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By Pam Eubanks |
May 23, 2012

Students drink up lunch offering

After receiving a petition from students at Gene Witt Elementary School, the Manatee County Public School District is offering strawberry milk - while it lasts - once again at the school.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
November 6, 2013

New director builds on roots

Longtime board member Susannah Cripe takes the helm at nonprofit Foundation for Dreams.

East County
News

By Josh Siegel |
November 6, 2013

Raised a Dominican, committed to the U.S.

Edward Valdez emigrated from the Dominican Republic at age 14 and enlisted in the U.S. Marines by 21. Now the veteran, 41, tries to regain footing in the civilian world.

East County
News

By Mallory Gnaegy |
July 23, 2013

Lakewood Ranch artist shares a positive art experience

Chase Jones is a multimedia artist going on tour with his project called the Sunrise Cube. He hopes to shed a little light on the project and in the community.

Arts + Culture

By Nick Friedman |
March 9, 2016

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 10

A look at our favorite events this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Nick Friedman |
November 3, 2013

Justin Long on Facebook creeping, texting and confused fans

Arts + Culture

By Matt Walsh |
August 26, 2015

OUR VIEW | Manatee tax dilemma

County Administrator Ed Hunzeker says the county’s reserves will be depleted by 2018 if it keeps balancing its budget with them. He hopes a task force will face the reality.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Molly Schechter |
April 23, 2014

Aerobic Grandma: Local teacher launches new way to dance yourself fit

Kelly Atkins created Kai, a dance-based form of cardiovascular conditioning with strong connection to the mind/body universe.

Longboat Key
News

By Nick Friedman |
October 25, 2012

VIDEO: BEHIND THE SCREAMS

After running the Sailor Circus haunted house, John Rusnak has a new ghastly venture.

Arts + Culture

By Jay Heater |
March 2, 2016

Volunteers' motives easy to read when it comes to Books for Kids program

Lakewood Ranch Rotary initiative promotes literacy in Manatee County elementary schools.

East County
News

By Jen Blanco |
December 9, 2015

Learning polo ... can horses stick to it?

Trainer specializes in converting thoroughbreds so they excel at a new sport.

East County
Sports

By David Conway |
April 17, 2014

Obstacles plague lift station

The new engineering team tasked with overseeing the work at Lift Station 87 discovers more challenges as it attempts to complete the protracted project.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Samowitz |
October 23, 2013

My View: Thoughts on a beautiful October day

Marty Samowitz is the oldest living survivor of the battle of Iwo Jima and the founder of Marty's Shoes.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Kurt Schultheis |
May 3, 2012

Counties want to create trained workforce

Sarasota and Manatee County officials say they need to get students trained in local high-paying jobs.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
May 2, 2012

Neighbors: Art Sugerman

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's Information Technology Specialist knows the difference between 'geek' and 'nerd.' And he's definitely a 'geek.'

East County
Neighbors

By Bonnie Silvestri |
July 4, 2013

See what lies beneath during FST's extended run of "The Underpants"

Arts + Culture

By Pam Eubanks |
July 18, 2012

Primary Elections: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws closer, the East County Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the East County area.