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Unit 601 of La Bellasera was built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,384 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 29, 2020
Golden Gate Point condo sells for $2.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 13-17.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The home at 447 Meadow Lake Lane was built in 1997 with four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,778 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 29, 2020
Bird Key home sells for $4.85 million

Longboat Key residential real estate transactions for April 13-17.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 29, 2020
Longboat Key beach art grows and changes daily

Bob Dreyfus works on his beach installation daily. But by turtle season, it has to go.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charlene Donnelly helped transport the new batch of turtle nest stakes.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 29, 2020
Fresh coat

Longboat Key Turtle Watch updates supplies for turtle tracking

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A golfer decided not to play this ball that crept close to the swans. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 29, 2020
Longboat Key swans on track for hatching

Of course, the date isn't exact, but the island could see cygnets soon.

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"Anything goes in a dress," said Maryann Mazzaferro.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 29, 2020
Longboater urges her neighbors to consider wearing their Sunday best

One Longboat Key resident hopes to start a new tradition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A car full of donations heads to Our Daily Bread of Bradenton.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 29, 2020
You Observed: Christ Church of Longboat Key makes donation

Paper and canned goods, face masks and other quarantine essentials were delivered.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 29, 2020
Foundation, builder launch hospitality relief fund

Accutech Restoration and Remodeling approached the foundation wanting to help.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 28, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Yarrr, this boat launchin' ramp be open?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Manatee County commissioners decided county owned beaches will open up next week.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2020
Manatee County to reopen beaches

Manatee County-owned beaches will open May 4 with some restrictions.

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City officials have expressed a desire to help small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 28, 2020
City plots COVID-19 economic assistance program

At next week’s City Commission meeting, officials will discuss dedicating $2.3 million to an initiative that would issue $5,000 grants to local businesses affected by COVID-19.

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A COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will be open April 28 to May 1 in Manatee County. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2020
Manatee County Health Department to host drive-thru COVID-19 test site

Officials say Manatee County residents no longer need a prescription, but appointments are required.

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    In Memoriam |
  • April 28, 2020
Julia Goldman

Longboat Key, Florida – It is with great sadness that the family of Julia Goldman announces her passing on April 25, 2020, at the age of 90 years.

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2. Rollerblade
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  • Harry Sayer
  • April 28, 2020
You Can Do It: Alternative Ways to Exercise

Gyms are closed, weights are nearly impossible to buy. Still, you can work out and have fun with a few substitutions.

  • Sarasota
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With a statewide closure of nonessential businesses set to expire at the end of the month, a group of local business leaders is advocating for a rapid reopening over the next few weeks.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 27, 2020
Business leaders advocate for reopening region

An ad-hoc task force is encouraging government officials to lift some COVID-19 restrictions and allow businesses in Sarasota and Manatee to resume operating.

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Lynn Larson's masks in progress.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 27, 2020
To mask or not to mask? Longboaters cover the possibilities

For many people, it depends on the activity.

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The commission meeting will be held in the county's administrative building. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 27, 2020
Manatee commissioners talk about coronavirus emergency

Manatee County board also to discuss meeting schedule.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 27, 2020
Life on Longboat

Residents keep their eyes open for cool photos.

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Mayor Ken Schneier (left) and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock (right) were sworn in to their respective positions on March 23, which is the last time the town commission met in person.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 26, 2020
Schneier navigates unusual first weeks as Longboat Key's mayor

The Longboat Key Town Commission last met in person on March 23 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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This home at 7917 Waterton Lane in Lake Club sold for $2,199,000. It has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,823 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of listing agents Jim and Donna Soda.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 26, 2020
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS APRIL 13-17

Lake Club home tops sales at $2.199 .

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Longboat Key's first turtle nest. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 26, 2020
Longboat Key sees first turtle nest of 2020

Though turtle season doesn't start until May 1, the nesting mothers are arriving.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 23

Eric Leininger captured this kingfisher perched on a mangrove on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: April 23

Gordon Silver captured an image of this sunset over Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2020
East County weather page photo: April 23

Sharon Piotrowski captured this mirror image of a Great Blue Heron in Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The tornado watch expires at 11 a.m.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 24, 2020
Tornado watch in effect for Sarasota, Manatee

While watch expires at 11 a.m., storms arriving from offshore will likely continue throughout day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County will have a second drive-through collection site at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 23, 2020
Manatee County makes 800 COVID-19 test kits available

Manatee County makes 800 COVID-19 test kits available.

  • East County
  • News
"Revival" follows a group of four older New York choreographers as they teach dance to senior citizens for the first time.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 23, 2020
Sarasota Film Festival releases full lineup

The festival will be held online April 27 through May 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior Jordan Post receives his sign.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 23, 2020
Cardinal Mooney surprises seniors with signs

Staff members delivered yard signs to all 133 seniors.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 23, 2020
Sarasota High teachers cheer on seniors as they pick up graduation garb

Sarasota High School teachers lined the parking lot with signs to celebrate seniors.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Gulf Coast Community Foundation
  • April 23, 2020
Transform Together: COVID-19 Response Initiative

Transform Together: COVID-19 Response Initiative

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 23, 2020
Deputies, police officers take motorcyclist into custody

Man detained on Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Robinson turned his son's nursery into his studio for his YouTube channel lessons. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 23, 2020
Modern take on history for Lakewood Ranch students

YouTube channel helps Nolan Middle School teacher bring lessons to life for his class.

  • East County
  • News
Betsy Benac
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 23, 2020
Manatee County Commissioner announces she won't seek reelection

Betsy Benac, the current Manatee County Commission board chair, decides eight years is enough.

  • East County
  • News
Access to a Longboat Key beach.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 23, 2020
Longboat stays the course on beaches despite county decision

Sarasota County public beaches are set to reopen next week, but with several restrictions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Ski-A-Rees opened their 2020 show season on Jan. 26.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 23, 2020
Sarasota Ski-A-Rees will donate all Giving Challenge proceeds

All money brought in by the Ski-A-Rees will go to All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Meditation expert Trish Hart leads the online Keep Calm and Carry On social offering by SMR in conjunction with the Brain Health Initiative.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 23, 2020
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch offers a 'time to breathe' in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch lifestyle remains alive with opportunities despite COVID-19 crisis.

  • East County
  • News
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