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Dave Bishop shows how high water has been on Buttonwood Drive.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 10, 2019
Issues with construction projects get town's attention

Building projects worry residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In 2018, Randy Langley ran against Ed Zunz for a town commission seat. Today, only one of those signs would be allowed, and it would be 1-foot square.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 10, 2019
New Longboat sign ordinance goes into effect

Town's rules regarding signs were rewritten to comply with a 2015 Supreme Court decision.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Swell Things cuts the ribbon.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 10, 2019
Siesta Key Chamber unveils new businesses

Four new businesses cut the ribbon in Davidson's Plaza on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sophia Hernanez, a Riverview High freshman, was named to the 2019 USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program's (ODP) Southeast Zone team on Dec. 29. Photo courtesy Beth Bailey.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 10, 2019
Making waves: Local student excels in water polo

She was named to the Olympic Development Program's 2019 Southeast Zone team

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview's Malachi Wideman, Terrell Jackson (10) and Jayven Millien (13) celebrate after defeating Newsome High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 10, 2019
Rams basketball finding the right rhythm

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2019
East County weather page photo: Jan. 10

Pamela Williams photographed this osprey on top of a light pole on Player’s Drive in Country Club East.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 10

Richard Haynes photographed this rainbow arched over downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 10

Susan Molnar captured this sunset while kayaking at South Lido.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The violin kit, which is $1,200 is the most expensive item auctioned off at the Crystal Ball.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 10, 2019
Friends of the Selby Public Library host annual fundraiser

The 2019 Crystal Ball, which was open to the public, raised money for the library.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 8585 Midnight Pass Road recently for $3.8 million. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,727 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $4.45 million in 2011.Â
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 10, 2019
Siesta Key home sells for $3.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 17-28.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Kevin Cooper took the chamber job in 2016, returning to an organization for which he had previously worked.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 10, 2019
Search is on for chamber leader

As Kevin Cooper leaves the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce for a new job at Mote, the business organization is searching for a new president and CEO.

  • Sarasota
  • News
STOP has pointed to projects like Vue Sarasota Bay as ones it believes could be improved through a public hearing process, though city staff determined the development complied with all zoning regulations.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 10, 2019
STOP readies push for public hearings

As the city considers changes to its zoning code, administrative development review is likely to be one of the first topics officials address.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The St. Armands Circle parking meters are installed and ready for activation in late January or early February.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 10, 2019
City, St. Armands leaders sort out paid parking plans

Officials and merchants are working to address lingering concerns about the imminent activation of parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tara's Justin Kristich, the tournament director for the LECOM Suncoast Classic, said everything is on schedule for the tournament, which hosts its first round on Feb. 14 at Lakewood National.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 9, 2019
Love put on hold for golf at LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

LECOM named as title sponsor for Web.com Tour event, the Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 9, 2019
Designing Daughters awards 30 local nonprofits

The 2019 Grant Ceremony was hosted Jan. 9 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

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