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  • July 26, 2022
Harbor Acres home breaks price record for region

The Sarasota bayfront property on Hillview Drive sells for $17.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The $74.5 million improvement project at the I-75/University Parkway intersection included the use of an Acrow temporary bridge. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 26, 2022
Population growth outpaces road improvements in Lakewood Ranch

After spending $196.2 million on East County interchange upgrades, FDOT says more might be needed.

  • East County
  • News
(Renderings courtesy of Hoyt Architects)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 26, 2022
Hotel, restaurant project planned for Main Street near One Main Plaza

A new tower with 35 condos, 120 hotel rooms and a restaurant is nearing approval on Main Street and Goodrich Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 26, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Trouble with two kinds of alarms

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Larry Paul's "Anna Maria Island Sunset 85" will be part of the artist's show at Island Gallery West. (Courtesy Photo by Larry Paul.)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • July 26, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for July 28 to Aug. 3

Dance takes center stage in Sarasota this week, and there's also art, theater, music and comedy on tap at local venues.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
This Lake Club home at 8469 Pavia Way sold for $2.81 million. Built in 2021, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool, and 3,832 square feet of living area. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 26, 2022
Lake Club home tops sales at $2.81 million

A home in The Lake Club tops this week's sales at $2.81 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The project is on track for completion by the end of the year. (File photo)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2022
Underground power line construction on track for end-of-year completion

Construction is planned for completion in the fall with the remaining work to be wrapped up by the end of the year, a year earlier than initially expected.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2022
Town project manager announces retirement

James Linkogle has been working with the town of Longboat Key for 23 years.

  • Longboat Key
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(Rendering courtesy of Manatee County)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 25, 2022
Land use change proposal moves forward for Lena Road property

The Manatee County Commission will decide whether to change the land use designation on its controversial East County parcel for resale.

  • East County
  • News
Several city representatives held a press conference on Thursday. (Photos by Harry Sayer)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 25, 2022
Sarasota pays tribute to MLB legend Buck O'Neil

The historic baseball player and MLB's first Black coach was recently honored with a mural and a key to the city.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 25, 2022
Sarasota County ranks among the top 10 in Florida for purchasing power

Fintech company Smart Asset ranks Sarasota eighth in the state for purchasing power, though the ratio of per capita income to living expenses dropped significantly since last year.

  • Sarasota
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Scholarship Committee Chair Peggy Lammers with recipient Grace Lucas, recipient Samantha McLeod, Jeffrey Nunes and recipient Jessica Burdette (Photos by Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 25, 2022
Longboat Island Chapel awards 10 scholarships to local students

The students each received $1,500 for tuition, boarding and books.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Night Market, which takes place each month, was held July 21. (Photos by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 25, 2022
Christmas arrives early at UTC's Night Market

The event featured some Christmas cheer alongside the summer offerings of local vendors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chief George Turner shakes officer Brett Miklos' hand after Miklos was sworn in. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2022
Longboat Key Police Department seeks state accreditation

The accreditation process requires the department to meet strict guidelines set by Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.

  • Longboat Key
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    In Memoriam |
  • July 25, 2022
Louis Gene Sanandres

The Man, the Myth, the Legend, passed away on July 11, 2022, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The NBP Dragons Senior B Mixed team (men and women) won the 500 meters Short Boat Division to earn a gold medal. The gold was determined by aggregate time in three heat races. Photo courtesy Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 24, 2022
Benderson Park dragon boat paddlers soar in Sarasota

Six gold medals earned by the hosts during IDBF Club Crew World Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Crews shaping the 15th hole and 11th hole. A dry retention pond is being created, which will contribute to the significant water quality benefits of the project. (Courtesy of City of Sarasota)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 24, 2022
Bobby Jones Golf Club expects spring 2023 reopening

With site work stretching into the rainy season, planting at the Bobby Jones Golf Club will stretch into fall and likely into early next spring.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Twig's Lindsey May, left, and Katelyn Egolf, right, join Julie Swan of the Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle at the event. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 24, 2022
The Twig of Bradenton displays the compassion of area nonprofits

The Twig and The Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle combine to benefit foster children.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Shaun Swartz, environmental specialist, holds up a vertical oyster garden. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 22, 2022
Vertical oyster gardens improve local ecosystems and water quality, expert says

The ecosystem-improvement plan makes use of discarded oyster shells and unused space below docks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Indigo's Donald Karn always has a smile on his face. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 22, 2022
Crossing guard safeguards Lakewood Ranch's most precious commodity: Children

Indigo's Donald Karn has been a crossing guard for three years and loves interacting with the students and parents.

