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The home at 476 Partridge Circle was built in 2002. It has five bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,267 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 15, 2020
Bird Key home sells for $3.3 million

Residential real estate transactions on Longboat Key for Nov. 2-6.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 14, 2020
Longboat Island Chapel hosts food drive

The church has done food drives over the summer as well.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
McKenzie Hanlon said she bonded with C.J. immediately.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 14, 2020
'Superhero' dog from Southeastern Guide Dogs unleashes power in Lakewood Ranch

Greenbrook's McKenzie Hanlon says a service dog from Southeastern Guide Dogs has changed her life.

  • East County
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Jake and Connor Krug, surrounded by parents Thomas Krug and Sherri Vitale Krug and sister Ava Krug, signed with Duke on Saturday.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 14, 2020
Krug twins sign with Duke men's tennis

The Lakewood Ranch-based players are both highly-ranked recruits

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River, ODA football teams advance in playoffs
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 13, 2020
Braden River, ODA football teams advance in playoffs

Both teams will be back in action next week.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 13, 2020
Despite Pack's big day, Sarasota football falls to Lehigh in regional play-in

Sarasota football's season ends in loss to Lehigh despite two scores from Pack

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 13, 2020
Mustangs football season ends with playoff loss to Manatee

The game was all Hurricanes from the opening kickoff — literally.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 13, 2020
Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosts Veterans Day event on the cusp of Eta

Even as the wind lashed and the rain poured down, Rotary Club stood to recognize Longboat Key's veterans.

  • Longboat Key
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The Florida Department of Transportation is working to reconfigure the interchange of I-75 and State Road 70.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 13, 2020
Weekend construction to cause congestion at interchange of S.R. 70 and I-75

Weekend congestion expected at interchange of State Road 70 and I-75

  • East County
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Pileated woodpeckers are considered a keystone species, as the well-being and survival of many other species depends upon them. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • November 13, 2020
Bird of the week: Pileated woodpecker

The species is the largest woodpecker in North America.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 13, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Stopping to help

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Mote CEO and President Michael Crosby performs the actual groundbreaking himself.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 13, 2020
New digs for Mote Science Education Aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Groundbreaking ceremony held Friday morning for the $130 million Mote Science Education Aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

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Photo courtesy of Byron Lambert.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 13, 2020
Hammerhead caught off Longboat

A fisherman caught a hammerhead on Longboat's shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
O'Mariah Gordon has signed with FSU.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 13, 2020
Braden River girls basketball star signs with FSU

Gordon is the top-ranked player in Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
Engines and fire trucks had to contend with
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 13, 2020
High water vehicles, beach rescue vehicles used with Eta responses

More than 30 Village homes experienced flooding.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Eric Garwood
  • November 13, 2020
Welcome back, Sarasota!

Here's a snapshot of some of the news you missed while you were away.

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The National Hurricane Center had issued a tropical storm warning for Sarasota and Manatee counties Wednesday morning.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2020
Eta news and updates

The latest stories on Tropical Storm Eta coverage for Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Although portions of the parking lot and beach access at Ted Sperling Park were still underwater Thursday afternoon, the city said all major streets were reopen following Tropical Storm Eta.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2020
City, county assess Tropical Storm Eta’s effects

Although the region avoided the worst of the storm, officials responded to reports of flooding and debris Wednesday and Thursday.

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Longboat Key town commissioners appointed Debra Williams to serve on the town's Planning and Zoning Board in May 2018.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 12, 2020
Longboat Key elections 2021: Five questions with Debra Williams

Debra Williams is running for the District 4 Longboat Key town commissioner seat.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 12, 2020
Regent Court home sells for $10.5 million

Mediterranean designed estate features 150 feet of gulf frontage.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The School District of Manatee County has decided to reopen Friday.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 12, 2020
Manatee County schools reverse course on closing

After moving to e-learning for a day due to Tropical Storm Eta, the School District of Manatee County is reopening Friday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: November 12

Richard Bottorff captured this cardinal perched on a plant at Selby Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 12

Deborah McGillen captured a calm day from Bayfront Park on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 12, 2020
Amendment would allow legal use of fireworks

If approved, residents over the age of 18 would be able to use fireworks on July 4, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 12, 2020
Sarasota teachers to see pay increase

Following a state directive, the base salary for starting teachers will be $47,500 and all other teachers will see a raise.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2020
East County weather page photo: November 12

Debi Lander captured this four-spotted pennant at Heron’s Nest in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer and Mark Bergin
  • November 12, 2020
Village residents deal with effects of a night of flooding

Residents clean homes, plan for places to live as repairs begin.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 12, 2020
County boosts limit on federal relief limit for individuals

The amount of grants for individual assistance doubled from $5,000 to $10,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emma Weyant won the 400 IM at the USA Swimming Nationals at Stanford University in 2019. It was the sixth fastest time in the world last year. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 12, 2020
Weyant and other Olympic hopefuls swim in Sarasota

Lochte among those expected for the 2020 Toyota U.S. Open.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Junior receiver Omari Hayes, here cutting through Southeast High's defense, is a key for Riverview's offense.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 12, 2020
Sarasota football playoff preview

Each team is in action Friday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Members of the Sarasota High state champion swim team said they celebrated until 3 a.m.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 12, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Sailors boys swimmers win state title

They did so while winning zero individual gold medals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 12, 2020
Voters deserve the truth

The integrity of the national election process far outweighs Biden’s unofficial victory claim.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 12, 2020
A shoutout to Florida’s elections officials and staffs

With each screw-up, elections supervisors and the Legislature reformed and refined the system to the point now that Florida’s elections system is a national model and gold standard.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 12, 2020
Longboat flooding prompts some to head to shelters

Town leaders performing islandwide assessment today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A waste transfer station will need to open by the time Manatee County closes the landfill at Lena Road and opens a new one, likely at the far eastern reaches of the county.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 11, 2020
Manatee County doesn't waste time planning closure of east Bradenton landfill

Transfer station will be needed when Manatee County closes landfill

  • East County
  • News
Ceremony participants posed for a photo.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 11, 2020
Veterans groups recognize service at Veterans Day ceremony

Supporters gathered at VFW Post 3233 on Nov. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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