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The Osprey Avenue bridge will reopen for pedestrian activity this month, and the road will reopen in July.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 31, 2017
Lift Station 87 construction clears hurdle

City officials say the Osprey Avenue bridge is still on track to reopen in July.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Aiden Shea, Hunter Malley and Collin Barrett collaborated on the artwork that will represent Braden River at the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 31, 2017
Art students row together toward 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota

Braden River Middle sixth graders make a big splash with their art.

  • East County
  • News
The championships will take place June 9-11.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2017
Nathan Benderson Park to host Youth Rowing Championships

The championships will take place June 9-11.

  • East County
  • Sports
A condo at The Water Club at Longboat Key recently sold for $1.5 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 31, 2017
Condo at The Water Club of Longboat Key sells for $1.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 15 -19

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 31, 2017
Lesa Silvermore releases debut full-length album

After transitioning from a solo act to a full band, the Sarasota musician releases ‘Dopplegänger.’

  • Arts + Culture
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 31, 2017
Green sea turtle nest spotted on Longboat

Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers found the nest on May 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 31, 2017
Raise the millage?

Sarasota County officials floated the idea last week of raising property taxes. They also agreed to pump $22 million into a stadium for the Atlanta Braves. Talk about a disconnection.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
East County sports roundup: 05.31.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2017
East County sports roundup: 05.31.17

East County sports roundup: 05.31.17

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 31, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: June 1, 2017

Claudia Normann Scott, Betsy Altman, V. Carol Jordan, Stephen H. Munroe, Charlotte Paley, Barbara Rodocker, Richard Smith and Josephine Snyder died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
New Braden River quarterback Bryan Gagg hands the ball to returnee Deshaun Fenwick in the Pirates' spring game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2017
Spring football lets area teams test new players, schemes

All three schools have intriguing storylines to follow.

  • East County
  • Sports
Abby Hite has won the St. Anthony' s Meek and Mighty Triathlon four times.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2017
Braden River fifth grader finds the fun in triathlons

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Howard Rooks is hoping that some of his regular customers continue to visit the restaurant at its new location.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 31, 2017
Longboat Key letters to the editor

Amore operators thank Longboat Key patrons

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Norma Kisida has received the Florida Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program' s certification.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 31, 2017
Lakewood Ranch-area gardener goes extra yard

Country Creek resident builds healthy wildlife habitat.

  • East County
  • News
Jake and Connor Krug. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 05.31.17

East County High 5 Moments: 05.31.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Defense Secretary James Mattis on his way to speak at West Point.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 31, 2017
We are not cotton candy

'Nothing better represents America’s awesome determination to defend herself than this graduating class.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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