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    In Memoriam |
  • July 12, 2022
Robert (Bob) Lachmann

Robert (Bob) Lachmann age 86 died July 1 at his summer address in Montauk, NY, winter address was Emerald Harbor Drive, Longboat Key, FL.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Any proceeds from the Chevrolets at auction would flow back into the same fund. About $12,000 to $15,000 is expected for each of the used vehicles.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 12, 2022
Longboat Key Police Department replaces chronically broken patrol SUVs

The department has replaced four chronically troublesome 2020 GM models.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The tower will be a flagpole-like structure similar to this monopole on Lorraine Road.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 11, 2022
No solid dates yet for cell tower construction at Lorraine/SR 64

Residents near the area surrounding the intersection of Lorraine Road and State Road 64 have a shot at better reception.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 11, 2022
Well-known community foundation CEO announces retirement

Mark Pritchett has been with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation since 2008 and as president and CEO since 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 11, 2022
Athletes assemble for beach volleyball weekend on Siesta Key

The SSOVA beach volleyball tournament was held July 9-10 on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River High School graduates Fiorella Recchioni and Sara Diaz and rising senior Nico Curci place second in fashion design and technology for their version of a theme park uniform. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 11, 2022
Braden River High claims national TSA title

Three division titles lead Braden River High to national TSA team championship.

  • East County
  • Schools
As of July 1, Jeff Driver is the new Rotary president.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 11, 2022
Jeff Driver now driving "do-goodery" as Rotary president

Driver will focus on public wellness and environmental sustainability.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This alley behind buildings along Main Street between North Palm and North Pineapple avenues is a prime candidate for alley beautification, according to Sarasota Mayor Erik Arroyo. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 11, 2022
Sarasota mayor pitches alley beautification program

Alleys can be functional civic space, Sarasota Mayor Erik Arroyo told the Downtown Improvement District board as he seeks support for an alley beautification initiative.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The commercial proposal, approved in April, calls for 43 parking spaces, though 37 are required in the current configuration.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 11, 2022
Longboat approves use of town land for project's drainage

Stormwater runoff will be allowed to flow into the bay from commercial and residential projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 10, 2022
International Ballet adds its spin to the Mall at UTC in Sarasota

Ballet company's young dancers perform in unusual mall setting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
For the typical single-family household, the rate that appears on monthly bills will move from $16.19 to $17.72, taking effect on July 1 for billing on Aug. 1. (Photo by Eric Garwood)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 10, 2022
Longboat Key OKs trash-rate hike but will keep watching

Waste Management Inc. gains approval for the 10.01% increase, but leaders will monitor the increases agreed to by surrounding communities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida Studio Theatre's Harry Shaull loves the Motown songs. "I feel like they have the highest energy and are the most fun to do," Shaull says.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 10, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre's 'Off the Charts!' hits Lakewood Ranch

Waterside Place crowd enjoys theater group's performance.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cherie Landriau, Dan Ewing and Carol Taylor all have different dragon boat stories, but all three will compete on one of the sport's biggest stages at the 2022 IBDF Club Crew Words at Benderson Park July 18-24.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 10, 2022
Sarasota hosts dragon boat racing world championships

The 2022 IBDF Club Crew World Championships hosted by Nathan Benderson Park from July 18-24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Built in 1998, unit 113 at the Sarabande building has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 4,534 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 10, 2022
Condo in Sarabande sells for $4 million

A Sarabande condo on Palm Avenue tops the week's sales at $4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Grand Bay is one of Bay Isles Association's 19 communities on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 10, 2022
Grand Bay condo sells for $3.25 million

A Grand Bay condo tops the week's sales at $3.25 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 9, 2022
St. Armands Circle Park jazzed up for first concert of the summer

The Hot Tonic Orchestra played jazz-styled covers of pop music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 8, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Happy (almost) Independence Day!

