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This conceptual rendering shows the future boathouse looking northeast. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 10, 2018
Benderson boathouse dream still afloat

SANCA, foundation officials say boathouse construction was never promised.

  • East County
  • News
One of many pictures taken of Reef. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 10, 2018
East County Great Dane shines in the spotlight

Reef has become a mainstay of Lakewood Ranch events.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rudy Sandberg joined the crowds at the 2018 opener at the Sarasota Polo Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2018
Polo opener offers new perspective

6-year-old Rudy Sunberg was among the captivated fans at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
About 20 parents attended Tuesday night's meeting at the school district's administrative building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2018
Manatee School Board postpones redistricting vote

No date has yet been set but officials hope to solicit more public input.

  • East County
  • News
Maddy Boehm with the Boys & Girls Club Member Ambassadors, Amy, Sara, Naomi, Maisey and Nicole
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 9, 2018
Becoming a real life Disney princess

Miss Florida Junior High teaches youth about drugs thanks to Disney grant.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 9, 2018
Movie review: 'I, Tonya'

A scathingly funny script and snappy scoring contribute to "I, Tonya"'s success.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
This note was left on the Ranch Grill's front door on Tuesday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 9, 2018
Ranch Grill closes in Lakewood Ranch

Note on the front door thanks the community for its support.

  • East County
  • News
Resident Mike Gasper outlines his questions about the Palsar proposal at a workshop at City Hall Monday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 9, 2018
Questions surround proposed downtown land changes

The timing of a city project is accelerating a request that would give a property owner the right to build a taller, denser development in the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two ports are available at the charging unit located in the Sarasota City Hall parking lot.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • January 9, 2018
Sarasota installs additional electric vehicle chargers

The city has installed 16 electric vehicle chargers, which are free to use for residents and visitors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mick Koczersut.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 9, 2018
Lakewood Ranch football coach resigns

Mick Koczersut led the Mustangs to a 14-22 record over four seasons.

  • East County
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 9, 2018
Siesta Drive safety campaign asks for resident support

Part of the road is slated to be restriped, but Make Siesta Drive Safer has more plans in the works.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The northern face of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort sign before it was removed.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 9, 2018
'Actively deteriorating' Colony sign removed, Longboat code enforcement says

Colony Beach and Tennis Resort Association and Unicorp National Developments arranged to have the sign removed, although exactly when it happened is unclear to them and town staff.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Foreign Service veteran Bob Deutsch and Longboat Key Democratic Club President Ken Marsh
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 9, 2018
Longboat Democrats host first 2018 meeting

Foreign Service veteran Bob Deutsch addressed the group on Jan. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Supreme Court decided June 18, 2015, to eliminate content regulations for town sign codes, upending Longboat's regulations.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 9, 2018
Longboat sign code rewrite not to be heard again until after elections

Town staff have been working to rewrite the towns sign code for more than a year following a Supreme Court decision that invalidated its current code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 9, 2018
Longtime Siesta Key resident Scottie Holliday dies at 84

Scottie Holliday was known for her ability to make everyone feel like part of the family.

  • Siesta Key
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