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Griffin Hudson learns how to fly a drone from instructor Michael Uleski. The Braden River class is the pilot program for DARTdrones, which is looking to expand next year.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 26, 2018
New class takes off at Braden River

Applied engineering class puts emphasis on drones.

  • East County
  • News
Marti Wood and Starr Shafer work together to fill sandbags ahead of hurricane. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2022
Longboat Key residents fill sandbags preparing for Ian

Residents were provided up to 10 bags to fill for free from the town's Public Works Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sharing  is located at the corner of Second Street and Pineapple Avenue.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 3, 2022
City's public art master plan looks ahead to an even more creative city

Sarasota works its way toward a master plan for public art, setting guiding principles for a lot more than roundabouts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 8, 2013
Wal-Mart Wrap-up, Part Two: Looking back, looking forward

Wal-Mart Wrap-up, Part Two: Looking back, looking forward

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Thanks to the success of my first attempt at buche de Noel (yule log cake), I am now committed to making it every year.
  • By Columnist . |
  • November 21, 2019
The Jolly Rancher: The Holiday Roller Coaster

Thoughts on surviving the steep ups and downs of the holidays, finishing the ride and actually looking forward to next year.

  • LWR Life
Tate Taylor
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 21, 2018
Longboat hires fifth employee from Sarasota County in past year

Tate Taylor will take over for longtime Planner Steve Schield March 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview High's Susan Lowther finished 10th in the U.S. in points (162) in 2024 according to MaxPreps statistics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2023
Riverview girls lacrosse star leads nation in goals, total points

Rams junior Susan Lowther has 79 goals and 37 assists (116 points) through 13 games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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
Robot, Atom Eve, Invincible, Dupli-Kate and Rex Splode make up the Teen Team. Photo source: Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 14, 2021
Binge Blog: Does that make you feel strong?

"Mythic Quest" and "Invincible" are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Tim Mulqueen kicks a ball into the air while working with Orlando City SC goalkeepers. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch resident has drive to coach in MLS

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Best in the U.S.
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • May 24, 2023
Best in the U.S.

We know Sarasota is great. Don’t hate. Let’s celebrate.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Julia Rodriguez (32) gets a hug from Ellie DiGiacomo after getting fouled, as Aaliyah Capers (25) and Bella Patterson (13) jog up the court.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 27, 2019
Braden River girls basketball adds top talent

Star guard O'Mariah Gordon will have more assistance in 2019-2020.

  • East County
  • Sports
While at home, iLana Armida has been able to write songs, sometimes with the help of her parents, Kim and Tommie Simone.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 7, 2021
East Bradenton's rising star returns to her roots

Mill Creek's iLana Armida finds her artistic identity through the pandemic.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
An aerial view of the completed first phase of The Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2024
The Bay wins $1 million matching grant

The Patterson Foundation awards a third grant as the Bay Park Conservancy raises another $5 million in a $20 million fundraising challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 4, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Oct. 6-12

Hurricane Ian hit Sarasota with a roundhouse right, but entertainment comes back with a flourish this week as the city begins to rebuild.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Clyde Butcher's iconic black-and-white photos of Florida landscapes are on display in his Venice Gallery and Studio.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • September 13, 2023
Venice arts scene is worth the trip

Long overshadowed by cultural capital Sarasota 18 miles north, the city of Venice is making a name for itself with an abundance of cultural attractions.

  • Arts + Culture
Buy a Bud Light and toast the distributors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 20, 2023
Buy a Bud Light and toast the distributors

If you’re one of the Anheuser-Busch beer drinkers who was totally offended by the Mulvaney fiasco, apply some perspective.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This aerial photo, taken in February, shows construction in The Tides community which features single-family, built-to-rent homes on Lake Spoonbill in Waterside.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 8, 2023
The Tides rolls into Lakewood Ranch's single-family home rental market

Despite sharp rise in rents, the single-family, built-for-rent home market remains hot in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Samantha Flores and Kyle Vaske play with the front ensemble during the Pride of Parrish Marching Band's performance of its show Flourish. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 11, 2021
Parrish Community High marching band kicks off inaugural season

Pride of Parrish Marching Band sees success in its first year of high school competition.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mariachi Cobre will perform with the Venice Symphony on April 28 in a performance to benefit UnidosNow.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 24, 2023
'NocheUnidos' fundraiser melds new and old worlds

Mariachi Cobre will perform with the Venice Symphony at the Van Wezel to benefit nonprofit UnidosNow.

  • Arts + Culture
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