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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2011
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Manatee seeks code board members; SCF celebrates LEED certification; Out-of-Door Academy opens community gallery; Taylor Morrison acquires TruLiving

  • East County
  • News
The RaceTrac gas station planned for SR 64 and Lena Road. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2013
County works toward 'complete streets' plan

Manatee County is developing plans that will allow it to provide more transit options on future and retrofitted roadways.

  • East County
  • News
A model of what the new restroom pavilion at Nora Patterson Park will look like once completed. (Photo courtesy of Sarasota County)
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 17, 2022
Improvements on the way to Siesta Key's Nora Patterson Park

The Nora Patterson Park Improvement Project began on Wednesday. A new observation deck and restroom facility are expected to be completed by the fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Commission approved its budget on Monday.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 23, 2019
Longboat Town Commissioners OK budget with flat millage rate

Base tax rate will be unchanged for third straight fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael "Poodah" Hayes bruises his way through the Dr. Phillips defense.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2019
A look backward as high school football practice begins

A look backward at the top moments from Riverview, Sarasota, Booker and Cardinal Mooney as high school football practice begins.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
Colorful rendering falls victim to codes

A black-and-white sign at 6400 Gulf of Mexico marks the location of the new sanctuary of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Orion Nebula
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 14, 2020
Longboat officer shares love of outer space

Richard Schoepfer says he began learning about astrophotography four years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Laekwood Ranch Medical Center's Donny Long (left)  gets some help loading lunches onto a cart for delivery from Esplanade's Rob Commissar and Marym O'Connor.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 2, 2021
Esplanade residents provide free lunch for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center workers

Esplanade residents buy 1,033 boxed lunches to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center workers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam N. Phillips, D.O., Board Certified General Surgeon & Vein Specialist |
  • April 8, 2021
Vein Treatment Made Easy with Advanced Technology

Vein Treatment Made Easy with Advanced Technology

  • Health
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 28, 2010
School district holds town hall meeting tonight

A town hall meeting teaching students and parents how to participate in the legislative process will be held at 7 p.m., tonight at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 20, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key begins planning Lawn Party

The club is hopeful that they'll have the event on Dec. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 22, 2021
Sarasota triathletes compete at Siesta Key

The annual competition was held Aug. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City workers repair a bench in Bayfront Park on Wednesday, April 8. Parks and recreation staff members are among the Sarasotans still working essential jobs during the statewide COVID-19 shutdown.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2020
COVID-19 presents challenges for Sarasota workers

From those who lost their job to essential personnel who must work in-person during a public health crisis, coronavirus is taking its toll on local laborers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 9, 2019
Third suspect in Longboat Key armed robbery convicted

Two other men sentenced to state prison after pleading guilty in 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Instructor Pat Knowles (right) demonstrates the features of the CERT backpack.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 19, 2022
CERT training builds skills needed for a safer community

Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team members receive emergency training from the experts.

  • East County
  • News
Senior JT Wright, junior Ty Moore, junior Jackie Sanchez and senior Liam Tvenstrup dress as pirates, which is the school's mascot, to bring team spirit to bootcamp.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 29, 2021
Braden River High TSA chapter hosts bootcamp

Braden River's Technology Student Association bootcamp helps its members form bonds.

  • East County
  • Schools
The marquee for Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe looks out over Orange Avenue.  (Photos: Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 8, 2020
WBTT is the little theater that could — and did

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe opens its new stage, completing a 20-year odyssey

  • Arts + Culture
  • By April Doner |
  • March 7, 2012
Leadership Lessons from the End of the Dial Tone

Leadership Lessons from the End of the Dial Tone

  • Arts + Culture
Fernando Vega and the CryoXL cryosauna.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2017
Cryotherapy a cool new option for pain relief

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Braden River Middle School eighth grader Stephen Althoff pours water to be filtered as Griffin Hart holds the flask. Middle school students have an opportunity for credit recovery in core classes like science. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 21, 2021
In-person summer school returns

School District of Manatee County will offer summer programs June 7-July 15.

  • East County
  • News
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