  • East County
  • Schools
Brooklyn Zabikow, who is 11, gives kisses to Asher. "I like that he likes to nuzzle me," Zabikow says. (Photos by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 22, 2022
Youth campers have big fun with mini horses at Hundred Oaks Farm

The mini horse and donkey camp in Myakka teaches kids about caring for livestock.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Survivors in Sync breast cancer survivor dragon boat team won a gold medal in the 200 meter standard division at the 2022 Club Crew Championships on Thursday.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 22, 2022
NBP paddlers earn more medals at Club Crew World Championships

Nathan Benderson Park's dragon boat crews won three gold medals, two silver medals and a bronze medal on Thursday

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Brazilian jiujitsu athlete Taber Jordan puts a triangle hold on Sebastian King Acero during the American National Kids IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship. Photo courtesy Jocelyn Jordan.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 21, 2022
Sarasota jiujitsu athlete is not satisfied with being a National Champion

Taber Jordan said he is going for gold again at this weekend's Pan Kids Championships in Kissimmee

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
One of Lorraine Robertson's passions is playing the piano. (Photo by Jay Heater)
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 21, 2022
Far more to come in this Lakewood Ranch story

Staying busy, 87-year-old Lorraine Robertson wrote and released a book, "The Saga of a Holistic Physician," between bridge group, painting sessions and piano recitals.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The 11.76-acre Mote SEA site set against the backdrop of Nathan Benderson Park. The $130 million aquarium will begin vertical construction in August with completion expected in 2024. (Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 21, 2022
Mote Science Education Aquarium will be built from the inside out

Manatees on the third floor and sharks in the hallway: The unique nature of the new $130 million Mote aquarium will require an extraordinary construction process, beginning in August.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kevin Young and MaryAnne Young with the New College Foundation are thrilled to receive a $159,000 grant from Adell Erozer, Robert Blalock and Burdette Parent with the Bishop Parker Foundation. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 21, 2022
Scholarship program sends more Manatee students to New College

Bishop Parker Foundations provides $159,000 for scholarships for Manatee County students headed for New College of Florida.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 21, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: July 21

Pat Donnelly photographed this roseate spoonbill and white ibis in Village Walk pond in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 21, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 21

Les Ireland captured this photo of a bald eagle taking a rest on a balcony in Grand Bay on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 21, 2022
East County weather page photo: July 21

Gordon Silver captured these two sandhill colts getting to know each other just hours after emerging from their shells off S.R. 70 near Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 21, 2022
What are their core beliefs?

Political candidates will inundate us with mailers trumpeting how great they are or how their opponents are scumbags.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The NBP Dragons Senior B (50 and older) mixed small-boat team took a silver medal in its 2,000 meter race (10:20.34) at the 2022 IDBF Club Crew Championships at Benderson Park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 21, 2022
NBP paddlers take three medals in first two days of Club Crew Championships

The event continues at Nathan Benderson Park through Sunday afternoon.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Shoreland Woods property features oaks, orchids and bayfront views. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 21, 2022
New owners aim to maintain charm of Sarasota property

A prominent city family owned the 2.4-acre property that sold for $5 million in Shoreland Woods.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 21, 2022
Murder mystery summer camp stretches creative muscles

Campers at Faulhaber Fab Lab use their wits to solve a crime most foul.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High alumnus Satchell Norman was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2022 MLB Draft out of Florida SouthWest State College. Photo courtesy of FSW Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 21, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota High baseball alumnus taken in 2022 MLB Draft

Dragon boats, Battie ready for another run, draft news and Babe Ruth success.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 21, 2022
Cherokee Park home sells for $3.6 million

A Cherokee Park home tops this week's sales at $3.6 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 21, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A noise for news

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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