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Lorraine Robertson stands by a mannequin at her home she uses to display the gowns she wore ballroom dancing. "They are works of art," she said.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 4, 2017
Lakewood Ranch woman represents Florida in Ms. Senior America Pageant

Former family physician continues to reinvent herself.

  • East County
  • News
The real Siesta Key hasn't noticed any affects from the reality show so far — but will there be more in the future?
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 4, 2017
Reality show has no impact on Siesta Key, yet

A California community that got its own reality show saw a spike in tourism traffic, but Siesta Key may not get the same thing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An FDOT workshop featured toy cars to provide a scaled-down model of the traffic patterns at forthcoming U.S. 41 roundabouts.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 4, 2017
FDOT, city prepare for U.S. 41 roundabout construction

Three roundabouts are coming to U.S. 41, which means residents should get ready for years of construction near downtown.

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Braden River High School senior Luke Rowland is one of 16,000 semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 4, 2017
Lakewood Ranch student earns scholastic honor

Braden River High senior becomes one of 16,000 students nationally to be a semifinalist for a National Merit Scholarship.

  • East County
  • News
Natalie Way currently dead ends into an access road for the City of Bradenton's potable water aquifer storage and recovery system.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2017
Manatee commission considers Natalie Way expansion

A development application may spur conversation about a potential new north-south connector in East County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2017
Vietnam War documentary omits truths

Beautifully wrapped great lie

  • Longboat Key
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Every aspect of the 2017 World Rowing Championships seemed to be well planned, including the beach seating.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 4, 2017
Sarasota rowing blockbuster dished out cool vibes

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 4, 2017
Mimi Edlin remembered for social spirit

Edlin, 93, died on Sept. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The fall season at the Longboat Key Education Center begins on Oct. 16 and ends Dec. 15. The winter season begins Jan. 4.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 4, 2017
Class is in at the Longboat Key Education Center

The fall season begins on Oct. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
GreyHawk Landing resident Tony Bryan uses his personal video equipment to record community development district meetings.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2017
Bradenton community tries new neighborhood watch

Resident's hobby pays dividends for those who want to view GreyHawk Landing CDD meetings.

  • East County
  • News
Barbara Bostic said getting to where she is now has been a process. Growing up, she was a shy kid who got nervous even giving a book report. Photo by Don Daly Photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 4, 2017
Longboaters find their voices in Players Follies

Barbara Bostic and Fran Hall were both shy growing up. Performing on stage has brought them both out of their shells.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kinsey and Nikesh Patel at last year's event.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 4, 2017
Taste of St. Armands postponed

The event has been rescheduled for Jan. 20, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Ann Anderson
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 4, 2017
Beachgoers share the shore with wayward shark

On Sept. 25, Carl Lowe and Ann Anderson were enjoying a day at the beach when they got a surprise visitor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Casa del Mar Beach Resort General Manager Mark Meador let 10 families stay at the resort following Irma.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2017
Town says thanks for hurricane heroes

Following Hurricane Irma, Meador opened up Casa Del Mar Beach Resort to ten families.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Drew Myers signals that an extra point is good.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 4, 2017
Lakewood Ranch grad makes right call being an official

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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