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David Spagnuolo said he had never used a Marana rotary pizza oven before coming to the King's Corner at Legacy Golf Club. He said it is "odd, but helpful."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 19, 2023
New cook revamps menu at Legacy Golf Club's restaurant

Former New England restaurant/bakery owner David Spagnuolo has brought pizza to the restaurant with hopes of bringing in more non-golfers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball team captured the Sunshine State Athletic Conference state title on April 30 in Taveras.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2023
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball prepares to defend SSAC title following first loss

The Cougars lost 3-2 to Bradenton Christian on April 13, but are confident heading into the SSAC tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Some future buyers of Bayso (left) and owners in Ritz Carlton Residences are opposing the One Park development plan at the north end of Quay Commons in The Quay.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 19, 2023
One Park developer calls bribe investigation a 'delay tactic'

The suspension of a Planning Board hearing over a conflict of interest charge is called "a joke" by Property Markets Group CEO Kevin Maloney.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County's Irene Nikitopoulos is thrilled to become the leader of Carlos E. Haile Middle School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 19, 2023
Haile Middle to welcome new principal for 2023-24

East County's Irene Nikitopoulos is thrilled to be principal of her community's middle school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cardinal Mooney senior Marc Dalmau.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Marc Dalmau

The Cardinal Mooney High senior is second in Class 2A in the boys discus (48.77 meters).

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
ODA senior Jack Bancroft has a 4.0 GPA.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2023
ODA athlete's classroom determination lands him on All-Academic state team

Jack Bancroft holds a 4.0 GPA while playing three sports throughout the school year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Certain areas of Gulf of Mexico Drive are prone to flooding when there are heavy rains. File photo
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • April 19, 2023
Longboat Key Town Commission sets its goals for the future

Commissioners' focus includes community character, fiscal sustainability, environment and resiliency, infrastructure, and services.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • April 19, 2023
Read print, digitally!

I’m happy to introduce a way to read our printed papers each week without getting ink on your fingers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Man declines to press charges after assault with wooden plank
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 19, 2023
Man declines to press charges after assault with wooden plank

A man was hit in the head with a plank during an argument, and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Before becoming entangled in legal disputes, the former Sarasota Kennel Club site was approved for an apartment complex through both legislative proceedings to amend the city's comprehensive plan and the quasi-judicial process for rezoning and site plan approval.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 19, 2023
Legislative vs. quasi-judicial hearings: Why they are different

How decisions are made at the local level depends on policy versus implementation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A condominium in L’Elegance on Lido Beach recently sold for $1.4 million. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,230 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1 million in 2012.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 19, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for April 3-7 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A condominium in L’Elegance of Lido Beach tops the week’s sales at $2.85 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Helsin Pujols experiments with his orange.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 19, 2023
Attendees discover the joys of juggling at Ringling Museum

Filmmaker and juggler Paprika Leaverton hosted a juggling workshop at Ringling Museum alongside the premiere of her film “The Queen’s Influence – The Vanishing Culture of Hiko in Tonga.”

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Trespassing on private property led to the placement of a sign near the Gulfside Road beach access.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • April 19, 2023
New sign raises access concerns for beach walkers

A sign was recently placed reminding pedestrians of private property near the Gulfside Road public beach access on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Larry Frankel strikes his jumping pose.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 18, 2023
Siesta Photo Bomber hopes to keep beachgoers smiling

“It’s refreshing," Larry Frankel says. "I'm passing on good vibes. I just want to see people happy.”

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
James Hugglestone and Kirk Bauer have received promotions to principals at Fawley Bryant Architecture.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 18, 2023
Fawley Bryant Architecture names new principals

Kirk Bauer and James Hugglestone are named principals at the Lakewood Ranch firm.

  • East County
  • Business
Although some Siesta Key residents offered vocal opposition to plans for a hotel on Calle Miramar, a majority of the County Commission said the proposal adhered to all applicable regulations. File rendering
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 18, 2023
Siesta Key hotel plans face more legal scrutiny

With a state ruling favoring opposition, two approved hotels have been challenged over their consistency with the Sarasota County comprehensive plan.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 18, 2023
Public invited to comment on Fruitville roundabout sculpture finalists

A meeting via Zoom will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday when three artists will present their proposals and receive feedback.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High junior Alex den Boggende.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 18, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Alex den Boggende

The Braden River High junior won the boys discus (137 feet, 4.5 inches) April 12 at the Manatee County Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Police respond to suspected burglary, find out it's family
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • April 18, 2023
Police respond to suspected burglary, find out it's family

