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First-grader Skye Moore is assisted by Autumn McConnell, while first-grader Colton Boley works on an assignment, at Summer Success Institute.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 18, 2023
Sarasota summer learning programs keep students on track

The Summer Success Institute and Summer Learning Academies ensure students continue learning during the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Myakka City's Kimberley Barr is honored at the Young Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony May 15 at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 10, 2022
Myakka City Girl Scout earns gold with Project Prom Dress

Kimberley Barr earns Girl Scouts Gold Award by making prom attire available to students.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Terell Stafford will perform as part of the Sarasota Jazz Festival March 13-18.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2023
Jazz Festival lineup seeks to expand horizons

With an emphasis on a wide spectrum of styles and performers as well as a new venue, the 43rd Sarasota Jazz Festival aims to broaden its audience.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 1, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: All for $12

Police reports from around Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2022
East County weather page photo: September 15

Robert Rempert captured this Sandhill Crane with her colt in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The St. Armands Business Improvement District commissioned renderings showcasing what a four-story building might look like if developed under proposed new regulations. File rendering.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 12, 2021
Residents wary of St. Armands zoning changes

Commercial property owners say new building regulations would have a minimal impact on the character of the Circle, but traffic remains a source of anxiety for island residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy freshman Daniel Valderrama has built a bond with second grader Vladimir Bruges.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 22, 2023
East County school buddies share important lessons

The partnerships have proven valuable in learning lessons about responsibility and communication.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tara Elementary School's Loreena Durrance helps chef and kindergartner Francis Lantican serve rice.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 15, 2023
Tara Elementary opens Banana Leaf Restaurant for one night only

Kindergartners took on roles within the restaurant, which served Italian, Peruvian, Thai and Vietnamese food.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS: Subscription parking service comes to town

Fee-based system allows free reign to leave vehicles where ever driver wants.

  • April Fools
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
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 5 refinances bond

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 5 refinances bond with MBS Capital Markets.

  • East County
  • News
Joy Hawkins keeps a bookcase of her favorites in her classroom at Buffalo Creek Middle School.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 22, 2016
Her writing is pure Joy

East County teacher selected for three-week residency at Hermitage Artist Retreat.

  • East County
  • News
The War of Education
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 9, 2023
The War of Education

The inevitable has been exposed: State-controlled, taxpayer-funded education doesn’t work. The power needs to shift from politicians to parents.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Camie Lizardi signed with the University of South Florida. Photo courtesy Abby Toole-Plummer.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 11.21.17

East County High 5 Moments: 11.21.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Cody Kawcak is a breakout candidate at tight end for Braden River High in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2023
The 10 high school senior football players to watch in East County

This group includes both returning stars and breakout candidates from Lakewood Ranch, Braden River and The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
  • Sports
Darrell Poole holds up a dead fish in front of the kayak launch at Ted Sperling Park.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 15, 2023
Red tide puts strain on local kayak businesses

Local tour guide Darrell Poole's video shot from Ted Sperling Park has reached 3.2 million views on TikTok.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tara Golf and Country Club resident holds a sign to protest the proposed settlement agreement at a public hearing on the settlement agreement in March 2019. Manatee County commissioners delayed the decision. File photo.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 11, 2023
Manatee County settles with Tara developer for $3.6 million

Manatee County will pay Lake Lincoln $3.6 million in return for the property located on the corner of State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says she has settled her case with the Florida Commission on Ethics although details of the settlement have not been released. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 31, 2022
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's ethics hearing canceled after settlement

The settlement still needs to be approved by the Florida Commission on Ethics and signed by the governor.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 5, 2023
Wake up. Have hope.

Our word for 2023 is "hope." We all must have hope — hope that our fellow Americans wake up to what is being done to them. History shows us the power of hope. It propels us to take action.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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