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The home at 550 Norton St. was built in 2002. (Eric Garwood)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 3, 2022
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $2.8 million

A Sleepy Lagoon home on Norton Street tops this week's sales at $2.8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Bradenton's Nicole Woods swims laps in the pool at GT Bray Park, which has 50-meter lanes. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 3, 2022
Residents urge Manatee County to upgrade Lakewood Ranch pool plans

Commissioners say they aren't in too deep to change planned pool at Premier Park to a 50-meter Olympic-level size.

  • East County
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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 3, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Dog days of summer

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 2, 2022
Volunteers excavate turtle nest on Longboat as dozens watch

About 200 people, hoping to see hatchlings head to sea, instead learn that more than 100 of them successfully waddled into the surf.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The holiday tree in St. Armands Circle has long been a centerpiece of the season. (File photo)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 2, 2022
New 60-foot holiday tree coming this year at St. Armands Circle

With its current holiday tree no longer viable, St. Armands Circle BID wins a grant of more than $286,000 from the City Commission for a new 60-foot centerpiece.

  • Sarasota
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Jennifer Linzy, the clerk's office public information officer, wants to give the Jacksons out if only people will claim them. (Photo by Jay Heater)
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 2, 2022
Deadline nears on collecting unclaimed funds from Manatee County clerk's office

The Manatee County Clerk of Court labors to find citizens who are owed $28,251.21 in court-related fees.

  • East County
  • News
Carlos E. Haile Middle School received a B rating in the 2021-2022 school year. (File photo)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 2, 2022
Bradenton's Freedom Elementary celebrates its 'A' performance

Braden River Middle School falls to a C grade while the district maintains its B rating.

  • East County
  • Schools
The five preferred seal design proposals by the Dream Large-assembled panel, plus Dream Large's own synthesized version of the seal on the lower right. (Courtesy Dream Large)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 2, 2022
City seal design contest yields five common themes

As Sarasota seeks to update its official city seal, commonly recurring design elements of nature, water, sunset and the Ringling Bridge come to the forefront.

  • Sarasota
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Mateu Dalmau. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 2, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Mateu Dalmau

The Lakewood Ranch-based pitcher threw a perfect game July 25 at the 2022 14U National Championships in Hoover, Alabama.

  • East County
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    In Memoriam |
  • August 2, 2022
Gabriel Robert Buky Sr.

Gabriel Robert Buky Sr. was born in Budapest, Hungary on April 27, 1952.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 2, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Who… who… who… is in there?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Former Lakewood Ranch High outfielder Grant McCray is the No. 25 prospect in the San Francisco Giants' system according to MLB.com. (Photo courtesy of Shelly Valenzuela via San Jose Giants)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 2, 2022
Former Lakewood Ranch High outfielder now a Single A star in the minors

Grant McCray is on a quest to reach the big leagues with the San Francisco Giants.

  • East County
  • Sports
Boats are anchored along newly dredged portions of Greer Island. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • August 2, 2022
New boater rules set after completion of emergency dredge on Beer Can Island

Restricted areas on the north end of Longboat Key will only allow swimmers, kayakers and paddleboarders.

  • Longboat Key
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April Glasco holds a box of healthy snacks. The boxes are being distributed as part of a new campaign to promote healthy eating, called "I am what I eat." (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 1, 2022
TBI helps local students get ready for school

"Helping them to be ready for the first day of school makes a difference," Second Chance Last Opportunity CEO April Glasco said.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
If elected, James Golden says literacy, employee compensation and continuity of education will be a focus of his. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 1, 2022
School Board of Manatee County, District 5: James Golden

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If elected, Richard Tatem says he'll focus on employee compensation, curriculum transparency and increasing school board members' interaction with the public. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 1, 2022
School Board of Manatee County, District 5: Richard Tatem

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  • East County
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If elected, Chantal Wilford says she'll focus on literacy, recruiting and retaining teachers and expanding programming for students. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 1, 2022
School Board of Manatee County, District 5: Chantal Wilford

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  • East County
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The 20 acres for a new elementary school is about 1.25 miles east of Bourneside Boulevard and adjacent to the extension of 44th Avenue East in east Bradenton. (Courtesy map)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 1, 2022
Manatee School District reaches land deal with SMR Taylor Ranch for new school

The new elementary school will help address population growth in East County.

