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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Sarasota County officials join for a ceremonial ground breaking event Jan. 21 for a new freestandiing emergency room
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 21, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center breaks ground on new ER in Sarasota

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center breaks ground on new ER department in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
Ken Green is being inducted into the State College of Florida Athletics Hall of Fame.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 20, 2020
State College of Florida Athletics Hall of Fame honors Ken Green

Ken Green earns spot in State College of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame.

  • East County
  • News
Pictured is the United States Supreme Court Building in Washington. (Photo via Imgur)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat temple expects 300-plus for educational event with Ginsburg video

Ruth Bader Ginsburg talks about the role of the Supreme Court and the Me Too movement in a video that will play at Temple Beth Israel

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One of the Longboat Key police boats is about 13 years old and will be replaced through a grant from West Coast Inland Navigation District.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat fire, police gain thousands in grants

First responder agencies awarded more than $130,000 for marine purposes.

  • Longboat Key
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St. Armands and Lido Key residents have complained to city officials about rental homes marketed online as sleeping more than 20 people.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 20, 2020
City Commission to discuss short-term rental complaints

At Tuesday’s meeting, the board will hear from barrier island residents who say rental houses are commercializing their neighborhoods.

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Business partners David Benstock, James Brearley and Jose Chichande formulated the idea for Whitney's along with fourth partner Joe Chillura.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 20, 2020
Whitney's opens on Longboat's north end

Restaurant and bodega built and styled with a beachy vibe.

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Residents make themselves at home in the Paradise Center's new activity room.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 20, 2020
Paradise Center welcomes Longboat Key residents to its new space

A successful open house drums up success for the expanded organization's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Planned for May 13-19, the Chamber is looking for people to join in on a seven-day/five night trip to “one of the most exciting cities in all of Europe.''
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat Chamber plans May tour of Paris

Tennis fans can add side trip to French Open qualifying.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 20, 2020
Sarasota dishes out zest at seafood festival

The Sarasota Seafood and Musical Festival took over JD Hamel Park from Jan. 17-19.

  • Sarasota
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The salon's open house celebration stayed a party all day long.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 20, 2020
Design 2000 remains a place of community after 25 years

Loyal patrons flocked to the salon's celebration, whether they needed their hair done or not.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 19, 2020
Qol Quartet's concert a hit at Christ Church on Longboat Key

The group's second performance at Christ Church included a lively bunch of songs and acting.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 19, 2020
Taste of St. Armands showcases the area's culinary talents

The food festival offered light bites, drinks and raffle prizes.

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Built in 1994, 300 Ringling Point Drive sold for $1.6 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,920 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 19, 2020
Sapphire Shores home sells for $1.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 30-Jan. 10.

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6477 Gulfside LLC sold the home at 6477 Gulfside Road to Timothy and Mary Karen Peterson, of Longboat Key, for $4,475,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 19, 2020
Beachfront home on Gulfside Road sells for $4.47 million

Longboat Key residential real estate transactions for Dec. 30-Jan. 10.

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The 104th Manatee County Fair's midway is full of rides, carnival games and other activities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2020
Manatee County celebrates 104th Manatee County Fair

Manatee County celebrates 104th Manatee County Fair

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 17, 2020
Winter wonderland

Imagine Schools at Lakewood Ranch hosts annual Winter Wonderland

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Cynthia Saunders, the School District of Manatee County superintendent, said the district's attorney, Mitchell Teitelbaum created a situation that compromised the integrity of his work.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 17, 2020
School District of Manatee County's general counsel required to undergo sensitivity training

School District of Manatee County's general counsel required to undergo sensitivity training

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Administrative buildings, including City Hall, will be closed Monday, Jan. 20.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 17, 2020
City, county announce MLK Day closures

Sarasota government offices and other facilities will be closed or have limited hours in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 17, 2020
Seaplace residents enjoy cabaret show

Singer and show was a huge hit with residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 17, 2020
Temple Beth Israel Fashion Show strikes a good note with attendees

The annual show is a huge hit with the congregation and was at Michael's on East this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County government buildings will be closed Monday, Jan. 20.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2020
Manatee County offices to close for holiday

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day affects hours in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Architect Bob Shemwell presents a preliminary sketch showing Selby Gardens' plans for a new 45-foot-tall parking garage near the intersection of Orange Avenue and Mound Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 16, 2020
Selby Gardens outlines master plan revisions

Although Marie Selby Botanical Gardens intends to reduce the size of a proposed parking garage, residents continue to question plans to renovate the property.

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  • Guest Author
  • January 16, 2020
You Observed: Temple Sinai reaches milestone

Temple Sinai collected 1.6 million tabs to represent the 1.5 million children who died during the Holocaust.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
GreyHawk Landing resident Jack Ranalli came to oppose the rezone application.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2020
Manatee Planning Board supports possible car dealership

The advisory board is giving a split recommendation to Manatee County Commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 16, 2020
Lido Key home sells for $3.35 million.

Residential real estate sales for Dec. 16-27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 16, 2020
Make-A-Wish welcomes home family from cruise

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida hosted its Cooking For Wishes luncheon on Jan. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Phyllis Siskel matched a fundraising campaign of $41,000.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 16, 2020
Thanks to donor match, Sarasota Military Academy raises $82,000

Phyllis Siskel offered a donor match of $25,000, but when students and staff raised $41,000, she raised her limit.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Siesta Key resident Jim Wallace speaks during a Florida Department of Transportation meeting. Brynn Mechem
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 16, 2020
County poised to take over Stickney Point Road as Siesta residents raise concerns

At a Florida Department of Transportation meeting, Siesta Key residents implored FDOT staff to maintain jurisdiction over the road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: January 16

Jeannie Sparks captured this wood stork in Celery Fields on a cloudy afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2020
East County weather page photo: January 16

Gordon Silver photographed this small gator resting on the shoreline of a pond in Del Webb.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: January 16

Yilan Monroe captured an image of these seagulls in flight on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Mary Tucker, a freshman at Kentucky, has a chance to make the U.S. Olympic Rifle Team. Photo courtesy UK Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 16, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Shooting her shot

Former SMA athlete has an eye on the Olympics

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tyler Beasley.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 16, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tyler Beasley

The ODA boys basketball guard talks his mid-range game and his emphasis on making smart decisions.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Nathan Benderson Park (File photo)
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • January 16, 2020
Bending the numbers for Benderson Park

How trustworthy are indirect economic benefits?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
City Manager Tom Barwin said the city offered the orchestra the opportunity to move into the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall once a new bayfront performing arts center opens, but the orchestra preferred to relocate.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 16, 2020
Property owners pitch Fruitville land as potential orchestra home

City leaders are hopeful the orchestra will be interested in a site east of downtown, but the orchestra is not sharing whether it will consider the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barrier island leaders said the addition of a third left-turn lane onto Gulfstream Avenue noticeably improved the flow of traffic last year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 16, 2020
St. Armands Circle leaders seek traffic changes

Stakeholders believe a U.S. 41 roundabout project is negatively affecting traffic off of the barrier islands.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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