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King Winkfield.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 26, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: King Winkfield

The Booker High senior talks his basketball origins and his movie-watching habits.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
After more than seven years of planning and deliberation the Culverhouse Nature Park will be open to the public Saturday, June 29 with a kick-off celebration and refreshments.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Culverhouse Nature Park Celebration

After more than seven years of planning and deliberation the Culverhouse Nature Park will be open to the public Saturday, June 29 with a kick-off celebration and refreshments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Engines will be on display when the Cruzin' to the Hop Car Show returns to Lakewood Main Street on Sept. 6.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 23, 2017
New sponsors spark Lakewood Ranch car show on Main

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities now in charge

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Steve Kulp drives into the Wednesday car show at Lakewood Main Street with his pooch, Abby.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 6, 2017
"Cruzin'" in Lakewood Ranch

Car show provides a break from the worry about the impending hurricane.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County deputy administrator John Osborne will continue working for the county through Feb. 16, the day before commissioners decide whether to terminate administrator Cheri Coryea.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 2, 2021
Manatee County Deputy Administrator John Osborne resigns

Manatee County Deputy Administrator John Osborne resigns 19 days before vote to terminate Administrator Cheri Coryea.

  • East County
  • News
File photos USF has several connections to Manatee County schools including Dr. Mona Jain, who received a doctorate from USF. Superintendent Cynthia Saunders, however, went to UCF and Nova Southeastern. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 24, 2020
Teacher shortages soar in Manatee County

Fate of USF's College of Education could disrupt recruitment for the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Simone Roitman performs during the Mega Challah Bake at the Grove.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 16, 2022
Mega Challah Bake unites women in Lakewood Ranch

More than 100 women come together in Lakewood Ranch for a night of making challah at the Grove.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 21, 2009
Coach launches cheer club

Former Braden River High cheerleading coach Stacey Horton will be starting a new cheerleading club for middle school students beginning Nov. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
The School Board of Manatee County will start meeting at 10 a.m. for its first meeting of the month and at 5 p.m. for its second meeting of the month.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 12, 2021
School Board of Manatee County changes meeting times

The School Board of Manatee County has changed its meeting times in hopes of accommodating district staff and the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 27, 2016
UPDATE: Red tide affects Sarasota barrier island beaches

A week later, it’s now been confirmed to be afflicting Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 10, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: That needs to be fixed

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
In the next few months, piles of storm debris will continue to dwindle around the city and county.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 30, 2017
County, city still working on Hurricane Irma debris removal

Storm debris collection should be finished in the city by Thanksgiving, and finished in the county between December and March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The average price of a single-family house in Manatee County increased from $463,015 in November to $567,549 in May.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 7, 2021
Eastern Manatee County developers say housing market will stabilize — eventually

Developers expect supply chain to self-correct at some point, but house prices may not return to pre-pandemic levels.

  • East County
  • News
Senior safety Matt Garcia is a steadying presence in the secondary.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 8, 2019
Riverview High football season preview

The Riverview High Rams and football coach Josh Smithers have high expectations after a historic playoff run.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
School Board member Scott Hopes met with a parent at Braden River Middle School Oct. 17 to discuss a parking issue. Hopes said the School Board needs to develop a strategic plan.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
Stokes, Hopes face off

District 4 school board race to change board dynamics.

  • East County
  • News
Cynthia Saunders, superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, is confident the district will be able to launch e-learning for its more than 50,000 students March 30.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 25, 2020
E-learning access concerns East County families

Lakewood Ranch-area parents have concerns over e-learning

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 25, 2012
Tree trimming draws complaints

County zoning staff confirmed that the owner of a commercial building is working with a nursery to appease neighbors.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"The plan also compares operating statistics to other peer transit agencies," according to the county
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 10, 2019
SCAT welcomes public input at Transit Development Plan open houses

The TDP will consider and compare the impact of Uber and Lyft, as well as account for overall transit finances.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 2, 2020
ODA football's comeback not enough against Canterbury

The Thunder rallied from down 28-7 to retake the lead, but lost 43-42 in overtime.

  • East County
  • Sports
MVP Sports and Social Co-Founder Chris McComas putts at Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch. The golf league is among MVP’s new offerings.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 20, 2020
Play On

After going virtual during the pandemic, MVP Sports seeks out new — and safe — opportunities to get people engaging in activities in-person again.

  • LWR Life
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