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University Park Country Club will be hosting golf clinics throughout October.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 4, 2016
University Park Country Club to host weekly October golf clinics

Two former European and LPGA tour players will share their secrets

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key Finance Director Sue Smith.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2016
Longboat Key financial reporting wins top honor

Longboat Key’s Finance Department and Director Sue Smith are primarily responsible.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Guests can grab coffee and talk with a cop Oct. 7. Image courtesy of Flickr.com.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2016
Manatee deputies brew up conversation

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has invited the public to Coffee with a Cop Oct. 7.

  • East County
  • News
Rotarians serve and box meals for the 43rd annual Pioneer Picnic at Robarts Arena.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 4, 2016
Rotary Club prepares for 44th Pioneer Picnic

The Rotary Club of Sarasota will host the annual Pioneer Picnic Sunday, Oct. 9 at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In addition to prohibiting commercial development, residents want the city to consider purchasing the Hampton Road property and turning it into parkland.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 4, 2016
City delays decision on North Trail health spa

Commissioners also postponed any changes to the city’s traffic study requirements for new development in response to concerns from residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 4, 2016
Historic St. Armands property hits the market

The George Schueler home on Washington Drive is listed at $1.6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 4, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center recognized for quality services

The hospital has earned The Joint Commission's stamp of approval for treating stroke patients.

  • East County
  • News
Hurricane Matthew is churning through the Caribbean Sea.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 4, 2016
UPDATE: Hurricane Matthew targets Florida

The forecast for the tropical system has nudged northwest, moving its path over the venter of Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 3, 2016
Joe Biden slams Donald Trump in Sarasota stop

Vice President Joe Biden campaigned for Hillary Clinton in north Sarasota Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The meeting will be held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2016
Sales tax presentation comes to Lakewood Ranch

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh will host the first of a series of sales tax referendum presentations.

  • East County
  • News
Sofia Rodriguez performs with the Bay Haven School of Basics Plus Broadway Club during a school assemble to celebrate the 90th anniversary. Friday, Sept. 30.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2016
Bay Haven hosts spirited 90th anniversary

Bay Haven School of Basics Plus celebrates 90th anniversary with Spirit Day and musical performances.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 3, 2016
State nears decision on Big Pass dredge

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has accepted the Army Corps’ application to dredge Big Pass in order to renourish south Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The county has lifted the no-swim advisory for Longboat Key beach and Siesta Beach.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 3, 2016
UPDATE: County lifts no-swim advisory at all beaches

Florida Department of Health Officials on Sarasota County have lifted the remaining warnings from Turtle Beach and Nokomis Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The new building, a project that began in June, will be occupied in November.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 3, 2016
Bashaw Elementary improvements reach new stage

A $14.7 million upgrade has administrators and teachers excited about the future.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County is considering the purchase of two beachfront lots on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 3, 2016
County to consider new Siesta Key parkland

The Sarasota County Commission next week will consider whether to negotiate for the purchase of two lots on Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
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