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Fireworks light up the sky at Nathan Benderson Park last year. Photo by Berkley Mason.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • June 27, 2018
More bang for the buck at Nathan Benderson Park

Second annual fireworks event expands food, beverage offerings.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview senior Alef Pezan (19) goes up against the Venice defense for a header.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2022
Riverview soccer's offense finds its footing

The Rams scored four goals in a district tournament victory over Venice High

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Sierra Williams |
  • February 2, 2023
Woman arrested for armed carjacking

Maurionna Neveah Heard, 21, was arrested in connection with the armed carjacking on Jan. 25. She has been charged with carjacking with a firearm and aggravated assault while committing a first degree felony.

  • Palm Coast Observer
This traveling show will perform in eight states in the U.S. and two Canadian provinces. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 5, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra boogies into first pops concert of the year

The Doo Wop Project will accompany the Sarasota Orchestra for its first pops concert of the year.

  • Arts + Culture
Although he grew up in a Chicago suburb, Peter Vole learned to love agriculture after moving to Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 15, 2022
Peter Vole named Agriculturalist of the Year in Manatee County

His work with kids in 4-H, FFA and at the Manatee County Fair earned him the award.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Scientists believe one of the artifacts found at the former site of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is the recipe for civilization's first key lime pie.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2022
APRIL FOOL: 'Colony Man' civilization unearthed at resort-construction site

Ancient inhabitants of island unlike others of the paleo-indian period.

  • April Fools
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 14, 2022
Locals get down at Van Wezel Friday Fest

The monthly event was again held on Aug. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 30, 2022
Longboat Key firefighters dive into water-rescue training

Siesta Key lifeguards gave a refresher water-rescue course to LBK Fire Rescue personnel at the Sand Cay Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Planning and Zoning Board Chairwoman B.J. Bishop has served on the board since 2006.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 12, 2017
A conversation with B.J. Bishop

Bishop has served on the Planning and Zoning Board since 2006. Now, she's the group's chairwoman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2012
TOPSoccer set to kick off fall season

The Braden River TOPSoccer program will kick off its sixth season Sept. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
Residents spoke against the proposed Taylor Ranch development due to its proximity to two racetracks at the Dec. 15 meeting.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 16, 2022
Housing development plans advance despite dissent from racing community

Commissioners have sent the proposal for the 4,500-home Taylor Ranch community to the state for review despite their proximity to motorsports tracks.

  • East County
  • News
"At the end of the show, there's all these confetti cannons that go off in the London production," Jake Mills says. "I cried tears of joy, and I felt so happy."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 13, 2013
Spotlight: Jake Mills becomes the Strangely Flatulent

Jake Mills stars in Florida Studio Theatre's "Spamalot," which runs through Jan. 11.

  • Arts + Culture
Chief of Operations Larry Luh, EMS Chief Paul DiCicco and District Chief Mark Regis are seeking ways to keep their ambulances in circulation.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 3, 2019
Surge is EMS concern in Manatee County

Manatee County EMS hopes better use of 911 will lessen strain on ambulances.

  • East County
  • News
Skyler Quigley. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Skyler Quigley

The Lakewood Ranch High freshman finished 15th out of 203 runners (22:22.10) at the Jim Ryun Invitational on Aug. 27 in Lakeland.

  • East County
  • Sports
The State Attorney's case against Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse for driving under the influence will be heard early in February.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 8, 2022
Trial for Manatee commissioner's DUI charge to be held in February

Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Erika Quartermaine set the trial schedule during a pretrial hearing Nov. 8.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 15, 2009
Man allegedly slaps, spits driver in road rage incident

The passenger in an SUV thought a female driver cut off the car he was in, so he allegedly reached into her car and slapped her and spit on her.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Traffic Control room in the Public Safety Building on 47th Terrace East is responsible for day-to-day management of traffic signals.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 20, 2022
Manatee County expands technology use to improve traffic conditions

The county's award-winning Traffic Engineering Division is stepping up efforts to fight snarls.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Coach Pat Ancil, here chatting with sophomore Devlin Loynd at a December 2019 meet, said the team is taking many many safety precautions as possible this season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 4, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs wrestle with COVID-19 safety issues

Lakewood Ranch is taking no chances this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Marilyn Coker said the baby grand piano being donated to the Myakka City Historic School House is made for a bigger space and has a huge sound.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 5, 2022
Shannon Funeral Homes donates piano to Myakka City Historic School House

The Myakka restoration project nears completion with a Brambach baby grand piano on board.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2009
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