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Allison Maulfair and Spencer Mauk.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 22, 2020
Local grads tackle new college sport

Flag football added by NAIA member institutions.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch community development district supervisors hope going to a partially automated gate system for the Country Club will save money and solve entry problems. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 22, 2020
Lakewood Ranch IDA budget includes gate changes

Some projects put on hold due to pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
The Dienna family (Maria, Denise, Michael, Ava, Nicki and Matt) advocate for school to start with complete e-learning.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 22, 2020
Virtual woes confound School District of Manatee County

Students' needs must be assessed before being able to move completely online.

  • East County
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Mote released a new rendering of its planned Science and Education Aquarium on Thursday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 22, 2020
Whale of an aquarium project begins in Sarasota

Mote to break ground in September on $130 million aquarium in Sarasota

  • East County
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Science Center student volunteers Mia Merrell, Rylan Monge, Natalie Carrion, Max Fischer, Rocket Burns, Julia Chen, Pragnya Govindu and Claire Wang encourage people to donate on July 29. Courtesy Photo
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 22, 2020
Suncoast Science Center and SunCoast Blood Centers to host blood donation drive

The joint partnership blood drive will be on July 29.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 21, 2020
Riverview High School celebrates graduating seniors

Seniors accepted their diplomas at a distanced ceremony July 21.

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The city plans to renovate the Bobby Jones Golf Club property in April 2021, a project expected to cost $21.4 million.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 21, 2020
City staff turns away Bobby Jones lease offer

A proposal from a private group interested in operating Bobby Jones Golf Club did not make it to the City Commission for review.

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Realtor Donna Soda of the Soda-Stavola Group said her favorite part of the home is the massive lanai. Photo by Jay Heater
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 21, 2020
Lots of luxury living being sold in Lakewood Ranch area

Luxury home market thriving in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Brian Lipton
  • By Brian Lipton
  • July 21, 2020
My View: Graffiti attacks bolster resolve to assertively attack antisemitism

Improve hate-crime reporting, commit resources to bring those responsible to justice.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Justin Matthews said the alligator was about 7 feet long.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 21, 2020
Alligator freed from soccer net in Lakewood Ranch area

Alligator trapped in soccer net in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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FHSAA opts to keep July 27 start date for fall sports.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 21, 2020
FHSAA opts to keep July 27 start date for fall sports

The decision goes against recommendations from the organization's Sports Medicine Advisory Committee.

  • East County
  • Sports
Closure of a turn lane on eastbound Gulfstream Boulevard had a detrimental effect on traffic during the winter.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 20, 2020
Town leaders drive home point about Sarasota traffic plan

Sarasota city commissioners will have to consider another version of the Sarasota In Motion Transportation Master Plan.

  • Longboat Key
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Lynn Larson
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 20, 2020
Kiwanis Club writes check to Children’s Guardian Fund

The club has always focused on children’s education and this $10,000 check is the next step.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 20, 2020
Literary Longboat

The Boxser Diversity Initiative is bringing a literary festival to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The meeting starts at 9 a.m. at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 20, 2020
Concession project on Manatee County commission agenda

Manatee County commissioners to consider Concession and Lakewood Ranch development projects.

  • East County
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Carolyn Michel
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 20, 2020
'Mango Queen' can't explain her crop, but she's happy to share

As long as she’s lived in her St. Armands Key house, Carolyn Michel has reaped the benefits of the mango trees out front.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River High School Class of 2019 graduates watch a slideshow during graduation. Members of Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High School's Class of 2019 had advice to share with this year's graduates. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 20, 2020
Dear Class of 2020...

Lakewood Ranch-area 2019 graduates share advice on how to succeed after high school.

  • East County
  • News
Blue daze on a bush at the park's front.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 20, 2020
Check out Durante Park to meet your natural neighbors

An informed walk-through of some of the trails of Joan M. Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Signage outside of Publix requires most customers to wear a mask upon entering the store.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 19, 2020
Publix to require customers wear masks starting Tuesday

There are exceptions to Publix's mandatory mask policy.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 19, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The ups and downs of a portable sign

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Unit 101 condominium at 4750 Ocean Blvd. was built in 2019 with four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 4,439 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 19, 2020
Oceane condo sells for $4.05 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 6-10.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Predators and development have harmed snowy plovers' ability to nest in peace.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • July 17, 2020
Bird of the Week: Snowy plovers

The snowy plover's nesting season runs through August.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 47 S. Washington Drive was built in 1927 with three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,956 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 17, 2020
St. Armands home tops sales at $3.25 million

Top real estate transactions for the week of July 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota Bay is pictured Tuesday, July 14, 2020, near Susan Veshosky's home on Spanish Drive North. She does not think the "foul" smell is related to the June sewage break. Photo Courtesy of Susan Veshosky.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 17, 2020
Sewage break prompts Longboat Key resident concerns

The town of Longboat Key was required to submit materials to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection about June’s sewage break in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
After restricting visitor access last month, Sarasota Memorial Hospital announced today plans to scale back surgical operations because of COVID-19. Image courtesy Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 17, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital concerned about COVID-19 numbers

Because of a spike in cases, the hospital is planning to scale back its non-emergency surgical operations. Ten COVID-19 patients have died at SMH this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Farmers Market has been closed since March because of COVID-19. The market is now working to reopen in two weeks.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 17, 2020
Sarasota Farmers Market to reopen in August

Ahead of the market’s return to downtown Sarasota, organizers have shared a customer code of conduct in response to COVID-19.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2020
Manatee County Republican Board State Committeewoman: Cindy Spray

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2020
Manatee County Republican Board State Committeewoman: Linda Ivell

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 72: Donna Barcomb

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  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 72: Jason Miller

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  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 70: Michele Rayner

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  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 70: Keisha Bell

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  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 70: Mark Oliver

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2020
State Attorney District 12: Ed Brodsky

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2020
State Attorney District 12: Lisa Chittaro

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  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 16, 2020
Sarasota High School hosts drive-thru graduation ceremony

The alternate ceremony was held July 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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