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A "rake" is used to clean up fish kills on Longboat Key beaches.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 5, 2016
Red tide begins to disperse after causing a stink

On the north end of the island, fish kills and red tide smells remained prevalent over the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sisters Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway will perform their internationally renowned act, “Sibling Revelry” in March.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • October 5, 2016
What's Ahead? A look at Sarasota's upcoming music season

Sarasota's 2016-2017 music season is one filled with firsts.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 5, 2016
The Role of a Lifetime: Tori Bates to play Annie in Broadway national tour

The 11-year-old Sarasota actress will be the first mixed-race actor to portray the iconic role in the touring production.

  • Arts + Culture
Roadkill Ghost Choir will play Ringling Underground this Thursday.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 5, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
“Mo(or)town/Redux,” by Doug Elkins Choreography, Etc., combines “Othello” with Motown music. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 5, 2016
Ringling International Arts Festival brings performance art to The Ringling

Dwight Currie, curator of performances, shares his insight on this year's lineup.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 5, 2016
Critic's Theater Picks

There's no shortage of great theater in the upcoming season. We've picked a few of our favorites.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 5, 2016
Your ‘fair share’

One of the presidential candidates has a mantra of vowing to make you rich people pay your ‘fair share’ (i.e. more) in taxes. But what is ‘fair?’ And who defines it?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Cheri Coryea, center, director of neighborhood services for Manatee County, talks with attendees about what the sales tax would do for the library system.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2016
Referendum question taxing Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Government hosted the first in a series of presentations on a proposed half-cent sales tax tonight at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 4, 2016
A Savory Palate cooks up monthly chef series

Guests enjoyed four dishes and four wines on Oct. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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.

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  • 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
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The inaugural Under Armour Track and Field Nationals featured Daphne Quintal, and she ultimately placed sixth for pole vault among female middle schoolers.
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The installation of span wire traffic signals on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard at the intersections of Gatewood Drive and Wood Fern Trail are two projects within Manatee County's "master vision" for speed management on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard between 44th Avenue East and State Road 64.
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