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Observer Staff
May 23, 2019

Sarasota weather page photo: May 23

Sherry Packard captured this pretty bird at South Brohard Beach in Venice.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 23, 2019

East County weather page photo: May 23

Gordon Silver captured this photo of a turtle crossing the road in Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 23, 2019

Longboat Key weather page photo: May 23

Michael Cohen caught this sight of some resting manatees off Lido Beach.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Randi Donahue
May 23, 2019

Sandy shores come to Lakewood Ranch

Construction within the Waterside community rumbles along, hitting a milestone with the opening of the first residential amenity center – part of the Shoreview neighborhood.

LWR Life

Eric Snider
May 23, 2019

Q&A: Meet Manatee County's new sheriff

Lakewood Ranch becomes home to a Manatee County Sheriff substation and hub for its several tactical units. Capt. Stanley Schaeffer is the man in charge.

LWR Life

Robert Plunket
May 23, 2019

Spotlighting life on the Ranch: Looking toward the future

With light, bright décor leading the way, a home in The Lake Club defines today’s look in interior design.

LWR Life

Matt Walsh
May 23, 2019

The crime of Bobby Jones Golf Club

Reading the city consultant's business plan for the golf course is like reading a prospectus of a company with a bad idea trying to make money in a declining industry.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
May 23, 2019

Who pays to dredge Longboat canals?

Having to mitigate damaged sea grasses raises the cost of dredging canals exponentially. It's looking as though Longboat Key needs a pay plan similar to beach renourishment.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Ryan Kohn
May 23, 2019

SSAS student helps cheer squad finish 16th at national championships

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences student Ava Custer helped her EVO Athletics cheer squad finish 16th at The D2 Summit national championships.

Sarasota
Sports

Ryan Kohn
May 23, 2019

Spring football gives programs hope heading into summer break

Spring football gives programs like Sarasota High, which beat Cardinal Mooney High 34-21, hope heading into summer break.

Sarasota
Sports

Shellie Terry
May 23, 2019

New Lakewood Ranch library would provide community with convenience and learning opportunities

The future of a Lakewood Ranch library is still uncertain, but that hasn’t stopped residents from coming together to author the story of their ideal local branch.