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ODA players and first-year Head Coach Rob Hollway celebrate a 54-10 win over Cocoa Beach High on Senior Night. ODA is 8-0 in 2022 after two straight winless regular seasons. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 22, 2022
Formally downtrodden ODA football team completes perfect regular season

The Lakewood Ranch private school football program snaps a two-year losing streak and posts undefeated regular season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Don Malko, who won a trip for two to the Super Bowl, shows off his drawings of significant members of the aerospace industry.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 2, 2023
Lakewood Ranch aerospace journalist flying high after winning Super Bowl tickets

Don Malko and his grandson are heading to the Super Bowl courtesy of Verizon.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Paul and Sarah Karon plan to donate up to $500,000 to the town of Longboat Key in exchange for the naming rights to the Town Center stage.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 19, 2021
Longboat Key couple on contribution pledge: 'We believe in community'

Sarah and Paul Karon are planning to donate $500,000 to the town of Longboat Key in exchange for the naming rights to the Town Center stage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ogden Clark, the strategic affairs manager of the Manatee County Public Works Department, says the cost of traffic signals at certain intersections can soar past $2 million.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 25, 2022
With signal costs rising, traffic safety comes at a price

Manatee County explains the costs that go into traffic signals.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota senior running back Joe Ziegler has set an initial target of 1,200 yards for the 2023 season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2023
Sarasota High football gets a new attitude for 2023

First-year Head Coach Josh Phillips ushers in a fresh Sailors era.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Event sponsor Bev Meadows, CEO David Pilston and Founder Lee Fox
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Benefit Luncheon

Save Our Seabirds, Inc. held a benefit luncheon Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kindergartner Jay Dan Roux uses his finger to keep track of where he is in his reading. Kindergartners like Roux will be tested on their literacy skills using the EarlyBird screener.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 29, 2022
Manatee School District pilots literacy screener in three elementary schools

The EarlyBird screener will identify literacy strengths and weaknesses and characteristics of dyslexia for students in pre-K, kindergarten and first grade at three schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 24, 2013
Committee reviews pension-debt options

The town has three ways to pay off its more than $27 million in pension debt: bank financing, attaining an annuity or through a bond. Using a combination of the three is also an option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A baby turtle that hatched in summer 2020 was held in a bucket overnight so it could go out in the dark and have a better chance against predators. Photo Credit: Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 5, 2021
Longboat Key's sea turtle protections to change in 2022

The new changes will take effect for next year's sea turtle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Through her children's books, Joy Shepherd aims to start a positive conversation between children and parents.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 16, 2019
Longboater brings childhood conversations to life in books

Joy Shepherd has written four children’s books discussing serious topics that challenge parents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Olivia Shephard rounds the bases after hitting her first varsity home run.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 27, 2023
Defending state champion Mustangs off to fast start

Despite heavy graduation losses, the Lakewood Ranch High girls softball team is going for their third consecutive softball state title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Judy Alexander and Kim Livengood hope The Bazaar at Apricot and Lime can become the center of an active business district.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 7, 2019
Sharing the limelight: Merchants plot new district near downtown

The proprietors of The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime aren't just trying to get a new business off the ground — they're working to enliven an overlooked portion of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh wasn't even up for election in the primaries but had a major impact on the winners. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 8, 2022
Constant attacks on Manatee commissioner backfired during election

Intensified attacks on Vanessa Baugh could have hurt incumbents' run for reelection.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 10, 2022
The school board dilemma

After Tom Edwards declared he is working for woke-ism, he triggered questions about Lauren Kurnov.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 4, 2017
Sarasota Quay developer focusing on retail

GreenPointe Communities’ plans to redevelop the former Sarasota Quay property hinge on upscale retail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Town attorney announces her upcoming maternity leave; Fire Rescue announces promotion of fire lieutenant; Town seeks citizen involvement for ULI study

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 23, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Predawn palm

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Myakka Fire Protection District and East Manatee Fire Rescue District firefighters gather with Manatee County Commissioners to celebrate the merger of the two departments. Photo by Scott Lockwood.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • September 22, 2021
East Manatee fire departments aim for seamless transition

Commission approves East Manatee Fire Rescue's takeover of the Myakka City Fire Control District.

  • East County
  • News
The town of Longboat Key has reestablished some of its COVID-19-related protocols. Anyone entering Town Hall will need to wear a mask and undergo a temperature check before being seated.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 19, 2021
Longboat Key reestablishes mask requirement in town facilities

On Wednesday, the town of Longboat Key reestablished some of its COVID-19-related protocols.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Benderson Park dragon boat Coach Angela Long and veteran paddler Rick Jensen got the NBP Veterans team off the ground.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 5, 2021
Prose and Kohn: New NBP Veterans dragon boat team makes a splash

The program is for male and female veterans injured, wounded or able-bodied.

  • East County
  • Sports
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