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Manatee County Government offices are closed today, but all Manatee County Area Transit routes will run normally.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 11, 2013
Manatee government offices closed today

Manatee County Government offices are closed today for Veterans Day.

  • East County
  • News
Dick Pelton has done a lot of research on brain health, which is part of what prompts him to stay so busy — he knows how good it can be for your mind.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 1, 2017
Healthy brains lead to happier people

To live life to the fullest, Dick Pelton advises to stay busy, stay engaged and have a purpose.

  • Health
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 30, 2011
Spoll leads Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force

The Economic Revitalization Task Force hopes to attract entrepreneurs to help revitalize aging Key facilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Local families came out to protest the Muslim Brotherhood.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 30, 2013
Anti-Muslim Brotherhood protests on bayfront

Area supporters of the current Egyptian government gathered Friday afternoon on the bayfront to protest the Muslim Brotherhood and the United States' involvement in Egypt.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A condominium in The Beach Residences recently sold for $3.35 million. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,550 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2.7 million in 2014.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 31, 2018
Condo at The Beach Residences sells for $3.35 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 15-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Dr. Diana Greene and other district officials and educators plan to conduct a community-wide survey, which they hope to distribute by September.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 9, 2015
Manatee County School District hopes for community feedback

The Manatee County School District plans to discuss next steps for a community-wide survey on the Manatee County School Board and district performance

  • East County
  • News
Madison Brown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madison Brown

The Cardinal Mooney volleyball junior talks playing Venice High and her favorite movies

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2012
News Briefs

Sarasota Memorial announces scholarships

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore Bob Baime prepares to take-off
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Make A Mark

Santa, or David Jennings, ditched his sleigh for an opti boat at the Make A Mark race at Sarasota Yacht Club on Friday, Nov. 4 against other costume-clad sponsors and yacht club commodores. The fundraiser and kick-off for the Sarasota Yacht Club Invitational Regatta supports Sarasota Youth Sailing, and the young sailors helped racers and judged the event. There was also a silent auction and buffet for the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 27, 2013
Athlete of the Week: NATALIE NOVAK

Lakewood Ranch High School senior Natalie Novak ran the leadoff leg of the 4x800-meter relay, helping lead the Lady Mustangs to a first-place finish at the Tarpon Invitational March 23, at Charlotte High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 26, 2012
Fish Fry to net good old time

Be prepared to take the bait and get hooked on Longboat's annual fish fry.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 3, 2010
Detectives make arrest in Lichon murder

Jose Luis Marrero, 34, was charged in the shooting death of Lauren Lichon, 23, Wednesday at the Manatee County Courthouse while he was attending a hearing on an unrelated charge.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • October 27, 2010
Deal us in

Plan your defense

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Asher Renick, pictured at 10-days old, rests between the wing tattoos on his father, Mark's, back. This image has gained worldwide attention.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2015
Manatee County photographer captures ' poo heard round the world'

Asher and Mark Resnick's image has garnered international media attention.

  • East County
  • News
Sally Yanowitz
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • March 13, 2013
Social Studies: Sally Yanowitz

While fine art graces the walls of Sally Yanowitz's sun-filled downtown condo, family photos of her three daughters and two granddaughters hold equally as important real estate.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 4, 2013
Ringling Underground features local, national talent

In addition to local bands Brazos the Rat and Saskatchewan, Washington DC based Young Rapids will headline.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 22, 2014
A&E Weekend Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 4, 2016
Cops Corner 8.4.2016

Comical crime reports from the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Colin Bankert, 3, kisses the head of his little sister, Giuliana, 1.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Fest

The Longboat Key community enjoyed an All-American morning at the town's annual Fourth of July celebration, Freedom Fest, on July 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 21, 2015
County, staff score high on citizen survey, with caveats

Commissioners are warned not to ignore numbers from certain demographics.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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