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    In Memoriam |
  • September 8, 2021
Joseph P. Callahan

Joseph (Joe), age 96, of Longboat Key, Florida and Massapequa, New York passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2021 surrounded by his two daughters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Despite the 2021 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships having been canceled, the United States Dragon Boat Federation has decided to name its official team roster anyway — and five local rowers have made the cut.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 8, 2021
Five Benderson Park dragon boat paddlers named to US National Team

The World Dragon Boat Racing Championships have been canceled for 2021, but the team honors remain.

  • East County
  • Sports
Work continued in April on a 50-acre parcel in Myakka City even after Manatee County code enforcement officers had received complaints about a possible lack of the proper permits. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 8, 2021
Possible code enforcement favoritism leads to six Manatee County employees being placed on leave

Manatee County inspector general's investigation leads to six county employees being placed on administrative leave.

  • East County
  • News
Kim Seery, a Myakka City resident and treasurer for Preserve Our Wildlife Environment and Resources, doesn't want development to cross the Future Development Area Boundary line.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 8, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners continue discussion of Myakka boundary line

Commissioners listen to concerns about moving the Future Development Area Boundary line.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior quarterback Tayven Clark reaches over the goal line for a touchdown on a designed run against Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 8, 2021
Cardinal Mooney football's offense takes the next step

After averaging 16.5 points per game in 2020, Cardinal Mooney is off to a much faster start in 2021

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Eddie Zaun
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 8, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Eddie Zaun

The Cardinal Mooney freshman baseball player was named to the 14U Perfect Game Select Festival in Fort Myers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Developer Gary Kompothecras plans to build a seven-story hotel, above, and a five-level parking garage, below, on two non-contiguous parcels near the south bridge to Siesta Key.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 8, 2021
Second Siesta Key hotel proposal receives endorsement

The county’s Planning Commission voted in favor of special exceptions to accommodate a 120-room hotel near the south bridge onto the barrier island.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A 19-year-old roofer was killed by a lightning strike in Lakewood Ranch on Tuesday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 7, 2021
Roofer killed by lightning in Lakewood Ranch

Lightning strike at Greenbrook apartments kills 19-year-old roofer in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2021
Traffic moving again on Gulf of Mexico Drive after gas line break

Longboat's main artery was shut down in both directions around 4:35 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 7, 2021
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah

After spending the High Holidays apart in 2020, the congregation got back together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 7, 2021
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church celebrates Labor Day

The Men's Club put together an end-of-summer bash with plenty of food and fun.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Black skimmer fledge on South Lido Photo courtesy of Kylie Wilson
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 7, 2021
Shorebird nesting season on Longboat Key, Lido, ends with hundreds of fledged chicks

Despite predation, red tide and storm overwash, the season was a success.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In early July, Fannie Bushin and 4-year-old oversized toy poodle Miles moved to Longboat Key.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 7, 2021
Dog groomer starts business in Longboat Key

Miami transplant comes to Longboat with her business and her special dog, Miles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Geoff O'Quinn and Anita Isenberg. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 7, 2021
Another project in the books for Lakewood Ranch resident

River Walk resident builds and donates little library.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The town has designed phases one and two of the cement pipe replacement, which spans from Spinnaker Lane to Channel Lane.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 7, 2021
Longboat Key applies for federal funding to upgrade Country Club Shores utilities

The town of Longboat Key submitted a grant application, requesting $13 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
While at home, iLana Armida has been able to write songs, sometimes with the help of her parents, Kim and Tommie Simone.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 7, 2021
East Bradenton's rising star returns to her roots

Mill Creek's iLana Armida finds her artistic identity through the pandemic.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nonprofits are carefully watching to see if COVID numbers will impact their events.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 6, 2021
Nonprofits look ahead to uncertain season

Changing pandemic landscape makes planning difficult for event organizers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 6, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Why yes, we speak tourist

