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Diane McCathy, Mary Ann Tomlinson, Linda Olsen and Marilyn Davol
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 28, 2024
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Women’s Guild welcomes new members

The new Women’s Guild members attended a luncheon to mingle with board members and learn more about the group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Senior Andrew Scott, junior Vicente Rivera, junior Jonathan Leatt, junior Dylan Johnson and junior Vayle Johnson have the Lakewood Ranch High boys cross country team in the state meet hunt.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 9, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High boys cross-country team makes positive strides

Lakewood Ranch High has a shot at its first team state meet appearance since 2016.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Aloha Ukulele club of Lakewood Ranch donates eight ukuleles to the new Lakewood Ranch Library, represented by Tiffany Mautino (first row, center).
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2023
8 ukuleles donated to the new Lakewood Ranch Library

Aloha Ukulele, a Lakewood Ranch Community Activities club, donated ukuleles to the coming library with the hope of having a presence there.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Charlie Bishop is named the permanent Manatee County Administrator.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 20, 2023
Board dynamics play into Manatee County administrator choice

Charlie Bishop says the addition of Ray Turner to the County Commission made him change his mind about pursuing administrator's job.

  • East County
  • News
Christopher Oglesby (B.F. Pinkerton) embraces Cho Cho San, played by Raquel González.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • March 15, 2023
Sarasota Opera's master class in Japanese movement

The cast of "Madama Butterfly" learns the fine art of being a geisha.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County will have two new solid waste collection contractors beginning in spring 2025.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 18, 2024
Solid waste rates to increase an average 24% in Sarasota County

Elsewhere, recent industry rate hikes range between 40%-150% due to inflation and personnel costs, but the county received three competitive bids for new contracts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation is in the study phase of improvements to the Little Ringling Bridge.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 14, 2024
Little Ringling Bridge alternatives come with at least $64M price tag

FDOT will present alternatives $63.7 million and $71.5 million for the aging twin bridges between Bird Key and St. Armands Key next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Rob Rempert said his 15-week-old labradoodle, Madison, has helped keep his spirits up as he hopes for a kidney transplant.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2024
Lakewood Ranch man perseveres through kidney transplant process

Rob Rempert has been on the kidney transplant list for four years but has faith the system will come through for him. He says more kidneys would be available if people understood the system and UNOS.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cougars beach volleyball player Helena Hebda sends a shot over the net on Mooney's new courts.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 9, 2023
Campus courts give Mooney beach volleyball a lift

The Cougars believe the courts will give the program an advantage and promote growth.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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
The Boo Run is invaded by zombie cheerleaders Morgan Ross and McKenna White of Lakewood Ranch. While the both were set to run, Ross said, "It doesn't mean I'm good at it."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 28, 2023
Twentieth Boo Run in Lakewood Ranch continues to make a difference

The annual race raises funds for the Another Day for Gray Foundation and the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Catherine Avery of Catherine Avery Investment Management was nominated for Investment News Women's Portfolio Manager of The Year.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 26, 2023
Longboat resident nominated for Portfolio Manager of The Year

Catherine Avery Investment Management employs an "ultra-personal" strategy to engage clients in the investing process.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jason Wysong says he feels "as well prepared as anyone could be to come into a superintendent seat."
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 3, 2023
School superintendent Jason Wysong talks about his priorities in Manatee County

Jason Wysong shares his vision for the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sherpa Pema Dorje and Robert Sherman
  • By James Peter |
  • March 21, 2024
After Everest, life in Sarasota looks different

Robert Sherman, 63, hiked 95 miles to Everest Base Camp, but it's what happened along the way and the people he met that gave him new perspective.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 9, 2010
News Briefs 06.10.10

Southern Manatee Fire & Rescue, which serves portions of the East County, broke ground May 20 on the replacement of Station 3, located at 7611 Prospect Road.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Morgan Gabrielson fills a stadium with snacks for every Kansas City Chiefs game.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 6, 2024
East Bradenton residents gear up for Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl festivities bring families together for good food and fun.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Karen MacDougall and her granddaughter Sloane Johnson love Music on Main, especially in December. Sloane is dressed as an Elf on the Shelf.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 2, 2023
Lakewood Ranch's Music on Main hosts its holiday celebration

A long line of families waited patiently as Santa set up shop under the big Christmas tree.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
When two Secret Service agents asked then-Longboat Observer Executive Editor Lisa Walsh to back off reporting on the 9/11 terrorists, she politely declined. "We're reporters. That's what we do," she said.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • September 18, 2023
Observer Media Group executive editor, co-owner Lisa Walsh dies at 69

Lisa Walsh was a pillar in the Sarasota-Manatee community; a trusted and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter; and the backbone of one of the most successful media companies in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Palm Avenue scaffolding malfunction was one of several high-profile construction accidents downtown this summer.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2017
Growth issues dominate city conversations

As building continues throughout the city of Sarasota, officials are examining polices designed to manage the effects of new development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Melissa Douberly searches for weeds in the dirt.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 8, 2024
Junior League refreshes butterfly garden at Child Protection Center

The butterfly garden is a reminder of the CPC's mission, which encourages children to spread their wings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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