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Preliminary plans for MainView of Sarasota call for ground-floor retail, two stories of parking and seven floors of condominiums. Image via city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 3, 2021
Developer plans mixed-use tower on Main Street

The city has received a preliminary application for a 10-story, 36-unit condo building east of U.S. 301.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.3.21

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The home at 156 Givens St. on Siesta Key was built in 2008. It has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,946 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 3, 2021
Siesta Key home sells for $4.4 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 17-21.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Braden River High seniors Phung Tran, McKenna Upthegrove and Natalie Valentine are grateful to have a graduation ceremony.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
Hats off to Braden River High seniors at graduation in Bradenton

Braden River High seniors are thankful for graduation after a year of lost memories.

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The success of the Siesta Key Breeze is one reason city officials are optimistic about the prospect of a trolley service linking downtown to St. Armands and Lido Key. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 2, 2021
Downtown group balks at Lido trolley funding request

As the city plots a multimillion-dollar transit route linking the mainland and barrier islands, downtown property owners are skeptical the project will benefit them.

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Kaitlyn Hornung says she still loves the half-century old Wurlitzer piano that has been passed down through her family.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 2, 2021
Sarasota girl says 'Hello, music world!' with release of 'Why'

Polo Club's Kaitlyn Hornung of Sarasota is ready to tell the world "Why" she loves music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Polo Club owner James Miller says the community support he has received has energized him for the future.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 2, 2021
Community Support energizes Sarasota Polo Club owners

James Miller says he can't wait for the 2021-22 Sarasota Polo Club season

  • East County
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Dogs that go to the "Pups at Premier" event at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch June 5 will find plenty of activities. File photo
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 2, 2021
Premier Sports Campus hosts pups in Lakewood Ranch

Doggy event at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch will support animal rescues.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
While most East County homes don't have a huge risk of flooding, even in a hurricane, county officials say homeowners can make sure they are more prepared for high winds, such as those from Hurricane Irma.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 2, 2021
Be alert: It's hurricane season in Lakewood Ranch, too

Manatee County alert system sends localized hurricane notifications

  • East County
  • News
Bruce Mahnke, the owner and manager of McGrath’s Irish Ale House and Ed’s Tavern, said the typical drop-off in customers that typically happens before May has not yet begun.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 2, 2021
Business brisk on Lakewood Main Street

Lakewood Main Street business owners expecting busier-than-usual summer

  • East County
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Angela Lindsey and Shriya Balu. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 2, 2021
Class act at Mona Jain Middle School in Lakewood Ranch

Mona Jain Middle School student receives surprise award in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Preserve Golf Club General Manager Tim McGonegal said the golf course is undergoing a "mini-renovation" after years of steady deterioration. The course should be complete by Nov. 1.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 2, 2021
Facelift underway at Tara's Preserve Golf Club in Bradenton

Golf course renovation, new social events among changes at The Preserve Golf Club

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2021
East County weather page photo: June 3

Darlene Edelman captured the beauty of the Braden River while kayaking in East County.

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Philip and Susan Morris sold their home at 16006 Foremast Place in the Lake Club to Tryn and Cindy Stimart, of Lakewood Ranch, for $3.6 million. Photo courtesy of Realtor Barbara Najmy.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 2, 2021
Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch/east Bradenton area sales at $3.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 17-21 in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
School District of Manatee County families and Manatee County residents protest the school district's mask mandate before the School Board of Manatee County's meeting.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
School District of Manatee County drops mask mandate

School District of Manatee County drops mask mandate

  • East County
  • News
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