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District 2 Commissioner Penny Gold participated in the Sept. 27 meeting via Zoom.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 30, 2021
Town of Longboat Key's Zoom use limited to Town Commission

The town of Longboat Key considered allowing its other boards to use Zoom for remote participation.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2021
East County weather page photo: September 30

John LeClaire captured these wood ducks at sunrise in Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 30

Dave Musteffe captured this beautiful sunset on North Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gordon Silver captured this pair of bald eagles sounding off along White Eagle Boulevard.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2021
East County weather page photo: September 30

Gordon Silver captured this pair of bald eagles sounding off along White Eagle Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Svetlana Ivashchenko with Woody and Sue Wolverton
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 30, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key meets for Lawn Party update

President Michael Garey provided the club with an update on planning for the annual fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 30, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce meets for Business After Hours

Chamber members met at Fleming's Steakhouse for networking and snacks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Benjamin Moulton told Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives Wednesday that he killed Sarasota's Nicole Rose Scott in 2011 and dumped her body near The Concession.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 30, 2021
Sarasota man confesses to killing a Sarasota woman in 2011 and dumping her body near Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota's Benjamin Moulton, 43, told Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives he couldn't live with the guilt.

  • East County
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The plant sale is Friday, October 9. From 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Twin Lakes Park is at 6700 Clark Rd. (East of 75). Free admission. Cash/checks only for all plant sales. On rain or shine!
    By
  • Andréa Martone
  • September 30, 2021
October plant sale benefits Sarasota master gardeners

Volunteers work to establish an education center at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota born and raised, Charlie Barnett can be seen on NBC’s new television series, “Ordinary Joe.” Follow Charlie on Instagram: @_Charliebarnett.
    By
  • Andréa Martone
  • September 30, 2021
Sarasota TV actor is no 'Ordinary Joe'

Child actor who grew up on Longboat Key now stars as a 33-year-old in a new NBC drama.

  • Arts + Culture
Although downtown has drawn attention for a wave of new condo construction, older residential buildings such as the Essex House remain standing — and occupants face challenges to maintain the quality of an aging structure.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 30, 2021
Downtown Sarasota condo owners grapple with maintenance challenges

The collapse of a building in Surfside, Florida is just one factor creating a more intense interest in issues associated with managing residential towers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
On multiple occasions this year, residents of The Mark and representatives for Gator Club have clashed over their stances on appropriate dynamics for the city’s downtown core.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 30, 2021
City rejects Gator Club street closure request

When the downtown bar sought approval to expand its operations outdoors, residents pushed back, and the city attorney raised questions about the legality of the application.

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JWM Managment has proposed building a 98-room hotel, 15,000-square-foot grocery store and six townhomes on the site of the Fillmore lot. File rendering
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 30, 2021
Parking details complicate sale of St. Armands Circle lot

Before a buyer can redevelop the Fillmore Drive parking lot, the city must determine what costs it’s willing to bear.

  • Sarasota
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The county cited increasing maintenance costs as the motivating factor for relocating its central offices from downtown Sarasota. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 30, 2021
County, Benderson negotiate sale of downtown administration building

On Tuesday, the County Commission empowered staff to discuss sales terms for the Sarasota County Administration Building.

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Manatee County Animal Services division chief Sarah Brown takes a moment with Pelican, a dog that's available for adoption. Pelican was one of 95 dogs under the agency's care during last Monday's visit. Photo by Scott Lockwood.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • September 29, 2021
Conditions at Palmetto animal shelter sparks drive to build in Lakewood Ranch area

Days could be numbered for Manatee County's Palmetto animal facility.

  • East County
  • News
Tournament director Justin Kristich, LECOM's Mark Kauffman, LECOM's Dr. Tim Novak and tournament sales manager Alex Hansberger take part in a 2022 kickoff event at Friday at the PGA Superstore at UTC. Photo by Scott Lockwood.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • September 29, 2021
Lakewood Ranch's Suncoast Classic set for 'normal' return next February

Korn Ferry Tour's LECOM Suncoast Classic should be a 'normal' event again in 2022.

  • East County
  • News
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