  • East County
  • Schools
Slim Chickens features a range of chicken sandwiches. The restaurant offers baskets featuring chicken strips and wings. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 1, 2022
Slim Chickens plans Lakewood Ranch opening

The fast-casual restaurant’s menu centers on a range of fried chicken items.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 1, 2022
Sarasota organizations provide backpacks for students

The Greatness Beyond Measure and Barbershop Men of Prayer groups donated 500 backpacks to students ahead of the new school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
James Carlino
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue, Seat 3: James Carlino

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  • East County
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Michael Amato (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2022
Lakewood Ranch CDD, District 4, Seat 2: Michael Amato

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Mayor Erik Arroyo of Sarasota reminded commissioners of the strains an anticipated recession can bring to municipal government, and that nothing is guaranteed in an uncertain economy. (File photo)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 1, 2022
Mayor says proposed city budget has opportunities for savings

With the maximum millage rate set, Sarasota Mayor Eric Arroyo suggests prioritizing cuts over drawing down reserves to balance the fiscal year 2023 budget .

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 31, 2022
Lakewood Ranch farmers market remains the hot ticket at Waterside Place

Those who attend say it has become a Lakewood Ranch "institution."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 31, 2022
Siesta Sprint Triathlon embraces changes on City Island

The annual triathlon dealt with its fair share of changes on July 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 31, 2022
Families ponder puzzles at Sarasota Art Museum

The Puzzlelicious event was held July 29 and 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 31, 2022
Students learn the ropes at circus summer camp

Campers end each week of class at Circus Arts Conservatory with a performance for friends and family.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Verizon placed a 35-foot cell tower on the corner of North Shore Road to the left of the Longboat Key sign. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2022
Nine cell poles built in north Longboat, town awaits antennas and activation

Improvements in phone service are expected to begin no later than early 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Students at schools like Carlos E. Haile Middle School will be tested three times per year to monitor their progress throughout the year. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 30, 2022
Changes coming to standardized testing in Sarasota and Manatee counties

With the new Florida Assessment of Student Thinking, students will be tested three times per year.

  • East County
  • Schools
Bird Key Park was among the seven locations on the no-swim advisory list July 28. (File photo)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 29, 2022
Siesta Key among beaches now given all-clear from no-swim advisories

Bird Key/Ringling Causeway is among three sites still testing beyond safe limits for enterococcus bacteria, the Florida Department of Health said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 29, 2022
Sarasota motorcyclist killed in Tamiami Trail crash

FHP reports that the rider died in the hospital Friday following the Thursday afternoon crash.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sun King co-founder Clay Robinson is moving his beer business and his family to Florida. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • July 29, 2022
Sarasota's newest brewery opens on Mango Avenue

Clay Robinson, the co-founder of Sun King Brewing, isn't just opening a new venue in Sarasota. He's moving his life and family here.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Railroad ties at the unused Seminole Gulf Railway tracks at 17th Street are crumbling. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 29, 2022
Original plans derailed, city studies urban trail options to complete Legacy Trail

As negotiations with Seminole Gulf Railway have jumped the tracks, Sarasota looks to take the remaining 4.3 miles of Legacy Trail to the streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River high senior JT Wright, junior Ty Moore, junior Jackie Sanchez and senior Liam Tvenstrup plan a bootcamp to bring Technology Student Association members together. (File photo)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 29, 2022
High school survival tips from those who know

Current students offer tips on avoiding high school pitfalls.

  • East County
  • Schools
If parents prepare a base meal for the week in advance, they can throw in different sides each day to add variety, like carrots and celery stick with hummus, a container of yogurt, or strawberries. (Photo via Ello)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 29, 2022
Early preparation key in getting students to eat healthy

Here are some tips for low-stress meal preparation as your child heads to school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Bicycles stand ready for the Longboat Key Triathlon in December 2019. (File photo)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 29, 2022
Relocated Siesta Key triathlon set for Longboat Key, City Island

The Sunday morning event is expected to host about 200 athletes in a variety of events.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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