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    By
  • David Conway
  • February 10, 2015
Circle Traffic: Worse than ever?

As congestion continues to frustrate drivers, Circle stakeholders seek solutions this season.

  • Longboat Key
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Larry Grossman
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 10, 2015
Your candidate: Larry Grossman

A retired city planner, Larry Grossman thinks he's the perfect candidate to help reshape the town's codes. and transform underutilized Key sites.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Stacy Alexander, Mote assistant vice president for community relations and communications, and Assistant Vice President of Education Aly Busse
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 10, 2015
Exhibit with young sea life is Mote's new baby

'Oh Baby! Life Cycles of the Seas' showcases marine animal romance just in time for Valentine's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jack Daly
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 10, 2015
Your candidate: Jack Daly

Jack Daly believes his background will help the town work through its code and comp plan overhaul.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jason Clary
  • February 10, 2015
Baugh addresses traffic, growth in area

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh met with Lakewood Ranch residents Feb. 3, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, to discuss upcoming projects and field questions from residents.

  • East County
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This home at 1300 Westway Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 1,800 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.6 million. File photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 10, 2015
Three-bedroom Lido Key home sells for $1.6 million

Vincent and Julie Ciulla, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1300 Westway Drive to Robert and Anne Essner, of Sarasota, for $1.6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Michael Saunders & Co.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • February 10, 2015
3 Things: Better Than Ever

Sarasota may be experiencing a building boom, but its heart and soul remains its older homes in well-established neighborhoods.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
CEO Steve Bishop, General Manager Novel Day and Managing Partner Kevin Hagerty, of Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2015
New businesses boom on St. Armands Circle

Next time you stroll the Circle, check out these seven new businesses that add flavor and flare to the shopping district.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
MaryAnn Connelly submitted this photo of a peacock, taken on Broadway in the Longbeach Village.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2015
Weather: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
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Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2015
Seacroft already 40% committed

Models in Seacroft, in County Club East, sold before the community's March grand opening.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This home at 7520 Greystone St. has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,207 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.3 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 10, 2015
Country Club Village home sells for $1.3 million

John Carrigan, trustee, of Ontario, Canada, sold the home at 7520 Greystone St. to Bernard Kehr, of Bradenton, for $1.3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Tim Nerenz submitted this sunset photo, taken overlooking the Stoneybrook Golf Course.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2015
Weather: East County

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Siesta Beach is rocking.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2015
Season on Siesta Key hits early

Businesses and tourism organizations are in agreement: Season came early this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Traffic issues frustrate city residents.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2015
Traffic Study

As traffic issues continue to frustrate city residents who live and work off of the mainland, leaders on St. Armands Circle are working with city and state officials on solutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charles Marchione walks around an abandoned home. The report said that complaint was that the home was unsafe and needed to be demolished, but he said it wasn’t in bad shape.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2015
Code enforcement: the good, the bad and the ugly

Based on an increase in call volume, the county’s code enforcement department will seek two additional administration positions to help handle violations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Budee Jacobs and Stan Horwich at Beachplace
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2015
Super Sunday

Longboaters gathered at numerous Super Bowl parties.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Zara Barrie
  • February 10, 2015
Factory Girl: A love affair with fashion and art

Factory Girl: A love affair with fashion and art

  • Sarasota
  • News
GCRWC President, Louise Stottlemyer and FFRW State Vice President, Dena DeCamp.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Coast Republican Women Federated

The ladies of the Gulf Coast Republican Women Federated hosted Dena DeCamp of the Florida Federation of Republican Women Tuesday at Gecko's Grill and Pub.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Moonshine at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Courtesy Marc Ellis/H2O Pictures.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 9, 2015
Mote resident dolphin Moonshine dies

Long-time resident, pantropical spotted dolphin called Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium home for more than 10 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Women’s Guild President Eileen Hassel, Keynote speaker Connie Taft and Msgr. Gerry Finegan
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Women's Guild meeting

