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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
1. O'Mariah Gordon, Braden River High girls basketball
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 13, 2021
The top-10 East County athletes to watch in 2021

These athletes should command much attention in the new year.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 22, 2022
Longboat Key eyes lower millage, tax reduction

Property sales and new construction could help pave the way for lower property levies for homesteaded residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo Attorney Dan Bailey, along with Sarasota Police Foundation founder Larry Twill, have transferred the organization to new leadership.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 31, 2014
Police foundation announces leadership

Mired in controversy last winter, the Sarasota Police Foundation has gotten off of the ground thanks largely to the help of Larry Twill and Dan Bailey.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School students speak with Maribeth Phillips, the president and CEO of Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, about the need for donations and hunger statistics in Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 23, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High students raise $2,500 to feed the hungry

LRHS ceramics students provided funds to Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee that will pay for 2,500 meals to area families.

  • East County
  • Schools
MUST USE SOMEWHERE: Tony Veatch on violin with guest musicians Susan Werner and Roy Brady
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 23, 2021
The Sunset Club: Musicians brighten the day with sunset condo concerts

Tony Veatch, Cary Jacobs and Denny Petersen are three Gulf Haven condo residents that put on a music show for friends and neighbors each sunset.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Liz Cole has been immersed in arts and art education throughout her career. (Photo by Lori Sax )
  • By Guest Author |
  • February 17, 2022
Class Act: Sharing the Joy of Learning in the Arts

A talented artist developed an early childhood program for the Toledo Museum of Art, which remains a cornerstone of the museum’s education division.

  • LWR Life
Mark Zu— I mean, Jesse Eisenberg in "The Social Network."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2020
Binge Blog: All creation myths need a devil

"The Social Network" is this week's recommendation.

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Sarasota players pose with the district final trophy after defeating Lakewood Ranch 31-20 Friday night. Photos by Jason Clary
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 4, 2015
Sarasota girls win district title

The Sarasota girls basketball team won its second-straight district title Friday after defeating Lakewood Ranch 31-20 in a tough defensive game.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High FFA members Brooke O’Neill, Madeline Fields, Maddy Hartwig and Nathan Sundberg promote the importance of animal agriculture and hands-on projects. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 16, 2020
Lakewood Ranch-area FFA reputation grows

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school FFA chapters receive special recognitions.

  • East County
  • News
Players Rex Smith, Kevin Gallardo, Luke Binswanger and Taylor Raridon during Sarasota High's spring season.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 20, 2020
Baseball players host fundraiser for late teammate

Past and present Sarasota high school baseball players raised money for Kevin Gallardo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 22, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Gas is on the way

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Monica Welde, Heather "Lucy" McFall and Tonie Waters dance on grapes.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 15, 2015
Rosa Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard hosts grape grapple

Stomp out Cancer event at Rosa Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard offers attendees food, crafts and the chance to crush grapes barefoot and for a cause.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Firefighters on the south end of town will begin to operate out of a temporary trailer in June.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 5, 2020
Firefighters gear up for temporary home

Longboat Key firefighters will operate out of a temporary trailer after construction gets underway later this month on Station 92.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: August 1

Stephen Jordan captured a serene image of boats cruising into the sunset off Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hurricane Irma in 2017 delivered enough wind to down trees and signs on Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 25, 2022
Longboat residents urged to prepare, act during hurricane season

Evacuation orders don't come lightly, so follow them when issued, leaders say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Haile Middle School Principal Kate Barlaug reviews enrollment data with registrar Gricel Valls.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2019
More middle (school) ground in Lakewood Ranch area

Fewer portables, smaller classes benefits of Mona Jain Middle opening in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Marissa Smith.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 10, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Marissa Smith

The Braden River sprinter talks her start in the sport and more.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Real Madrid Castilla U16 team pumps itself up before the start of its match versus IMG Soccer Academy.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: FYSA State Cup

Boys U13 and U16 youth soccer teams from across the state of Florida showed off their skills during the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup March 24-25 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. Premier was one of several preliminary round sites for the tournament, which runs through May 20. For a listing of sites and complete results visit www.fysa.com.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 20, 2019
Nature spouts off

Waterspout sighted off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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