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Lakewood Ranch's Adrian Olivo brings his canoe to shore after competing in the Men's Masters B 200 meters of the ACA Sprint Canoe National Championships at Nathan Benderson Park. He finished third in 57.911.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 4, 2023
Nathan Benderson Park hosts national paddling event

ACA Sprint Canoe National Championships ended its four-day run in Sarasota on Friday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Paul Reubens appeared at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas, in 2016.
  • By Robert Plunket
  • August 4, 2023
Pee-wee Herman's big adventure started in Sarasota

Remembering Paul Reubens, 1952-2023.

  • Arts + Culture
Mayor Erik Arroyo speaks at an event in February 2022.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 4, 2023
State finds no wrongdoing in investigation of One Park, Erik Arroyo

The Florida Division of Law Enforcement has closed its investigation into a city commissioner regarding a donation his charity accepted from a One Park investor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nine-year-old Estella Stroth reaches great heights.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 4, 2023
Circus Summer Camp lets kids enter the big-top spotlight

The camp, which teaches circus acts, allows kids to perform for their families at the end of each session.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rendering of the new Research and Education Institute at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2023
SMH earns publication's annual Top 50 Hospitals status

U.S. News & World Report ranks Sarasota Memorial Hospital among the nation's best in two specialty areas and high-performing recognition in 13 procedures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cold case murder victim in Sarasota identified after 16 years
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2023
Cold case murder victim in Sarasota identified after 16 years

The investigation into the 2007 death of Jeana Lynn Burrus has been reopened after advanced DNA testing made a positive ID. She was never reported missing by her husband.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 3, 2023
Motorcyclist, 76, injured in two-vehicle crash on SR 70 in Bradenton

A 91-year-old Bradenton man turned his car into the path of a motorcyclist while making a U-turn.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County names a new acting administrator
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 3, 2023
Manatee County names a new acting administrator

Longtime Manatee County employee Charles Bishop takes over the role after the resignation of Lee Washington.

  • East County
  • News
A condominium in VUE Sarasota Bay tops all transactions in this week’s real estate at $2.25 million. Built in 2017, it has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 1,810 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,129,600 in 2017.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 3, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 17-21 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in Vue Sarasota Bay tops the week's sales at $2.25 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Rick Walker swims the 100 breaststroke at the 2022 USMS Summer Nationals 2022. Walker is the head coach of the Sarasota Sharks Masters.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 3, 2023
US Masters Swimming Nationals come to Sarasota

For local swimmers, the event is a celebration of the sport and what it allows them to feel.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Michelle Posey speaks in opposition to the budget.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 3, 2023
Sarasota Schools budget revises language on social-emotional learning

The tentative budget’s language was revised, with Superintendent Terry Connor and board attorney Patrick Duggan stating that the new language reflects the budget’s compliance with state law.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The orange block is the current parking lot for the Sarasota County government center and is the only portion of the site owned by Benderson Development that is within the neighborhood.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 3, 2023
Laurel Park calls Benderson plans for county building an 'incursion'

More than 100 residents voiced concern over Benderson Development’s land reclassification request for a corner of Laurel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County seeks input on comprehensive development plan
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 3, 2023
Manatee County seeks input on comprehensive development plan

Residents can provide feedback at various community workshops.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota's Sage Restaurant has been honored for its wine program by Wine Spectator magazine.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2023
Sarasota's Sage Restaurant honored by Wine Spectator magazine

The restaurant won the 2023 Award of Excellence for its wine selection and service.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Former Sarasota High quarterback Alexander Diaz will play for Booker High in 2023.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 2, 2023
Sarasota football players find new homes for their talents

A breakdown of the notable football players who changed high schools for the 2023 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
John Skeen, once a World War II U.S. Army infantry soldier, visits with Anne Lancelle, an Honorary Consul representing France, during a veterans meeting July 27 at Bob Evans restaurant in East County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 2, 2023
Painful but historic memories recounted by WWII infantry soldier

At 104, former infantry soldier John Skeen of Bradenton says our nation can't forget those who fought in World War II.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
While in Colorado for the NPL Finals, the Lakewood Ranch Chargers U16 boys team went on hikes near Red Rocks.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 2, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Chargers U16 boys reach national playoffs

The team traveled to Denver for the NPL Finals, held July 6-12, where it finished 1-1-1.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 2, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ahmad Hunter

The Booker High rising senior running back ran for more than 1,200 yards as a junior.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Trump II? Think about it
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 2, 2023
Trump II? Think about it

Humpty Dumpty would be better than what we have. But for all of the diehard Trump supporters, here’s a thought: What makes you think a Trump II will be any different and better for the U.S. than Trump I?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jake Parsons, 26, said he'll spend up to three hours playing pickleball with friends if he has the time, and tries to play three to four times a week.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 2, 2023
Manatee is the 14th healthiest county in Florida

The Manatee HealthCare Alliance, along with agencies all over the country, conduct health assessments every few years that inform the Community Health Improvement Plan.

