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SMR's Laura Cole, Pulte's Josh Graeve, Ivette, Lyanna, Lucious, and retired Army Sgt. Lucio Gaytan, Pulte's Wes Copeland and Building Homes for Heroes' Cody Brannon break ground for the Gaytan's new home at Sapphire Point Feb. 3 in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 3, 2023
Pulte heads partnership to provide Lakewood Ranch home to veteran

Pulte, Building Homes for Heroes and SMR combined to provide a mortgage-free home in Sapphire Point for veteran Lucio Gaytan.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes could have his contract extended at Tuesday's Manatee County Commission meeting. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2022
More drama on tap at Manatee County Commission meeting

County Clerk Angel Colonneso launches an attack on the administrator, whose contract is up for extension.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2018
Siesta Key man arrested on firearms charge

Deputies say he fired 10-15 rounds inside a Siesta Key home. No one was injured.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A new home is planned for the lot at 3515 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 28, 2023
Development firm clears property for new home on GMD

Seaward Development has submitted plans for a building permit for the lot at 3515 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A COVID-19 vaccination is given at the Manatee County drive-thru vaccination operation at Tom Bennett Park. (Courtesy of Florida Department of Health-Manatee County)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 9, 2021
Florida's vaccine age requirement will be lowered to 60 by order of Gov. Ron DeSantis

Gov. Ron DeSantis: Florida's vaccine age requirement will be lowered to 60

  • East County
  • News
Manatee to discuss Upper Manatee River Road project in public meeting
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 6, 2023
Manatee to discuss Upper Manatee River Road project in public meeting

A county press release said that residents can engage with project staff at a March 21 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
"Safe House," the Urbanite's latest production, will make you question everyone — and everything.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 15, 2021
Lost in the Funhouse

Brendan Ragan’s 'Safe House' enters a terrifying funhouse maze of digital manipulation and misinformation. It’s hard to find your way out. Knowing whom to trust is the secret.

  • Arts + Culture
Cafe L'Europe staff in the Late '70s.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 30, 2023
Cafe L'Europe builds on tradition for 50th anniversary

The St. Armands Circle restaurant has served the area for 50 years and trained many local restaurateurs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
1. Jillian Herbst, Olivia Laney, Ella Dodge, Grace Hogie, Jayla Doust, Addyson Bruneman, Taylor Shepherd and Callie Bua rush to greet Cassidy McLellan at home following McLellan's walk-off triple.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 30, 2021
Top-10 moments of the East County sports season

Lakewood Ranch High softball tops 2021 moments with a state title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch's George Scherff, Robyn Kaiserman and Martin Hartmann, who are a part of the Sorrento Gang, volunteer at the Florida Center for Early Childhood.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 8, 2023
Lakewood Ranch's 'Sorrento Gang' has fun while giving back to nonprofits

From golf tournaments to Super Bowl pools, the Esplanade neighbors provide work hours and funds to benefit the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Fireworks set off near colonies of nesting shorebirds can scare the parents into leaving their nests—with dire consequences for their chicks.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • June 25, 2021
Bird of the week: Watch out for skimmers as holiday weekend approaches

Beach party animals must take heed of the creatures that got there first.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Deer cross a path beside the Williams Road property.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 19, 2023
Environmental lands purchase moves forward in East County

The Manatee County committee has identified tracts of environmentally significant land along Manatee River and near Myakka City to purchase with funds approved by voters.

  • East County
  • News
Booker High School students surround teacher Courtney Smith.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 12, 2022
Sarasota surprises three Teacher of the Year finalists

Booker High's Courtney Smith joins two Venice-area educators still in the running for the countywide honor.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Rachel Moulton (left) and Alice M. Gatling star in "Black Pearl Sings!" at FST's Court Cabaret.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 27-Aug. 2

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A rendering of the ice skating rink at the new St. Armands Circle Winter Spectacular.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 15, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Nov. 17-23

The best of British ballet comes to Sarasota, which will also play host to comedy, live music, tribute acts and world class theater this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Mustangs javelin thrower Levi Freed said he learned the sport by watching his brother, Caleb Freed.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 13, 2023
Mustangs javelin throwers on target in the hunt for gold

Lakewood Ranch High students say the primal thrill of throwing a spear drew them to the somewhat-obscure sport.

  • East County
  • Sports
Emma Weber will act as one of the clowns at Sailor Circus Holiday Special.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • December 20, 2022
Sailor Circus prepares for a whimsical holiday spectacle

The Circus Arts Conservatory's Sailor Circus Academy is getting ready to perform at next week’s Sailor Circus Holiday Special.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Luck be a Lady... this sandhill crane is one lucky bird to have survived the abuse she suffered. Today, Lady is one of the most helpful and loving sandhill cranes at Save Our Seabirds.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 13, 2011
VIDEO: Lady The Bird

Lady is a sandhill crane and a permanent resident at Save Our Seabirds. Watch this video to hear the guttural call that she makes every morning at Save Our Seabirds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 2, 2023
Arthur L. Hersberger

Arthur L. Hersberger, 78, passed away at home on May 22nd, 2023 surrounded by his family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Ronald Andari, MD, Florida Digestive Health Specialists |
  • March 19, 2020
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death. It doesn’t have to be.

Screening is the #1 way to reduce your risk.

  • Health
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