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Even with about 7,100 people living permanently in town, it's often easy to have the beach to yourself.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 11, 2020
On the rise

Longboat Key population sees small increase.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 10, 2020
Longboat Key plants American flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive to honor 9/11 victims

Friday marks 19 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • September 10, 2020
Betty L. Suarez

Betty L. Suarez, nee Olson, 87, of Rolling Meadows IL, longtime seasonal resident of Longboat Key FL, passed away September 8, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Eileen Parker with the School District of Manatee County's Food and Nutrition Services hands out lunches during the summer food program. All students can receive free breakfast and lunch no matter their modality. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 10, 2020
East County students can get free meals through Manatee County schools

Manatee County students 18 years old and younger can receive free breakfast and lunch every day through Dec. 31.

  • East County
  • News
Shawn McLoughlin paints a mural welcoming people to Siesta Key. Photo courtesy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 10, 2020
Siesta Key artist sells lifetime of work

After learning he has Stage 3 pancreatic cancer, Siesta Key artist Shawn McLoughlin sold more than 160 pieces of art.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kelly McWilliams welcomes families to Alta Vista Elementary School. Harry Sayer
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 10, 2020
Sarasota teachers adjust to concurrent learning

Most teachers now have to cater to half their students on campus and another half online.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The height of the landfill in Phase 2 and Phase 3 could increase to 200 feet.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 10, 2020
County landfill height could increase to 200 feet

Portions of the county landfill could increase to 200 feet in height, which some property owners say could decrease the value of their land.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2020
East County weather page photo: September 10

Gordon Silver captured this magnolia tree in bloom in Lakewood Ranch’s Del Webb community.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: September 10

Tom Connor captured this image of a bee hard at work in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 10

Robert Todd took this cormorant photo at Longboat Key Club’s Islandside Golf Course.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Outlined in yellow is the new proposed boundary for the Northwest Sector Development of Regional Impact. Courtesy map.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 10, 2020
Lakewood Ranch asks to grow

Developer proposes addition of 114 acres within existing DRI.

  • East County
  • News
McKenna Flaherty committed to Florida State for beach volleyball on Aug. 1. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 10, 2020
Riverview volleyball player commits to dream school

The Rams junior is Tallahassee bound.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2020
British police car buff likes what he sees in Sarasota's design

Replica of a local police cruiser spotted in the Scottish highlands.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lift Station 87 in Luke Wood Park has undergone a series of delays and revisions as the cost associated with the project has ballooned. Today, the structure is six months away from completion.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2020
Lift Station 87: What went wrong?

The city is commissioning an internal investigation into how a wastewater facility project took nearly a decade longer and $60 million more than originally anticipated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A developer is seeking the right to upzone land along Fourth Street, but there are no specific plans in place for the property yet.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2020
Downtown rezoning proposals draw compatibility concerns

With no set development plans, two property owners near the Rosemary District are seeking the right to build higher on their lots.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New College officials are attempting to tailor a push for increased enrollment to the school’s existing mission. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2020
New College continues to push for growth

Efforts to expand the student body haven’t gone as planned, but increased enrollment still remains atop the school’s to-do list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
GK Real Estate filed preliminary plans with the city for the apartment project in August.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2020
Developer plots apartments on U.S. 301

GK Development plans to build 69 apartments on land just south of Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.10.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lauren Hofing checks out one of her seven hives in Myakka City.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 9, 2020
Sweet hobby for Lakewood Ranch woman

Beekeeper in Lakewood Ranch will offer honey presentation for Temple Emanu-El in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Avery Ruffing. Photo by Liz Ramos
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 9, 2020
Hands-on type of Lakewood Ranch student

McNeal fourth grader enjoys art project in the park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Sandie Ivers and Sarasota's Linda Klein have teamed up to open Suncoast Sign Greeters. They say it uses their creativity and they like spreading joy with their signs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2020
All in the message for Lakewood Ranch women

Sign display company launches in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 9, 2020
Lake Club residents drive with purpose in Lakewood Ranch

Fundraiser supports local teen, cancer research.

  • East County
  • News
Lilly and Bethany Lynch and Larry and Tierney Thornhill look forward to Neighbors Unite in which luminaries will light up in Lakewood Ranch to honor those impacted by cancer.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 9, 2020
Light for hope in Lakewood Ranch

Group works to develop Neighbors Unite luminaria event in Lakewood Ranch Sept. 20 for American Cancer Society.

  • East County
  • News
Players warm up Sept. 5 for the first night of competition in the Chargers Soccer Club Labor Day Tournament at Premier Sports Campus. About 1,500 athletes participated in the four-day event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2020
Is sports tourism back in Manatee County?

Hoteliers hope soccer tourney means momentum for sports tourism in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Mary Sue Hudgens, a patient at Windsor Reflections at Lakewood Ranch, interacts with Angie Kowalski-Lee, a licensed practical nurse. Kowalski-Lee's dedication to her patients makes her a role model at the facility. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 9, 2020
Love of the job leads to award for Lakewood Ranch nurse

Lakewood Ranch resident named 2020 'Caregiver of the Year.'

  • East County
  • News
Braden River Coach Curt Bradley said he expects his team to take a step forward this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 9, 2020
Braden River football will lean on its senior leaders in 2020

Those leaders include the Pirates' NCAA Division I-bound quarterback.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 9, 2020
Once again, I-4 is the key

Winning Florida’s electoral votes has been determined along Florida’s I-4 corridor. In this year’s election, the rise of independents and Pinellas and Seminole counties will be linchpins to victory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Woodland's Dewayne McFarland and Jennifer Passmore say the new building meets demands both for Dunn Prep Elementary, as well as church administration.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2020
Church, school grow together in Lakewood Ranch area

Woodland Community Church also expands educational opportunities.

  • East County
  • News
“I enjoy it,” Lake Vistas' Steve Harrison said of being an enumerator. “It’s really good for someone who’s a people person and that’s me.”
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2020
It's a numbers crunch in Lakewood Ranch

Census workers round up responses before Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • News
This boat ramp and dock on Lake Uihlein is rarely used. Its owner, the Country Club Edgewater Village Association, is trying to figure out what to do with it.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2020
CEVA fishes for solution in Lakewood Ranch

What's next for Lake Uihlein boat ramp?

  • East County
  • News
Megan Silvestri and Rebecca Cronander, school counselors at Gene Witt Elementary School, are always available to help the school's students and teachers, especially as they adjust to the new normal at school. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 9, 2020
New state of mind for East County counselors

School counselors face more challenges as a result of COVID-19.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 8, 2020
School board approves $503 million operating budget

With enrollment numbers still fluctuating, board members are unsure the effect it will have on the budget.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Nathan Benderson Park has event hosted international rowing events. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 8, 2020
Nathan Benderson Park named rowing favorite

Rowing facility makes top 10 list of 'notable' venues.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 8, 2020
ODA celebrates opening of new middle school facility

Eighth graders return to Lakewood Ranch campus and get a first look at new facility.

  • East County
  • News
The town of Longboat Key's public beach access points have been closed since June 30.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 8, 2020
Longboat Key's COVID-19 closures continue

Town Manager Tom Harmer issued his latest executive order on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key projects manager James Linkogle shows how the town's undergrounding utility service will replace FPL poles.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 8, 2020
Phase one of Longboat Key's undergrounding project is near completion

The town of Longboat Key's plan is to have its $49.1 million undergrounding project finished by the end of 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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