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Although some Siesta Key residents offered vocal opposition to plans for a hotel on Calle Miramar, a majority of the County Commission said the proposal adhered to all applicable regulations. File rendering
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 18, 2023
Siesta Key hotel plans face more legal scrutiny

With a state ruling favoring opposition, two approved hotels have been challenged over their consistency with the Sarasota County comprehensive plan.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 18, 2023
Public invited to comment on Fruitville roundabout sculpture finalists

A meeting via Zoom will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday when three artists will present their proposals and receive feedback.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High junior Alex den Boggende.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 18, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Alex den Boggende

The Braden River High junior won the boys discus (137 feet, 4.5 inches) April 12 at the Manatee County Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lubben Brothers will play three concerts dedicated to the music of Crosby, Stills & Nash on April 20, 22 and 23 at different Sarasota Venues.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • April 18, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 20-26

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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Police respond to suspected burglary, find out it's family
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • April 18, 2023
Police respond to suspected burglary, find out it's family

Town police received a call of a potential burglary for an out-of-town resident, but it was family that had arrived early. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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  • Cops Corner
This Lake View Estates at Lake Club home at 14757 Como Circle sold for $2.8 million. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,220 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 18, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for April 3-7 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Como Circle tops the week's sales at $2.8 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch's Tiffany McCoy is the reigning 2022 Senior Majorette Queen of the Drum Majorettes of America.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 18, 2023
Lakewood Ranch twirling champ ready to pass the baton

Tiffany McCoy will pack her national twirling crown away when she enters Oral Roberts University in August.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County's OnDemand service could cover all of Longboat Key under an agreement with Manatee County.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • April 18, 2023
Islandwide transit system approaches reality on Longboat

In the proposed agreement, Sarasota County would provide services for the entire island with Manatee County reimbursing a portion of the costs.

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  • News
Quinessential and Orion are neck and neck during the race.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 17, 2023
67 boats set sail in 2023 Sarasota Bay Cup Regatta

Bird Key Yacht Club's annual Sarasota Bay Cup Regatta was held April 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former state senator and representative Bill Galvano, Manatee Commissioner Jason Bearden, Visitor Bureau's Elliott Falcione, former PGA star Peter Jacobsen, Manatee Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and SMR Senior Vice President Laura Cole announce the World Champions Cup at The Concession.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 17, 2023
The Concession Golf Club lands major PGA Champions Tour event

The World Champions Cup will be a senior players version of the Ryder Cup and is scheduled for Dec. 7-10.

  • East County
  • News
SWAT officer Ben Smith keeps up with runners with three-year-old daughter Bryleigh in a stroller.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 17, 2023
SPD takes the torch for Special Olympics run

The run to benefit Special Olympics athletes will pass through Sarasota on April 21.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michael Gellerman will look for a do-over at the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic after a four-putt on the No. 18 green cost him a win in 2022.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 17, 2023
A guide to the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

The Korn Ferry Tour event hits Lakewood National Golf Club April 20-23.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dr. Stacie Herrera, owner of Herrera Psychology, speaks with photographer Karen Arango.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 17, 2023
Art Center Sarasota addresses mental health in Latino community

A panel discussion on mental health issues impacting the local community accompanied Karen Arango’s photography exhibition "Rearview Mirror"/"El Retrovisor."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Janelle Wagman, owner of Coastal Creations Décor, stood alongside her designs made of wood and resin.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 17, 2023
Town departments, organizations meet Longboaters at open house

The outdoor community market and open house was held at Longboat Key Bayfront Park with a dozen vendors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Head of school Janjay Gehndyu and speaker Jennifer Hendricks
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 17, 2023
Visible Men Academy celebrates 10 years

The Visible Men Academy's annual Shine On! gala was held at Michael's On East on April 15.

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