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Peyton Philips (left) and Darby Connor stand at one of the lighted pedestrian signs at Tara Boulevard and Tara Preserve. The signs were installed in 2020 in an effort to help improve safety on Tara Boulevard.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • October 8, 2021
Speed tables coming to help slow traffic on Tara Boulevard

County will try speed calming to slow down traffic on Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Dominic Catalano (left) and Brian McCarthy stand at the future site of The Pickleball Club, which will feature 12 indoor courts, two outdoor courts, two drill courts and other amenities. Photo by Scott Lockwood
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • October 8, 2021
The Pickleball Club set to break ground near Lakewood Ranch

The Pickleball Club will offer East County players an indoor option.

  • East County
  • News
As ground doves nest on the ground, in shrubs or low trees, their nests and nestling are also extremely vulnerable to predation.Â
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • October 8, 2021
Bird of the week: common ground dove

Small species stays together socially and for protection from predators.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 7, 2021
Ringling Underground returns with fashion showcase

The nighttime arts event was held Oct. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • October 7, 2021
Garbage collection times returning back to normal

Waste Management has more success hiring new employees and staff illnesses are down.

  • East County
  • News
Cypress Cash seeks to build four single-family homes at 551 Broadway Street, 7009 Longboat Drive North and 7017 Longboat Drive North. Among the six apartments there now, only one of them is being rented.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 7, 2021
Broadway proposal would be first of its kind on Longboat

Plan to replace apartments with four homes taps into town's process to remake non-conforming properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 7, 2021
Father Dave Marshall leads All Angels Episcopal Church's third pet blessing

Marshall started the tradition when he arrived on Longboat Key in 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: October 7

Gordon Silver captured this fawn munching on some greenery at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 7

Patricia Muller captured this photo of a white egret on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2021
East County weather page photo: October 7

Bonnie Ottaviani captured this photo of a morning rainbow in Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michael Garey and Suzy Brenner
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 7, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hears from The Paradise Center

Executive director Suzy Brenner shared the goals and benefits of the island's center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
River Club's Greg McGrew was known for being fair, respectful and a wonderful leader. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 7, 2021
Lakewood Ranch educator's death a huge community loss

Greg McGrew, an administrator, teacher and coach, dies from cancer at 58.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 7, 2021
Temple Beth Israel members meet for dinner on St. Armands Circle

The men's club put together a social dinner at the Crab and Fin Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Left to right, Nanday parakeet, barred owl, red-shouldered hawk, brown pelican. (Miri Hardy photos)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2021
Meet the Birds of the Week

More than 60 species have been featured, with more to come.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In recent years, a high percentage of migrant and wintering piping plovers have been recorded in Florida's state park and preserve beaches. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • October 7, 2021
Bird of the week: Piping plover

Small shorebirds need areas of undeveloped beaches to thrive in their visits to Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Giselle Ucciferri, Bradenton's Megan Yost, east Bradenton's Corina Geiger and Summerfield's Betsy Young are honored during the half time of Lakewood Ranch High School's pink out football game.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 7, 2021
In-person Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk returns

Afflicted Lakewood Ranch residents look forward to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • October 7, 2021
Will the Sarasota City Commission defend voters’ choices?

When 75% of city voters make a decision, the job of the City Commission is to respect and defend that vote.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Save Siesta Key board member Harry Anand speaks at a meeting of the local delegation of state legislators on Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Sarasota County Administration Building.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 7, 2021
State reps hear pitch on Siesta Key incorporation

Support from legislators is essential if Siesta Key is going to become its own town, but some elected officials aren't necessarily sold on the idea.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to hold a second reading and final vote on Oct. 20 about proposed changes to the St. Regis development. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 6, 2021
One more vote for St. Regis Longboat plan

The Town Commission will have final say Oct. 20 on a series of changes Unicorp wants for its condo and resort plan .

