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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 3, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Trying to stay gold

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
School District of Manatee County board members Richard Tatem, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate, Cindy Spray and Gina Messenger are seeking input on the superintendent search.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 9, 2023
Public's feedback sought on hiring of next Manatee district superintendent

The School Board of Manatee County is looking for input on what qualities and characteristics the community wants to see in the next leader of the district.

  • East County
  • News
Brian and Valerie McCarthy foresaw pickleball’s boom about five years ago.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 15, 2023
New pickleball center gains a following

The new state-of-the-art Pickleball Club is the first indoor, pickleball-only club in the Sarasota-Bradenton area.

  • East County
  • Sports
It's this view to the south of the Sarasota skyline and Ringling Bridge that prompted Kathryn and Ron Lee to buy land on Halyard Lane.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 21, 2021
Longboat Key sees dozens of home rebuilds since January 2020

Demolishing and rebuilding is one way Longboaters can live in their idea of paradise.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Stan Pearlman said he believes the future Manatee County park by Premier Sports Campus can be a "mecca" for Lakewood Ranch area residents.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 1, 2020
2020s vision: Multi-sports complex should be a hit by 2030

Manatee County says 10 years should be right to finish its regional park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Town Commissioners are seeking $2.89 million from Manatee County to help with a $10 million groin-sand project at Greer Island.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 7, 2019
Longboat initially OKs maximum borrow for beach projects, asks Manatee for help

Commissioners agree on ballot language of no more than $34.5 million, though final OK pending in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By [email protected] |
  • April 25, 2012
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 6, 2020
New pair of swans, Chuck and Margie, come to Longboat Key

The birds will hopefully have success mating and producing viable cygnets in the spring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior Ella Coiner has filled in for sophomore Olivia Laney on the mound in the team's last three playoff games.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 19, 2021
With ace pitcher out, Mustangs junior has been money on the mound

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
MTI hosts 9/11 blood drive

As the nation remembers the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Manatee Technical Institute will commemorate the tragedy with a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 10 and Sept. 11, at its main campus, 6305 State Road 70 East, in front of Braden River High Schol.

  • East County
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  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 11, 2018
Sarasota Spring Fine Art Festival turns J.D. Hamel Park into outdoor gallery

The festival introduced art enthusiasts to the works of artists from all over the country.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2022
40 Sarasota students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

Finalists can ultimately win money for college.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Bayfront Park’s recreation center is expected to get a new roof in the next budget cycle, an accelerated budget line item based on the needs of the building.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 27, 2022
Longboat Key's capital budget lines up big-ticket items

Long-term spending and funding sources have their own place in Longboat budget.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
This Country Club East home at 16508 Kendleshire Terrace sold for $2,295,000. It has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 2,973 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 7, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 20-24 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club East home on Kendleshire Terrace tops the week's sales at $2.3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 1, 2022
This Week in A+E: March 3-9

Ballet, theater, concerts and comedy flood Sarasota this week, bringing a wide array of entertainment options.

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The swimming pool at the new condo complex planned for Main Street at Lakewood Ranch will overlook Lake Uihlein. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 11, 2022
Lakeshore condominium project in Lakewood Ranch targets 2023 groundbreaking

Often-delayed project along Lake Uihlein gets off the ground with developer Frank Dagostino.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: March 31

Tatiana Ortiz captured this view of Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
If parents prepare a base meal for the week in advance, they can throw in different sides each day to add variety, like carrots and celery stick with hummus, a container of yogurt, or strawberries. (Photo via Ello)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 29, 2022
Early preparation key in getting students to eat healthy

Here are some tips for low-stress meal preparation as your child heads to school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Myakka Fire Protection District and East Manatee Fire Rescue District firefighters gather with Manatee County Commissioners to celebrate the merger of the two departments. Photo by Scott Lockwood.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • September 22, 2021
East Manatee fire departments aim for seamless transition

Commission approves East Manatee Fire Rescue's takeover of the Myakka City Fire Control District.

  • East County
  • News
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