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The crumbling infrastructure of the splash pad at Bayfront Park is largely to blame for the $2.9 million renovation price tag. (Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 8, 2022
City Commission OKs $2.9 million for watered-down splash pad and playground at Bayfront Park

City staff and the contractor slash $1.1 million in costs for the splash pad replacement at Bayfront Park. Infrastructure replacement is a large part of the nearly $3 million price.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new Aldi store is located at 7214 University Parkway didn't open as expected on Thursday.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 7, 2022
Aldi makes its debut in Lakewood Ranch

The popular supermarket chain store had to clear a final Sarasota County inspection to open.

  • East County
  • News
Statute 316.3045 prevents sound produced from a soundmaking device in a motor vehicle that is "plainly audible at a distance of 25 feet or more from the motor vehicle."
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 7, 2022
Florida law changes tune on loud car stereo music

Lakewood Ranch residents differ on whether government should define what is too loud.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 8499 Lindrick Lane in the Concession sold for $7.98 million. Built in 2010, it has six bedrooms, eight-and-three-half baths, a pool and 15,077 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 7, 2022
Concession home tops East County sales in first half of 2022

Here is a look at the top 10 residential real estate sales of 2022 through June.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Butterfly orchids are considered commercially exploited in Florida and may not be harvested or sold without a permit. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • July 7, 2022
Florida butterfly orchids thrive in Myakka's old-growth oaks

Old-growth trees provide the loose, well-drained environment required by these petite epiphytes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2022
East County weather page photo: July 7

Darlene Edelman took this photo while kayaking on the Braden River.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: July 7

Charles Burks captured this butterfly landing on a flower in Selby Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 7

Ashley Dawson captured a beautiful piece of driftwood on Longboat Key’s Greer Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Castro and Dennis Larson have started End of Life Ready to help people deal with the many problems that follow the death of a spouse or a significant other.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 7, 2022
Locally founded website preps for responsibilities following partner's death

End of Life Ready, a nonprofit started by two Lakewood Ranch residents, goes through various information categories to help prepare for the death of a significant other.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 7, 2022
Top mid-year real estate sales in Sarasota, Siesta Key

A look at the top sales and prices in the first six months of 2022.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Toquya Jones and Margaret Laughlin, food service workers at Braden River High, prepare lunch for students. (File photo)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 7, 2022
Free lunches no longer an option for most Lakewood Ranch students

Most East County schools will require parents to apply for free lunches based on need.

  • East County
  • Schools
Superintendent Brennan Asplen congratulates a Sarasota High graduate during ceremonies in May.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 6, 2022
Pay hike aims to solidify hiring, retention

School district's lowest-paid employees will begin school year at $15 an hour.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Medical staff and members of the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board open the new waiting area.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 6, 2022
SMH opens kid-friendly waiting area at Sarasota emergency center

Sarasota Memorial Hospital has opened a new pediatric waiting room designed to help relieve the stress of young patients at its Sarasota campus emergency room.

  • Sarasota
  • News
All the back to school planning culminates on the first day of classes, which this school year is scheduled for Aug. 10. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 6, 2022
The most wonderful time of the year

Back to school season often comes just in time for parents, but it can be fraught with chores, lists and bigger-picture reflection.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 6, 2022
Longboat Key area's top residential real estate sellers for the first half of 2022

The highest price in the area is $10.4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Lorraine Road will be widened to four lanes between State Road 64 and State Road 70.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 6, 2022
Manatee County's Capital Improvement Plan budget swells

A 50% increase in some projects is written into the budget estimate, with transportation taking the top priority.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 6, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Out at the inn

Police reports from around Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Ed Kelly said he likes to compete against himself while bowling — and he would likely do it more often with a bowling facility in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2022
Lakewood Ranch residents get their bowling fix despite no easy-access lanes

MVP Sports and Social provides an outlet for bowling fans despite the long drive to Bradenton's Bowlero center.

  • East County
  • Sports
A new pelican spotting at Quick Point Nature Preserve.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 6, 2022
Mystery artist upgrades signage at Quick Point Nature Preserve

Follow the birding trail to the boardwalk to find the painting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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