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ODA graduate Kaylen Rivers was a Brain Health Scholar who served as a program ambassador while she was a student at ODA.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 6, 2022
Becoming a Brain Health Initiative scholar is a no-brainer

No matter what eventually comes out of the Brain Health Initiative, the scholar program should be known as its first stroke of genius.

  • East County
  • Opinion
How capitalism is starting to fill an unmet need
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 21, 2023
How capitalism is starting to fill an unmet need

Neal Communities plans to build hundreds of attainable homes. But the economic reality is they must be built out in the suburbs.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bruno Kuzuhara, 19, lost to Alex Rybakov, 26, at the Sarasota Open, but has a bright future.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2023
Sarasota Open tennis tournament is aces

Things to watch for and do if you attend the event this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A collage of 1950 portraits of MacKinlay Kantor
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 20, 2023
Too big for words: Siesta Key’s forgotten ‘king’

He died deep in debt, but MacKinlay Kantor wrote bestsellers, won fiction’s great prizes, hung with Hemingway and brought celebrities to Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
John Fetsick is replacing Laurie Evans as University Park Country Club general manager.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 11, 2021
University Park Country Club names new general manager

John Fetsick replaces longtime University Park General Manager Laurie Evans, who retires.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2022
East County weather page photo: October 20

Gordon Silver captured this Sandhill crane colt calling out for mom along Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Joe Barbetta

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SSSA president Ken Shepard takes a mighty cut at a ball. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 8, 2022
Sarasota Senior Softball Association emphasizes fun

The league focuses the enjoyment of the game, for as long as players want to compete.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jayden O'Neal and Sarah Dipasquale, who are seniors at Braden River High School, look forward to going to prom together after the school not being able to host a prom for the past two years due to the pandemic. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 5, 2022
East Bradenton high schoolers excited to be hosting proms once again

Lakewood Ranch High and Braden River High students are thrilled a traditional prom is back.

  • East County
  • Schools
Third grader Jayla Fields shows off her project on Serena Williams. "It was fun learning she was the face of women's tennis," Fields says.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 23, 2023
Bashaw Elementary hosts Black History Month celebration

Students shared their projects on prominent Black Americans.

  • East County
  • Schools
County Commissioner Nancy Detert, who has supported the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County in the past, said this year could the last time she does unless tangible results are presented to the commission at budget time.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 24, 2023
EDC teeters on further county funding cuts

Sarasota County commissioners were not persuaded by the Economic Development Corp.'s annual report that it merits a sustained level of county funding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Work continues on Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's expansion. The pergolas are a new resting area for visitors, volunteers and staff at the center of the property. Beyond is the welcome and adoption center that is under construction.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 16, 2022
Progress continues on Nate's Honor Animal Rescue expansion in Lakewood Ranch

Several amenities are now finished while work on pet cottages, a playground and an adoption center continues.

  • East County
  • Business
Authorities reported trees down around the area this morning.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2017
Sarasota, Manatee teams assess Irma damage

Officials urge residents to stay off the roads until all-clear given

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, and commissioners Kevin Van Ostenbridge and Vanessa Baugh urge residents to prepare for Hurricane Ian. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 26, 2022
Manatee County officials say they are ready for Hurricane Ian

County Administrator Scott Hopes says residents should find a safe location by 8 p.m. Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
 Individuals who adopt a dog or cat at the regular adoption fee can get a second dog or cat at no charge.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2011
County offers promotion for pet adoptions through August

Dogs and cats at Manatee County Animal Services will be offered as buy one get one through the end of the month.

  • East County
  • News
Breaking and exiting apparent at medical office
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2023
Breaking and exiting apparent at medical office

An investigation into a damaged door reveals someone may have broken out of a locked building. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Tara Elementary School will undergo a renovation and addition.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 20, 2023
Construction projects progress at east Bradenton schools in new school year

Additions or renovations will take place at Freedom and Tara elementary schools, Haile Middle and Lakewood Ranch High.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
News Briefs

Report recommends changes to fiscal neutrality; Governor visits the Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 5, 2022
Longboat leaders happy at the 2022 budget's halfway point

Process begins soon for next budget, based on positive news from the spending plan that is now about six months from completion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Phipps Home Design |
  • February 23, 2023
Your Home Should Reflect Who You Are and How You Want to Live

Designing a home that is right for you goes far beyond the number of bedrooms you need. Phipps Home Design, with exceptional home design since 1994, is here to help.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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