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Connie Schindewolf walks an empty beach for turtle patrol. Turtle watch volunteers must obtain permission from the town.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 21, 2020
Turtle season approaches on Longboat Key

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers are taking to the beaches to track sea turtles with new precautions and documentation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Only two commissioners, Jen Ahearn-Koch and Hagen Brody, attended today's City Commission meeting in-person. Image via city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 20, 2020
City Commission talks reopening plans, business assistance

During a truncated meeting Monday, city officials discussed spending priorities during a public health emergency and the need for more COVID-19 testing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fire Chief Paul Dezzi said the town will work with surrounding jurisdictions when it comes time to consider reopening some local amenities.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 20, 2020
Longboat chief outlines how town could slowly reopen

It's unclear how long several of Longboat Key's closures will last.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 20, 2020
A time to give

Paradise Center looks forward to Giving Challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 20, 2020
Through a lens: Sarasota during the pandemic

Photographer Cliff Roles captures the new abnormal from a safe distance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 20, 2020
Sarasota Schools closed for remainder of the year

Schools will not open until the 2020-21 school year, which parents can register their children for now.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 20, 2020
Provisional date set for Siesta Promenade hearing

The case, which first began in 2018, will be heard in the 2nd District Court of Appeals on June 23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The FHSAA has officially cancelled the spring sports season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2020
FHSAA officially cancels spring sports season

Athletes affected will not receive an additional year of eligibility.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sara and Brian Milgate wave to residents who clapped at them.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 20, 2020
Vizcaya property managers put on a show for residents

The musically inclined managers put on a concert in the age of social distancing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Commission meetings are held in the Patricia M. Glass County Commission Chambers, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 20, 2020
Manatee County commission goes virtual

Manatee County board holds first regular meeting under coronavirus precautions.

  • East County
  • News
The watch is in effect until 3 p.m.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 20, 2020
Storm watch in effect until 3 p.m.

Seventeen counties in Florida under weather advisory until afternoon.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 19, 2020
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This Mill Creek home at 14905 17th Ave. E., sold for $520,000 and has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,095 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 18, 2020
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS APRIL 6-10

Lakewood Ranch's home sales topped by a $2.35 million Lake Club home.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Publix store in Longboat Key launched its curbside pickup service on April 11.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 17, 2020
Harmer: 'Community has responded well to restrictions' from COVID-19

Town Manager Tom Harmer said the “projected peak” for coronavirus cases would be in late April or early May for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota took down dozens of Australian pines along Ringling Causeway in late 2019.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 17, 2020
$60,000 refills fund for Australian pine removals

The removal program awards residents up to $1,800 per tree.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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