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Diana Greene and John Colon celebrate the passing of the millage on March 20.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 18, 2018
Superintendent Diana Greene leaving Manatee County schools

Diana Greene, superintendent, Manatee County, school board, education, Duval County

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 14, 2009
Lakewood boys namesakes behind two rescued hawks

Wildlife rehabilitator Justin Matthews has named the two fledgling red-shouldered hawks he rescued after Ethan and Owen Ingham, who recently raised money for Matthews Wildlife Rescue from their front yard.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2009
New ball fields on the horizon for NRLL

On Oct. 6, officials from Manatee County, the City of Palmetto and the School District of Manatee County agreed to work together to build a high quality set of ball fields for North River Little League.

  • East County
  • Sports
 Built in 1994, the home at 4401 Midnight Pass Road has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,520 square feet of living area
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 21, 2021
Siesta Key home sells for $4 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 8-12.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Imagine book fair open to public

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair now through March 1, and the public is invited to attend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Scott Anderson, Hillary Steele and Tom Koski
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 22, 2014
'A-nu Time' Celebrating the Music Directorship of Anu Tali

'A-nu Time' Celebrating the Music Directorship of Anu Tali

  • Black Tie
Michael Gelety, left, argues the Longboat Key Police Departments claim of seizure a condo at 623 Cedars Court belonging to his client, Wayne Natt, Nov. 21 at the Manatee County Judicial Center.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 30, 2017
Video voyeurism suspect files homestead claim to avoid Longboat forfeiture

Wayne Natt, through his attorney, has claimed homestead exemption on his 2017 tax bill, constitutionally protecting his home from "forced sale under process of any court."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 2, 2012
VIP parking preserved for Fourth of July

In response to worries about interference with the Siesta Chamber's July Fourth VIP picnic, county staff is delaying the start of a stormwater project at the Siesta Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Fish tacos at Eat Here Sarasota feature locally caught fish, Brazilian sweet red pepper and pineapple.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 23, 2014
Four chefs' hook on fish

Diversions reeled in four area chefs to participate in a challenge of creating new recipes just for you.

  • Arts + Culture
Ashley Kozel and her daughters cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Kozel Family Amphitheater.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 23, 2013
The Kozel Family presents new amphitheater to students

The Kozel Family cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the Out-Of-Door Academy amphitheater. Out-Of-Door Academy made nearly $1 million in renovations this summer thanks to the Kozel family's generosity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"I like to think of myself as a fairy godmother who can take an idea and turn it into something you'd want to wear," Jen King Elliot says.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 23, 2011
Material girl

Jen King Elliot shares her journey from Ringling College, to Broadway's 'Contact,' to this weekend's fifth annual Fuzión dance concert.

  • Arts + Culture
Dan Murray has been playing soccer since he was 4 years old.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 9, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dan Murray

Lakewood Ranch senior goalkeeper Dan Murray blocked four consecutive penalty kicks, propelling the Mustangs to a 3-2 (2-1, PK) victory over Tampa Jesuit in a Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal match Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo. The shoals of Big Pass are the location for this weekend's Party on the Pass.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 21, 2015
Residents prepare to Party on the Pass

More than 1,100 people are slated to attend Sunday's event, which is aimed at creating awareness about plans to dredge the inlet north of Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 11, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Wake up!

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The ArtisTree Design and Dine Contest team unveils the landscaping plans for contest winners Missy and Kevin Cooper.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 12, 2013
Design and Dine Contest landscaping unveiled

When Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kevin Cooper returns from work after April 25, he and his wife Missy won't have to feel far from the island in their Bent Tree home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 27, 2013
Commissioners pick through county budget

With the millage rate set to remain flat, the county is slated to dig deeper into reserves to increase its service levels.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Braden River High School student Sam Woolf released his first EP Dec. 31. Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 13, 2015
Idol contestant prepares for career

Former 'Idol' contestant Sam Woolf released an extended play release of five songs.

  • East County
  • News
Tanya Waxler created this kitchen table using 3,100 coins.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2015
River Club resident wisely uses pennies in decoration

DIY craft project turns a kitchen table into a coin covered creation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
“Afternoon of a Faun” featured violinist Angelo Xiang Yu, winner of the 2010 Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • June 11, 2018
Sarasota Music Festival opens strong with 'Brilliantly Baroque' and 'Afternoon of a Faun'

Angelo Xiang Yu, Nathan Mo, Clive Greensmith and many more students and faculty alike shine in first week of the Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
455 Meadow Lark Lane on Bird Key was  built in 1970. It has two bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,535 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 17, 2020
Bird Key home sells for $3.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb.3-7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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