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30-year-old Palmetto resident Michael Manuel, pictured with Valentino, participates for help with PTSD, and to learn a new skill. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 3, 2022
Equine therapy delivered with heart in Bradenton

East County's Hooves with HEART survives with donations and volunteers to benefit the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 1, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Surfin' LBK

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 24, 2021
Howl-O-Ween brings thrills and chills for families

The movie night event was held Oct. 23 at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 20, 2013
Key boat, trailer parking could become unhitched

Town code currently allows Key residents to park as many boats and boat trailers as they can fit on their lots. The P&Z Board could make changes to ban such actions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission has operated with six commissioners since Ed Zunz officially resigned on March 22.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 9, 2021
Three people apply for vacant District 5 Town Commission seat

The seat has sat vacant since March 22 when Ed Zunz's officially resigned.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Zoey Morelli of Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics shows off her determination as she performs on the beam
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 21, 2019
Beam Queen Bootcamp builds gymnasts' confidence in Lakewood Ranch

Beam Queens Bootcamp's elite coaching staff makes a stop at Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics to spread their knowledge and positivity.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioners discuss how to spend an estimated $191 in penny surtax revenue.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 14, 2022
Sarasota city leaders stick with surtax spending proposal

Suggested broader changes to proposed list of $191 million in projects fail to gain commission support.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 17, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A break from fishing

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Jon Bullas is the director of instruction for the Golf Academy at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 19, 2011
New golf academy tees off

The Golf Academy at Lakewood Ranch marked its official launch in August.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 17, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Manatee County Commission approves lower permit fees; Soccer tournament scores big for Lakewood economy; New University Park eye center offers retina care

  • East County
  • News
The Town Center land awaits further amenities in 2021.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 13, 2021
Longboat leaders continue to hone concept of Town Center's next move

With more improvements coming in 2021, talk returns to building a privately funded community center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 27, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key meets new commissioner

The speaker at the April 15 meeting was Debra Williams.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2021
This Week in Sarasota: Nov. 18-24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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Jason and Shelly Crouse
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 20, 2021
Bubble tea shop The Thirsty Snail has burst onto the Longboat Key scene

Bradenton couple Shelly and Jason Crouse own the mid-island tea and coffee shop.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Tabernacle Church's Living Nativity is a tradition for Michael Mascitto and his mother, Klara Mascitto, sister Christina Mascitto Goodwin and brother Joseph Mascitto. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 1, 2021
Tabernacle Church's Living Nativity a tradition for east Bradenton family

The Mascitto family ventures back in time annually to create Living Nativity.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 19, 2022
LECOM Suncoast Classic remains wide open after round three

Michael Gellerman leads at 17 under par, but he has plenty of competiton

  • East County
  • Sports
Alan Moore, co-owner of Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant, is ready for phones to ring off the hook. (Photo and video by Mallory Gnaegy)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2013
Stone crab season begins today

Get ready to crack open the first stone crabs of the season today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 28, 2021
Collin Morikawa wins the WGC-Workday Championship at The Concession

Morikawa becomes the second player to win a major and a WGC event before turning 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bella Patterson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 30, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Isabella Patterson

The Braden River junior talks getting her own points and her love of reading.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 30, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Tossing onions

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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