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Lakewood Ranch junior Alex Brown performs a compulsory and an optional routine during each meet.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2016
Alex Brown's passion springs to life

Lakewood Ranch High junior masters the trampoline.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Lakewood Ranch and USF center Austin Reiter made the Washington Redskins’ 53-man roster Sept. 3. (courtesy)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 09.08.16

East County High 5 Moments: 09.08.16

  • East County
  • Sports
The city removed parking meters from downtown streets in 2011, but officials believe a new paid parking program can succeed.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 6, 2016
City moves ahead with parking meter search

Despite protests from merchants and residents, the City Commission remains committed to its pursuit of a paid parking program in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key pool party a mystery.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2016
No suspects yet in unauthorized Longboat Key pool party

Panties and bras found in unfinished house on Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
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John Krotec of GreenZone Hero and Cheri Christiansen of Four Pillars have put together workshops to help veterans.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 6, 2016
GreenZone Hero busts through door of opportunity

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Trained responders examine the whale that was found on Longboat Key the morning of Sept. 6. Credit: Longboat Key Turtle Watch
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 6, 2016
Shark-bitten whale washes onto Longboat Key beach

Wildlife officials were forced to euthanize a sperm whale that washed ashore with injuries this morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key traffic hit nearly 5 million in 2014. FILE
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 6, 2016
Longboat Key traffic hit nearly 5 million in 2014

Counts for 2015-16 are unavailable

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elite Airways will operate twice a week string in November.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2016
Sarasota-Bradenton airport lands new route to Maine

Elite Airways will operate flights to Portland, Maine starting Nov. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Lege originally joined the city in 2013 as finance director.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 6, 2016
City fills newly created leadership position

Finance Director John Lege will fill the role of assistant city manager as the city continues to expand its organizational structure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A city of Sarasota plan to dredge Big Pass to renourish Lido Key has caused controversy between Lido and Siesta Key residents, but barrier island residents will have to wait 30 more days to find out whether or not permits will be issued.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 6, 2016
FDEP delays Big Pass decision

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has extended its deadline to issue permits for the Big Pass dredge.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
New Pass Bridge delays expected Tuesday afternoon as maintenance work performed. FILE
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2016
Delays expected through 4 p.m. Tuesday at New Pass Bridge on Longboat Key

Maintenance work will cause bridge to be open often

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A duplex in Golden gate Point sold for $850,000 last month.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2016
Golden Gate Point property fetches $850,000

A 7,200-square-foot parcel on the 22-acre peninsula west of downtown Sarasota changed hands this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 5, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 09.08.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • East County
  • News
City Parking Manager Mark Lyons will present formal plans for parking maters to city commissioners Tuesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 5, 2016
City Commission to vet parking meter plans

The Sarasota City Commission on Tuesday, will decide whether to direct staff to pursue buying 458 parking meters.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 3, 2016
Hurricane Hermine drenches Sarasota area

Our readers sent us photos of the flooding after Hurricane hit North Florida early Friday morning.

  • Sarasota
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Staff at the 12th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem program sort through the delivery of presents for children up to 18 years of age.
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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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