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church's Women's Guild proved that Dreams are Free at its monthly meeting on Feb. 10. Connie Taft, of the Dreams are Free Catholic school in Sarasota, spoke to members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
President Murray Blueglass with keynote speaker Cornelle Maxfield
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly luncheon on Feb. 10. Cornelle Maxfield, president of the Manatee/Sarasota Black Caucus of Florida spoke about 'Selma to Now.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County is responsible for right of way maintenance; however, some property owners prefer to manage the areas themselves.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 9, 2015
County to get update on mowing program

Sarasota County is maintaining fewer rights of way than it owns and pays more for the service than several other surrounding counties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The program has already used up almost all of its allocated, two-year funding because of upkeep and maintenance costs in its first year.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 9, 2015
County weeds out wildflower program

After a little more than a year of attempting to grow wildflowers in medians along the I-75, Fruitville Road corridor, Sarasota County decided the program isn't working.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The playground at Payne Park is the only significant amenity the city has added to one of its parks since the late-2000s, staff said at a workshop Monday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 9, 2015
City signals interest in securing parks funding

At a workshop Monday, the City Commission discussed potential funding sources to help maintain - and improve - the city's parks and recreation offerings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Proponents painted the expansion of Knights Trail Park to accommodate new sporting clays courses as an economic development and tourism tool, while opponents cited sound pollution and environmental concerns.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 9, 2015
County approves gun range expansion

The Sarasota County Commission unanimously approved the rezone of 43 acres next to Knights Trail Park to allow new sporting clays courses Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One witness said 63-year-old Lakewood Ranch resident Louis Klinger told her to “leave him alone” before driving his car to the center of Ringling Bridge and jumping to his death Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 9, 2015
SPD identifies Ringling Bridge jumper

Lakewood Ranch resident Louis Klinger, 63, died after jumping from the Ringling Bridge Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2015
Fire district honors employees

The East Manatee Fire Rescue District recognized 22 employees during the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting last night.

  • East County
  • News
Last year, the Manatee County School District's total revenue increased $15.50 million from 2013.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 9, 2015
Manatee County School Board to review 2014 financial statements

At its meeting at 5:45 p.m. Feb. 10, the Manatee County School District will discuss its financial standings, through Dec. 31, 2014.

  • East County
  • Schools
Observer Media Group Editor/CEO Matt Walsh, pictured at last year’s debate, will moderate tonight’s forum.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 8, 2015
Observer to host candidate debate tonight

All four candidates for the Longboat Key Town Commission will participate in tonight's event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County first began studying the watershed, which extends diagonally from Manatee County to Dona Bay, off of Nokomis.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 8, 2015
County to consider Dona Bay project

Sarasota County wants to restore the 98-mile watershed draining into Dona Bay back to a natural state after years of man-made changes altered the system.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
One of three demo flower baskets located at Main Street and Palm Avenue, the first option offered by the Downtown Improvement District features a hanging basket off the arm of a light pole.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 8, 2015
UPDATE: DID seeks public input on flower baskets

The Downtown Improvement District has set up three flower baskets for display on light poles at Main Street and Palm Avenue, hoping for feedback on the best option from residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The state has blamed an “aggressive coastal environment” for deteriorating the Stickney Point Bridge, and aims to fix the connected seawall, the control house and moveable spans of the bridge, among other repairs.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 8, 2015
FDOT plans Stickney Point Bridge lane closures

The Florida Department of Transportation begins preliminary work on a $4 million rehabilitation project Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Model Bennie Dods
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 8, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church fashion show

Longboat Key residents became models at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian on Feb. 9 at its annual fashion show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2015
Waterline Road project approved

An revised site plan shows increased buffering but not less units.

  • East County
  • News
(Photo courtesy of Sarasota Police Department) An unidentified man jumped from the Ringling Bridge before 9:15 a.m. Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 8, 2015
Body recovered after plunge from Ringling Bridge

An unnamed man jumped from the bridge this morning after being involved in a hit-and-run accident near the intersection of North Tamiami Trail and University Parkway.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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