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Sand from nearby beaches facing the Gulf of Mexico has filled the eastern spit of the Greer Island shoreline for years. Here is a look on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 8, 2020
Quick fix coming for Longboat's Canal 1A

The town of Longboat Key is finalizing its plans before hiring a marine contractor to move 1,000 cubic yards of sand.

  • Longboat Key
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    In Memoriam |
  • September 8, 2020
Jayne Forstenzer

Jayne Forstenzer, 99, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2020, just two weeks after celebrating her 99th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Michael Bodnyk leads the choral scholars in rehearsal.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 8, 2020
Undergrads comprise church's choir

Four college kids are the only music for St. Armands Key Lutheran Church during the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 7, 2020
Lord's Warehouse thrift store reopens on Longboat Key

The warehouse has been closed to shoppers since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 3929 Higel Ave. was built in 2000 with five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 8,381 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 6, 2020
Siesta Key home sells for $5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 25-28.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The home at 1461 John Ringling Parkway was built in 2002 with five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,165 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 6, 2020
Lido home sells for $4.9 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 24-28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota's Carolyn Garron and Dawn Shay wanted to support their friend, organizer Lori Ruth.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2020
Derby drives charity

Sunshine Kids takes spotlight during Kentucky Derby event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 4, 2020
Sailors football runs away from North Port

Sarasota High defeated the Bobcats 38-9 on Friday night.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 4, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Slow it down, huh?

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 4, 2020
Smoke, no fire, discovered at Longboat resort following alarm

No injuries and little damage reported in 11:45 a.m. incident on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Winward at Lakewood Ranch's amenity center will open in 2021. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 4, 2020
Windward at Lakewood Ranch opens

Neal Communities introduces new gated Lakewood Ranch community.

  • East County
  • News
A videographer kept everything running smoothly.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 4, 2020
High-tech High Holy Days at Temple Beth Israel

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are not until mid-September, but Temple Beth Israel has already recorded the services.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 4, 2020
Christ Church of Longboat Key hosts food drive

These days, even quick stops by a food drive are a welcome chance to see friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Black vultures find food by using their keen eyesight or by following turkey vultures, which possess a powerful sense of smell. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Guest Author
  • September 4, 2020
Bird of the week: black vulture

Often maligned species plays a critical role in our daily lives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The School District of Manatee Country has created a dashboard to inform the public how many COVID-19 cases have been confirmed at individual schools and support sites.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 3, 2020
School District of Manatee County creates COVID-19 dashboard

Six East County schools have reported at least one confirmed case of COVID-19 since first day of school.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 3, 2020
East County weather page photo: September 3

Pamela Williams captured this white egret overlooking a pond in the Hazeltine neighborhood of Country Club East.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 3, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: September 3

John Greco captured this photo of an alligator basking in the sun in a pond in Osprey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 3, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 3

Claire Fadely captured these swans with their cygnet on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Assistant Principal Meredith McArthur helps students find their Alta Vista Elementary School teachers. Harry Sayer
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 3, 2020
Sarasota schools adjust to a new norm

Though teachers say the year isn't without its challenges, they are excited to be back in the classroom.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The School Board of Manatee County is looking for a resident to serve on the Audit Committee.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 3, 2020
School Board of Manatee County seeks resident to join committee

Audit Committee is in need of Manatee County resident.

  • East County
  • News
TECO Energy is also installing a 6-inch gas line along Gulf of Mexico Drive from North Shore Road to Bayview Drive.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 3, 2020
Roadside work underway on Gulf of Mexico Drive

The Florida Department of Transportation's work is set to be completed by Sept. 11

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • September 3, 2020
How do the city and county of Sarasota stack up?

No municipality is in an entirely different world than the others. Things that work in one of them can work in others.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sambo Ung Jr. had a breakout season for Riverview in 2019.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 3, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Fall sports return to Sarasota County on Friday

A preview of the on-field action and some athletes to watch.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Downtown leaders are discussing spending more to promote the availability of outdoor dining space, curbside pickup and more to attract customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 3, 2020
Downtown stakeholders seek increased business activity

A group of downtown property owners is considering spending more on advertising in hopes of offsetting the effects of COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Suzanne Atwell, former co-chairwoman of the Change the Date campaign, thinks increased turnout in August's city election is a sign of improved public engagement with local government.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 3, 2020
New date, more votes in city elections

After seeing significantly increased turnout in the City Commission primary, candidates remain uncertain how a shift away from off-cycle elections will affect the race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In February, Selby Gardens shared this concept image of a redesigned parking garage. Selby lowered the height of the proposed parking structure from nearly 70 feet to 39 feet. File image.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 3, 2020
Revised Selby Gardens master plan set for public review

Later this month, the city's Planning Board will hear arguments for and against approval of an updated proposal for the botanical garden property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 3, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.3.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Commissioner Nancy Detert feared approval of a project that would extend past the county’s Gulf Beach Setback Line would set a bad precedent for future development on the island.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 2, 2020
Commissioners deny Siesta development on Beach Road

Commissioners feared approval of the project would set a bad precedent for the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 2, 2020
County closures, collection schedule affected by Labor Day

Several county buildings will be closed Sept. 7 and collections services will be delayed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Realtor Stacy Haas used her interior decorating experience to plan the renovation of a home in the Country Club that was going on the market.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 2, 2020
Space for improvement in the Lakewood Ranch Country Club

Huge renovation project hopes to double the worth of a Lakewood Ranch Country Club home.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 2, 2020
Does that make it 15-0?

The location is set to open this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fountain at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2020
Bubbles on the rise in Lakewood Ranch

Fountain on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch overflows with bubbles.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 2, 2020
Paint with purpose in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's Let's Create Art gives homeschoolers and e-learners opportunities to learn while safely socializing.

  • East County
  • News
File photo
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 2, 2020
East County PTOs adjust to new normal

Lakewood Ranch-area Parent-Teacher Organizations are coming up with ways to host fundraisers and events.

  • East County
  • News
Country Club Edgewater Village Association property manager Cristi Valentine and Gary Glass, director of community association services for Town Hall, review a modification request for a homeowner in Country Club.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2020
Country Club HOA could split from town hall model

Country Club Edgewater Village Association explores whether it could save by seeking its own property management services.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 2, 2020
Hope thrives on horseback for East County resident

After stroke, East County senior takes SMART approach to horseback riding.

  • East County
  • News
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