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A marker at the entrance to GreyHawk Landing, on State Road 64, pays tribute to the late John Frye, a resident who died on a foggy morning in February 2016 while trying to cross State Road 64 at the intersection.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2017
FDOT might add more roundabouts to S.R. 64 corridor in East County

Roundabouts at Greyhawk Boulevard, Lorraine Road added to project list.

  • East County
  • News
Karen Slomba gets a kiss from Truffles, a hound miix, at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 14, 2017
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue of Lakewood Ranch joins forces to help veterans

Grant will help Nate's and Paws and Warriors pair veterans with companion pets.

  • East County
  • News
The new Daiquiri Deck location at the south bridge is now open, featuring everything locals love about the existing restaurants.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 14, 2017
Opening weekend at new Daiquiri Deck went just like the rest, despite weather

The new location in south Siesta Key got off to a wet start, but the community turned out in force for their first weekend in business.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Motorcyclist dies on State Road 70 in East County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 14, 2017
Motorcyclist dies in East Manatee County accident

Pending notification of family, the 20-year-old woman who died in the accident on State Road 70 has not been identified.

  • East County
  • News
If you want to stop bad behavior, punish it to the point it hurts, so the threat of punishment serves as an appropriate deterrent.Â
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 14, 2017
BE TOUGH ON PARTIERS

With the Fourth of July looming, Longboat Key can deter unruly bacchanalia and littering with tough enforcement but also with advance warning. Let revelers know they’ll be fined.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 16428 Daysailor Trail sold for $1.45 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 14, 2017
Home in Lake Club sells for $1.45 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 29-June 2.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Msgr. Gerry Finegan at his Golden Jubilee mass on May 7.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 14, 2017
Monsignor Gerry Finegan reflects on 50 years in priesthood

On June 18, 1967, Gerry Finegan, of Cavan, Ireland, was ordained for the Diocese of St. Augustine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
“My Lottery Dream Home" host David Bromstad and Joe Murphy of Coldwell Banker Courtesy photos
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 14, 2017
Local real estate agents get 15 minutes of HGTV fame

The Joe Murphy Team of Coldwell Banker will appear on an upcoming episode of "My Lottery Dream Home."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Ingeborg Kreiger died May 23. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 14, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: June 15, 2017

Dr. Ingeborg Krieger, Nancy M. Kaplan and Harvey Stapleton died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Myarra Property Joint Venture Attorney Ed Vogler, second from right, regroups June 8 with his team.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2017
'Paper' road tough to erase

Planning Commission won't support the elimination of a Clubhouse Drive extension from future county plans.

  • East County
  • News
Tara Preserve's Darby Connor, behind, talks with Florida Highway Patrol Cpl. Bruce MacWhorter as he processes the accident site June 7.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2017
Traffic fatality prompts safety concerns

Some Tara Preserve residents say Manatee County should install speed tables on Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2017
Supervisors beef up budget

Homeowners will see average $36 increase in assessments.

  • East County
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Joe Gruters and the president
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 14, 2017
Two of our own among top three for the Cabinet

Rep. Joe Gruters and homebuilder Pat Neal under consideration for CFO post under Scott.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2017
Display the flag properly, please

It’s not hard to properly display the American flag.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 14, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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