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The home at 1031 Contento St. was built in 1971. It has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,853 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 5, 2021
Siesta Isles home sells for $1.565 million

Home at 1031 Contento St. was the top seller in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey and Nokomis for the week of Aug. 23-27.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Built in 1965, the home at 513 Yawl Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,346 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 5, 2021
Country Club Shores home sells for $2.2 million

Home at 513 Yawl Lane was the top seller on Longboat Key, Lido Key and Bird Key for the week of Aug. 23-27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
SANCA President and CEO Tomás Herrera-Mishler resigned Friday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 4, 2021
SANCA president and CEO quits after one year in Sarasota

Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota sees its leadership shift as SANCA president and CEO resigns.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 3, 2021
Cardinal Mooney football outlasts Lakewood Ranch

The Cougars took an halftime lead over the Mustangs, then lost it, then got it back

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 3, 2021
Sarasota high school football roundup: 09.09.21

Cardinal Mooney, Sarasota and Riverview were all victorious Friday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 3, 2021
Peewee soccer kicks off in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch children make new friends while learning how to play soccer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer provided his recommended budget to the Town Commission on Aug. 1.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 3, 2021
Longboat Key Town Commission to review upcoming budget

Longboat Key town commissioners are set to review the budget on Sept. 13 and again on Sept. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Collins
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 3, 2021
All Angels presents artist Chris Collins

Artist of the Month at All Angels captures the photos and then takes the process to its framed completion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob Gault, Lynn Larson and Michael Garey
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 3, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key installs new president Michael Garey

Garey follows Lynn Larson, who held the position for two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Freshman Addison Shea, senior Hailey Marston, sophomore Maeve Ingham, senior Gracie Marston, sophomore Tamlyn Leatt and senior Aurora Melzer hope to run the Mustangs to a state title.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 3, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs cross country takes aim at state title

The Lakewood Ranch girls cross country team has its sights set on a state title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Town staffers place 2,974 flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive, beginning Sept. 10.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 3, 2021
Longboat Key Sept. 11 flag tradition continues on attack's 20th anniversary

This is the 19th time the Public Works Department will plant 2,974 flags in the ground.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 3, 2021
Casey Key sale closes for more than $9 million

Property includes 2.67 acres of gulf-front land, a main house and a guest house.

  • Sarasota
  • News
James Hugglestone II of Fawley Bryant and Brandon Gundrum and Angel Ortiz of Willis Smith Construction stand next to the partially built cube.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 3, 2021
Lakewood Ranch's blackboard cube allows 9/11 feelings to be shared

In Lakewood Ranch, 8-foot-tall cube will record intimate thoughts about 9/11.

  • East County
  • News
BJ, a permanent resident at Save Our Seabirds, was hit by a car and is unable to fly. Her enclosure is specially-designed to allow her to optimum mobility. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • September 3, 2021
Bird of the week: Red-tailed hawk

If you've never seen one, you've likely heard a red-tailed hawk either in the wild or as a sound effect on TV.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bradenton-based Diaz Landscaping did the landscaping work around the Longboat Key Historical Society's cottage.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 2, 2021
Historical Society targets October opening for museum

Longboat Key Historical Society's cottage will serve as a museum at the Town Center site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cindy Breslin and business partner at Blase Cafe, Kevin Skiest. Breslin was a talented artist as well as restaurant entrepreneur, and her paintings adorned the walls of Blase Cafe and reflected her "Joie de Vivre" frame of mind.
    By
  • Andréa Martone
  • September 2, 2021
Blasé Cafe's matriarch dies at age 65

Cynthia Breslin was an inspiration, family and friends say.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
In May, boaters docked near Jewfish Key.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 2, 2021
Red tide's effects curtails Longboat noise complaints

North-end residents haven't heard as much boat noise compared to previous months. Red tide has kept many boaters off the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: September 2

Jacqui Grant captured this photo of sunflowers at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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