compared with a year ago. District officials say they can handle the increase without affecting education.

  • East County
  • News
Co-Owner of Admiral Travel International Ryan Hilton with hosts Terri and Michael Klauber
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 22, 2017
Connoisseur Club travelers reunite after South Africa trip

Several members of Michael and Terri Klauber’s Gulf Coast Connoisseur Club gathered on Sept. 21 at Michael’s Wine Cellar to reminisce about their summer excursion to South Africa.

  • Black Tie
  • By Paul A Rosen |
  • December 4, 2013
Letter to the Editor

'Curve' analysis fails

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 23, 2010
Longboat Lookback

A peek into the past, compiled by senior editor, Dora Walters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rights of way like this one on Ocean Boulevard could provide more parking, village some merchants hope.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 2, 2016
Siesta Key parking plan hits funding hurdle

Both the county and some business owners are hung up on who would pay to add spaces from the public right of way.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Sarasota Kiwanis Club thanked veterans with a special breakfast on Wednesday morning at Robarts Arena, including a presentation by local leaders and cards made by McIntosh Middle  School students, shown here by Ernest Lohmann and Hal Noonan.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Craft Brews, Homeless rift

A look at what's going on the week of Nov. 12, 2015

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elizabeth Goldstein prefers making simple, low-fat foods at home. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 30, 2012
Kitchen Classics: Elizabeth Goldstein

Conductor, organist, choir director, dancer, singer and Broadway actress Elizabeth Goldstein loves eating and cooking, and it shows in every way from the parties she gives to the foods she craves - except one: her figure.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2012
Chamber tri still needs volunteers

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Duathlon and Triathlon will begin at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 7, 2019
Walk in the Park: Bicentennial Park

A tour around the town's parks and public spaces.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
With his parents, Mary Gordon Berman and Jason Berman nearby, 3-year-old Jacob checks out some rabbits.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 8, 2019
Hunsader Farms hosts Shabbat event

Jewish families enjoy Shabbat nature event at Hunsader Farms in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Seven-year-old Emma Drehobl bounces a ball toward a fitness room to take a group picture with YMCA CEO Sean Allison before heading out on a field trip.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2019
New YMCA strategies afloat in Manatee County

Manatee County YMCA strives to stay relevant as market changes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 17, 2010
End of the Road

Lakewood Ranch saw its miracle season come to an end with a 2-1 (PK, 5-3) loss to St. Johns Bartram Trail in the Class 4A state semifinals Feb. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Michelle Johnson. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 23, 2015
Music Review: 2015 Verdi Concert

Victor DeRenzi and Sarasota Opera track every note Verdi wrote.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jo. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 18, 2014
Your Neighbor | Jenny Jo

Since rediscovering the hula-hoop as an adult, Jo has started a hula-hoop program called Hoops of Fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Heritage Harbour South CDD — Seat 4: Joyce Sandy

Sandy will face Larry Eichert in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
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