  • East County
  • News
This County Club East home at 16116 Kendleshire Terrace sold for $2.3 million. It has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,182 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 2, 2023
Manatee County home sales increase as prices drop

Single-family home prices decreased by 4.5% to $525,000, according to the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee

  • East County
  • News
Manatee Technical College career counselors Nancy Beltran, Cecilia Navarrete, Rafaela Carrillo Casique and Gwen Smith-Warzyk and case manager Linda Silva can't wait for the adult education building to be constructed.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 2, 2023
MTC plans main campus expansion

Designs are being finalized for a building to house adult education programs on Manatee Technical College's Bradenton campus.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jan and Tim Solmon sail onwards.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 2, 2023
Key Sailing wants to change the world one voyage at a time

The Sarasota sailing charter supports local charities while its owners offer a message of hope.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Randy and Martha Wells
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • August 2, 2023
Husband and wife dolphin researchers balance each other's strengths

Randy and Martha Wells met through the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program and have complemented each other’s strengths ever since.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gary Morrison, of Longboat Key, and Kimberly Skaff, of Charleston, West Virginia, sold their Unit 607 condominium at 1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Eric Doubell, trustee, of Stow, Ohio, for $3.15 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 2, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 17-21 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A condominium in The Water Club tops the week's sales at $3.15 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 2, 2023
$100,000 donation will fully fund Sarasota's mental health court through 2023

Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donated $100,000 to the Comprehensive Treatment Court for offenders with mental health disorders. He donated $50,000 to the program earlier this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Twerking teens ding-dong ditch doorbell cam in downtown tower
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 2, 2023
Twerking teens ding-dong ditch doorbell cam in downtown tower

A resident expressed concern over security after trespassers' prank. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Warmer water temperatures in Florida may have future impacts on Sarasota Bay, according to some local experts.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 2, 2023
Warmer water temperatures already have effect on Sarasota Bay

Local experts and water recreation guides weigh in on the impacts of rising water temperatures in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The No Trespass sign leading to William Pugh's residence on Hog Town Lane in Myakka City. Pugh has accrued $1.4 million in fines from Manatee County code enforcement violations.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 1, 2023
Residents owe Manatee County $26.3 million for code violations fines

Code enforcement can't force compliance, so fines accrue at $100 a day for years on end.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River High rising senior kicker Brunno Reus.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 1, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Brunno Reus

The Braden River High rising junior kicker received a DI offer from Louisiana-Monroe on July 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Thanks to a lease extension, Sarasota Classic Car Museum must vacate its long-running space owned by New College of Florida by November.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 1, 2023
Sarasota Classic Car Museum agrees to four-month lease extension

A lease agreement with New College requires the vintage auto museum to vacate by November. The search for a new home continues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Country Club East home at 15114 Linn Park Terrace sold for $2,025,000. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,393 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 1, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 17-21 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club East home on Linn Park Terrace tops the week's sales at $2.03 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Benderson Development, which built The Mall at University Town Center, has bought the Crossings at Siesta Key.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 1, 2023
Benderson shares plans for reclassifying Crossings at Siesta Key property

At a community workshop, Benderson Development announced plans for zoning changes to permit a mixed-use development at the former mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. William Nields presented at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church on July 28.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • August 1, 2023
Doctor discusses holistic prevention of Alzheimer's

Dr. William Nields spoke to St. Armands Key Lutheran Church about fighting cognitive decline.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County wetland regulations will be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 17.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 1, 2023
Wetland regulations set for review by Manatee County

Commissioners say it's premature to believe they will lessen wetland buffers to align with state regulations.

  • East County
  • News
Police try to locate suspicious trash picker
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 1, 2023
Police try to locate suspicious trash picker

Police were dispatched in response to an incident with someone digging through a construction dumpster. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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