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The Cardinal Mooney-Booker football game has been moved to 7 p.m. Thursday.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2021
Cardinal Mooney-Booker football game moved to Thursday

The game was originally scheduled for Friday

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 2, 2013
Aging in Paradise hires new executive director

Donna Dunio will become the first paid employee of the Longboat Island Chapel organization that was created in 2010 to help seniors and their families.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 19, 2014
University corridor has own identity

Businesses along the Manatee County side of University Parkway struggle to explain their whereabouts.

  • East County
  • News
A community workshop on the proposed project will be held at City Hall on Aug. 5.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 1, 2019
Developer, city explore higher density, attainable housing

A proposed 233-unit apartment complex on Bahia Vista Street would require a new zoning classification.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kindergartener Eliana Gabriel sings and counts numbers in Spanish.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 27, 2022
Braden River Elementary dual-language programs sees success in first year in east Bradenton

The dual-language program has been successful at Braden River Elementary in east Bradenton area.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2016
Mote foundation offers land to Longboat Key

On Tuesday, the Town Commission will consider pursuing the purchase of more than two acres of vacant land from the Mote Scientific Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Gagnon, serving as superintendent on an interim basis, gives interviews after the meeting.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2012
Manatee County School Board adopts budget, makes cuts

Board members adopted a $555 million budget and approved $6 million in cuts.

  • East County
  • News
Jenny Aldrich plays Princess Jenny during the tour.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 27, 2020
'Discover Sarasota' through a child's mind

The tour will be offered on select Sundays through July.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nicole Kidman and Matthew Goode (and Mia Wasikowska) in "Stoker." Photo source: Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 2, 2020
Cringe Blog: I can't wait to watch life tear you apart

The month-long celebration kicks off with "Stoker" and "Ready or Not."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 19, 2020
Braden River girls basketball falls to Montverde Academy in home opener

The Pirates hung with one of the best teams in the country, but couldn't pull out a win.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hired in September 2020, Players Centre CEO William Skaggs is overseeing the theater’s move to Lakewood Ranch while pursuing interim options for performances during construction of a new venue. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • December 2, 2021
Players Centre pursues lease of Sarasota's Municipal Auditorium

The city and the Players Centre for Performing Arts could partner on the use of a city-owned bayfront facility for the next five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Sutton Burnstein, 5; Elliott Knight, 8; Ethan Burnstein, 9; and Bob Wayman, 10, have a little fun at a Bradenton Marauders game at LECOM Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 30, 2021
What a catch! We love baseball's beauty.

Stars shine in America's pastime, but the burning love begins in our back yards.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Scott Anderson and host Al Bru
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 19, 2015
The Art of the Violin Benefit Auction and Reception

The Art of the Violin Benefit Auction and Reception

  • Black Tie
Jim Eakle drove his son to various states to secure the badges.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 20, 2021
Sarasota Eagle Scout collects every possible merit badge

16-year-old Out of Door Academy student commits to earning all 137. And does it.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Most of the parking lot at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport sits empty during what airport officials hoped could be a record-setting month for traffic.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2020
Coronavirus takes toll on airport traffic

Although some flights are still landing, SRQ officials say they don’t have the power to screen those who arrive for COVID-19 symptoms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 14, 2022
Lakewood Ranch's Ranch Nite Wednesdays offers opportunity to support small businesses

Every second Wednesday of the month, the night market is available for people to shop small businesses during Ranch Nite Wednesdays.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 20, 2019
Mar Vista hatches Easter egg hunt

On April 20, kids and their parents searched Mar Vista's property for Easter eggs and visited with the Easter bunny.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Larry Grossman, Mayor Jim Brown, Irwin Pastor, Gene Jaleski and Commissioner Phill Younger
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 7, 2013
Library checks out Longboat Key Town Commission candidates

Candidates for the Longboat Key Town Commission turned a new page Monday when they met with Longboat Library members for the first candidate forum of this year's election season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hilton Hudson, a junior at the Out-of-Door Academy, says learning about brain health through the Brain Health Scholars program will help him when he pursues a career as a neurosurgeon.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2021
Brain Health Scholar program a smart choice in Lakewood Ranch

Inaugural east Bradenton participants say they experienced many benefits from the Brain Health Scholar program.

  • East County
  • News
Grand Marshal David Miller and  former Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Chairman Mike Doll wave to the crowd at last year's parade
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 20, 2018
Freedom Fest to bring back crowd favorites

The 16th annual event steps off at 9 a.m. with a parade on Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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