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    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 22, 2020
Bayfont Park's pickleball courts reopen

Longboat Key's courts at Bayfront Park reopened for the first time since March.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 22, 2020
In lieu of Freedom Fest, a flag raising on Longboat Key

The island's service organizations came together to create a bit of flag-waving fanfare.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Library stands empty for now.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 22, 2020
Longboat Key Library plans reopening for July 7

The library closed early in the coronavirus pandemic, but feels ready to come back.

  • Longboat Key
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The Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Office is located at 1115 Manatee Avenue W., Bradenton. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 22, 2020
Manatee County Clerk and Circuit Court to reopen

In-person appointments at the Manatee County Clerk's office or Circuit Court will resume June 24.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 22, 2020
Goodwin named FSBA president

School board member Jane Goodwin was named the 2020-21 president of the Florida School Boards Association.

  • Sarasota
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Janet Shapiro won the Paul Harris Award.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 22, 2020
Rotary Club hosts member appreciation

Many members got a certificate as appreciation for what they do for the club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
While some facilities on Longboat Ke have reopened, the town remains under a state of emergency. Town Hall is still closed to walk in visits, but appointments, calls and emails are accepted.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 21, 2020
What's left to reopen in Longboat Key?

Many of the outdoor facilities at Bayfront Park reopened on Monday.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 20, 2020
Juneteenth Festival offers message of joy, unity

A celebration in Newtown was envisioned as an opportunity to bring Sarasota’s Black community together.

  • Sarasota
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Detour signs near U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road have helped direct traffic for months.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 19, 2020
Longboat Key vice mayor expresses concerns about Sarasota in Motion plan

Sarasota's transportation plan puts an emphasis on walking and biking.

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The home at 1440 Flower Drive was built in 2006 with has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,414 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 19, 2020
Home on Flower Drive sells for $1.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 8-12.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 19, 2020
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce meets via Zoom

Networking doesn't quite look the same these days, but they're making it work.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 19, 2020
Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch fathers enjoy sweet celebration

Kiddie Academy celebrates Father's Day with Donuts with Dad.

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The home at 419 Lomgfisher Lane was built in 2019 with it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,925 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 19, 2020
Home on Kingfisher Lane sells for $2.725 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 8-12.

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    In Memoriam |
  • June 19, 2020
Sidney Jenkins Wright

Colonel (USAF retired) Sid “Playboy” Wright, has “Flown West”, on June 4, 2020, to rejoin his many fighter pilot brothers at God’s Golden Airfield.

  • Longboat Key
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The home at 16416 Baycross Dr., in the Lake Club was the third highest priced home sale in Lakewood Ranch history.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 18, 2020
Realtors predict brisk luxury market in Lakewood Ranch

A $3.69 million Lake Club home becomes the second-highest resale home in Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 18, 2020
Candidates for county elections finalized

Many incumbents for various positions will seek reelection while some have already secured another term.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 18, 2020
Parade honors healthcare heroes in Lakewood Ranch

Community celebrates healthcare professionals at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

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Lakewood Ranch High School will be open for people to provide public comment about reopening in the fall during the School Board of Manatee County's June 25 workshop. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 18, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High among sites where public can go June 25 to give opinions on reopening schools.

Participants must sign up before the June 25 meeting and follow the district's guidelines.

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Manatee County Emergency Management Chief Steve Litschauer was among the speakers at the 2019 seminar held at the Key Club's Harborside Ballroom.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 18, 2020
Longboat leaders, Chamber of Commerce to hold disaster preparedness 'Zoominar'

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed hurricane preparations for the town of Longboat Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 18

Michael Cohen captured this white egret catching some prey on Lido Beach.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: June 18

Mary Ann Tygh Parks captured this butterfly on a spring afternoon in Myakka State Park.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2020
East County weather page photo: June 18

Gordon Silver captured these pileated woodpeckers guarding the nest along White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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1. The Cougars embrace each other after winning the state title.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 18, 2020
A banner year: Top moments from the 2019-2020 high school sports season

There were championships abound despite a shortened spring season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Protesters rallied against racial injustice and police violence during a march from Dr. Martin Luther King Way to University Parkway on Saturday, June 6.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 18, 2020
Protests spark dialog on police policy, reform

Amid national unrest, law enforcement agencies, activists, residents and elected officials are engaging in conversation about policing in Sarasota.

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The project will require the monitoring of the coastal environment surrounding Big Pass, which has never been dredged before.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 18, 2020
Lido Beach renourishment begins next month

City officials say the dredging of Big Pass will help protect the natural and built environment on Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Kolter Group hopes to finish construction on the Bayso project by early 2023.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 18, 2020
Developer plots another high-rise on Quay site

City staff has offered preliminary feedback on plans for an 18-story building near U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
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A mural on Second Street in downtown Sarasota served as inspiration for a public art initiative that could receive economic development funding.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 18, 2020
City debates use of economic development funds

After setting aside more than $2.3 million for small business grants, city officials are considering expanding their criteria for spending the money.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.18.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Gerry Siegel, Lead Leasing Advisor, Arietta Living
  • June 18, 2020
A Socially Distanced Social Life…Arietta Makes It Possible

A Socially Distanced Social Life…Arietta Makes It Possible

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 17, 2020
Christ Church of Longboat Key gathers goods for food pantry

The church hosted its third drive for Our Daily Bread in Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River's Natalie Valentine smiles while performing at the state competition. Braden River's Marching Band of Pirates hopes to defend its state title, but it depends on whether school will reopen fully in the fall. File photo
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 17, 2020
East Bradenton marching bands play waiting game

Until decisions are made about reopening school, local bands are planning for different scenarios.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee Technical College students, like former student William Kennedy, have been learning remotely since March 30. MTC is receiving federal funding to provide students who have been impacted by COVID-19 financial aid. File photo
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 17, 2020
MTC receives $1 million in government aid

Funding will provide financial aid to at least 508 students and cover costs of moving to remote learning.

  • East County
  • News
This map shows the location of the proposed 7-Eleven.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 17, 2020
S.R. 64 corridor near Lakewood Ranch gets more business

Convenience store comes to S.R. 64/Lorraine Road intersection with more development on the way.

  • East County
  • News
1. Braden River's O'Mariah Gordon repeated as the Gatorade Florida Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 17, 2020
A year of triumph: The top-10 moments of the East County high school sports season

Multiple aea athletes got national and state recognition for their accomplishments this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
East County's Virginia Bell has been reunited with Spanky.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 17, 2020
Chip helps Spanky return to Bradenton home after six years

Shih tzu returned to Bradenton home after being most for six years.

  • East County
  • News
Lt. Rob Guerra is surprised by seeing his daughters Raelyn and Camila and his wife Kayla on Jimmy Kimmel Live From His House. Guerra was sent to New York to help with COVID-19.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 17, 2020
Celebrity donation was no joke for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nurse

Late night show gives nurse a new truck and PPE for being a health care hero.

  • East County
  • News
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