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Most everyone who has worked with Dora Walters at the Observer reveres her.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • August 9, 2019
Observer staff remembers Dora Walters

There is no shortage of stories about the former Longboat reporter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dora Walters on duty in the Longboat Observer newsroom.
  • By Nathalie Kaemmerer and Sten Spinella
  • August 9, 2019
Dora the Explorer: A Longboat legend (1927-2019)

The spunky, beloved longtime Longboat Observer reporter has died at age 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The sixth Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota, depicted in the rendering above, will be located at 14 School Ave., Arcadia.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 9, 2019
Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County to expand to Arcadia

The new location will take over the Smith-Brown Reception Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Police Department is waiting for officials to fix the gas leak.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 9, 2019
UPDATE: Orange Avenue reopens following gas leak

A segment of the road between 19th Street and 25th Street was closed as authorities responded to a gas leak.

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From left, Mona Jain, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee mascot Rocky the Bull, and School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders pose for a photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 8, 2019
Opening of Mona Jain Middle School in Lakewood Ranch stirs emotions

Community honors Mona Jain during ribbon cutting for the new middle school in Lakewood Ranch named after her.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 8, 2019
Proposed budget ready for commissioners in September.

$17,189,514 spending plan delivered on Aug. 1; public hearings begin when commissioners return from summer break.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 8, 2019
Sandy Rustin’s 'The Cottage' puts a new spin on Noël Coward’s comedy tropes

The latest Florida Studio Theatre production is hilarious, clever and ridiculous in the best way possible.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
    In Memoriam |
  • August 8, 2019
Alfred Floyd Bracciano

Alfred Floyd Bracciano, known as “Poppy” to the people closest to him, was born July 29, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: August 8

Dennis Pacheco caught a yellow-crowned night heron feeding her chicks at Bay Tree Club on south Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2019
East County weather page photo: August 8

Mark Williamson captured this bald eagle landing in Conservatory Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 8

Michael Cohen spotted this tricolor heron near South Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 8, 2019
Familiar Faces: Tomeika Hunter-Koski

Hunter-Koski's time as board member with the Forty Carrot Family Center is the latest stop on a lifelong journey of caring for children and families.

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A photo of former Longboat firefighters in front of a long-gone truck.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • August 8, 2019
Longboat Key Fire Department looks to strengthen tradition

Fire Chief Paul Dezzi is trying to assemble historical displays of the department's past.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • August 8, 2019
The power and limits of home rule

In recent years the Florida Legislature has gone after home rule polices restricting guns, vacation rentals, plastic bags and tree ordinances, just to name a few. When is overriding home rule merited?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Adam Bowman, Marco Vannucci and Quayshaun "Q" Oliver make up the band AWAKENNATION. Photo Courtesy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 8, 2019
Local band premieres first song 'Sarasota'

The band AWAKENNATION featured lyrics about Sarasota Bay and the Ringling family in the city-themed song.

  • Sarasota
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Boat lifts flank each side of the canal in a Country Club Shores neighborhood. The town of Longboat Key is preparing to enact a continuous canal maintenance program that would include flat fees and ad-valorem assessments for residents.
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