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Bradenton's Nicole Figueroa, who is 11, and Abdiel Figueroa, who is 8, show off the school supplies they received during the Back to School Bash.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2023
Mall at UTC's Back to School Bash prepares students for a new year

Character greetings, free school supplies, face painting and more get students excited about school starting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 24, 2024
Guide dogs take behind-the-scenes stroll down Main Street

While the animated short "Ace" draws attention worldwide, Palmetto nonprofit Dogs Inc.'s trainers go about business as usual.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John Archer rode his electric bike to town hall to donate blood on Oct. 20.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 23, 2023
Longboat celebrates Florida City Government Week with giant shredder

The events included a vaccine clinic, a field trip from Anna Maria Elementary School, a shredding party and a blood drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Manatee County Commission voted to pay $3,000 for Commissioner James Satcher's public record lawsuit settlement and an estimated $15,750 in attorney fees and costs.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 19, 2021
Manatee County pays commissioners' legal tab

Manatee County Commission votes to protect itself against "chilling effect" created by lawsuits

  • East County
  • News
Officer Keith Ericsson, Officer Andrew Vandyke and Officer Dallas Troyer were all sworn in by Chief of Police George Turner on Sept. 9.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 17, 2024
Longboat Key Police Department fills three vacancies

The department swore in the three officers, which brought the force back to 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joey Leto (black jersey) gets air while racing on day one of the 2024 USA BMX Sunshine State Nationals at Sarasota BMX.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2024
Sarasota BMX rider makes his push for Paris Olympics

Joey Leto reflects on Sunshine Nationals and Sarasota BMX's 50th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Mike O'Donnell has launched a virtual biographer that will help people preserve their life memories and defining moments.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 4, 2024
Lakewood Ranch businessman uses AI to capture lasting memories

Through the Leaves Legacy Project, Mike O'Donnell preserves and produces life stories that includes a virtual biographer.

  • East County
  • Business
The Inner Compass Brewing Company opens in Lakewood Ranch on June 5.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 4, 2024
Inner Compass Brewing Co. opens in Lakewood Ranch

The brewery features 30 craft beers on tap, and all are brewed in Florida.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photos of people killed or injured in a car accident are remembered during World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 19, 2023
Bradenton memorial service honors those killed in traffic accidents

Melissa Wandall promotes driving safety during World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 20 years after losing her husband in a car accident.

  • East County
  • News
Wanda Renee Mills poses in front of a painting by her mother, Mary Ann Carroll, known as the First Lady of the Florida Highwaymen painters.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 2, 2024
Remembering the 'First Lady' of the Florida Highwaymen

Wanda Renee Mills is dedicated to preserving the legacy of her mother, Mary Ann Carroll.

  • Arts + Culture
The roundabout at Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street is intended to improve safety at the intersection.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 25, 2024
Longboat Key finds potential new funding for Broadway Roundabout

Town staff recently heard from the regional Metropolitan Planning Organization, which said it might have enough funds in fiscal year 2025 or 2027 to cover the remaining $3.2 million needed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lorenzo Condensa, Justina Carter and Chris Carter.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 1, 2024
Coffee shop owners look to expand their Longboat Key business

Chris Carter, Justina Carter and Lorenzo Condensa spend most days at their coffee shop, Sips. A year of success has allowed them consider a new business venture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Sarasota County Commission District 1: Alexandra Coe
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2024
Sarasota County Commission District 1: Alexandra Coe

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
"Moulin Rouge! The Musical" makes its Sarasota premiere March 18-23 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2024
'Moulin Rouge' dances into the Van Wezel for the 2024-25 season

The musical set in the famed Paris nightclub is one of seven Sarasota premieres for the venue.

  • Arts + Culture
Saanvi Parmar smiles wide at the First Tee Leadership Academy, held June 17-22 in Atlanta.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 4, 2024
Riverview golfer learns lessons of a lifetime at First Tee Leadership Academy

Saanvi Parmar said she felt like a brand-new person after attending the Atlanta event.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 18, 2024
FPL commits to finish utilities undergrounding project by end of 2024

Existing electrical poles on Longboat Key are scheduled to be removed by Dec. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Indian Association of Manasota leadership team Manish Agrawal, Rachana Sanghvi, Megha Vaid, Priyanka Gupta amd Kanal Badiyani celebrates Holi.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 24, 2024
Indian Association of Manasota welcomes all with flying colors

Formed in the 1980s by a group of physicians, the association has grown to serve over 350 members.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 16, 2024
Sarasota School Board election brings critical issues into spotlight

Candidates share their visions on issues including finances, political division and fostering academic success.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Heather Zahory of the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute and RND Automation's Aaron Laine talk about an RND Automation machine that is being donated to SCF.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 2, 2023
Robot donation a coup for State College of Florida's Coding Academy

Two Lakewood Ranch businesses, RND Automation and Certified Collectibles, combine to make an important donation to the school.

  • East County
  • News
How to attract more health care practitioners
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 31, 2024
How to attract more health care practitioners

Florida needs thousands more doctors, nurses and mental health specialists. The Legislature wants to attract them by paying their medical school loans and making it easier to get a license.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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