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Artist David Steiner pulls back the sheet to unveil "Newsy" the pup representing the Observer Media Group.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 13, 2016
New batch of superheroes unveiled for Southeastern Guide Dogs

Twelve new superhero statues will be displayed around Sarasota and Manatee for Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The sculpture is “intended to emphasize unity in the community while celebrating differences, diversity and inclusion,” according to a city release.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 15, 2016
City schedules roundabout art installation

A portion of the roundabout at Main Street and Orange Avenue will be closed Sunday as crews work to install a sculpture in the center of the intersection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
McNeal students won first-place in the accuracy division during the catapult competition.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 7, 2015
McNeal Elementary TSA students win at competition

East County students participated in the district TSA competition.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Hein, the former city manager of Tucson, Ariz., was selected as the town’s new assistant town manager Friday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 14, 2015
Bullock selects new assistant town manager

Michael Hein, the former city manager of Tucson, Ariz., was selected as the town’s new assistant town manager Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Terry Gans has qualified to run as a candidate for his Longboat Key Town Commission at-large seat.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 22, 2015
Gans qualifies for commission seat

Longboat Key At-Large Commissioner Terry Gans is running for another two-year term and has no challengers for his seat yet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida Rep. Greg Steube will discuss state-level quarrels and other topics at the alliance luncheon.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 19, 2015
LWRBA hosts luncheon, discussions with Greg Steube and Bob Gause

Florida Representative Greg Stuebe and Manatee County School Board Chairman Bob Gause will host discussions at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's May Luncheon, May 20, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom

  • East County
  • News
Fulton Smith, a resident of Palmer Ranch, said he enjoys the variety of fish he can catch off of the pier, such as the sheepshead fish he caught Tuesday. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 5, 2014
Osprey Pier open for business

The new fishing pier is accessible to the public after being closed since 2012.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County will have the largest budget in nearly five years if commissioners approve the 2014 fiscal year budget.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 10, 2013
Sarasota County budget talks continue

Sarasota County commissioners will discuss the 2014 preliminary budget, which includes a 3% raise for non-bargaining employees, during a June 12 workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub is located at 760 Broadway in the Longbeach Village.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 11, 2013
Many Longbeach Village residents oppose new Mar Vista plan

Thirty-three Longbeach Village residents signed a letter opposing a revised plan for the restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Scott Martin, the district's other assistant superintendent before Mills came on, has moved to a staff attorney position.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 23, 2013
Manatee Schools senior leadership reshuffling continues

Last night the school board approved former Marion County Deputy Superintendent Diana Greene, who earned two votes from the school board for Manatee's top job in February and Don Hall, who worked with Mills as chief financial officer of Minneapolis Public Schools, as deputy superintendents.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota's claim is one of the largest municipal claims in the region. Courtesy photo
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 24, 2013
City files $15 million BP claim

The 77-page civil complaint argues that Sarasota took a considerable hit in tourism revenue as a result of the spill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The range is located at 16800 State Road 64 E.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 21, 2013
Ancient Oak Gun Club to open

Ancient Oak Gun Club, the 24-station sporting clay club in Lakewood Ranch, will hold its public grand opening tomorrow.

  • East County
  • Sports
More than 100 stores will occupy The Mall at University Town Center.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 12, 2014
UPDATE: More big name retailers set to join University Town Center lineup

The Mall at University Town Center will feature more than 100 stores and a multitude of restaurants when it opens Oct. 16.

  • East County
  • News
CONTRIBUTED; The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a potential kidnapping case.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 25, 2014
Manatee County Sheriff's Office receives 'child taken' call

The Manatee Sheriff's Office is investigating a call it received June 24 into dispatch via the county switchboard (not 911). The caller claimed to have witnessed a child taken from a bicycle near 39th Street East and State Road 70, and then put into a tan cargo van.

  • East County
  • News
The shopping center next to Hollywood 20 was built to be an upscale mall in 1986. Photo by Colin Reid
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 18, 2014
Residents respond to lease marketing for Main Plaza

Ian Black Real Estate has plans to lease roughly 80,000 square feet of the former shopping center on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After the workshop, Superintendent Rick Mills will post his action plan to the district’s website for public viewing, based on his staff’s findings.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 18, 2013
School board to discuss response to audits

The Manatee County School Board will discuss corrective actions related to two state audits from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. today, during a special workshop.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 16, 2013
Seasons 52 restaurant coming to mega mall

Seasons 52, a fresh grill and wine bar developed by Orlando-based Darden Restaurants Inc., announced Friday it will open a new location at the Mall at University Town Center, when it opens in Oct. 2014.

  • East County
  • News
The 8,000-square-foot facility includes a covered bay area.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 16, 2014
Lakewood Ranch supervisors approve new revenue source

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District Supervisors authorized the signing of a lease for its landscaping contractor to rent space in Town Hall's new maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
Three weeks ago, Bayside Church staff gave its members containers to fill with $15 worth of goods and school supplies. The churchgoers stuffed boxes full of those containers into a truck bound for Zimbabwe Tuesday.ÂÂ
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 14, 2013
Bayside packs gifts for Zimbabwe

Bayside Community Church staff and members packed boxes Tuesday to send to schools in Zimbabwe.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2013
Orioles announce Spring Training schedule

The Baltimore Orioles recently announced their 2014 Grapefruit League schedule, which opens Feb. 28 against the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte.

  • East County
  • Sports
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