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Manatee County Emergency Management Chief Steve Litschauer stands with Lakewood Ranch CERT President Jim Emanuelson,  his "eyes and ears."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 17, 2022
Manatee County Emergency Management provides behind-the-scenes tour in Bradenton

Manatee County's Emergency Management presents a behind-the-scenes look to Lakewood Ranch's CERT.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 10, 2019
Ringling College Library Association hosts an evening for appreciation

The Platinum Appreciation Reception was held Jan. 10 at the Alfred R. Goldstein Library.

  • Black Tie
Mary Anne Bowie, pictured second from left with other past and present Arlington Park Neighborhood Association board members, thinks the city could improve its public input processes. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2020
Neighborhood groups push for planning influence

City officials offered mixed feedback to a request for procedural changes from the Arlington Park Neighborhood Association.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 12, 2014
Aldi readies East County presence

The German company with thrifty supermarkets has filed a pre-application with Manatee County for a site on State Road 70 East.

  • East County
  • News
Pauline Kozuch may not have built bombers during World War II, but she still felt compelled to “do her part.”Â
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 28, 2017
The Home Front: Rosie the Riveters and plenty of other women were essential during war

Like her peers, Tara resident pitched in any way she could.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Students from Audrey Quale's fifth grade class at Braden River Elementary School reunites with their classmates and teacher outside Quale's old classroom.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 28, 2022
East Bradenton high school seniors reunite with their fifth grade classmates

Despite loss of their time capsule, former Braden River Elementary classmates enjoy a reunion.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
News Briefs

Town schedules first budget workshop; City staff investigates St. Armands benches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This rendering shows possible property layouts for adding accessory dwelling units. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 12, 2020
Accessory dwellings considered by Manatee

Dumped a year ago by commissioners, the concept of allowing one-bedroom units is being reconsidered.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 06.16.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jon Bullas was named a top 50 coach by U.S. Kids Golf.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 5, 2020
Laurel Oak golf instructor named top-50 kids coach nationally

Jon Bullas believes there's a different energy in the air when coaching young golfers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"The Fantasticks" is at The Players until Nov. 10.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch Sarasota Baptist members dish out breakfast to educators
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 23, 2011
Church welcomes back Tara's teachers

Sarasota Baptist Church last week hosted a breakfast for faculty and staff from Tara Elementary School to welcome them back from their summer break.

  • East County
  • News
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota, left, is the first project under construction at the Quay site.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 9, 2019
Quay developer continues pursuit of destination district

A condo tower and a mixed-use luxury apartment project are the first two in a series of buildings coming to the Sarasota waterfront property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 21, 2018
Town officials putt for Arts, Culture and Education Center

The officials earned $22,450 for the future Arts, Culture and Education Center Oct. 21 during an OPL Putting Challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 10, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Trouble on Broadway

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Noise from parties on the water can get out of hand near Longboat Key and the town attorney wants to ensure municipal codes against such disturbances can be enforced.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 5, 2016
Longboat Key town attorney lobbies against Bondi water noise opinion

Can a municipality do anything about it when noise from boaters reaches levels intolerable to residents?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Rams celebrate after beating rival Venice for the first time since 2016.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 12, 2019
Riverview volleyball beats rival power Venice for first time since 2016

The win gave the Rams confidence and chemistry moving forward.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 7, 2014
10 songs to beat the cold

10 songs to beat the cold

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Winn-Dixie will be moving into The Green at Lakewood Ranch in the former Earth Fare site.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 31, 2020
Winn-Dixie replaces Earth Fare at The Green in Lakewood Ranch

Winn-Dixie replaces Earth Fare at The Green in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • October 29, 2021
MY VIEW: LJSA a critical piece of legislation

Profit might respond to free-market libertarianism, but truth does not. 

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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