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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 15, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Job done

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Cars are parked on the street on June 6 along Broadway in the Longbeach Village neighborhood.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 15, 2020
Longboat moves forward with resident-permit parking proposal for neighborhood

Longboat Key town commissioners are expected to consider the proposal in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The meeting will be held at the Bradenton Area Convention Center to allow for social distancing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2020
Manatee County commissioners to discuss business recovery plan

Compression braking might be banned in section of Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
The La Norma statue will not be restored.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 15, 2020
Missing no longer

The missing chef statue at La Norma raised intrigue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Initial site work at Town Center Green started in April and is scheduled to finish in late summer.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 15, 2020
Longboat Key property values projected to decrease in 2021

About 75% of the town of Longboat Key's general fund comes from property taxes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courts at Bayfront Park have been marked as closed and their gates locked.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 15, 2020
Longboat sets June 22 date to reopen more facilities

Restrictions will apply to courts' use in Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A sample of the thank you cards Linda Mitchell has received. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 15, 2020
Key Club members raise thousands for furloughed employees

The "Members Who Care" GoFundMe ran for a short time, but made a huge impact.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Makena, Ethan, Joseph, Andrew and Peter M'mwirichia
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 15, 2020
Happy Father's Day, Longboat Key

Longboat's little ones give us an overview of their fathers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old Bella Bassett capped her art project with this message to her dad, Tony Bassett.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 15, 2020
Glad for dad in Lakewood Ranch

Kids honor dads with project at Lakewood Ranch's Let's Create Art.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 13, 2020
Nik Wallenda brings thrills to Benderson Park with stunt show

The daredevil rally had its first show on June 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 13, 2020
PRIDE car parade rolls through downtown

About two dozen decorated cars paraded down Main Street on Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clayton Rosaire says Big Cat Habitat added several improvements to its facility during its down time.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 13, 2020
Big Cat Habitat open again in Sarasota

Exotic animals on display again as Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota reopens.

  • East County
  • News
Barnes & Noble is slated to open its new Sarasota location June 17. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 12, 2020
Sarasota Barnes & Noble almost ready to open

Opening date set for new book store location in UTC plazas.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 12, 2020
SMA instructor named to national honor

ROTC instructor and cadet commandant is a retired Army lieutenant colonel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A one-car crash in Myakka City on Thursday night led to the death of a 23-year-old male passenger who has not been identified by the Florida Highway Patrol.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 12, 2020
Myakka City crash results in death of 23-year-old man

Male passenger, 23, killed in one-car Myakka City crash caused when the driver attempted to avoid hitting an alligator.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 4101 Gulf of Mexico Drive was built in 1956 with three bedrooms, three baths and 2,918 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 11, 2020
Gulf of Mexico Drive property sells for $3.4 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 1-5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The property at 7712 was built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 6,480 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 11, 2020
Siesta Key property sells for $10.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 1-5.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
A look at one of Longboat Key's 12 public beach access points. Each of the access points has a four-digit code that corresponds to Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 11, 2020
Longboat Key Fire Rescue warns beachgoers of rip currents

Longboat Key does not have lifeguards like Cortez Beach or Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
County Commissioners approved plans for a parking lot at 6647 S. Midnight Pass Road.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 11, 2020
Parking lot on South Siesta Key approved

Commissioners approved the lot, though they suggested leasing it to business owners for employee parking rather than designating it as public parking.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The first day back to school may look different as the district considers two plans that would implement social distancing and other safety protocols. File photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 11, 2020
Sarasota County school leaders consider back to school options

School district lays out two distinct paths for the new school year, but emphasize nothing will be settled for weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Gerri Chaffee hosts Por Nuestros Niños.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 11, 2020
Spanish radio station hopes to educate Sarasota families on distance learning

The radio show Por Nuestros Niños is a Spanish language show about issues associated with distance learning and education.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota attorney Dan Lobeck spoke on behalf of the Foxwood at Panther Ridge Homeowners Association. He said the proposal violates the county's land development codes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 11, 2020
Manatee County Planning Commission won't recommend Concession-area project.

Some Manatee County Planning Commission members say they could not support the application.

  • East County
  • News
Irina LaRose and Steve Howard at the 2019 Freedom Fest.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 11, 2020
Longboat Key's Freedom Fest canceled

The fest's fate had been iffy, but the cancellation is now official.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 11

Patricia Muller took this photo of a floral-looking fungus on North Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: June 11

Patricia Muller captured a quiet evening sunset on Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2020
East County weather page photo: June 11

Richard Bottorff captured this photo of a soft shelled turtle peaking out of a Rye Wilderness pond.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 11, 2020
Superintendent pool narrowed to five

The five remaining candidates are all current administrators in Florida schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Riverview football had its offense clicking in week one of the 2023 season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 11, 2020
Sarasota sports programs will soon be able to practice — with some restrictions

The county is phasing in practices for high school athletes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
City planning staff is recommending a series of complete street projects, creating what they feel is a more equitable mix of infrastructure for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. Concept image via city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 11, 2020
City unveils full transportation master plan

An emphasis on biking and walking has drawn rebukes from some vocal critics, but city staff says the plan reflects public input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although gyms are allowed to reopen across the state, the shared fitness facilities in some multifamily housing complexes remain closed.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 11, 2020
Coronavirus poses challenges for multifamily buildings

Residents and property managers in condos and apartments are finding ways to navigate shared indoor spaces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.11.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Pastor Tony Viglione addressed the crowd.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 10, 2020
Interfaith vigil burns prayer ties for equality

The event was held at the Church of the Trinity MCC June 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A scammer mailed a Longboat Key resident a fraudulent check for $32,500.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 10, 2020
Longboat Key police warn of COVID-19 financial relief scam

Scammers are accused of using the town of Longboat Key's information to mail a fake check in exchange for agreeing to a long-term loan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New Lakewood Ranch project.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 10, 2020
Waterside housing options expand with Southside project in Lakewood Ranch

Waterside housing options expand with Southside project in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Financial advisor Joshua Lowe learned about hard work during his dad's run as a minor league baseball coach with the Cubs, Yankees and Expos.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 10, 2020
Lakewood Ranch financial advisor hopes to score with new office

Lakewood Ranch financial advisor hopes to score with new office

  • East County
  • Business
Fernando Azcona-Meza, a math teacher at Out-of-Door Academy's upper school, congratulates seniors during the parade. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 10, 2020
Thunderous sendoff for ODA seniors

ODA surprises seniors with fireworks after parade.

  • East County
  • News
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