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Nate Benderson last month with Deb Millman, former executive director of the Honor Animal Rescue Ranch in East Manatee.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2012
Our View: An American classic

If you wanted to create the national poster symbolizing what America used to be and is supposed to be, the late Nate Benderson should be its model.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2012
News Briefs

Board approves Ringling Walmart; Thanksgiving service changes and closures

  • Sarasota
  • News
The portion of Manatee County's Future Development Area Boundary that is south of State Road 64 is located on Bourneside Boulevard. The land east of the line (pictured across the street) is protected from urban sprawl. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
Will Manatee County development cross the line?

Manatee County Commissioners will hold workshop about Future Development Area Boundary

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
New Lakewood Ranch fire station opens

Lakewood Ranch fire station dedicated to former fire commissioner O'Leary

  • East County
  • News
Eric Delaney carries The Kovac at CrossFit Lakeland for a GoRuck Challenge.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 28, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Eric Delaney

Eric Delaney, 25, got into CrossFit two years ago when a friend told him about a new workout he was doing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Although spring break used to bring a great influx in population, local business owners say the key has gotten more popular so population remains steady throughout the spring and into the summer.
  • By Brynn Mechem and David Conway, Observer staff |
  • February 27, 2020
As Siesta notoriety grows, so does 'spring break season'

Business owners say there isn't as noticeable of a difference between spring break and summer population as there was 10 years ago.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rams senior quarterback Will Evans scrambles after being pressured by the Southeast defense.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 24, 2020
Riverview football is undefeated despite offensive challenges

The Rams have a big test in Venice High this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Robert Levin, current artistic director of the Sarasota Music Festival, will step down in 2017.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 3, 2015
Encore performances

Robert Levin will step down from his role as organizer of the Sarasota Music Festival in 2017, after 10 years of leadership.

  • Arts + Culture
Vicky Cawte and her mother, Deirdre, will co-host weekly Irish dancing classes at San Marco Plaza.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 7, 2015
San Marco Plaza to offer Irish Dance in Lakewood Ranch

Deirdre and Victoria Cawte are offering Irish Dance classes starting Oct. 10 in East County.

  • East County
  • News
Residents hope county leaders will make improvements along major corridors first.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 6, 2020
County leaders consider bicycle, pedestrian improvements

County begins considering how to improve cycling and pedestrian connectivity with an eye toward fewer crashes for all.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Monaka Oberer, Grayson Tullio and Jennifer Tullio get ready to kick off the annual Boo Run at Nathan Benderson Park Oct. 31. It took a Superman kind of effort to get the race organized in just weeks.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 31, 2020
Runners have no fear at Boo Run at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Safety protocols at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota leave runners relaxed as they raise money for Duchenne muscular dystrophy awareness.

  • East County
  • News
Mark, Elyse and Aaron Gordon on the first day of Kindergarten at Willis Elementary School in August, 2013
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 23, 2021
Bus(ted) the first day

The first day of school is full of joyous rituals and anxieties — for parents, of course.

  • East County
  • Schools
Willowbrook residents Armando Oyolo-Delgado and Amanda Dillon look at photos of their damaged home. File photo.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 1, 2013
Willowbrook developer files lawsuit

KB Home blames the 41 subcontractors for faulty home construction.

  • East County
  • News
Former Legacy Golf Club co-owners Jon Whittemore and Kevin Paschall sold it to the Heritage Golf Group on March 13, 2024. One local resident wishes there were more public golf courses in the area.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 16, 2020
Lakewood Ranch's Legacy Golf Club development gets green light

Manatee County approves plans for new homes at Legacy Golf Club

  • East County
  • News
Planned for May 13-19, the Chamber is looking for people to join in on a seven-day/five night trip to “one of the most exciting cities in all of Europe.''
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat Chamber plans May tour of Paris

Tennis fans can add side trip to French Open qualifying.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alma Johnson works hard to nurture her queen bees and colonies.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 11, 2021
Hail to the queen: Sarasota beekeeper's success depends a lot on hive leader

Alma Johnson details how she cares for her queen bees and colonies at the Sarasota Honey Company.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 14, 2021
Alden F. Barker, III

BLOOMINGTON - Alden F. Barker, III, 92, of Bloomington, passed away June 9, 2021, in Bloomington.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Department liaison and public information officer Tina Adams tracks calls and reaches out to clients who might make use of the CARE Program.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 5, 2020
Longboat CARE Program helps chronic 911 callers find assistance

The Longboat fire department reaches out to help people do things such as find a physician or guard against fall hazards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 17, 2017
Sarasota Cops Corner

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Workers place the duplicate statue onto the fountain.  Courtesy photos
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 13, 2013
Restoration close to completion

After nine months of work, renovations to the Mable Ringling Memorial Fountain in Lukewood Park are nearing completion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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