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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 21, 2020
Fitness and fun all in one in East County

Fitness and fun all in one at Gullett Elementary

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    In Memoriam |
  • February 21, 2020
Fr. Gerry

The family, including his sisters, Mary, Aine, Catherine, Brigid and Josephine, of the late Father Gerry Finegan thank you all for your expressions of sympathy and the kindness shown to us over the recent months on his passing.  

  • Longboat Key
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Jo Franz and Penny Koerner
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 21, 2020
Longboat's Royal Rummage sale draws closer

The massive fundraiser offers shopping galore for Longboat Key residents and guests.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 20, 2020
St. Mary, Star of the Sea brings members together over golf

The fundraiser is in its third year.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 20, 2020
Seaplace residents host Mardi Gras party

With plenty of food and drinks, the atmosphere was relaxed and fun.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Police and fire-rescue personnel are on the scene in the 6900 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 20, 2020
Police reopen road on Longboat after tree takes down power lines

More than 1,300 customers may be without power until 8:15 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 20

Stan Singer captured this image of the sun coming through the clouds after a storm at Beachplace in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: February 20

Gordon Silver captured a setting sun over Sarasota Bay.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2020
East County weather page photo: February 20

Mary Kvederis captured this egret on the hunt in Mote Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
GreyHawk Landing's Walter and Carol Wulczak get sworn in to the county's land-use meeting Feb. 20.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2020
Manatee County postpones decision on Cox Chevrolet site in Bradenton

Commissioners grant continuance for Cox Chevrolet site in greater Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
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Renee Di Pilato, the director of library and historical resources for the county, said the system has seen an upswing in cardholders since abolishing late fines for checked out books and videos.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 20, 2020
Removal of late fines in Sarasota libraries proves successful

Since the removal of late fines in September, almost 300 people who previously owed fines returned to the library.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 20, 2020
Solutions to SCAT may include ride-hailing service

Upgrades to Sarasota County's transit system may include partnerships with services such as Uber or Lyft.

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Don Burrer was part of the 1954 MIT rowing team that competed at the Henley Regatta.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Row, row again

Sarasota resident gets back in the boat after decades away.

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Leslie Foxworthy stands atop the podium after Foxworthy won her championship. Photo courtesy Scott Foxworthy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2020
Sarasota fighter wins Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu championship in California

The 9 year old has been training for two years.

  • Sarasota
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Alain Kalisa is an offensive spark for Riverview High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2020
Sarasota high school playoff preview

A look at the winter sports teams still alive.

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The inside lane of U.S. 41 and its associated turn lane on Gulfstream Avenue have been closed for weeks.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 20, 2020
Sarasota leaders defend Gulfstream roundabout project

As barrier islands leaders and residents continue to complain about road construction, Sarasota’s mayor wants to rethink the city’s plans for U.S. 41.

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Lee Blons coordinates suggestions on how to address affordable housing issues during the Helpful Hopeful Housing Summit.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 20, 2020
Residents push for action on affordable housing

Frustrated by what they see as a lack of progress on affordable housing, citizen groups hope banding together can lead to meaningful change.

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The city of Sarasota and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are teaming up on a project that will dredge Big Pass for the first time.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 20, 2020
Lido Key awaits renourishment project

The city could be facing some additional expenses to support the planned dredging of Big Pass to replenish the Lido shoreline.

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The 27-hole plan maintains the original Donald Ross golf course while emphasizing natural park features. A designer who worked on the plan compared the parkland to the Celery Fields.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 20, 2020
City picks 27-hole plan for Bobby Jones

In a 3-2 vote, the City Commission selected a redesign proposal that will reduce the golf course footprint to create 130 acres of public parkland.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.21.19

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 19, 2020
Meet, Greet, Eat brings businesses and Longboat Key residents together

The event acts as a social trade show.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 19, 2020
New pickleball courts open at Bayfront Park, some players say more needed

Two pickleball-only courts were completed at Bayfront Park last week. Players are grateful, but say it may not be enough.

  • Longboat Key
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Debby McClung (right foreground) leads Longboat Key firefighters in a yoga pose Jan. 30.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 19, 2020
Firefighters try yoga, with help of experts, to reduce stress at work

participants on average recorded lower levels of stress, less work missed due to physical health or stress and said they felt healthier

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Library volunteer librarian Bonney Libman reads "The Associate" by John Grisham during her shift Friday.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 19, 2020
Library staff read a lot into new books

Three librarians provide their takes on some of the library's most popular selections and give their own favorites.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Gulf Coast Community Foundation
  • February 19, 2020
Dr. Sylvia Earle headlines Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s annual Better Together

Dr. Sylvia Earle, founder and president of Mission Blue and a National Geographic Society Explorer-in-Residence since 1999, will headline Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s annual Better Together

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 19, 2020
Gullett Elementary principal dons wings of love

Gullett Elementary principal dons wings of love

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Traffic backups have become common at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 19, 2020
Longboat sets plan to keep watch on traffic effects

Advocacy and teamwork also stressed in town proposal for traffic mitigation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ellise Elmore, an Art Association of Palm Aire member, loves painting landscapes and foliage.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 19, 2020
Palm Aire art on display

Art Association of Palm Aire's art show gives residents an opportunity to showcase their creativity.

  • East County
  • News
Tyler and Amy Clites, team "The Newlyweds," showed good skill, time management and adaptability — all skills needed to become a Lego master. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2020
Myakka couple follows the Lego brick road

Myakka's Tyler and Amy Clites compete on 'Lego Masters.'

  • East County
  • News
Troopers Ryan Dwyer and Alec Ritter of the Florida Highway Patrol's Central Region Honor Guard lead the casket of Trooper Joseph Bullock into Bayside Community Church Feb. 13.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 19, 2020
Trooper's funeral in Lakewood Ranch stirs emotions, thoughts

Bayside Community Church in Lakewood Ranch hosts trooper's funeral.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Laila Ward, an eighth grader at Mona Jain Middle School, and Nick Stanley, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, are given the School Board of Manatee County's Black History Month proclamation.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 19, 2020
Lakewood Ranch-area students win essay contest

Martin Luther King essay contest awards go to Lakewood Ranch High, Mona Jain Middle students.

  • East County
  • Schools
Parking on Broadway Street remains a contentious issue in Longbeach Village.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 19, 2020
Zunz pushes for resident-only Village parking

Residents say the time has come to make a decision on their neighborhood.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
GreyHawk Landing resident Rex Cowden, with John Rhodes, said they have tailored their presentation to the Manatee County Commission based on the Planning Commission meeting last month. They shared details of their plan Feb. 12.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2020
Manatee County commissioners consider car lot's fate

Residents who oppose a possible Cox Chevrolet lot want their concerns heard at land-use hearing in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Country Club's Michele Campbell, Summerfield's Lisa Cushman and Country Club East's Jacqeline Wezeman were instant friends. Cushman just moved to the area in August.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2020
Lakewood Ranch woman promotes friendship

New group celebrates women of the '60s in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Paul, Mark and Rob Caragiulo, owners of Owen's Fish Camp, look forward to the new opportunities a restaurant in Lakewood Ranch will bring for them and the community.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 19, 2020
Lakewood Ranch lands big Fish Camp

Lakewood Ranch's new Owen's Fish Camp to recapture atmosphere of Sarasota location

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Jay'den Clarke-Jones drives to the basket in the team's loss to Riverview. Photo courtesy Hannah Russo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 19, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Despite loss, Mustangs remain serious playoff threat

Lakewood Ranch boys basketball will look to follow the 2005 girls team's path to the title game.

  • East County
  • Sports
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