  • Longboat Key
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    In Memoriam |
  • October 6, 2021
Arthur Wolcott

Arthur Wolcott whose remarkable career spanned over seven decades in the food processing industry died peacefully in Sarasota, Florida on September 24th after a life well lived.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 6, 2021
Vue condo sells for $3.575 million

19th floor unit at 1155 N. Gulfstream Ave. is the top seller for the week of Sept. 20-24 in the Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch and Osprey areas.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Alex and Tom Hedge have been learning the bells and whistles in their new Tesla.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 6, 2021
9-year-old's fascination with YouTube videos wins the family a new Tesla

Purchase of a T-shirt ends up the winning entry in a drawing for the 2021 car.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amanda Rosenberg and Ashley Thompson run the Rosey Times Two brand accounts together, posting still photos, videos and TikToks to increase their reach. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 6, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Riverview High grads' dreams are working out

Amanda Rosenberg and Ashley Thompson, sisters, have built a strong following on their fitness brand's social media pages

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood National's Jacqueline Putrino is a two-time FHSAA state champion but elected not to play high school golf in 2021.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 6, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Lakewood National girls golfer is keeping busy on the national circuit

Jacqueline Putrino, a two-time, 3A state champion, leaves high school golf in favor of bigger events

  • East County
  • Sports
Kyly Hutson and Kelly Harmon. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 6, 2021
Played B-4, won again in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents enjoy a morning of bingo at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Former Braden River High running back Deshaun Fenwick signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent April 27.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 6, 2021
Former Pirates running back making most of opportunities at Oregon State

Deshaun Fenwick sparks Oregon State's football team to impressive wins.

  • East County
  • Sports
Maureen Geary, a third grade teacher at Myakka City Elementary School, teachers a vocabulary lesson to Katherine Millan-Pureco and America Carranza-Vazquez. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 6, 2021
Manatee schools see decrease in COVID-19 cases

Even with dropping COVID numbers, district schools will continue protocols.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Luxe on Tenth project includes plans to improve sidewalks and landscaping surrounding the Tenth Street property. Rendering via city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 6, 2021
City OKs high-density 10th Street apartments

The developer expressed hope that increased residential activity would be beneficial for the area on the northern boundary of the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In May, representatives for JWM Management outlined a concept for a mixed-use project on the Fillmore lot. The city has not received a formal offer, but the inclusion of public parking could shape the proposed purchase price.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 6, 2021
Despite parking questions, St. Armands lot remains on the market

The city has invited interested buyers to submit proposals for acquiring the Fillmore Drive parking lot, but it’s unclear how garage construction may affect any sale price.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota quarterback Lance Trippel is sacked by Riverview's Henry Fioriglio (53) and the Rams defense.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 5, 2021
Riverview's defense carries Rams to elite status

Rams extend their win streak over Sarasota High to 10 games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brittany Lamont has been hired as the new CEO and president of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 5, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hires new CEO and president

Brittany Lamont will head Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance after 11 years at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • East County
  • Opinion
City and downtown leaders hope to emulate the success of First Friday events in other locations such as Lakewood Ranch. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 5, 2021
Downtown First Friday events planned for November start

City officials and property owners hope a monthly series of gatherings — branded as “Fresh Fridays” — will bring the community together and benefit local businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 5, 2021
Dream Flights honors Lakewood Ranch veterans

Three Lakewood Ranch veterans treated to a dream ride on a Boeing-Stearman biplane.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 5, 2021
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $1.52 million

Longboat Key home at 501 Norton St. is the highest selling property for the week of Sept. 20-24

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    In Memoriam |
  • October 5, 2021
Donald Howard

Donald Howard, age 91, longtime resident of New Jersey, initially Short Hills, more recently of Lebanon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    In Memoriam |
  • October 5, 2021
Shirley Goldberg Bookspan

It is with profound sadness to acknowledge the death of Shirley Esther Yentis Goldberg Bookspan formerly of Philadelphia, Pa, and currently of Siesta Key in Sarasota, Fl.

  • Siesta Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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