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Rep. Sam Graves and Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge converse before their flight. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 14, 2022
US transportation committee member gets overview of Manatee roadways

Manatee County officials hope U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, who is on the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, sees the need for federal funds to expand Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
Solid Waste Division Manager Rob Shankle assured the Observer that Manatee County's recycling program remains operational.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 14, 2022
Manager says Manatee County’s recycling program on solid ground

Although the city of Bradenton canceled its home recycling pickup, Manatee County says its program is going well.

  • East County
  • News
Caroline Steinwachs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Caroline Steinwachs

The Riverview High girls lacrosse freshman scored five goals in the team's district championship win against Manatee High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mary Russell, 24, takes a bite of her gold medal at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. Russell won the women's 100 yard freestyle (1:30.34). (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2022
Del Webb swimmer makes a special memory at Special Olympics USA Games

Mary Russell, 24, won a gold medal in the women's 100 yard freestyle (1:30.34) at the event, which was held Jun 5-12 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sisterhood for Good members Kathy Fraley, Kathy  Collums, Peggy Kronus and Heather Kasten are all excited for their next retreat in November for their annual planning, but say "No details! It's a secret to the public."
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 10, 2018
Sisterhood for Good takes a slice out of charity in Lakewood Ranch

Sisterhood for Good kicked off their fundraising season at California Pizza Kitchen on Oct. 4.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River High senior Isaiah Cress lifts weights in preparation for the state weightlifting meet, to be held April 29-30 in St. Cloud.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 21, 2021
Pirate lifts performance to new levels

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Daniel Lubner is loving life at the new Clive Daniel store in Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 20, 2023
Clive Daniel story can't be swept under the rug

The Sarasota interior design/furniture business has driven, and sometimes comical, Clive Daniel owner Daniel Lubner.

  • East County
  • Business
Former Booker High wideout Talik Keaton, a sophomore at Marshall, and other athletes can now promote brands on social media thanks to the NCAA's new Name, Image and Likeness laws, which went into effect July 1. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2021
Prose and Kohn: New NCAA laws boost Sarasota-area alumni's potential earnings

The Name, Image and Likeness laws went into effect July 1, and a former Booker High wideout has taken advantage

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 23, 2022
Event jump starts sales of TerraNova Equestrian Estates

Building TerraNova Equestrian Center is the first step toward establishing equestrian community just east of Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 9, 2022
Braden River High football runs through Lakewood Ranch High

The Pirates won 33-14 to extend their winning streak in the rivalry series to seven games.

  • East County
  • Sports
The town of Longboat Key won't seek legal fees from Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2016
Town won't seek legal fees for Jaleski's complaint

The town of Longboat Key won't seek to collect more than $20,000 in special legal counsel fees and counting from Gene Jaleski for a dismissed elections complaint.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2012
Town to determine scope of code work

The commission directed Town Manager David Bullock to create a draft outlining the extent of work for the town's land-use regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 4, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Jackets are required

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sheriff Rick Wells.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 10, 2017
Manatee County Sheriff — 'Looters won't be tolerated'

Sheriff Rick Wells tells public to stay off the roads until curfew ends at 3 p.m. Monday.

  • East County
  • News
Premier Park's facilities are set for an upgrade in the county's Capital Improvement Plan. Some will be accelerated as a result of commissioners borrowing money. (FIle photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 20, 2022
Manatee County borrows money to move up infrastructure projects

The County Commission will borrow $232 million to accelerate 19 infrastructure projects, including nine in East County, with the $1.2 billion Capital Improvement Plan.

  • East County
  • News
Former President Obama enjoys the outdoors.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 23, 2017
APRIL FOOLS : Longboat's newest retired CEO: It's Obama!

Family decides on coastal spot after daughter picks New College.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city of Sarasota is exploring future uses of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall once a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center is built.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 31, 2023
Engineering, preservation expertise sought for Van Wezel repurposing

City commissioners held an initial discussion about qualifications for a committee to study the renovation and repurposing of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eric Garwood started as managing editor of the Longboat Observer and Sarasota Observer in 2017.
  • By Observer staff |
  • February 2, 2023
Observer managing editor leaves legacy of laughter, mentoring

After six years at the helm of the Longboat and Sarasota Observers, Garwood is moving on.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Suzanne Grodner, Lise Bruneau, Kendra Jo Brook and Christian Douglass in Asolo Rep's production of "Silent Sky."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 3, 2023
Asolo Rep's 'Silent Sky' honors pioneering astronomer

The stellar production at Asolo Repertory Theatre captures the intellectual excitement of astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt's discovery — but also the cost.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 27, 2016
Manatee County School Board prioritizes half-cent sales tax

The majority of board members wanted to focus on its sales tax renewal.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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