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Work remaining in the Rye Road project is related to a new master lift station and a satellite lift station at Gene Witt Elementary School.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2020
Rye Road project will take longer in Manatee County

Contractor seeks 90 more days to finish improvements.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2020
No reservation about reserves?

Manatee County defends reserves policies.

  • East County
  • News
Lt. Robert Andrews with the Crime Prevention Unit of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office gives an education presentation to residents. The Crime Prevention Unit will host a webinar on COVID-19 scams. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 2, 2020
Free webinar deals with COVID-19 scams

The webinar will teach residents tips on how to avoid scams.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • September 2, 2020
How Longboat compares

The Florida House’s transparency project lets Floridians see how their local governments compare to their peers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Oasis at Lakewood Ranch Apartments Property Manager Stephanie Cooper says residents will enjoy the amenity center, which includes a resort style pool, a fitness center, a game room and a place for doing business.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2020
Apartments on rise in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents get more housing options with 1,441 apartments on the way.

  • East County
  • News
David Marshall, principal at Gene Witt Elementary School, says the renovations allowed for more storage space for teachers and students to use. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 2, 2020
Gene Witt upgrades thrill administrators

Renovations of two buildings were completed for the new school year while construction on an addition continues.

  • East County
  • News
Mary and Pat Glass celebrate a dedication of the Manatee County Commission Chambers in Pat Glass's honor in 2018. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2020
Longtime Manatee County Commissioner Pat Glass dies at 93

Glass commended as 'unbelievable leader' for her advocacy and foresight.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 16321 Daysailor Trail sold for $1.42 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,502 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 1, 2020
Concession home tops Lakewood Ranch area sales at $2.5 million.

Here are the residential real estate transactions for Aug. 17-21.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sailor Fleming and Adam Ulrich complete activities outside on Out-of-Door Academy's Siesta Campus. Photo Courtesy Out-of-Door Academy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 1, 2020
Out-of-Door Academy takes a phased reopening approach

Students won't be all together on the Siesta Key campus until Sept. 11.

  • Siesta Key
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The medical examiner's office would be a one-story facility to host offices and autopsy equipment.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 1, 2020
Commissioners talk internet program, medical examiner's office

Commissioners agreed to use federal relief dollars to provide internet support to low-income families who chose a remote learning option.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The fountain at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch was filled with bubbles this morning. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2020
Bubbles fountain up in Lakewood Ranch

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch gets bubbly surprise.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 1, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: What happens on Longboat . . .

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Public street parking on Broadway in the Longbeach Village neighborhood has been a point of contention for years.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 1, 2020
Longboat Key Commission has budget and more on its plate

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to hold a regular meeting on Sept. 14.

  • Longboat Key
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Built in 1956, the home at 4051 Gulf of Mexico Drive has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,648 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 1, 2020
Gulf of Mexico Drive home sells for $3.7 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 17-21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 1, 2020
Hometown humor

Longboat Key resident writes two books in six months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kelli Smith has 29 years of law enforcement experience.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 1, 2020
University police chief is Longboat's choice as top cop

Kelli Smith has accepted a conditional offer to serve as the town of Longboat Key's next police chief.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The truck is decorated with Happy Birthday or celebratory signs.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 31, 2020
First responders just want to have fun

Why is there a fire truck driving by that birthday party? Because it's 2020, that’s why.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2020
Did you test positive for COVID-19?

The Observer is seeking Sarasota and Manatee residents who have tested positive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karen Pashkow and Elise Passentino
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 31, 2020
Lord's Warehouse reopening on Longboat Key

The reopening of the Lord's Warehouse and the Longboat Island Chapel mark the near-full awakening of church life on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 31, 2020
"It's a boy!"

Firefighter Missina Cutting enlisted her fire family to help her reveal the sex of her baby.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Resort Wear owner Harvinder Mahesh Mirchandani (left) and customer Michelle Giannico (right) wore their masks in compliance with the town of Longboat Key's mandatory mask policy.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 31, 2020
Longboat extends mask policy through November

The town of Longboat Key's mandatory mask policy runs through Nov. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bridgette Clark, Lisle Christensen, Giana Clark and Hartley Livesey
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 31, 2020
Longboat Key Turtle Watch patroller tracks trash, too

An app makes it clear to see how much refuse is out on the sand.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 31, 2020
Temple Beth Israel shares dinner with friends again

Temple members could pick up Shabbat dinners before the weekly virtual service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 31, 2020
Sarasota students head back to school

First day procedures looked different, but the energy remained the same.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The home at 1604 Travis Lane was built in 1964 with four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,549 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 30, 2020
Travis Lane home sells for just under $2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 17 and Aug. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Phase-one improvements of the Town Center Green project finished in August.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 30, 2020
Longboat Key saves $119K on phase one of Town Center Green project

Longboat Key town commissioners are set to discuss phase-two improvements in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 28, 2020
Sarasota schools in need of musical instruments

Music teachers have started a grassroots effort to collect enough instruments for all their students, because of sharing limitations brought on by COVID..

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Winn-Dixie plans to make its debut in Lakewood Ranch in November.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 28, 2020
Winn-Dixie picks November for Lakewood Ranch debut

New Winn-Dixie grocery store plans to "experiment" with ways to serve the Lakewood Ranch community.

  • East County
  • News
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce president Heather Kasten congratulated Four Winds Network Services for winning Small Business of the Year.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 28, 2020
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce recognizes local businesses with virtual presentation

The 2020 Frank G. Berlin Small Business Awards were held on Aug. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The bald eagle name originates with the old English word "balde," which means white.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • August 28, 2020
Bird of the week: Bald eagle

National bird is the only eagle unique to North America.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 28, 2020
No feud for this family in Lakewood Ranch

Alliance hosts first large in-person networking event.

  • East County
  • Business
    In Memoriam |
  • August 27, 2020
Paul Edward Welch

Paul Edward Welch, age 81, of Sarasota, Florida passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Each classroom is fitted with plastic barriers to help keep particles from spreading. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 27, 2020
Sarasota schools prepare for students' return

From social distancing to masks and desk barriers, here's what your child can expect as they return to campus:

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Local doctors say for students with no underlying risks, it is safe to return to school to receive necessary early development learning. File Photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 27, 2020
Doctors say returning to school for most is safe

Local experts say kids don't get COVID-19 frequently and those without risk factors are safe to return to brick-and-mortar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 27

Joanne Hummert captured this sunset on south Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2020
East County weather page photo: August 27

Gordon Silver captured this pileated woodpecker feeding her babies on White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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