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Deputies kill suspect after three die in murders in Manatee County
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • June 25, 2024
Deputies kill suspect after three die in murders in Manatee County

The suspect killed his mother, his cousin and a third woman, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says.

  • East County
  • News
The town last year set up new rules governing how and where temporary signs, such as real estate signs noticing open houses, could be placed.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 9, 2019
Longboat's new magistrate takes over code enforcement

Town honored members of phased-out Code Enforcement Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Isabelle Monroe, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, loves showing cows at the Manatee County Fair. She names each of her cows after a car part of maker.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 2, 2024
Students pick the perfect name for their Manatee County Fair animals

Whether it's for laughs, a reference to a favorite food or a tradition, students put thought into picking an animal's name.

  • East County
  • Schools
A rendering of the Canal District shows some structures in Phase 2 that are being reconsidered for Phase 3 as plans evolve.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 24, 2023
Waterfront dining faces delays at The Bay

Public workshop attendees learned that Phase 2 plans for the Sarasota bayfront park might forego restaurants and that they will likely be smaller in size.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Thunder football team beat LPCA 33-14 on Nov. 10 to win the SSAA Class 4A championship.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 18, 2024
The top 10 moments of the 2023-2024 East County high school sports year

The year featured championship wins and several other programs on the rise.

  • East County
  • Sports
Vicki Lynn Nighswander
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, Central District, Seat 1: Vicki Lynn Nighswander

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Bob Horne
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 11, 2024
20 years in, Bob's Train owner journeys to restore Ringling's rail car

Bob Horne, owner of Bob's Train, hopes to see the yearslong project completed, even if it means continuing to perform much of the work himself.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fuego Comida's chef special: Mexico City garlic noodles ($25+) dished out with whole Dungeness crab (market price).
  • By Emma Burke |
  • August 10, 2024
Discover the top crab creations in Sarasota, Anna Maria and Lakewood Ranch

In a town full of crabby options, here's the ultimate guide to crab delicacies.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
CERT event organizer Karen Emanuelson, Manatee County Emergency Management Chief Steve Litschauer and CERT President Jim Emanuelson get together before the start of the event.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch hosts community event to attract emergency response volunteers.

Emergency response group in Lakewood Ranch hosts "touch-a-truck" event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch library is located at 16410 Rangeland Parkway.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 27, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Library set to open Jan. 12

The public is invited to attend the grand opening celebration at 10 a.m. Jan. 12.

  • East County
  • News
Angelina Bens, Leo Bens, Michael Nunes, Karen Pashkow, Jeffrey Nunes, and Anne Summers
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 16, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel hosts happy hour for Stillpoint Mission donations

The chapel's monthly event collected children's socks and shoelaces just in time for the back-to-school season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"The True Story of Eve" includes more than 80 pieces of art created by Michele Oka Doner during 60 years.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 5, 2024
Ringling Museum exhibition recalls Florida as the garden of Eden

Miami Beach artist Michele Oka Doner pays tribute to the environment in her solo show at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Arts + Culture
Harbor58 plans to build villas to temporarily house individuals aging out of foster care to help transition them to successfully living on their own.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 4, 2023
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit works to build housing for foster youth

Harbor58 plans to build six villas to provide temporary housing for individuals aging out of foster care.

  • East County
  • News
Volunteer Melissa Newton accompanies Lakewood Ranch's 15-year-old Sophie Barry, as does volunteer Sarah Cripe.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 19, 2023
Special Olympics equestrian competition puts riders’ skills on display

The event brought together competitors and families from Sarasota, Manatee and Lee counties.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Neathan Gibson is the director of coaching for the new Premier Soccer FC SWFL in East County.
  • By Dani Hernandez |
  • July 10, 2024
Soccer leagues merge to strengthen opportunities

League officials say unified goals will help the Lakewood Ranch area's youth soccer players.

  • East County
  • Sports
The bunkers at Heritage Harbour now have collars of thick grass that adds to the beauty of the course.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 1, 2022
Heritage Harbour of Bradenton has high expectations for lower scores

The Heritage Harbour Golf Course in East County reopened in November after a $2 million renovation.

  • East County
  • News
The upper floors of Obsidian would offer bayfront views to the east and downtown views to the west.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 29, 2023
Downtown tower receives partial city sign-off

Obsidian, the controversial condominium tower planned for Palm Avenue, still faces unresolved issues with city staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“Soul Crooners: Solid Gold Edition” runs through Nov. 17 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 4, 2024
Sarasota arts groups take their shows on the road

Sarasota Ballet, Choral Artists, the Circus Arts Conservatory and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe strutted their stuff out of town in the off season.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch's Robert Wentzell announced May 4 that Bradenton Insurance has become Guided Insurance Solutions.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 13, 2020
Bradenton-based insurance company has new policy for doing business

Bradenton-based insurance company has new policy for doing business

  • East County
  • Business
Biologists Kristen Peterson and Jamie Wolanin monitor the Braden River to check for Old World Tape Grass growth.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 21, 2024
Invasive grass species threatens Braden River ecosystem

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission uses liquid copper to rid the Braden River of tape grass, an aquatic plant that could dominate native vegetation and damage wildlife.

  • East County
  • News
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