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The third-annual Baltimore Orioles Springfest takes place Feb. 17 at Ed Smith Stadium from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 12, 2018
Third-annual Orioles Springfest set for Feb. 17

The event at Ed Smith Stadium features a Q&A session with Trey Mancini and the chance to play catch on the field.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Traffic stopped for hours near the neck of the New Pass Bridge as emergency services responded to a gas line break on July 24.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 29, 2019
Town, contractors double down on gas line locations

July 24 incident prompted closure of Gulf of Mexico Drive for hours.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2010
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  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch residents Rob Tucker and Janie Scott hope to bring a little fun to their new martial arts studio.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 2, 2011
New martial arts studio lands on Ranch Main St.

America's Best Martial Arts opened Oct. 26 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School registrar Patty Lee said the school had choice available to incoming kindergarten students for the 2019-2020 school year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 27, 2019
As Manatee Schools approaches open school choice, parents still worry

Open enrollment for all ages opens Dec. 2, but joining siblings not a guarantee.

  • East County
  • Schools
As president of the Lakewood Ranch Garden Club, Greenbrook’s Lori Walker can be found sharing her ideas on-site with fellow club members.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 13, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's best clubs

Block Party and Club Day returns to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 21, 2016
Longboaters reminisce on holiday memories and mishaps

From cats knocking over the Christmas tree to lighting Hanukkah candles with grandchildren, the holidays are a time for memories, good or bad.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
North-enders Lillian Sands and Marcia Gutridge with south-enders Wendy Feinstein and Carol Brualdi are preparing for four months of filming "The Real Housewives of Longboat Key." The show will air April 1, 2013.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 28, 2012
Will the real housewives please stand up?

APRIL FOOLS - Television producers prepare for filming on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 14, 2020
The Bay toasts to Fountain Garden

The Bay Park Conservancy unveiled the new Bay Park fountain on Jan. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Drainage issues will be resolved on City Island next month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 28, 2015
City seeks to drain Ken Thompson Parkway

The days of standing water on City Island’s Ken Thompson Parkway are numbered as the city of Sarasota preps for a new drainage project that will eliminate flooding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Attendees viewed the latest results of public surveys about the future of Cortez Bridge.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 8, 2013
Rehab or rebuild: FDOT seeks feedback on Cortez Bridge

State officials held a public kickoff meeting as part of a study that will last at least two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This phase of the renovation includes the construction of a second cardiac catheterization lab mimicking the existing one shown here. The newly constructed lab will be finished by the end of first quarter of the year.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 22, 2019
Growth Mode

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nears completion on an ambitious expansion to better serve the community.

  • LWR Life
Dozens of protesters gathered near the Unconditional Surrender statue for the red tide demonstration in December 2018 with Hands Along the Water.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 11, 2019
Community takes action against red tide

From educators to local environmental groups, who in the community has actively sought to research or make an impact on red tide?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Porter Osuch, a third-grader, colors on the first day of school in August at Willis Elementary. Willis is one of several East County schools  at which the School District plans to add more classrooms. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 3, 2018
Growth fuels need for more teachers in Manatee County

Superintendent says district needs more money to lengthen school day, increase teacher pay.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission is determined to decrease bridge openings.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 16, 2015
Bridge openings don’t clog traffic, study shows

Commissioners gave Town Manager Dave Bullock direction to invite Coast Guard and FDOT officials to a future meeting to discuss bridge openings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 5, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Joe'

Nicolas Cage is back on top of his game in the new film, 'Joe.'

  • Arts + Culture
This Country Club East home at 15918 Kendleshire Terrace sold for $1.7 million. It has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,137 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 18, 2021
Country Club East home in Lakewood Ranch sells for $1.7 million

Here are the residential real estate sales for Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lennie Macarthur, Sasha von Dassow, Nancy Streetman, Barb Ahern and Janis Payne
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 8, 2011
Musicians pull some strings to form new orchestra

The Glenridge String Orchestra's 20 members meet weekly to practice for their spring concert.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Typically around 70 prints are on display in the space, including multiples and editions by Jorge Blanco, Betsy Cameron, Ron Desmett and more. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 26, 2019
Alfstad& Editions celebrates the power of print

Alfstad& Editions proves that printmaking isn’t dead, and neither is Alfstad& productions.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 2, 2019
'Bird Box' is a thrilling psychological tale with an unexpected, ironic ending

Director Susanne Bier took a risk with her new Netflix film, but it paid off.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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