Town police received a call of a potential burglary for an out-of-town resident, but it was family that had arrived early. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
This Lake View Estates at Lake Club home at 14757 Como Circle sold for $2.8 million. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,220 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 18, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for April 3-7 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Como Circle tops the week's sales at $2.8 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch's Tiffany McCoy is the reigning 2022 Senior Majorette Queen of the Drum Majorettes of America.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 18, 2023
Lakewood Ranch twirling champ ready to pass the baton

Tiffany McCoy will pack her national twirling crown away when she enters Oral Roberts University in August.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County's OnDemand service could cover all of Longboat Key under an agreement with Manatee County.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • April 18, 2023
Islandwide transit system approaches reality on Longboat

In the proposed agreement, Sarasota County would provide services for the entire island with Manatee County reimbursing a portion of the costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Quinessential and Orion are neck and neck during the race.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 17, 2023
67 boats set sail in 2023 Sarasota Bay Cup Regatta

Bird Key Yacht Club's annual Sarasota Bay Cup Regatta was held April 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former state senator and representative Bill Galvano, Manatee Commissioner Jason Bearden, Visitor Bureau's Elliott Falcione, former PGA star Peter Jacobsen, Manatee Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and SMR Senior Vice President Laura Cole announce the World Champions Cup at The Concession.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 17, 2023
The Concession Golf Club lands major PGA Champions Tour event

The World Champions Cup will be a senior players version of the Ryder Cup and is scheduled for Dec. 7-10.

  • East County
  • News
SWAT officer Ben Smith keeps up with runners with three-year-old daughter Bryleigh in a stroller.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 17, 2023
SPD takes the torch for Special Olympics run

The run to benefit Special Olympics athletes will pass through Sarasota on April 21.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michael Gellerman will look for a do-over at the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic after a four-putt on the No. 18 green cost him a win in 2022.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 17, 2023
A guide to the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

The Korn Ferry Tour event hits Lakewood National Golf Club April 20-23.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dr. Stacie Herrera, owner of Herrera Psychology, speaks with photographer Karen Arango.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 17, 2023
Art Center Sarasota addresses mental health in Latino community

A panel discussion on mental health issues impacting the local community accompanied Karen Arango’s photography exhibition "Rearview Mirror"/"El Retrovisor."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Janelle Wagman, owner of Coastal Creations Décor, stood alongside her designs made of wood and resin.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 17, 2023
Town departments, organizations meet Longboaters at open house

The outdoor community market and open house was held at Longboat Key Bayfront Park with a dozen vendors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Central Park's Jim Wenzke and Ellie Wenzke walk Penelope and Rocky six days per week.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 17, 2023
SMART's mini horses provide therapy to the community

Rocky and Penelope, who joined the East County nonprofit in October, have proven to be less intimidating than full-sized horses.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Walter Frank, member, Lew Moyer and Ralph Liebstein (co-presidents) enjoy the sun before starting the grill.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 16, 2023
TBI Men's Club raises funds with beach barbecue

The Temple Beth Israel organization held its last event before summer on Sunday at the Bay Isle Beach Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
SCF student LaShawn'te Lee, MTC students Emma Ramirez and Krystal Camacho, Scholarship Committee Chair Peg Buck and SCF Foundation Chair Chris Romine pose for a photo during the Palm Aire Women's Club Scholarship Luncheon.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 16, 2023
Palm Aire Women's Club provides $13,000 in scholarships

Four SCF and two MTC students will receive scholarships to help them obtain their educational goals.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Two-vehicle crash in Myakka leaves one dead, three seriously injured
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 16, 2023
Two-vehicle crash in Myakka leaves one dead, three seriously injured

A Bradenton man, 57, died when the RV he was towing separated from his pickup and sent the truck into an oncoming van.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Kate Howard looks forward to continue her advocacy about organ donations with the help of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 15, 2023
Lakewood Ranch woman advocates for more to register as organ donors

After her husband suffered a fatal brain injury, Kate Howard saw the impact that being an organ donor can have on others.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The listing at 1414 Point Crisp Road is surrounded by the waters of Little Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 15, 2023
Siesta Key listing hits the market at $15.95 million

The Realtor was also the builder of the home in 2001 and is now marketing the estate for the original owner.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Signs have been posted at the entrances of both fire stations defining the flag colors that notify the Key's surf conditions.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • April 14, 2023
Beachgoers should check warning flags, fire department says

Beach condition warning flags fly under the American flag at Longboat Key fire stations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
If you encounter American alligators on the move, please give them plenty of space and allow them proceed at their own pace.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • April 14, 2023
Alligators are on the move, in search of wet habitats

Staying a safe distance from these vital members of Florida’s wetland ecosystems will help keep all involved out of harm's way.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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