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Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker presents his recommended budget to county commissioners June 2.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2016
Proposed budget gives public safety a boost

Expected increase in property taxes lead to increase in Sheriff's Department deputies.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 29, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 30

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 27, 2013
School Board reinstalls early release Wednesdays

The Manatee County School District says the move will allow for extra time for teachers to participate in workshops for the Common Core curriculum.

  • East County
  • Schools
The design of the Lift Station building changed several times since May. Courtesy rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • November 13, 2014
WELCOME BACK: Lift station project

As the city prepares to begin construction on Lift Station 87, problems continue to surround the over-budget project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Bedsheet Man" co-producers David Leo Shultz, of Los Angeles, and Ryan Bodie, of Heritage Harbour, edit scenes.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 24, 2017
'Bedsheet Man' made without deep pockets

Locally produced short film hopes to generate widespread attention.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 25, 2013
Highlands Golf Course set to reopen

The Highlands Golf Course, part of the Meadows Country Club, will hold its grand reopening July 5-7.

  • East County
  • Sports
This year's event will feature performances by a variety of groups.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2010
BEST BET: Holidays Around the Ranch

Lakewood Ranch will transform Main Street into a Winter Wonderland tonight for its annual Holidays Around the Ranch, which begins with Santa's arrival at 6 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer Sally Irwin, Pat Lotz, Harry and Sally Rownd, Bob Irwin, Jerry Lotz and Carolyn and Bob Rector
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 19, 2014
Gourmet Gurus

Cooking group reflects on 34 years of memorable meals.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 5, 2009
Healing Hearts to host bereavement seminar

Bereavement counselor Dr. Lou LaGrand will speak at a fundraiser for the East County-based organization.

  • East County
  • News
The $1.9 figure from the new report consists primarily of questioned costs from the 2012-13 year.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 12, 2013
Second state audit brings more costs to school district

A second report from the state's Auditor General's Office released this morning - this one on federal, grant-funded programs - revealed the Manatee County School District could see a $1.9 million reduction in its general fund balance.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 5, 2013
Austere budget behind a new model

The Manatee County administrator's fiscal year 2014-15 budget calls for lower property taxes, raises for employees and capital investment but no growth in the size of government.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2014
Florida couple sentenced in Hill Air Force Base bribery case

Florida couple sentenced in Hill Air Force Base bribery case

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2015
New Starbucks slated for the North Trail

North Tamiami Trail could get its first Starbucks, as the city of Sarasota is reviewing plans for the popular coffee shop to replace the former site of El Pescador.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hannah Payan gets ready to bump an opposing shot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 27, 2017
Volleyball players talk Siesta Key Beach's unique sand

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch will play host to Strawberry Crest Oct. 31 in the Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinals after defeating Seminole Osceola 3-1 in the Class 6A-District 12 championship.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 26, 2012
Lady Mustangs defend district title

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defended its Class 6A-District 12 title with a 3-1 victory over Seminole Osceola Oct. 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 20, 2014
Kiwanis Club flashes cash for Lawn Party

This year's raffle winner will be richer but won't drive away from the event in a shiny new set of wheels.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wilson Williams and His Platters members Wilson Williams, Verceal Whitaker and Al Holland will perform classics such as “Only You” at San Marco Plaza. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2011
The Platters spin into San Marco

The concert will benefit the Humane Society of Manatee County and the Dan Toler Fund for ALS.

  • East County
  • News
Selwyn Lemchen opened his first large discount store in 1955.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 3, 2011
OBITUARY: Selwyn Lemchen

Selwyn Lemchen, 92, was a pioneer in the mass merchandising retail industry.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 03.31.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Britney Guertin, Marketing Coodinator of Shore, said that nearly half of the guests dining at Shore last night were there for the Designing Daughters.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 13, 2016
Designing Daughters takes over Sarasota

Dining for a Difference draws more than 1,500 out to dinner on Tuesday, Jan. 12

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