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  • Blake Fussell
  • March 30, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Tossing onions

Police reports from around Sarasota.

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Built in 2000, the home at 70 Lighthouse Point Drive three bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,979 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 30, 2022
Lighthouse Point home sells for $8 million

Lighthouse Point home tops sales at $8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Dolphin Tower was initially evacuated in 2010, and repair and renovations began in 2014. (File photo)
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • March 29, 2022
Parking garage at former Dolphin Tower, once shut down and evacuated, to undergo major repairs

Work to address issues at The 101 Condominium will affect residents and may force retailers to shutter and move.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 29, 2022
Sarasota Jewish organizations show solidarity with Ukraine

The rally in support of Ukraine was held March 22.

  • Sarasota
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Count Administrator Scott Hopes addresses the media about the contents of the report.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 29, 2022
Manatee commissioner says every department needs analysis to stop 'culture of corruption'

Vanessa Baugh says an inspector general's report that identified favoritism in code enforcement is the "tip of the iceberg."

  • East County
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 29, 2022
Families journey into mystery at Enchanted Garden event

The event was held at Historic Spanish Point on March 26.

  • Sarasota
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The tables were decorated with a centerpiece.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 29, 2022
Beth Israel Women put on annual fashion show

Several women from Temple Beth Israel modeled fashions from Evelyn and Arthur.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High School junior Abby Newton plays in unison with others in the Indoor Percussion Ensemble.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 29, 2022
Manatee Arts Education Council hosts Arts Alive in Lakewood Ranch

Arts Alive showcases students' talent at Grove in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 29, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Are we there yet?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Mike Harden and one of his company's food trucks.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 28, 2022
Lobster roll specialist coming to St. Armands

Business launched in New England as a fleet of food trucks.

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Interim Police Chief Rex Troche spoke about the arrest of 52-year-old William Devonshire in a news conference this morning at Sarasota Police Department headquarters.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 28, 2022
Tamiami Trail homicide suspect may be linked to second death, Sarasota police say

William Devonshire was arrested Saturday in the death of 48-year-old Kelliann Ripley. Police say he's also suspected in a March 10 homicide.

  • Sarasota
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In the early stages, an exterior big screen would tell guests what was coming up at The Players. (File rendering)
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 28, 2022
SMR cancels The Players Centre theater project in Lakewood Ranch

Players CEO says smaller theater project was presented to SMR, but that was not accepted.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 28, 2022
Longboat Key's underground cable project moves ahead

With first phase completed, town officials look to the end of 2022 for the project to be wrapped up.

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O'Mariah Gordon gets instructions from Florida State Head Coach Sue Semrau. Gordon, a Braden River High alumna, made the All-ACC Freshman team. Photo courtesy FSU Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 28, 2022
Braden River High alumna shines for Florida State women's basketball

O'Mariah Gordon was named to the All-Atlantic Coast Confernece Freshman Team.

  • East County
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Rob Hollway said he plans on being the head coach at The Out-of-Door Academy for the long term, as he's moving from Minnesota with his family to take the job. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 27, 2022
New ODA football coach emphasizes long-term growth of the Lakewood Ranch program

Football Coach Rob Hollway said his arrival at The Out-of-Door Academy is his "forever move."

  • East County
  • Sports
Interim police chief Rex Troche on March 11 asked for the public's assistance in furthering the investigation of a pair of homicides along Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 27, 2022
52-year-old arrested in one of two Tamiami Trail homicides

Sarasota Police charge city man who had already been in custody on other charges.

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Mote Ranch's Robert Timm and Lakewood Ranch's Joseph Dunn dress as royalty. "I dress like this every day," Timm says with a smile.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 27, 2022
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee hosts Tropical Nights — A Royal Affair

Lakewood Ranch fundraiser a crowning achievement during Meals on Wheels Plus' 50th year.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 26, 2022
My Hometown Fest returns to Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Live music, food and craft beverages lead to funds for the Sertoma Kids Speech and Language Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Through the new building-permit system, contractors and citizens alike would have added access to construction data on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 26, 2022
Buttonwood projects closer to final town approval

Longboat voters approved the density boost in November, and the project now requires final commission green light to proceed.

  • Longboat Key
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Brian McCarthy, founder and CEO of The Pickleball Club, and Christine Tollette, secretary of the Play for Life Foundation, attended the party at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 26, 2022
Sarasota's Pickleball Club builds excitement for indoor facility's opening

Opening set for November, but the Pickleball Club already is making an impact in the Lakewood Ranch community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jack Rozance, Philippe Koenig and Ellen Greenberger sit in their costumes as Susan McGuire asks first grader questions about the book.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 25, 2022
Rotary Club of Longboat Key reads to Tuttle Elementary School students

The club will be back in April and May to bring more books to the students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A group of Veo bicycles.
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • March 25, 2022
E-scooters now available in Sarasota

City commissioners tested the electric scooters and pedal bikes offered by Veo.

  • Sarasota
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    In Memoriam |
  • March 25, 2022
David E. Flatow

David Efram Flatow, 88, of Longboat Key Florida, passed away on March 15, 2022.

  • Longboat Key
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Greenbrook's Ian Carroway, Luisa Elizalde and Olivia Carroway assess their treasure after the hunt in 2019. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 25, 2022
Lakewood Ranch's annual EGGstravaganza egg hunt returns

Resident Crystal Rothhaar looks forward to EGGstravaganza after hosting her own egg hunt last year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County's Steve Oppen says the Neuro Challenge Foundation has helped educate him and navigate him through his Parkinson's disease.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 25, 2022
Sarasota man with Parkinson's disease lauds Neuro Challenge Foundation for its support

Steve Oppen participates in Neuro Challenge Foundation programs and expo to educate himself on Parkinson's disease and help ease his symptoms.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 25, 2022
Save Our Seabirds hosts Sunset Soiree

The City Island nonprofit hosted its fundraising event at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 25, 2022
Longboat Key Town Hall hosts art reception

About a dozen local artists have displayed their work in town hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Howard Simon and Barbara Pressman welcomed attendees into the concert.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 25, 2022
Temple Beth Israel hosts memorial concert

The theme of the night was TBI Rocks and featured music by Jewish musicians.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sawyer DeYoung said she believes the Cougars have what it takes to win a beach state title.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 25, 2022
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball earns national recognition

The Cougars are 9th in the nation according to MaxPreps and contenders to win not one, but two state titles

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 25, 2022
Longboat Harbour blessing of the fleet has extra guests in manatees

As boats made their way through the harbor to be blessed, manatees tried to make their own way through.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 25, 2022
Atkins files to run for County Commission

Former Sarasota mayor lost in 2016 bid when elections were contested countywide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 24, 2022
Five file for two Sarasota City Commission seats

The field would be cut to three after August primaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In addition to its main concert hall, the site is also expected to allow for room to construct education facilities, event and outdoor space as well.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 24, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra finds new home on Fruitville Road

32-acre site between Honore Avenue and Cattlemen Road will include performance space, along with event and educational facilities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2022
Sarasota, Weather Page, Nature, Photo Contest

Bruce EntSilverman captured these two monarch butterflies in the gardens at Spanish Point.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 24

Michael Cohen captured this pelican landing after catching a fish on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2022
East County weather page photo: March 24

Gordon Silver captured this colorful sunrise from a drone over Country Club East.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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