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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 29, 2014
Teachers prep students for more tests

The Manatee County School District estimates it will hold tests on 80 days of the 180-day school year.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Our View

Final thoughts before Nov. 4

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The home at 1310 John Ringling Parkway has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,962 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.3 million. Photo by Kristen Herhold
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 29, 2014
Lido Key home sells for $2.3 million

A home on Lido tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Robin Zoller took this photo of a storm brewing Oct. 13, on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Infinity
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 29, 2014
Infinity ... and beyond

Construction of the 11-unit Infinity condominium will begin in November, adding to a finite inventory of new Key construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 29, 2014
Unit owners seek stay in lawsuits

Colony owners are asking the 12th Judicial Circuit to put on hold the cases until a bankruptcy judge rules on a related matter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
News Briefs

Election day is Nov. 4; Longboat Library announces winter hours, book sale; Town replacing Manatee County drinking water pipe; Longboat Pass Bridge span malfunctions; New recycling bins headed to a driveway near you

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Lawn Party organizers keep eye on the prize

Purchase a $100 raffle ticket at this year's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party and you could win one of five prizes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 29, 2014
Rotary Club plans Key parade to honor veterans, families

The new Longboat Key chapter seeks to honor the sacrifices of those who serve and their family members in a Veterans Day parade and program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
News Briefs

MPO approves diamond interchange funding; The Mall at UTC brings in 'Frozen' ice palace; Lakewood Ranch Town Hall hosts early voting; Lakewood Ranch to break ground on new clubhouse; County searches for construction trades members

  • East County
  • News
Cantrell
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 29, 2014
School Board candidates field audience questions

Two women with different backgrounds, hometowns and perspectives on school security and other educational issues now have the same interest - earning your vote.

  • East County
  • News
Church of Hope's The Rev. Peter Young stands near where the future assisted-living facility will be constructed. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2014
Business, nonprofit partner for elderly care

Church of Hope and Omega Communities officials hope a venture for an assisted-living facility will be a model for similar arrangements around the United States.

  • East County
  • News
Four-year-old Casio will be among the K-9 deputies trained near Braden River High School and Manatee Technical Institute. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 29, 2014
Law enforcement trains for furry companions

A new training location will show nearby students the four-legged side of law enforcement - K-9 deputies.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River defensive back Davion Bank returned a kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown. Courtesy photo Dan Miller
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sixteen of the area's top junior golfers received GSJGA Tournament awards. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2014
Sidelines

GSJGA presents awards; Mustang swimmers capture district crown

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Community golf

The latest community golf scores from Lakewood Ranch, Palm-Aire and more.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 13215 Palmers Creek Terrace has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,701 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.35 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 29, 2014
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1.35 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Manasota Goodwill President Bob Rosinsky expects to open in the more than 40,000-square-foot space in Ranch Lake Plaza in March.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2014
Goodwill gains East County retail space

Manasota Goodwill will open a 40,000-square-foot retail store in Ranch Lake Plaza in March.

  • East County
  • News
Although the viewing deck at Centennial Park is closed, the boat ramp will remain open. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 28, 2014
Centennial Park deck closed for repair

Sarasota County and city of Sarasota staff are working to replace railing on the viewing deck.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Julie Vaqueira, a homeowner who lives near Vamo Drive, takes her grandchildren Salara, 2, and Jaden, 3, to play in the bay almost every day. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 28, 2014
County addresses erosion issues

The kayak launch on Vamo Drive is growing in popularity, which has intensified erosion problems.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Library is located at 555 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 28, 2014
Longboat Library prepares for new season

The Longboat Library's 58th season will begin Nov. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Madelyn Stevens poses with her “little devil” Lola at the Stonebrook Halloween Doggie Parade.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Halloween Doggie Parade

Pups and residents paraded on the green for the Halloween Doggie Parade on Monday, Oct. 27 at the Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 11-unit Infinity condo will overlook the Gulf.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 28, 2014
Site work begins on Infinity condo

The long-awaited project at 4765 Gulf of Mexico Drive will bring 11 luxury condo units to the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Shinn and Co. will present the School Board with a report on human resources and payroll, IT and contracts procedures at its meeting tonight.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 28, 2014
Manatee County School District to hear assessments on payroll, IT and contracts practices

At its meeting at 5:45 p.m. Oct. 28, the Manatee County School District will hear a presentation from Shinn and Co. - the company reviewing the School Board's policies and procedures - on the district's payroll, IT and other practices.

  • East County
  • News
FDOT plans to build a diverging diamond interchange at University Parkway and I-75.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2014
MPO allots funding for interchange

The MPO on Monday added improvements to the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75 to its long-range and transportation improvement plans.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2014
Two days remaining to vote for your favorite 'It's Read Everywhere' photo!

Voting is now live for the Observer's 'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Zara Barrie
  • October 27, 2014
Factory Girl: Moody Makeup

Factory Girl: Moody Makeup

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-Chairs Roberta Georgiou, Leslie Kudla and Sandy Slaminko
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: A Garden Party Luncheon & Fashion Show

Baby Basics of Sarasota County hosted its annual fundraising event 'A Garden Party Luncheon & Fashion Show' Monday, Oct. 27, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
As of last week, the bridge's 98 LED lights have been replaced.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 27, 2014
New lights installed along Ringling Bridge

After equipment failures caused several lights to go out along the John Ringling Causeway Bridge, a city-hired contractor has replaced all of the bridge's light fixtures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack Daly is a retired civil engineer and attorney.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 27, 2014
Daly qualifies to run for District 4 commission seat

Jack Daly plans to run for the seat Mayor Jim Brown will term limit out of in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 27, 2014
Longboat Pass Bridge's bascule malfunctions

The Longboat Pass Bridge on the north end of Longboat Key had an widening gap between the bascule and the roadway.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jeanne Auten and Stacy Ridehour
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 26, 2014
Curtain Raiser Dinner

Curtain Raiser Dinner

  • Black Tie
Ryan Harper and Ryland Sands take home a large pumpkin from the Sarasota Pumpkin Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Pumpkin Festival

Games, performances, a pumpkin patch and rides were among the many activities for families at the Sarasota Pumpkin Festival this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sandra and David Rees serve up hotdogs and hamburgers at the Welsh Society picnic.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Welsh Society Picnic

The Gulf Coast Welsh Society hosted a picnic on Sunday at the Turtle Beach Pavilion.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lydia Bohn, Jay Berman and Carol Peschel.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Oktoberfest

Members of the Longboat Island Chapel congregation celebrated the German festival of Oktoberfest following the service Sunday morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jared Allen
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 25, 2014
Safe Sex Halloween Bash: Midnight on the Bayou

Safe Sex Halloween Bash: Midnight on the Bayou

  • Black Tie
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