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Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea received an average score of 3.49 across 10 categories after adjusting the evaluation system numerically on a scale of 1 (unacceptable) to 4 (exceeds expectations).
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 10, 2020
Manatee commissioners have tense exchange over administrator’s performance review

Manatee commissioners argue while discussing evaluations of administrator

  • East County
  • News
Jim Eatrides discusses cellular coverage at Sunday’s meeting.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 17, 2011
Proposed cell tower gets mixed signals at meeting

Approximately 50 people attended a community meeting at Longboat Island Chapel to discuss a proposal for a 150-foot unipole cellular tower.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 22, 2019
Sarasota Schools administrator selected for Reading Recovery board

Assistant Superintendent Laura Kingsley will serve a three-year term.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Varsity cheerleader and Miss Lakewood Ranch Jessica Sthreshley said the squad will adapt to the change.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 22, 2010
Lakewood changes uniform policy

Cheerleaders now must wear a modified version of their uniforms to school on game days to comply with the new rules.

  • East County
  • Sports
It's "The Mole," baby! Photo via Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 8, 2021
Binge Blog: Pluto TV is your new nostalgia hit

A Sarasotan lands on CBS reality show "Big Brother," and is competition show "The Mole" being revived?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Beth Duda is the host of "This Book is Cool!" an online show that promotes summer learning.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 25, 2020
Patterson Foundation connects with summer readers online

"This Book is Cool!" is an online show that helps students connect with books over the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Starting on New Year's Day, CenterPlace Health will have a new clinic at 1888 Brother Geenen Way in Sarasota.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 15, 2020
CenterPlace Health to add two clinics in 2021

The expansion is part of a partnership with Senior Friendship Center.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2011
Cops Corner

March 10, 1993 11:02 a.m. 4900 block of GMD. Burglary. Report of voices in apartment and a possible burglary in progress was called in. Voices discovered to be people leaving a birthday message on a telephone answering machine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
David Bullock has proposed a one-time, $1,000 payment for all full-time town employees, with part-time staffers receiving a pro-rated amount.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2011
Longboat Key town employees could see bonus

The Longboat Key Town Commission unanimously approved an amendment Nov. 17 granting employees a one-time payment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mark Pritchett, president and CEO of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, said the organization has helped issue more than $1 million in grants over the past month in response to COVID-19. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2020
Foundations organize COVID-19 support strategies

Between struggling individuals and service providers preparing for increased demand, philanthropic groups are helping the community get through coronavirus challenges.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joseph Constantin puts a shot on net during a Manatee Ball Hockey League game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 9, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Ball hockey league takes its shot in Lakewood Ranch

The Manatee Ball Hockey League is currently holding its first adult season and is preparing for its second youth season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 10, 2018
Key Niners say ciao to golf season

The ladies played a final round of golf and celebrated with lunch April 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2017
Sarasota's review process is working

There is a sad naiveté to STOP!’s purpose.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2011
Cops Corner

Explosive event 2:11 p.m. - 700 block of Broadway. Boat. A man told police that he and his companion left a restaurant after lunch, and when they started up their Jet Ski, it exploded and knocked them into the water. No one suffered any injuries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 5, 2009
Progressive dinner

Take a trip around the world with the numerous eclectic and authentic restaurants in the Gulf Gate area.

  • Arts + Culture
Workers are preparing to barricade streets in advance of Thursday's Veterans Day parade on Main Street.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 10, 2010
Veterans Day ceremony includes flag dedication

The annual parade will conclude with a ceremony dedicating the new Five Points roundabout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
While most East County homes don't have a huge risk of flooding, even in a hurricane, county officials say homeowners can make sure they are more prepared for high winds, such as those from Hurricane Irma.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 2, 2021
Be alert: It's hurricane season in Lakewood Ranch, too

Manatee County alert system sends localized hurricane notifications

  • East County
  • News
Former minor leaguer Ted Rose will offer instruction at the new Strike Zone.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Strike Zone

The Strike Zone, the East County's newest sports complex, will host a grand opening Oct. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Glasses are filled to toast Alice and Murray Bluegrass.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 9, 2019
Temple Beth Israel facilitates fond friendships

For Shabbat, friends and family were clearly the most important part of the dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Lynn Larson worries that residents and visitors who depend on the trolley will go elsewhere.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2010
Trolley still in jeopardy

The Town Commission also agreed to discuss a projected $40 million island-wide beach project and how it will be financed at its Nov. 18 regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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