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Karmani Gregory.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 9, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Karmani Gregory

The Braden River guard talks his favorite basketball memory and his best advice.

  • East County
  • Sports
11-year-old Charlie Rayner practices riding with the help of his mom, Erin Rayner, the owner of Opportunity Farm. Charlie Rayner is riding 18-year-old Popcorn.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 27, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: New opportunities in East County

Riders of all ages jump at Opportunity Farm in east Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
A Food Bank of Manatee volunteer helps provide Thanksgiving items from Meals on Wheels on Nov. 23.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 2, 2022
Meals on Wheels Plus Manatee sees record donations but needs volunteers

So much food has come into Meals on Wheels Plus that the nonprofit says that more volunteers are needed to sort and deliver it.

  • East County
  • News
Jim and Jackie Sleter stand in front of their newly installed roof. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 17, 2022
Veteran in River Isles gifted a free roof

East County veteran receives support from local business and the VFW to get a new roof.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ed Zunz is running for the District 5 commission seat his wife, Pat, seeks to step down from in March.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2015
Zunz considers successor: Zunz

District 5 Commissioner Pat Zunz is ready to step down from her seat — and her husband, Ed Zunz, is stepping up to run.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
When you use fancy, not-at-all common ingredients like "simple syrup," you too will feel like a real bartender. Photo by Brynn Mechem.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 16, 2020
Yule eat it and yule like it

An attempt was made to make healthy alternatives to a traditional Christmas dinner. How did it go? Well …

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
Manatee County Republican Board State Committeewoman: Linda Ivell

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Just offshore, the shadowy animal in the Gulf of Mexico looks very much like an alligator (Courtesy photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 20, 2020
Gators? In the gulf?

Beachgoer's photos fit perfectly with a wacky 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Byron Teates
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2012
District buys land for future stations

East Manatee Fire Rescue closed on two parcels of land Dec. 14.

  • East County
  • News
Christina Fraser, events manager at The Ringling, drew her inspiration for her MASHterpieces art from a dream.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2017
Collaborative art exhibition MASHterpieces returns to Sarasota

New format, same mission. MASHterpieces returns, blending art, creativity and recycling.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 24, 2009
Town works to restore beach

Public Works Director Juan Florensa said the loss of a beach near the North Shore Road beach access is now a threat to the road and town utilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Observer readers weigh in on current issues and events.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Junior League of Sarasota New Member class created a sensory garden for  Girls Inc. of Sarasota County on April. 22. Photos by  Michaela Ristaino Photography
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 24, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 04.27.17

From multiple business anniversaries to a VIP experience on Sarasota Bay, we've got the latest on the Sarasota social scene.

  • Black Tie
Sophomore Natalie Greenhaw, sophomore Sydney Weslowski, senior Madelyn Portwood and junior Brooke Gillaspy are Lakewood Ranch-area players contributing to the Parrish Community High girls soccer team's success.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 10, 2021
Bulls girls soccer runs through early-season competition

Parrish Community High has made girls soccer a must-do event.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 20, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 21

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 3, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 9, 2021
Boys & Girls Clubs return with leadership breakfast

The 15th annual Intertape Polymer Group Leadership Breakfast was held Sept. 8.

  • Black Tie
Clara Reynardus de Villanueva and her father, Jorge Reynardus, stand by a Carlos Cárdenas painting in Jorge’s Longboat Key home. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 28, 2019
The Reynardus Cuban art collection is a true family affair

Jorge Reynardus started his Cuban art collection by accident. Now his family can't live without it.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 14

Mary Kondrat captured this glowing sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 26, 2022
Lois Wilkoff Marcus

Lois Wilkoff Marcus, 88, beloved wife of Martin for 66 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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