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The home at 419 Lomgfisher Lane was built in 2019 with it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,925 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 19, 2020
Home on Kingfisher Lane sells for $2.725 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 8-12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    In Memoriam |
  • June 19, 2020
Sidney Jenkins Wright

Colonel (USAF retired) Sid “Playboy” Wright, has “Flown West”, on June 4, 2020, to rejoin his many fighter pilot brothers at God’s Golden Airfield.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The home at 16416 Baycross Dr., in the Lake Club was the third highest priced home sale in Lakewood Ranch history.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 18, 2020
Realtors predict brisk luxury market in Lakewood Ranch

A $3.69 million Lake Club home becomes the second-highest resale home in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 18, 2020
Candidates for county elections finalized

Many incumbents for various positions will seek reelection while some have already secured another term.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 18, 2020
Parade honors healthcare heroes in Lakewood Ranch

Community celebrates healthcare professionals at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High School will be open for people to provide public comment about reopening in the fall during the School Board of Manatee County's June 25 workshop. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 18, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High among sites where public can go June 25 to give opinions on reopening schools.

Participants must sign up before the June 25 meeting and follow the district's guidelines.

  • East County
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Manatee County Emergency Management Chief Steve Litschauer was among the speakers at the 2019 seminar held at the Key Club's Harborside Ballroom.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 18, 2020
Longboat leaders, Chamber of Commerce to hold disaster preparedness 'Zoominar'

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed hurricane preparations for the town of Longboat Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 18

Michael Cohen captured this white egret catching some prey on Lido Beach.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: June 18

Mary Ann Tygh Parks captured this butterfly on a spring afternoon in Myakka State Park.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2020
East County weather page photo: June 18

Gordon Silver captured these pileated woodpeckers guarding the nest along White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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1. The Cougars embrace each other after winning the state title.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 18, 2020
A banner year: Top moments from the 2019-2020 high school sports season

There were championships abound despite a shortened spring season.

  • Sarasota
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Protesters rallied against racial injustice and police violence during a march from Dr. Martin Luther King Way to University Parkway on Saturday, June 6.
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  • David Conway
  • June 18, 2020
Protests spark dialog on police policy, reform

Amid national unrest, law enforcement agencies, activists, residents and elected officials are engaging in conversation about policing in Sarasota.

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The project will require the monitoring of the coastal environment surrounding Big Pass, which has never been dredged before.
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  • David Conway
  • June 18, 2020
Lido Beach renourishment begins next month

City officials say the dredging of Big Pass will help protect the natural and built environment on Lido Key.

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The Kolter Group hopes to finish construction on the Bayso project by early 2023.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 18, 2020
Developer plots another high-rise on Quay site

City staff has offered preliminary feedback on plans for an 18-story building near U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.

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A mural on Second Street in downtown Sarasota served as inspiration for a public art initiative that could receive economic development funding.
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  • David Conway
  • June 18, 2020
City debates use of economic development funds

After setting aside more than $2.3 million for small business grants, city officials are considering expanding their criteria for spending the money.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • June 18, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.18.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • By Gerry Siegel, Lead Leasing Advisor, Arietta Living
  • June 18, 2020
A Socially Distanced Social Life…Arietta Makes It Possible

A Socially Distanced Social Life…Arietta Makes It Possible

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Sponsored Content
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 17, 2020
Christ Church of Longboat Key gathers goods for food pantry

The church hosted its third drive for Our Daily Bread in Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
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Braden River's Natalie Valentine smiles while performing at the state competition. Braden River's Marching Band of Pirates hopes to defend its state title, but it depends on whether school will reopen fully in the fall. File photo
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 17, 2020
East Bradenton marching bands play waiting game

Until decisions are made about reopening school, local bands are planning for different scenarios.

  • East County
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Manatee Technical College students, like former student William Kennedy, have been learning remotely since March 30. MTC is receiving federal funding to provide students who have been impacted by COVID-19 financial aid. File photo
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 17, 2020
MTC receives $1 million in government aid

Funding will provide financial aid to at least 508 students and cover costs of moving to remote learning.

