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About 35 residents attend the Manatee County Neighborhood Summit at the Lakewood Ranch Library on Feb. 23.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 27, 2024
Manatee County staff and residents connect at Neighborhood Summit

The summit was held Feb. 23 to put residents and staff from different departments in one room together to provide easy access for residents.

  • East County
  • News
Final Observer recommendations
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 14, 2024
Final Observer recommendations

Here is why U.S. elections should revert to occurring only on election day: Things happen up to the last day that can change voters’ minds. Such is the case this cycle.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Soleta developer Charles Duff and Hall of Famer Nick Price are combining on just one of the new golf ventures coming to East County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 14, 2024
Golf continues to thrive in Lakewood Ranch area

East County has become a mecca of the one-ailing sport.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Stephen Nedoroscik acted as a "pommel horse specialist" for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 31, 2024
Sarasota Olympians make international statement

The games have a long way to go, but this group has already captured America's heart.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
As executive director of Meals on Wheels of Sarasota, Rhonda Leiberick has found work that is deeply meaningful.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 16, 2023
Get-it-done attitude put to work for Meals on Wheels of Sarasota

Rhonda Leiberick, a Lakewood Ranch resident and the executive director of Meals on Wheels of Sarasota, finds her calling creating meaningful connections.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Country Club home at 12523 Highfield Circle sold for $3.7 million. It has three bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,111 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 17, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 2-6 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club home on Highfield Circle tops the week's sales at $3.7 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Jouley electric bus is manufactured by the Thomas Co. (Photo courtesy  of Thomas)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 28, 2022
Sarasota school district looks to generate savings with electric buses

State grant helps pay about 70% of the cost using money from a federal lawsuit settlement with Volkswagen.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Deputy Director of Public Safety Steve Litschauer briefs the commissioners on Hurricane Idalia at an emergency commission meeting on Aug. 28.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 28, 2023
Manatee County in state of emergency as Idalia approaches

The county says Freedom Elementary School in Bradenton will be a shelter site along with two others not in East County.

  • East County
  • News
ODA's Crazy Cooking Camp is available for students entering second through fifth grades.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2023
2023 Summer Camps in Sarasota, Manatee - General

Your guide to summer camps this year in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Summer Fun Guide
Zumba is among the activities offered at The Bay Park.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 12, 2024
Free ways to get fit and stay healthy in Sarasota

From beach yoga to high-intensity training at The Bay, the city has something to offer fitness seekers of all stripes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hayden Buckley won the 2021 LECOM Suncoast Classic. LECOM announced it was extending its sponsorship of the Lakewood Ranch event through 2026.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2022
LECOM agrees to sponsor the Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch through 2026

LECOM signs 3-year contract extension to sponsor Korn Ferry Tour event in Lakewood Ranch through 2026.

  • East County
  • Sports
The playground at Tom Bennett park is open. A splash pad will follow in the fall.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 28, 2024
Playground opens at Tom Bennett Park

The playground is accessible to all children, including those with disabilities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Annabeth Howell and James Nicholson at the stingray touch tank at Mote Marine Aquarium in August 2023.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 15, 2024
Longboat Key Garden Club sends 16 students to Mote camp

The club funded its most Mote summer camp scholarships ever for children who live on Longboat or whose parents work on Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Sparrow is general manager of the Bobby Jones Golf Club, which includes the Gillespie adjustable par-3 course.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 8, 2024
Bobby Jones Golf Club's 'adjustable' course opens for play

The Gillespie Course offers multiple routing options producing a variety of par-3 golf course experiences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
GreyHawk Landing's Raymond Turner took over as District 5 commissioner on Aug. 1, 2023
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 7, 2024
Ray Turner says District 5 will get a long-term plan and transparency from him

The Manatee commissioner, who is running for reelection, stresses the county must "get ahead of the growth."

  • East County
  • News
Emma Chapman said she feels confident in her abilities despite being new to the varsity team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2023
Lakewood Ranch girls soccer team puts faith in young goalie

Emma Chapman has impressed Mustangs coaches with her poise and shot-blocking.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 18, 2023
Pauline Schweinfurth Becker

An amazing woman, who preferred anonymity more than anything else, Pauline Schweinfurth Becker, born to German immigrants Charles L. and Pauline “Mary” Schweinfurth, passed away peacefully in her Sarasota home surrounded by friends and loving caregivers on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at the age of 102.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Booker senior receiver Joshua Burrows catches a ball behind the Braden River defense. Burrows would take the catch for a 60-yard touchdown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2023
Booker High football finishes the job

A comeback win over Braden River High could be a turning point for the program.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota High boys basketball senior Mike Drayton.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Mike Drayton

The Sarasota High senior boys basketball player was named the FACA District 16 Class 7A Player of the Year on Feb. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Toni Muirhead has loved creating beaded art to hang on trees along the Peaceful Path.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 10, 2024
12 things to do this summer in Manatee County

Take a look at things to do and places to go this summer in eastern Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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