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Jeremiah Gonzalez, a senior at Braden River High School, went from a shy, quiet freshman in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to serving as the program's battalion commander this year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 8, 2024
Braden River High senior's key to graduating: Keep moving forward

Jeremiah Gonzalez overcomes mental health challenges and focuses on focuses on positivity to get to graduation.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mayor Liz Alpert, Addy Domian, Lizzy Mopps, Marco Vegh, Hayden Wilding, Nishalle Uthuppan, Ayla Edwards, Ethan Hylwa, Margaret Toth, Danielle Vassos and Scholarship Chair Susan Warmington
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 16, 2024
Sarasota students earn nearly $75K in scholarships

The financial assistance came from Sarasota County Schools, Chorus of the Keys and Military Officer Association of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
FAA: New College lease, land deal violate agency guidelines
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 15, 2024
FAA: New College lease, land deal violate agency guidelines

The FAA letter denying Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's sale of 31 acres to New College suggests the Federal Aviation Administration was unaware of the college's lease.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Christian Ziegler
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 18, 2023
State GOP leaders unanimously vote to censure Christian Ziegler

A vote of the full executive committee to remove Ziegler as chairman is set for Jan. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Pass Bridge was originally constructed in 1957 and reconstructed in 2005 and 2020.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 15, 2024
Commissioners recommend mid-level option for Longboat Pass Bridge

Longboat Key commissioners sent FDOT a letter to convey the consensus for a replacement bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: LEGOLAND tickets are back

East County-based Foundation for Dreams, a nonprofit that provides therapeutic camping programs for children with special needs, has been chosen again to participate in LEGOLAND Florida discounted tickets.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Commodore Steve Horton, Vice Commodore Michael Landis and Rear Commodore Tony Britt
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 28, 2024
Bird Key Yacht Club honors the fallen on Memorial Day

Commodore Steve Horton led a solemn presentation with a local singer, bagpiper and the Navy Junior ROTC.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Miss Anna Maria and Downtown Duchess ferries docked at the City of Bradenton Dry Dock. The ferries will be back in service to the public in about a month.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 6, 2024
Gulf Islands Ferry expands service

The ferry between Bradenton and Anna Maria Island has added Thursdays to its regular schedule.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 9, 2022
Instructions from Ian

While we await the effects of Tropical Storm Nicole, we should take heed of the lessons we learned from Hurricane Ian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Andy Butterfield is named chief of staff, a brand new position within the Manatee County government.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 18, 2023
Manatee County adds a chief of staff position

Andy Butterfield was the frontrunner for the county administrator position before commissioners decided on Charlie Bishop.

  • East County
  • News
Jane Hughes is a Longboat Key resident and author.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 17, 2023
Longboaters sip, shop and spy for the library

Author Jane Hughes signed copies of her latest book, "The Spy's Wife," at a Sip & Shop event to benefit Longboat Library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Scottish comedian and hip-hop artist MC Hammersmith will headline the 13th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 14, 2023
Improv fest headliner MC Hammersmith breaks it down

MC Hammersmith, Scotland’s leading free-style comedy rapper and improviser, will headline Florida Studio Theatre's 13th annual Sarasota Improv Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch High School welcomes John Wilkerson as its new director of bands.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 29, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High welcomes new director of bands

John Wilkerson wants to focus on the little things as he works with his students.

  • East County
  • Schools
The city of Sarasota has similar poles that the town of Longboat Key will consider for wireless carriers to properly install their infrastructure. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 16, 2021
Longboat planning board delays cell-plan discussions until 2022

Verizon Wireless proposed building nine small cell poles and antennas to improve Longboat Key's cell signal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Deysha Nelson, Amy Bodnar and Kevin Loreque start in this civic-minded play.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 29, 2022
'What the Constitution Means to Me' breaks rules and brings electricity to FST

The 2017 play by Heidi Schreck offers a portrait of the playwright as a young constitutional scholar at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mike Granthon and Chris Brown own five restaurants in the heart of Siesta Key Village.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 3, 2023
Restaurant company continues to make its mark on Siesta Key

Some of Siesta Key’s most popular restaurants are owned by Chris Brown and Mike Granthon, founders of Sarasota’s Above the Bar Hospitality Group.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Booker High girls basketball senior guard Jakai Peterson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 15, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jakai Peterson

The Booker High girls basketball guard is ready for a big senior season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
M/I Homes joins LWRCF's Builders Give Back program
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 15, 2024
M/I Homes joins LWRCF's Builders Give Back program

The Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation now has 10 builders participating in the program, which will boost grants given to local nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Garden Club at the 1980 celebration of Longboat's 20th anniversary
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 15, 2023
Garden Club helps community, beautification bloom on Longboat Key

The history of the club is intertwined with beautification and community-building efforts on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Neighbor shines a light on a nearby party
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2024
Neighbor shines a light on a nearby party

A man shining his headlights in an attempt to disrupt a nuisance outdoor party ends up with a dent from a beer bottle. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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