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School District of Manatee County families and Manatee County residents protest the school district's mask mandate before the School Board of Manatee County's meeting.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2021
School District of Manatee County drops mask mandate

School District of Manatee County drops mask mandate

  • East County
  • News
Guests at Hugo II can choose between indoor and outdoor seating. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2022
New restaurants on Longboat Key focus on fresh ingredients

Hugo II has been serving guests since April. LaVilla Mexican Restaurant will open its doors on Saturday.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Leaders are considering adding three destination playgrounds throughout the county.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 15, 2021
New parks, athletic fields a priority in Sarasota County

County leaders began steps to creating four new athletic complexes and three new destination playgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 11, 2021
Selby Gardens kicks off 2021 Lights In Bloom

The preview event was held Dec. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2018
Woodland camp offers fantastical fun

Woodland Fine Arts Academy campers present 'Alice in Wonderland Jr."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 18, 2010
Longboat officer commended

Dean Greathouse was praised last week for helping a couple stranded on the side of the road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Thomas Pizzi plays the grand piano he'll use during his performance at the April 27 concert.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 24, 2019
Jazzing it up at Living Lord Lutheran Church

Lakewood Ranch church plans concert of professional jazz musicians.

  • East County
  • News
Author Kat Hughes takes in instructions from Scott Lancaster, who’s been involved with the sport for 31 years.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • February 22, 2018
Back in the Saddle

Knowing how to ride a horse is one thing, but playing polo is an entirely different animal.

  • LWR Life
Manatee County Commissioner Misty Servia suggested the school district should consider allowing bus pickup to students closer than 2 miles from their assigned school to help reduce traffic congestion.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2019
Could public transit help Manatee County School District?

Manatee County, School District talk about ways to alleviate traffic congestion.

  • East County
  • News
Country Club East's Susan Tabicman and Len Tabicman are overwhelmed by the number of soups from which they could choose.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 5, 2021
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee hosts Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch

Rain doesn't stop Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee from raising money through Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Camile and Stefan Campagna attended a February 2019 event at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 14, 2021
Sarasota attorney shares story of colon cancer survival

A colonoscopy helped save Stefan Campagna's life. A recent report found more than 200,000 Americans missed their colonoscopies in 2020.

  • Health
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2017
Text message causes demotion of Nolan staff member

The staff member didn't refuse when a student offered retaliation for injury to her son.

  • East County
  • News
Monica Welde, Heather "Lucy" McFall and Tonie Waters dance on grapes.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 15, 2015
Rosa Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard hosts grape grapple

Stomp out Cancer event at Rosa Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard offers attendees food, crafts and the chance to crush grapes barefoot and for a cause.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County deputy Antonio Hernandez was killed in a car accident Dec. 20 while off duty.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 21, 2020
Off-duty Manatee County deputy dies in car accident on I-75

Manatee County Deputy Antonio Hernandez died after an early-morning crash Dec. 20 on I-75 near the SR 64 exit ramp.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 15, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: An on again, off again problem

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Lorraine Road will be widened between State Road 64 and 59th Avenue East.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 12, 2022
Plans altered to widen Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch

A revised series of plans calls for new acquisitions of residential land to build stormwater retention ponds.

  • East County
  • News
Florida Boat Tours owner Denise Kleiner and employee Brandon Palazzo are eager to share their love of nature with the community at the new Jiggs Landing Outpost.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2019
Fishing for new business at Manatee County preserve

Florida Boat Tours takes over the concession at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 14, 2021
A century of faith in Myakka City

The church was established in 1921 and has since survived hurricanes, merges and ever-changing congregations.

  • East County
  • News
Money talks, and if it could comment on the race for the District 3 Longboat Key Town Commission seat, it might say: This race is a close one.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 7, 2012
Campaign contributions show sources of support

Vice Mayor David Brenner has inched ahead of challenger Ray Rajewski in fundraising. But the differences between the candidates clearly go beyond the numbers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Canine Club is at the northeast corner of 10th Street and Osprey Avenue.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 23, 2022
City Commission unsure how to honor resident's contribution to Gillespie Dog Park

Resident Dale Orlando helped gather grants to form the Canine Club park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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