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Visitors to Sarasota Memorial Hospital will be required to pass a temperature check as part of the facility's screening procedures. Image courtesy Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 26, 2020
Sarasota sets one-day high for COVID-19 cases

As the number of positive tests continues to rise locally, Sarasota Memorial Hospital announced it is once again restricting visitors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although some businesses, including Artisan Cheese Company, are already requiring the use of masks, new city regulations could mandate face coverings in all indoor settings when social distancing is not possible.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 26, 2020
UPDATE: City set to discuss proposed mask requirements Monday

As COVID-19 cases rise locally, the commission will consider an ordinance mandating face coverings in indoor and outdoor settings.

  • Sarasota
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Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea said her proposed budget includes a 7.1% increase in the property tax base. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2020
Manatee County administrator presents $710.7 million budget to commissioners

More Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies included in $710.7 million FY 2021 budget.

  • East County
  • News
    A time to celebrate |
  • June 25, 2020
Tully & Bonnie

The Fourth of July pet costume parade is cancelled but Tully the Irish setter, owned by Eileen Kamerick and Vic Heckler, and Bonnie the Westie, owned by Barbara Kuzmich, all of Bay Isles, are celebrating anyway.

  • Longboat Key
  • Celebrations
The School District of Manatee County is planning to have elementary students fully return to school in the fall while middle and high schools will have hybrid classes.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 25, 2020
Manatee school district lays out recommended reopening plan

Elementary students to return fully to school while middle and high schools will have hybrid classes.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 3936 Roberts Point Road was built in 2015 with four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,114 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 25, 2020
Siesta Key home sells for $4.175 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 15-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Siesta Key residents worry the proposed mixed-use project will exacerbate traffic in the area.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 25, 2020
Siesta Promenade appeal heard in 2nd District Court of Appeal

The plaintiff's attorney argued that Sarasota County commissioners did not follow the proper procedure when approving the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 232-unit living site is proposed for on an 11-acre parcel in Palmer Rancn.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 25, 2020
Proposed development on Honore causes concern for neighbors

The proposed development would bring 232 multifamily units for residents age 55 and older.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beth Duda is the host of "This Book is Cool!" an online show that promotes summer learning.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 25, 2020
Patterson Foundation connects with summer readers online

"This Book is Cool!" is an online show that helps students connect with books over the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 25, 2020
School board keeps five finalists, talks contract details

All five remaining candidates will visit Sarasota for in person interviews June 30 through July 2.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 25, 2020
Breeze back on the road

After weeks of no service, the county began running the Siesta Key trolley again.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 450 Meadow Lark Drive was built in 2017 with four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,420 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 25, 2020
Bird Key home sells for $3.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 15-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 25

Martina Schmidt captured this beautiful sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: June 25

Kevin French captured these ducks out for a swim at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2020
East County weather page photo: June 25

Richard Bottorff captured this mockingbird having a sip of nectar from a white bird of paradise in Rye Wilderness.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 25, 2020
No to mandatory masks

Instead of more dictatorial mandates telling us how to live our lives, Sarasota’s elected officials could engage civic and business leaders and use their bully pulpits to urge citizens to act responsibly.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Residents of The Mark, which opened earlier this year, have expressed concerns about the potential impact of Tavern on Main Brewery, which plans to open early next year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 25, 2020
Noise concerns raise questions about downtown balance

A group of condo owners is worried about potential sound issues, but a city commissioner says the heart of the city was built for a mix of activity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Miranda Prouty is an employee at Pixie Dust, a downtown store that requires masks for entry. Pixie Dust workers said they saw the masks as a step that helped ensure the safety of their customers.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 25, 2020
Rising COVID-19 numbers draw response from Sarasota leaders

City officials are considering making masks mandatory, while county staff is relying on the public to exercise good judgment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kyle Van Frank and Will Luera pose on stage in a promotional image for FST Improv's Triple Play. One safety precaution taken: minimizing the number of people involved in the production. Photo courtesy Sarah Haley.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 25, 2020
Reopening questions loom large for venues, attractions

As some local institutions welcome visitors back, others are working together on strategies for opening safely — whenever that's possible.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Based on the commission's input, City Manager Tom Barwin said he is revising his vision for an initiative focused on addressing major community issues.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 25, 2020
City manager pitches community conversations

A skeptical City Commission asked for more details before moving forward with the concept.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.25.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County hurricane shelters will provide 60 square feet per person in 2020.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 24, 2020
Emergency chiefs urge shelter use as 'refuge of last resort'

Longboat Key leaders held a "Zoominar" to outline hurricane preparations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 24, 2020
Horsing around in East County

Camp participants spend time learning about horses, riding and doing arts and crafts.

  • East County
  • News
Traffic exits Interstate 75 southbound at University Parkway, because of a crash on the overpass in this FDOT traffic camera image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2020
Fatal crash blocks I-75 in Sarasota, Manatee counties

Florida Highway Patrol reroutes traffic for fatal I-75 crash in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Debbie Andreacci and Beth Hocking. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2020
Million dollar effort for Peridia Golf and Country Club

Peridia Golf and Country Club residents collect almost two tons in food for Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Although he never thought he would be an author, Central Park resident Bill Kopcsak publishes his first book. Now he's taking playwriting classes.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 24, 2020
Lakewood Ranch author treasures memories of 'Aunt Ruth'

Local writer publishes first book and starts writing plays.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Emergency Medical Services District Chief Mark Regis, Assistant Chief of Operations Larry Luh and paramedic Steven Wheler say the new station gives paramedics a place they can call "home" and space for training.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2020
Hospitals surge to help EMS in Manatee County

Improved turnaround time at Manatee County hospitals lets ambulances get back into action.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2020
Growth still on the rise in Lakewood Ranch area

Interesting projects flood into Manatee County for permitting.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 24, 2020
Resist permitted parking

There are more creative and private-sector options to solving the Village’s parking problems than creating a new government department.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea said the second level would not be initially built out, however it could still be used for group functions. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2020
New Lakewood Ranch library will have two stories

Manatee County plans nearly double future library's size.

  • East County
  • News
Capt. Sandy McIver has taken over command of District 3.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 24, 2020
District 3 of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office has new leader

District 3 of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office has new leader in Capt. Sandy McIver.

  • East County
  • News
David Fink served as president of the board for the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation and board chair for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 24, 2020
New president of the board invested in the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund

New president of the board Invested in the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.

  • East County
  • News
The FDOT Operations Center on State Road 64 near Lakewood Ranch will operate as an early voting site.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 24, 2020
Lots of wonders for those living in Lakewood Ranch

Things to wonder about if you live in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Opinion
Manatee County will distribute $17.5 million in CARES Act funding.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 23, 2020
Manatee County will hand out $17.5 million to those impacted by COVID-19

CARES Act funding to be distributed through Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • June 23, 2020
Edward N. Schaye

Edward N. Schaye of Longboat Key, FL, husband of Harriet B. Schaye of blessed memory, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2020 just shy of his 91st birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 23, 2020
Father and son bond over basketball in Longboat Key

Tim and King Grant vacationed in Longboat Key. The father and son found Bayfront Park's basketball court to share their love of the game.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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