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Elizabeth Pino hugs her son Julian Pino, 5, goodbye before he walks into school with his sister, Cyenna Pino, 8.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 15, 2018
Kindergarten kids start in Lakewood Ranch

Plenty of tears as parents send off their kindergarteners.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
George Leibold takes a long-range shot against Booker High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2023
Cardinal Mooney boys basketball has the depth needed for a deep run

The Cougars, 15-9, are closing year two under Coach Vince Cherry on an upswing.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 27, 2022
Women's Golf Association ends season on Longboat Key

The golf group played together for the last time on April 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Neil Giraldo created Three Chord bourbon.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 27, 2023
Musician Neil Giraldo delivers rockin' bourbon to Sarasota

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist's premium Three Chord Bourbon made its debut in Sarasota's market.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.21.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • February 27, 2014
Let's Talk Locks: Getting messy

Let's Talk Locks: Getting messy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
New Briefs

Town to hold interviews for P&Z director; Town, Chamber to unveil advertising program; Publix receives extended construction hours; Commission holds off on charter review

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town rules only cover size of docks and permanent structures.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 24, 2023
Longboat learns little from town canal survey

Only 11 responses were received from the 89 surveys that were sent out twice.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Men's Open division team in the July Independence Volleyball Tournament  on Lido Key Beach.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 17, 2023
Lido Key hosts pro beach volleyball players from around the state

The July Independence Tournament was held July 15-17 on Lido Key Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hayden Buckley earned his PGA Tour card in part because of his win at the 2021 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Buckley said he still watches video of the winning putt each time he gets on a plane.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 5, 2022
Hayden Buckley reflects on journey from Suncoast Classic win in Lakewood Ranch to PGA Tour

Hayden Buckley was a late qualifier for the 2021 LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch, but his win propelled him to the PGA Tour.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 2, 2013
New Briefs

Fort Hamer Bridge public comment period closes; Manatee County building fees reduced; State won't sell Lake Manatee State Park land; Medallion Home-led investment group buys Professional Center property

  • East County
  • News
Taltos Fuszfas, Matrick Thorpe, Cory Coyner, Danae Tran, Katie Evans, Cole Laudenslager, and Caleb Horner
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 16, 2023
Suncoast Music Scholarship winners showcase their talents at concert

The seven scholarship-winning students offered a free community performance at First Presbyterian Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
90% of Ka Papa's menu is gluten-free or gluten-friendly.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • November 5, 2023
Where to find the best vegan food in Sarasota, Bradenton

Celebrate World Vegan Month in November at these local eateries.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 3, 2013
Registration underway for Amateur Championships

The Manatee County Amateur Golf Championships will be held Sept. 20-22.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 29, 2020
County events canceled through May 17

Utility fees and service shutoffs are suspended through May 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County's Emma and Mike Quindazzi say they have racing in their blood.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 26, 2022
Racing couple will provide thrills in the Bradenton Area River Regatta

East Manatee County husband-wife team prepare for Bradenton Area River Regatta.

  • East County
  • News
Sue Ann Miller grew up in Philadelphia and recalls her mother taking her and her sister to the historic Chestnut Hill Library.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 16, 2023
Nonprofit races to meet goal to fund collections for new Lakewood Ranch library

The Friends of Lakewood Ranch Library, with Sue Ann Miller at the helm, moves forward in its fundraising efforts to fill the shelves of the new Lakewood Ranch Library.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 26, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: You've been warned

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 21, 2010
Country Club Shores owners fined for non-compliant dock

The Code Enforcement Board assessed a $1,200 fine to pay for town staff time, and the dock owners could face additional fees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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