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Robert Haft and Noelle Haft, the majority stockholders of Mercedes Medical, and CEO Alex Miller, break ground for the start of their business at the CORE in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 11, 2018
Mercedes Medical breaks ground in Lakewood Ranch

The laboratory supplies company is the first medical-related business to break ground at CORE.

  • East County
  • News
The city previously tested parking meter models on St. Armands Circle in November.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 11, 2018
Parking meter showcase returns to St. Armands

On Friday and Saturday, the city is inviting the public to share feedback on potential parking meters for installation on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Officer Jake Nelson and Bronson
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 11, 2018
Your Town for Jan. 11

Police dog team wins award; dentist marks 30 years in business.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The United States Flag and Touch Football League is bringing its National Championships to Lakewood Ranch Jan. 12-14.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 11, 2018
Flag football national championships come to Lakewood Ranch

The United States Flag and Touch Football League is bringing 'the largest flag football tournament in the world' to Premier Sports Campus Jan. 12-14.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 11, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 11

Neil Oldham photographed this male hooded merganser at Glenridge on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 11, 2018
East County weather page photo: Jan. 11

Pamela Williams photographed this little blue heron while checking out the new Waterside neighborhood in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 11, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 11

Stan Singer captured this sunset shot at Beachplace after a cold and stormy day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Graduation rates have above 80% for two years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2018
Manatee schools graduation rate exceeds 80%

Superintendent applauds work of students, teachers and staff for the accomplishment.

  • East County
  • News
Ben Winter (7) gets some rest on the Lions' bench. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 11, 2018
Booker High grad's hockey heritage has brought him to Sweden

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jordan Litwiller takes a three-pointer against Sarasota Military Academy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 11, 2018
Blazing a trail: Sarasota Christian senior is one of top scorers in state

As of Jan. 9, he was averaging 25.9 points per game.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The third update to the Siesta Promenade plans include a new design for the residential, retail and hotel units proposed for the property.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 11, 2018
Plans aim to control traffic around Siesta Promenade

Siesta Promenade gets a third update after Benderson files new retail, residential plans.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kaleb Fields.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 11, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kaleb Fields

The Sarasota High basketball senior talks Flagler College and scoring 46 points in a game.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Stephon Turner.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 11, 2018
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.10.18

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.10.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A.G. Lafley, right, discusses the bayfront planning effort at an event at The Francis on Monday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 11, 2018
Bayfront planners seek out new voices

The Bay Sarasota wants to get all demographics involved in the process of redeveloping the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 11, 2018
Cops Corner: Evangelist prompts suspicious-person call

A look at police reports from around Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
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