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The Florida Youth Soccer Association welcomed hundreds of youth players to Premier Sports Campus Jan. 28-29 for the association’s Commissioners Cup tournament.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2018
Game Changer

Manatee County has big plans for Premier Sports Campus now that it’s playing with public sector funds.

  • LWR Life
Woodland Community Church food pantry volunteers Debbie Gillette and Josefine Suarez hand out produce. Woodland's pantry feeds up to 150 families per week.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 9, 2019
Some Manatee County food pantries worry about survival

Some Manatee County food pantries worry about survival

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 19, 2018
Gocio flips for Principal's Breakfast

Gocio Elementary School Principal Steve Royce, and his father Sid, made 500 pancakes for the Principal's Breakfast on Jan. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steven Zickafoose, an assistant principal at Dr. Mona Jain Middle School, and Angela Lindsey, principal of the school, wear masks while on campus. The administrators might not have to wear masks next year. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 5, 2021
School District of Manatee County considers letting masks down

School Board of Manatee County considers a voluntary mask policy for summer school and the 2021-22 school year.

  • East County
  • News
Jon Haskins is in his first season as The Out-of-Door Academy football coach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 25, 2021
East County high school football preview: The Out-of-Door Academy

New ODA football coach expects his team to have some growing pains.

  • East County
  • Sports
Michelle Pfeiffer in "Batman Returns."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 16, 2019
'Nog Blog: Meow

"Batman Returns" and "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The property at 459 Beach Road had a meter installed last month, though it was quickly removed after the county issued a code violation.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 20, 2017
Private parking lots prove lucrative on Siesta

Between existing private lots and vacant properties, entrepreneurs see an opportunity to cash in on Siesta Key’s parking shortage.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Gregorius brothers hope their app brings families and friends back together.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 25, 2017
StoryTime brings the family back together

The app's READwithME features allows users to video chat while reading the same book.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lori Boyd, Marketing Director of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • September 8, 2022
A Day A Local Family Will Not Forget

A 3-year-old’s visit to the ER turns into a positive experience.

  • Health
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Business partners David Benstock, James Brearley and Jose Chichande formulated the idea for Whitney's along with fourth partner Joe Chillura.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 20, 2020
Whitney's opens on Longboat's north end

Restaurant and bodega built and styled with a beachy vibe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 15, 2021
Prominent Sarasota eye surgeon dies at 53

Dr. Bill Lahners helped grow Center for Sight into one of the largest eye care practices in the region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 8, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: You want him on that wall, you need him on that wall

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch High junior Morgan Mulholland's painting, Kona, is based off a photo of a family friend's dog.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 3, 2016
Your Town

Lakewood Ranch High student shows off artwork; Tara Elementary principal nominated for Principal of the Year

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2018
Best of Cops Corner: 2018

The best reports from a year of Cops Corner in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
When the Bobby Jones Golf Course reopens this fall, it will be under the management of Reston, Virginia-based Indigo Golf Partners. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 19, 2022
Bobby Jones Golf Course under new management for the first time since 1926

When the city-owned Bobby Jones Golf Course reopens for play this fall, it will be banking on the expertise of Indigo Golf Partners to make it a success.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Camillo Bustos as the rock star Jason James in “Why Can’t I Be You?” Photo by Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 31, 2016
The Players brings new scripts to life

What does it take to bring a New Play Festival-winning script to life?

  • Arts + Culture
Aging in Paradise Executive Director Donna Dunio and Suzy Brenner at last year'   s gala.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 18, 2017
Your Calendar: Aging in Paradise Gala

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Authorities reported trees down around the area this morning.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2017
Sarasota, Manatee teams assess Irma damage

Officials urge residents to stay off the roads until all-clear given

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Center for the Ars -- Â which opened in 1952 -- shut down in May 2017 after 10 years under Ringling College management.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 16, 2019
Commissioners reframe Arts Center discussion

Split vote on pre-construction document raises questions among town leaders.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tyler O'  Donoghue.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 01.11.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 01.11.17

  • East County
  • Sports
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