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Benderson Development has decorated its shopping plazas in the University Parkway corridor with millions of Christmas lights.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2017
Benderson Development lights up 300 acres of UTC

Developer has plans to expand and further develop its holiday light display along Cattlemen, University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse said it's unfair to expect Manatee County citizens to look through a 1,700-page agenda over one weekend.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 10, 2021
More advance notice now given on Manatee County agendas

Manatee County commissioners hope increased agenda review time leads to more transparency

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 2

Michael Cohen captured this colorful soft fungus on a dead log in South Lido Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Myakka City Fire Control Chief Danny Cacchiotti took residents through budgetary needs and other questions related to the merger during a town hall meeting at Bethany Baptist Church July 16.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 5, 2020
Consolidation could extinguish Myakka department

Referendum will decide if financially strapped Myakka City Fire Control will merge with East Manatee.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 24, 2015
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix to propel into its 31st year

The annual grand prix is back with both new events and old traditions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Elliott Falcione  says the hotel will allow Manatee County to have a fully diversified tourism base.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 13, 2019
Manatee County commissioners consider Bradenton Area Convention Center expansion

New hotel spurs vision for larger, improved expansion Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 11, 2015
Mustangs notch district win

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team topped Sarasota 4-1 Dec. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
At least 22 breakfast dishes are now available at The Old Salty Dog, including Maine lobster Benedict. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 2, 2016
Breakfast now served at The Old Salty Dog on Longboat Key

Managers Josh Shear, an 18-year veteran from Lakewood Ranch, and Amy Blair, a 26-year vet from Sarasota, said the breakfast idea has been on the back burner for a long time.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County School Board member Scott Hopes was selected as interim administrator April 1. Commissioners say the county needs some stability before searching for a permanent administrator.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 7, 2021
Piney Point spills into Manatee County administrator search

Commissioners say Manatee County needs stability before searching for permanent administrator

  • East County
  • News
Colton Zimring returns to the mound for Lakewood Ranch this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 11, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top matchups this week in East County sports

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 12, 2016
$1B Colony Beach and Tennis Resort remains on track

Longboat Key Commission grants latest requests from developer

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Bay Park Conservancy hopes to have a substantial portion of the first phase of the park project open in the first quarter of 2021. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 9, 2021
Bayfront park plans move forward

The City Commission approved a site plan for phase one of The Bay Sarasota despite some questions about park operations from residents of a nearby condominium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 11, 2013
Sarasota polo season swings into action

Athletes and the Sarasota Polo Club field maintenance team prepare for the upcoming season, which starts Dec. 15.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Actress Ali Wentworth is set to speak at Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series on April 9.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 26, 2018
Actress Ali Wentworth announced as new speaker for RCLA Town Hall 2018 Lecture Series

Actress Ali Wentworth is set to speak at Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series on April 9.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emma Slotabec and Ella Biggins and  deliver their silly and serious speech side-by-side.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 30, 2015
Braden River High seniors sail toward graduation

Braden River High School seniors, the Class of 2015, graduated May 30 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2019
East County weather page photo: June 6

Linda Korff captures a blue heron fishing in the pond in Tara Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 7, 2019
Sarasota school has an out of this world lesson

Ashton Elementary gets a "visitor" from outer space.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County sports roundup: 03.17.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 17, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.17.17

East County sports roundup: 03.17.17

  • East County
  • Sports
The living area features multiple seating and dining choices, brought together by a  strong black and white color scheme.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 20, 2021
Haven: Going for the Glamour

A smallish condo gets a major makeover, turning a builder’s model into a customized luxury getaway.

  • LWR Life
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