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Kwaku Addae, 7 and Joy Prophete, 8, prepare for graduation.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 26, 2024
Kids celebrate multicultural learning during Learn My History Foundation graduation

The nonprofit Learn My History, which focuses on teaching kids multiculturalism and creating career-readiness, celebrated its students who completed the program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The town proposes to spend about $3.2 million over 15 years on firefighting vehicles and gear.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 10, 2022
Longboat Key sends proposed projects list to Sarasota County

If the surtax gets approved by Sarasota County voters, the town is due to receive about $15.13 million in funding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore stressed patience as the county continues to work on infrastructure projects to catch up with growth.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 28, 2021
Manatee County infrastructure, parks top commissioners' agendas for 2022

After Manatee County commissioners set the "groundwork" in 2021, they say plans will be put into motion in 2022.

  • East County
  • News
Though homesteaded residents would gain property tax savings if Florida's overhaul proposal gains 60% of support in the November elections, even non-homesteaded property owners would see new protections from sharply rising property assessments.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 22, 2022
New FEMA maps bring changes in insurance standards

Longboat leaders hear about what's in store once Sarasota County maps are in force.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Senior Jordan Post receives his sign.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 23, 2020
Cardinal Mooney surprises seniors with signs

Staff members delivered yard signs to all 133 seniors.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
As Vandyk plots a condo project on one of the last vacant tracts in the neighborhood, Golden Gate Point residents are concerned about parking.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 16, 2019
Golden Gate Point projects trigger parking concerns

Residents are advocating for the inclusion of more parking spaces in new developments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eileen Walsh Normile is chairwoman of the Sarasota Planning Board.
  • By Eileen Walsh Normile |
  • June 20, 2019
My View: Blank slates or informed volunteers?

Questions over Epoch appeal raise a broader issue of expertise, involvement on advisory boards.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Averleigh Cross can't wait to start kindergarten at Freedom Elementary School. She's looking forward to learning how to read better.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 9, 2023
First day of kindergarten can be emotional time for parents

Parents often have a hard time deciding whether to cry or celebrate as they drop off their kindergartner on the first day of school.

  • East County
  • Schools
The remodel is taking place at Station 12 on the corner of State Road 70 and Verna Bethany Road. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 6, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue seeks to improve life at Myakka fire station

Bunk rooms are among the planned upgrades at Station 12 outside of Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
Brad Jones, president and CEO; Carol Jones, director of residential services; and Alison Thomas, CEO, stand outside The Haven's Mary Jane House. (Photo by Heidi Kurpiela)
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 18, 2021
Charity Snapshot: Homes With Heart

The Haven has long provided residential services, full-time care, jobs and more for people with severe disabilities. By the time 2022 dawns, the organization plans to break ground on two new group homes.

  • LWR Life
Jake Ilardi is a Street skater, meaning he specializes in skating rails, stairs, banks and other items you could find on a real city street.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2024
Sarasota summer sports news you may have missed

Olympic updates and football recruitment headline the dog days of June.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lissa Murphy, CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida Barbara Zdravecky and Barbara Banks
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2024
Planned Parenthood celebrates the BRAVE at annual gala

More than 400 attendees came to celebrate Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida on March 7.

  • Black Tie
Rose Burns places second, Cindy Jackson placed first and Marissa Stephenson places third in the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association's chili cook-off.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 14, 2024
Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association hosts chili cook-off

Participants put their own twist on chili recipes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Is the Lo’ Key in the right location?
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • May 9, 2023
Is the Lo’ Key in the right location?

A reader questions the wisdom of placing a new restaurant on Tarawitt Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Riverview junior Jason Jackson hits a contested shot against Cardinal Mooney.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 12, 2022
Cougars' clutch shot beats Riverview

Cardinal Mooney is 11-4 under first-year coach, Vince Cherry.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The home at 3563 Fair Oaks Lane for $1.35 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 9, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 23-27 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Sleepy Lagoon Park home on Penfield Street tops the week's sales at $1.7 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
River Club's Vera and Jim Slocum have been each other's yin and yang for 65 years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 7, 2022
Chance meeting led to 65 years of marriage for River Club couple

Lakewood Ranch's Jim and Vera Slocum have laughed a lot while being each other's "yin and yang."

  • East County
  • Opinion
Here is a rendering of the proposed Sage Longboat Key condominium development at 4651 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 15, 2020
Longboat OKs development of Sage condos

The Planning and Zoning Board approved Sage's site development plan and a special exception.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Concession home at 20819 Parkstone Terrace sold for $5.95 million. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,998 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 3, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 18-22 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession home on Parkstone Terrace tops the week's sales at $5.95 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Soleta's Charles Duff and World Golf Hall of Fame player Nick Price talk about the design of the course at the site in Myakka City.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 19, 2023
Plans emerge for luxury golf community in Myakka City

After the Manatee County Commission's approval in June, builders plan to begin work on a Nick Price-designed course this fall.

  • East County
  • News
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