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Superintendent Rick Mills (center), flanked by his senior leadership team at a press conference Friday, said the school district remains upbeat about the future.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 2, 2014
Audit findings cost school district $7 million

The Florida Department of Education ruled the Manatee County School District must restore $7 million to this year's budget, meaning the district won't meet the minimum amount of state-mandated reserves.

  • East County
  • News
Club members play pickleball following the opening of the club's first courts. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2022
Key Club pickleball plans move forward to Town Commission

The Longboat Key Club gains initial approval for four pickleball courts after moving plan across the parking lot from the original proposal. But objections still remain.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fran Casciato focused the restaurant’s concept on healthy eating. Photo by Su Byron
  • By Su Byron |
  • April 17, 2019
Lemon Tree Kitchen focuses on the human factor of the service industry

Fran Casciato creates a healthy, happy dining oasis at the Lemon Tree Kitchen.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
John Cannon's Oulina model will offer more modern architecture along Kingfisher Lake in Waterside.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 23, 2023
Lakewood Ranch adds two small, exclusive neighborhoods

John Cannon fires off his new designs for neighborhoods Monarch Acres and Kingfisher Estates, which will offer a combined 21 homes, starting at $3 million.

  • East County
  • News
This home was the highest-selling priced property sold in 2022 by Michael Saunders & Company for more than $17 million.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 28, 2023
Michael Saunders makes top 500 real estate ranking

Sarasota-based Michael Saunders & Co. is ranked 77th nationally with near-record 2022 sales.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2009
District names new Ranch principal

An original member of the Mustang administrative team, Linda Nesselhauf has spent the last two years as assistant principal at Manatee High School.

  • East County
  • Schools
Gregg Anderson, local business man
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 9, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Gregg Anderson

Gregg Anderson launched recently the South Manatee Business Coalition, an organization dedicated to creating a unique identity for South Manatee County and create a positive business environment in the area. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 19, 2011
Obituary: Cash

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's much-loved office dog, Cash, died of natural causes Friday, Dec. 16, at his home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Demolition Dee Dee" makes her way around the track.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 18, 2010
Athlete of the Week: 'Demolition Dee Dee'

Kristin Edelman, better known as "Demolition Dee Dee," is a member of the Sarasota Roller Girls, a roller derby team here in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read up on last weekend's black tie events with "Black Tie Untied!"
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 25, 2013
Black Tie Untied

There were plenty of cooks in the kitchen for the third annual Cooking for Wishes event, and many gentlemen showed up in suits while the ladies broke out slinky, shimmering dresses for the Sarasota Exotic Car Fest kickoff event, which was themed 'James Bond.'

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River High School seniors Juan Brito, Daniel Sipes, Jeremy Rinehart and Cameron Ostenson look forward to their July 28 graduation at LECOM Park.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 2, 2020
Lakewood Ranch, Braden River high school graduations moved to LECOM Park

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools' graduations are being moved to provide more social distancing.

  • East County
  • News
For the first time since 2011, the Manatee County School District has earned a "B" District Grade.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 12, 2016
Manatee County School District earns ‘B’ District Grade

The district improved its rating for the first time since 2011.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 11, 2015
Fashion Standouts ‘An Evening Live at the Sands’

Guests channeled their inner glamorous Rat Pack-selves at Asolo’s 2015 Gala, themed “An Evening Live at the Sands.” Black Tie captured a few of our favorite ensembles.

  • Black Tie
Steve Royce has been the principal of Tara Elementary for four years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 28, 2016
Tara Elementary principal recognized at state level

Steven Royce is among three principals in the running for the Principal of the Year Award.

  • East County
  • News
The Doobie Brothers love performing at small town venues, such as Premier Sports Campus, where they will perform during Winterfest, Feb. 28.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 27, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: Winterfest

Lakewood Ranch's annual music festival, Winterfest, returns for a day full of music

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2014
Obituary: Leon Eyges Rogers

Leon Eyges Rogers, 96, died April 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Over the past year both the Islandside, pictured, and Harbourside golf course have gotten upgrades including improved cart paths and new landscaping. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 2, 2014
Key Club named top 500 resort

Travel + Leisure magazine named the Longboat Key resort in its annual listing of the top hotels and resorts worldwide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Christine Monachos celebrates her hole-in-one.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 8, 2024
MVP Sports and Social brings big fun to mini golf in Sarasota

Participants meet new people while working on their mini golf game.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jing Wu, Savana Byrne and Mei-Li Thompson
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 12, 2024
Collectibles and characters abound at SarasotaCon

Attendees showcased their love of pop culture at the event, which also featured vendors and special offerings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Guests dine under a tent in Ken Thompson Park for the Lawn Party during the 2022 event.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2025
Longboat Lawn Party, delayed until March, now canceled

The Kiwanis event, usually held in December, was delayed because of the hurricanes and is now pushed until its traditional date.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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