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A K-8 school is planned for 40 acres south of Academic Avenue and a quarter-mile east of Uihlein Road.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 7, 2023
Three new schools planned for East County

An elementary school, a K-8 school and a high school are planned to help alleviate over-capacity schools and address growth in eastern Manatee.

  • East County
  • Schools
Noah Rueping, a rising senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, volunteers as a camp counselor for the school's FFA summer camp to earn hours toward Bright Futures.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 20, 2023
A guide to the Bright Futures Scholarship program

Every student in Florida can attend can receive a post-secondary education for less money through the Bright Futures Scholarship program.

  • East County
  • Schools
Bike theft scam on the rise in Sarasota
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2024
Bike theft scam on the rise in Sarasota

The Sarasota Police Department reports a rise in thefts of e-bikes and dirt bikes during online marketplace transactions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Hiser believes in the healing power of horses.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 16, 2023
New executive director brings fresh ideas for SMART growth

As the new executive director of Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, Mark Hiser has plans to make the organization even more visible.

  • East County
  • Business
Members of Sarasota County's award-winning Fleet Services team at the NAFA 100 Best Fleets in the Americas awards.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2024
Sarasota fleet services team ranked among the Americas' best

National Association of Fleet Administrators rates Sarasota County's maintenance team 13th among its top 100 Best Public Fleets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The event committee members, Mary DelPup, Betty Lou Miccio, Dottie Mueller, Nancy Hjort, June Hessel and Peggy Schwass, stand together before mingling with other guests.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • April 13, 2023
Seaplace Condo members party with ‘Sinatra’

The end-of-season event drew 100 fun-loving residents for a farewell soiree.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A case of West Nile Virus has been confirmed in Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 30, 2020
Manatee County confirms one case of West Nile Virus

The Manatee County health department urges citizens to take extra precautions about being bitten by mosquitoes after a case of West Nile Virus is confirmed.

  • East County
  • News
Capt. Josh Dillard (Officer of the Year) and firefighter Jason Morrow (Firefighter of the Year) were honored by East Manatee Fire Rescue April 15.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 24, 2024
East Manatee Fire Rescue presents top awards

Longtime friends and co-workers Josh Dillard and Jason Morrow were honored for their service.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Opera has performed at Selby Botanical Gardens as a live-performance option.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 11, 2021
Let the music play!

The pandemic was disconcerting. But area music groups wouldn’t be silenced.

  • Arts + Culture
Former Riverview High swimmer and Olympian Emma Weyant will compete in six events at the 2023 Toyota U.S. Open Championships, held Nov. 29-Dec. 2 in Greensboro, North Carolina.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2023
Sarasota athletes get national, local results

A group of swimmers competes at nationals, Little League All-Stars shine, and minor leaguers continue their ascent.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Paul Lotierzo and Jason Champion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 5, 2024
Project Pride offers new gathering place for LGBTQ+ community

The organization recently established a new headquarters and hired its first executive director.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2023
Sarasota man gets two life sentences for 2018 shootings

While awaiting trial for the attempted murder of two victims, Linval Raymond Cohoone Jr., tried to hire a fellow inmate to kill one of the survivors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Warmer water temperatures in Florida may have future impacts on Sarasota Bay, according to some local experts.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 2, 2023
Warmer water temperatures already have effect on Sarasota Bay

Local experts and water recreation guides weigh in on the impacts of rising water temperatures in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The conceptual drawing for The Bay master plan includes a site for a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center, shaded in purple.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 10, 2023
Funding secured, The Bay embarks on planning park's next phase

With the city and county approving $4 million, work is underway on the project's $67 million second phase, focusing on the public boat launch area on the north side of the park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 364 W. Royal Flamingo Drive has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,289 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 20, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 4-8 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on West Royal Flamingo Drive tops the week's sales at $7.88 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
File photo If the Longboat Key Town Commission approves a continuance request next month, The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort will stay closed for at least another year or longer.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 13, 2011
Colony seeks re-opening continuance

The Colony Association will ask the town next month if it can keep the resort closed for at least another year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barb Torrence and Susan Walters, Longboat Library volunteers
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 11, 2024
Need a beach read? Longboat Library has you covered with 6 picks

From hurricane tales to a Longboat Key murder mystery, library volunteers recommend Florida-flavored books you won't be able to put down.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Smith is a 67-year-old architect is running for public office for the first time. He’s a 50-year resident of Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2022
Republicans hold Sarasota County Commission seats

Smith and Neunder hold off Democratic challengers in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High junior boys runner Vicente Rivera.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 26, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Vicente Rivera

The Lakewood Ranch High boys junior won the 3,200-meter race (10:11.48) at the Lakewood Ranch Invitational.

  • East County
  • Sports
Boats are anchored along newly dredged portions of Greer Island. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • August 2, 2022
New boater rules set after completion of emergency dredge on Beer Can Island

Restricted areas on the north end of Longboat Key will only allow swimmers, kayakers and paddleboarders.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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