  • East County
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This map shows the location of the proposed 7-Eleven.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 17, 2020
S.R. 64 corridor near Lakewood Ranch gets more business

Convenience store comes to S.R. 64/Lorraine Road intersection with more development on the way.

  • East County
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1. Braden River's O'Mariah Gordon repeated as the Gatorade Florida Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 17, 2020
A year of triumph: The top-10 moments of the East County high school sports season

Multiple aea athletes got national and state recognition for their accomplishments this season.

  • East County
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East County's Virginia Bell has been reunited with Spanky.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 17, 2020
Chip helps Spanky return to Bradenton home after six years

Shih tzu returned to Bradenton home after being most for six years.

  • East County
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Lt. Rob Guerra is surprised by seeing his daughters Raelyn and Camila and his wife Kayla on Jimmy Kimmel Live From His House. Guerra was sent to New York to help with COVID-19.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 17, 2020
Celebrity donation was no joke for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nurse

Late night show gives nurse a new truck and PPE for being a health care hero.

  • East County
  • News
Scott Cooper, the new principal at R. Dan Nolan Middle School, settles into his new office. He hopes to expand the performing arts and career and technical education programs at the school in the future.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 17, 2020
New principal thrilled to lead Nolan Middle

Scott Cooper, the new principal of R. Dan Nolan Middle School, is confident he'll transition smoothly to his new role.

  • East County
  • News
Panther Ridge's Olga Ways, on Phillipe, rides through a trail. She and other equestrians can ride more than 14 miles of continuous trails. "We definitely moved here because of the equestrian trains and the length of the trails," s
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 17, 2020
Proposed homes draw criticism in eastern Manatee County

Compatibility with surrounding neighborhood creates concern for Concession project.

  • East County
  • News
Eric Holt, a seventh grader at Braden River Middle School, participates in an experiment. Students like Holt could be back in the classroom come fall or at home with virtual learning or both. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 17, 2020
School District of Manatee County seeks reopening input

Share your thoughts on reopening schools during a June 25 School Board of Manatee County workshop.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 17, 2020
Good plan for schools

Gov. DeSantis and Commissioner Richard Corcoran’s school reopening plan is a model. It delegates to the local level.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rob and Luke Rominiecki often play music together.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 17, 2020
Families reminisce for Fathers Day

Sarasota dads and children talk about their favorite memories together.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The first day back to school, which is normally filled with hugs, could look drastically different in August.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 16, 2020
School board takes closer look at first day options

Following state directives, district leaders have reworked the back to school plan.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2020
State plan for reopening schools

DeSantis and Corcoran released a 143-page document.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nathan Benderson Park's Fireworks on the Lake will be a drive-in celebration with limited parking to abide by social distancing. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 16, 2020
Nathan Benderson Park's fireworks show in Sarasota to be held with restrictions

Tickets to the Nathan Benderson Park fireworks show will be sold starting June 24.

  • East County
  • News
David Wolff Jr. secures the devices to the dock.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 16, 2020
Mar Vista sees 'beautiful growth' on Mini Reefs

The Mini Reefs are designed with hopes of improving the ecosystem.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Thomas Desmond, a music teacher at Braden River High School, has been selected for a Congressional Teacher Award.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 16, 2020
Braden River High School teacher receives Congressional Teacher Award

East County teacher is one of eight in Manatee, Sarasota and Hillsborough counties to receive the award from Congressman Vern Buchanan.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. The irregular marks surrounding the crawl indicate the chair stuck to the animal.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 16, 2020
Turtle Watch volunteers find evidence of a tangled turtle

A turtle seeking a nesting place was caught in a beach lounge chair.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This River Club home at 6808 Pinehurst Place soldfor $900,000. It has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,105 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of listing agent Nicole Ryskamp.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 16, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area residential real estate June 1-5

River Club home tops sales at $900,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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