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  • Eric Garwood
  • July 8, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Happy (almost) Independence Day!

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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The crumbling infrastructure of the splash pad at Bayfront Park is largely to blame for the $2.9 million renovation price tag. (Andrew Warfield)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 8, 2022
City Commission OKs $2.9 million for watered-down splash pad and playground at Bayfront Park

City staff and the contractor slash $1.1 million in costs for the splash pad replacement at Bayfront Park. Infrastructure replacement is a large part of the nearly $3 million price.

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The new Aldi store is located at 7214 University Parkway didn't open as expected on Thursday.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 7, 2022
Aldi makes its debut in Lakewood Ranch

The popular supermarket chain store had to clear a final Sarasota County inspection to open.

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Statute 316.3045 prevents sound produced from a soundmaking device in a motor vehicle that is "plainly audible at a distance of 25 feet or more from the motor vehicle."
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 7, 2022
Florida law changes tune on loud car stereo music

Lakewood Ranch residents differ on whether government should define what is too loud.

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This home at 8499 Lindrick Lane in the Concession sold for $7.98 million. Built in 2010, it has six bedrooms, eight-and-three-half baths, a pool and 15,077 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 7, 2022
Concession home tops East County sales in first half of 2022

Here is a look at the top 10 residential real estate sales of 2022 through June.

  • East County
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Butterfly orchids are considered commercially exploited in Florida and may not be harvested or sold without a permit. (Miri Hardy)
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  • Miri Hardy
  • July 7, 2022
Florida butterfly orchids thrive in Myakka's old-growth oaks

Old-growth trees provide the loose, well-drained environment required by these petite epiphytes.

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  • July 7, 2022
East County weather page photo: July 7

Darlene Edelman took this photo while kayaking on the Braden River.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: July 7

Charles Burks captured this butterfly landing on a flower in Selby Gardens.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 7

Ashley Dawson captured a beautiful piece of driftwood on Longboat Key’s Greer Island.

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  • Neighbors
Nancy Castro and Dennis Larson have started End of Life Ready to help people deal with the many problems that follow the death of a spouse or a significant other.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 7, 2022
Locally founded website preps for responsibilities following partner's death

End of Life Ready, a nonprofit started by two Lakewood Ranch residents, goes through various information categories to help prepare for the death of a significant other.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 7, 2022
Top mid-year real estate sales in Sarasota, Siesta Key

A look at the top sales and prices in the first six months of 2022.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Toquya Jones and Margaret Laughlin, food service workers at Braden River High, prepare lunch for students. (File photo)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 7, 2022
Free lunches no longer an option for most Lakewood Ranch students

Most East County schools will require parents to apply for free lunches based on need.

  • East County
  • Schools
Superintendent Brennan Asplen congratulates a Sarasota High graduate during ceremonies in May.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 6, 2022
Pay hike aims to solidify hiring, retention

School district's lowest-paid employees will begin school year at $15 an hour.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Medical staff and members of the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board open the new waiting area.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 6, 2022
SMH opens kid-friendly waiting area at Sarasota emergency center

Sarasota Memorial Hospital has opened a new pediatric waiting room designed to help relieve the stress of young patients at its Sarasota campus emergency room.

  • Sarasota
  • News
All the back to school planning culminates on the first day of classes, which this school year is scheduled for Aug. 10. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 6, 2022
The most wonderful time of the year

Back to school season often comes just in time for parents, but it can be fraught with chores, lists and bigger-picture reflection.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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