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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch kids enjoy page-turning celebration

Ranch Readers program completes first summer.

  • East County
  • News
Darenda Marvin, the planner representing Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, said the requested changes made sense from a planner's perspective.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2019
Lakewood Centre changes approved

Manatee County approves master-plan tweaks for Lakewood Ranch DRI.

  • East County
  • News
The bridge is undergoing renovations this summer.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 2, 2019
Boaters warned of lighting trailer in water near Longboat Pass bridge

Warning buoys will be floated near the obstruction on the west side of the span.

  • Longboat Key
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Devan Prewett, Tanner Storck, Ron Ciaravella Justine Tryson, Clarissa Miller and Asheley Mayes
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 2, 2019
Dolphin Aviation gives back to Sarasota students

The aviation services company held its 18th annual scholarship presentation on Aug. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Officials from Taylor Morrison, Pope Properties, Manatee County and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch joined for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the golf course at Azario Aug. 2.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2019
Taylor Morrison celebrates future Lakewood Ranch golf course

Taylor Morrison celebrates future Lakewood Ranch golf course for Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Left turns off U.S. 301 to Ringling Boulevard and Main Street are OK once again.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 2, 2019
Downtown left turns OK once again

Sarasota road project wraps up, returning flow to normal around U.S. 301, Main Street and Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
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"Blown Away." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 2, 2019
Binge Blog: Bodega hive, assemble

Showtime's 'Desus & Mero' and Netflix's 'Blown Away' are this week's Sarasota Observer must-stream picks.

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    In Memoriam |
  • August 2, 2019
William D. Gambill II

William D. Gambill II, 72, of Longboat Key, FL passed away on July 7, 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Darenda Marvin, the planner representing Schroeder-Manatee Ranch for the proposal, explains changes to commissioners.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2019
Manatee County approves changes to Lakewood Ranch master plan

Manatee County approves changes to Lakewood Ranch master plan

  • East County
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A community workshop on the proposed project will be held at City Hall on Aug. 5.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 1, 2019
Developer, city explore higher density, attainable housing

A proposed 233-unit apartment complex on Bahia Vista Street would require a new zoning classification.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: August 1

Stephen Jordan captured a serene image of boats cruising into the sunset off Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2019
East County weather page photo: August 1

A fawn and mother deer at Myakka River State Park are captured by Gordon Silver.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 1

Michael Cohen captured this shot of a sailboat at sunset on South Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 1, 2019
Twelve students receive scholarships from Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key

Longboat Kiwanis Club delivers a dozen scholarships to eager students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Quinn Gulliver, Devin Gulliver and Patrick Peoples dominate Star Wars trivia with a score of 5,200-1,000.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 1, 2019
For teens, ‘Star Wars’ is more than a movie

Selby Library held is first ever Star Wars Party on July 25, which featured a game of trivia.

  • Sarasota
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