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  • Eric Garwood
  • August 27, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A lot of trash talk

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Lift Station D at 521 Gulf Bay Road collects sewage from the town of Longboat Key and pumps it to a treatment facility in Bradenton.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 27, 2021
Longboat Key awaits FDEP feedback for pipeline reassessment

It will take the town of Longboat Key about 10 months to complete the assessment of its 20-inch force main.

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The town will limit public parking on Broadway Street and North Shore Road for the next few weeks.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 27, 2021
Longboat Key to limit north-end beach park starting Monday

The town of Longboat Key will limit public beach parking on Broadway Street and North Shore Road for the next few weeks.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 27, 2021
Jury trials on hold over COVID-19 concerns

12th Circuit's chief judge suspends proceedings.

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Ruddy turnstones frequent the wracklines of beaches, looking for food. (Miri Hardy)
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  • Miri Hardy
  • August 27, 2021
Bird of the week: Ruddy turnstone

Like their name implies, turnstones often look under shells and stones for food on the beach.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 26, 2021
ODA football loses home opener

The Thunder and Southwest Florida Christian decided to call the game at halftime.

  • East County
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    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 26, 2021
With numbers, Census data captures snapshot of Longboat Key life

Population increase in last 10 years might be connected to conversion of some part-time residents to full time.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 26

Melanie Smith captured this photo of a gray heron coming in for a landing on the beach on Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2021
East County weather page photo: August 26

Darlene Edelman captured this posing turtle during a kayaking trip on the Braden River.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: August 26

Gordon Silver captured this photo of wildflowers at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key’s policy requires three to four tide cycles and a moderate level of dead fish accumulation before the town initiates a clean-up of a specific area.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 26, 2021
Manatee, Longboat agree on red tide cleanup plan

A right-of-access agreement allows Manatee County crews to provide red tide relief to the entire island.

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  • By David Verinder
  • August 26, 2021
Sarasota hospital CEO urges vaccinations after losing father-in-law to COVID-19

Loss of a relative galvanizes need for action.

  • Longboat Key
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Steve Scott says he's grateful to the Good Samaritan who administered CPR to him and wants to "pay it forward."
    By
  • Andréa Martone
  • August 26, 2021
Years later, Sarasota man wants to thank the 'angel' who saved him

2019 heart attack brings resident of Jefferson Center Retirement Home to new outlook.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Education Center will take over three rooms of the temple.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 26, 2021
Education Center at Temple Beth Israel prepares for first season

The organization formerly known as the Longboat Key Education Center has made its final move.

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Maya Lander, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, creates a relax room for students to use when they're under a lot of stress or feeling anxious. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 26, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Girl Scout creates relax room for students

Lakewood Ranch High School senior creates a relaxation room for students.

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American kestrels are the smallest species of falcon. They are typically the size of a blue jay.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • August 26, 2021
Bird of the week: American kestrel

Kestrels hunt from above, swooping in on insects, small mammals and other prey.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 26, 2021
Chamber figures network at summer showcase

The 2021 Sarasota Chamber Summer Showcase was held Aug. 25.

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The project team working on the Bahia Vista Apartments first shared plans for a residential complex in 2019, a concept that has continued to draw outspoken neighborhood opposition. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 26, 2021
Arlington Park apartment plan remains contentious

As a developer proposes 250 apartments for the corner of Tuttle Avenue and Bahia Vista Street, efforts to defend the scale of the project aren’t swaying neighboring opponents.

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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium has framed its planned new facility as a regional tourism destination and an educational asset for Sarasota County. File rendering
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 26, 2021
County approves changes for Mote aquarium

Amendments to the county’s comprehensive plan and unified development code will eventually allow Mote to proceed with a long-awaited aquarium project.

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The city's year-round tree lights are maintained by the Downtown Improvement District, an expense the group expects to total $60,000 in fiscal year 2022. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 26, 2021
City leaders consider options for downtown lights

Mayor Hagen Brody is determined to bring enhanced holiday lighting to downtown Sarasota. Do other officials share his passion for that cause?

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.26.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • By Badger Bob's Services
  • August 26, 2021
Nothing But Hot Air?

Troubleshooting Your “Uncool” A/C

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  • Eric Garwood
  • August 25, 2021
Sarasota police try to identify body found on Lido Beach

T-shirt could play a role in identification, investigators say.

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Carlos E. Haile Middle School students and teachers can opt out of wearing masks in the classroom.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 25, 2021
Lakewood Ranch-area parents uncertain of how the school year will progress

With COVID-19 spike in the School District of Manatee, parents clash on proper direction.

  • East County
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TJ Goelz and Mark Midyett. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 25, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High School softball coach scores again

Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch presents TJ Goelz with first Lakewood Ranch Community Champion Award.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Senior Tayven Clark will be the starting quarterback for Cardinal Mooney High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 25, 2021
Sarasota high school football preview: Cardinal Mooney High

In coach Jared Clark's second season, Cardinal Mooney could be a team to watch.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jim Rieser announced his retirement today, leaving the top position in the Sarasota Police Department vacant for the second time in seven months.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 25, 2021
Sarasota Police Chief Jim Rieser announces retirement; deputy chief will fill in

Seven months after his hiring, Rieser said he would be stepping down because of recent health issues. Deputy Chief Rex Troche will serve as interim chief.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jon Haskins is in his first season as The Out-of-Door Academy football coach.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 25, 2021
East County high school football preview: The Out-of-Door Academy

New ODA football coach expects his team to have some growing pains.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 25, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High School cheerleaders ready to raise spirits

Mustangs hold the crowd in the pompons of their hand.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cardinal Mooney junior Jordyn Byrd waves goodbye to ODA after Mooney's 3-1 road win.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Cougars volleyball gets assist from crowd

Cardinal Mooney had some help during its first match of a long, season-opening road stint.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The School Board of Manatee County votes 3-2 to extend its mask mandate with opt out option until Oct. 29.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 24, 2021
School Board of Manatee County extends mask mandate

A mask mandate with opt-out option will be in place for the School District of Manatee County until Oct. 29.

  • East County
  • Schools
Owen Eakle, a junior at The Out of Door Academy, and Toby Schwenk, a sophomore at Sarasota Military Academy, have combined to collect knit hats, scarves and face masks for cancer patients.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 24, 2021
Lakewood Ranch teens deserve tip of the cap for donations to patients at Florida Cancer Specialists

Knitted hats, scarves and face masks are donated to Florida Cancer Specialist patients by Lakewood Ranch teens.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Paul Amato, Trevor Kelliher and Greg Kelliher, all of Lakewood National, are hoping All Friends Network can make a difference in the lives of those who have developmental disabilities.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 24, 2021
Lakewood Ranch man with cerebral palsy makes All Friends Network a reality

All Friends Network gives those with cerebral palsy, autism and developmental disabilities a place to build relationships.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Bramwell Tovey is considered a versatile conductor, along with his talents as a composer and pianist.
    By
  • Andréa Martone
  • August 24, 2021
Sarasota Orchestra names new music director

Internationally renowned conductor Bramwell Tovey to serve as sixth music director in the Orchestra's 72-year history

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Cardinal Mooney-Booker football game has been moved to 7 p.m. Thursday.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2021
Cardinal Mooney-Booker football game moved to Thursday

The game was originally scheduled for Friday

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
As an Observer staffer put it, running from Longboat to the mainland likely would have been faster than driving.
    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • August 24, 2021
Traffic circle shift show can only get better, right?

A Longboater’s weeklong diary detailing the new traffic pattern at Gulfstream and US 41.

  • Longboat Key
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