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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 10, 2021
Braden River beats Lakewood Ranch in return of football rivalry

The two programs had not played since 2018

  • East County
  • Sports
Months of discussions, recommendations, demonstrations and more came down to a 3-2 vote by the City Commission to deny a key portion of Selby Gardens’ proposed master plan, rejecting the attraction’s plan to redevelop its campus.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 30, 2019
Sarasota year in review 2019

From the serious to the whimsical, a lot happened in the past year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 21, 2018
Ringling College of Art and Design ranks No. 1 in the US on two magazine lists

The college snagged two first-place spots on the latest Animation Magazine and College Magazine top school lists.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 24, 2021
More fun than B4 in Lakewood Ranch

Community Bingo in Lakewood Ranch pays off as a social event.

  • East County
  • News
Cynthia Saunders, superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, and Paul Sharff, the CEO of the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County, talk about the new Mobile Learning Lab. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 16, 2020
School Board of Manatee County to determine superintendent's future

School Board of Manatee County to make decision on superintendent contract.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 7, 2020
Heart of gold at McNeal

The Lakewood Ranch elementary school shows support of kids facing cancer during Go Gold Day.

  • East County
  • News
Selby Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki speaks at Tuesday's City Commission meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2019
City Commission rejects Selby Gardens proposal

In a 3-2 vote, the board denied a comprehensive plan amendment necessary for the botanical garden to implement its master plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2018
Manatee schools offer open enrollment

School choice for elementary schools runs through March 16.

  • East County
  • News
Kay Kouvatsos and Russell Matthes go over plans for the Light Up the Village parade which takes place Nov. 24.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 20, 2012
Siesta Key prepares for its holiday parade

With two months remaining before the celebration, SKVA members finalize their plans.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kourtney Kalahar |
  • February 25, 2015
WATCH: That Fit Girl: The bikini-body workout — no equipment needed!

WATCH: That Fit Girl: The bikini-body workout — no equipment needed!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Braden River High  School sophomore Jessie Dyson competes in the butterfly. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 13, 2017
Manatee County moves forward with Premier Sports Campus purchase

Sports campus purchase paves way for future East County aquatics complex.

  • East County
  • News
Esteban Benjoud. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 15, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Esteban Benjoud

The Braden River High freshman had four points in his first varsity game Nov. 8, helping the Pirates to a 6-0 win over Bayshore High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tara's Bill Kaser (back) and Lakewood Ranch's Don Deibert do all the dispatching from their homes but eventually would like to get an office for the nonprofit. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 31, 2022
Sarasota, Manatee seniors can tap into nonprofit ride service

Two Lakewood Ranch men started a senior ride service after nonprofit ride-provider ITN Suncoast closed.

  • East County
  • Business
Doesn't matter if Dad said yes
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 14, 2023
Doesn't matter if Dad said yes

A father was issued a citation for his juvenile operating a personal watercraft. This and other police reports on Longboat Key in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Daphne White and Abigail Gbadebo have been participating in Miss Amazing competitions  on and off for 10 years. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 28, 2022
Sarasota mother and daughter head to Miss Amazing pageant

Abigail Gbadebo will serve as the Miss Florida representative for the weekend at the national Miss Amazing event in Nashville.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Allen Dickson, a bus driver for the School District of Manatee County, says being a bus driver gives him a purpose and allows him to give back to the community.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 20, 2022
Manatee School District works to address bus driver shortage

Bus driver shortage causes challenges for Manatee County schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 4, 2019
Longboat Key Freedom Fest starts off the Fourth of July with a bang

The "world's shortest parade" brought folks together for freedom and fun

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2022
50 songs to get you in the Fourth of July spirit

Celebrate your American pride with these patriotic songs.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County deputy Joy Jewett and Centerstone peer specialist Sara Holloway walk through a homeless camp Dec. 14 in Bradenton. Centerstone is a nonprofit that treats people with mental health or substance abuse issues.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 27, 2021
Manatee County adds homeless outreach officer

Day or night, new Manatee County homeless outreach officer answers the call

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 15, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The smell of something dangerous

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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