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Manatee County has been operating the Bishop Animal Shelter since March 2022.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 24, 2023
Manatee commissioners draw hard line on animal shelter spending

Presented with a $17 million plan, commissioners told county staff to come back with a more frugal $8 million plan for the Bishop Animal Shelter addition.

  • East County
  • News
Miami artist Hannah Banciella's one-woman show, "Communing with Poppies," will debut on April 7 at SPAACES gallery.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 5, 2023
Multimedia artist Hannah Banciella opens one-woman show

Miami native Hannah Banciella's “Communing with Poppies” solo exhibition will debut at Sarasota art gallery SPAACES.

  • Arts + Culture
Eileen Parker with the School District of Manatee County's Food and Nutrition Services hands out lunches during the summer food program. Students will be able to pick up meals at various Lakewood Ranch-area locations. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 1, 2022
Free 2022 summer meals for Manatee County students

Students can go to multiple east Bradenton locations to receive meals.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ginny Akhoury, Mary Lou Ivaska, Elaine Buckley and Stella Kelley
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 16, 2023
St. Mary Star of the Sea holds first women's guild meeting of season

The Women's Guild prepares for an exciting year on the Key with an increase in membership and exciting charity opportunities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Broadway's "Mean Girls" comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 11, 2023
Actors' Equity to rally at Van Wezel 'Mean Girls' show

The nationwide action is planned to highlight labor talks between Broadway producers and touring performers.

  • Arts + Culture
Nathan Benderson Park holds four summer camps for kids ages 6-14.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2023
2023 Summer Camps in Sarasota, Manatee - Sports

Your guide to summer camps this year in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Summer Fun Guide
University Place's Rebecca Blitz, with Gallagher, grew up riding horses and has spent her career working with nonprofits. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2020
Huge challenges for new SMART director in Manatee County

Rebecca Blitz takes over SMART during difficult financial times.

  • East County
  • News
Dick Vitale has raised more money for the Dick Vitale Gala than ever despite the pandemic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 27, 2020
Dick Vitale raises the bar for gala fundraising despite the pandemic

The gala, usually held in Sarasota, will be virtual this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson briefs Siesta Key Village Association members on government affairs during a July 3 meeting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 3, 2012
Code enforcement update for SKVA

Sarasota County planning and development staff will chat with the Siesta Key Village association

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Readers respond to the 'High side of Obsidian'
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • June 30, 2023
Readers respond to the 'High side of Obsidian'

Readers object to the Obsidian condominium development's size, scale and use.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ali Aoudi and Molly Lofthouse, both Lakewood Ranch High juniors, enjoyed a quick trip to the Eiffel Tower.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 7, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High students enjoy a prom date in Paris

Lakewood Ranch High School students enjoy their promo at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Alliance Board Chair Heather Williams presents Board Emeritus Awards to David Fink, Lou Marinaccio and Rex Jensen.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 20, 2019
SMR CEO/president urges Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance to support brain study

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch CEO-President Rex Jensen urges Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members to raise funds for new brain study.

  • East County
  • News
School Board of Manatee County members Richard Tatem, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate, Cindy Spray and Gina Messenger have selected 12 semi finalists in the search for the next superintendent.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 14, 2023
Manatee School Board selects semifinalists in superintendent search

The board will move forward with 12 applicants in the search for the next leader of the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cirque des Voix, the collaboration between the Circus Arts Conservatory and Key Chorale, is one of season's most anticipated events.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 20, 2024
Cirque des Voix reaches new heights

Circus Arts Conservatory and Key Chorale team up for thrilling physical feats, live music and a choir.

  • Arts + Culture
D'Kai Shaw attends State College of Florida and has been a mentee for five years. Shaw shares his reasons why this program is important.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • January 16, 2023
Sarasota police, youth organizations say Y.E.S. to teaming up on empowerment

The police chief says that the organization aims to provide mentorship and services to at-risk kids in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Foxy Lady’s founder and owner Lorry Eible has been a local trendsetter for 50 years.
  • By Amy Bentley |
  • January 28, 2023
St. Armands' Foxy Lady is still fabulous at 50

Foxy Lady founder Lorry Eible credits family, friends and generations of loyal customers for 50 years of success.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
City officials say they hope they can move past the discord at a July 1 meeting, but some displeasure lingers on both sides.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 25, 2019
City Commission, Planning Board clash over code compliance

Questions about procedures for enforcing city codes has caused tension among Sarasota officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High football celebrates its first state championship since 1972.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 26, 2023
The top 10 moments of the 2023 Sarasota high school sports scene

In a year full of triumph and growth, these 10 moments made the biggest impact.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
We should encourage Hillsdale’s curriculum
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • April 26, 2023
We should encourage Hillsdale’s curriculum

A reader objects to the April 20 guest opinion column that "Hillsdale dogma should not dominate schools.”

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rishik Yellu, Felix Ratner, Yatharth Kakkad and Rugan Suresh
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 6, 2023
Pine View School students' science project to travel to space

A project by four Pine View School students will be among a series of student experiments carried out on the International Space Station.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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