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  • Eric Garwood
  • January 29, 2020
Longboat plans for long-term fix for Canal 1A

More immediate, short-term, project also under consideration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Miguel Pelayo said Dave Norris had "fire in his eyes" during his treatment, and his wife, Bobbi, was always there by his side. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch couple receive cancer foundation honor

Lakewood Ranch couple to be honored at annual Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation event

  • East County
  • News
Residents hold up "No Fish Farm" and "Not here" signs as supporters of the project speak.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 29, 2020
Residents weigh in on proposed fish farm off Sarasota coast

The project would allow Kampachi Farms to place 20,000 Almaco jack in a pen suspended in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ladies in the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club provided checks to benefiting charities. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch women raise $47,000 for charity

Lakewood Ranch Women's Club celebrates yearlong fundraising efforts

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden Jacobsen, a second grader at Freedom Elementary School, carefully cuts the eyes for his paper mouse sculpture. Jacobsen says he likes the mouse sculpture because it's something he can put in his room.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 29, 2020
Picture of generosity in East County

East County teachers overwhelmed by donation for art programs

  • East County
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Finley Phillips. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 29, 2020
Gene Witt student raises cane

Gene Witt student raises cane

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 29, 2020
Discussion brings new members and social hour to Temple Beth Israel

Longboat Key's Jewish community center sees increase in education programs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Martha Stroup, senior school secretary at Freedom Elementary School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 29, 2020
East County school employees earn support honors

East County school employees finalists for Support Employee of the Year

  • East County
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • January 29, 2020
John A. Isaacs III

John A. Isaacs lived a long, joyous and prosperous life surrounded by a close knit family and friends in his hometown of St. Louis and Longboat Key, FL where he resided in the winter for more than 25 years. 

  • Longboat Key
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Lakewood Ranch senior forward Jacob Jordan (8) goes for a header against Manatee High. He had two goals in the game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 29, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs appear poised for playoff run

Lakewood Ranch boys soccer is a threat yet again.

  • East County
  • Sports
Work has largely focused along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 29, 2020
Segments of Longboat's underground project could wrap up this year

Longboat Key resets schedule for $49.1 million project in more compact form.

  • Longboat Key
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Myakka's Charlene and Jim Michaels opposed the zoning request at State Road 70 and County Road 675 because they did not feel it was compatible with the area.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch apartment project advances

Manatee County commission also denies commercial project at State 70 and County Road 675.

  • East County
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Dr. John Ratey said studies show a direct correlation between fitness and improved academic performance, as well as conditions such as depression, anxiety and ADHD.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch residents ready for work out for their brains

Brain Health Initiative offers brain health lecture series in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Monaka Oberer and Rebekah Boudrie join Grayson Tullio (center) at the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 29, 2020
Doggies for Duchenne returns in Lakewood Ranch for its fifth run

Doggies for Duchenne Run has its fifth run in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Krista Francies, assistant principal, calls out students' names as their parents arrive to pick students up after school.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 29, 2020
Law causes change to student pick-up at Braden River Elementary

New law causes Braden River Elementary to adjust dismissal procedures.

  • East County
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 29, 2020
Islanders to city: Fix 41-bridge backups now

Call city commissioners, and demand they do more to eliminate the backups. Their inaction is hurting the economy.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 29, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Out of nowhere . . .

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch Community Sales Manager Rhonda Fleming-Hill adds another "sold" home icon to a map of the community displayed in its information center.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 29, 2020
Census data provides growth tally in Lakewood Ranch

Census data provides growth tally in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Bikes are stationed in the ground floor of the St. Armands parking garage for rental on an hourly or daily basis. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 28, 2020
City tests bike-share program on St. Armands

The city has partnered with a local rental company to place bikes at the St. Armands garage as part of a pilot program.

  • Sarasota
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Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, four full baths and two half-baths, a pool and 6,631 square feet of living area. It sold for $740,000 in 1997.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 28, 2020
Harbor Acres home sells for $2.6 million

Residential real estate for Jan. 13-17.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly resigned in January 2019.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 28, 2020
Former Trump chief of staff kicks off Ringling College Town Hall series

The Ringling College Town Hall series kicked off on Jan. 27 with a speech from John Kelly.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City administration is recommending reducing the size of the golf course to 27 holes to create 130 acres of park space on the Bobby Jones property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 28, 2020
Sarasota officials divided on future of Bobby Jones

City commissioners were split on their preferred plan for adding a public park to Bobby Jones Golf Club, leaving open the option of further reducing the golf course footprint.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 28, 2020
Key Niners welcome new members

In a pre-golf bruncheon, the Key Niners went over pace of play tips and welcomed new members

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An attendee practices giving hands-only CPR on a dummy Jan. 23 at the Longboat Key fire station.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 28, 2020
'Stayin' alive' course has life-saving possibilities

Two additional sessions have been scheduled for Feb. 20 in this free-to-the-public, hourlong training course.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Huck selects the 49ers.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 28, 2020
49ers otter win in Miami, Mote residents predict

Mote otters take over the football prediction game while manatees' habitat is renovated.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Detective Lt. Robert Bourque investigates cyber crime on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 28, 2020
Recognizing a scam before it happens to you

Detective Lt. Robert Bourque shared tips for keeping yourself and your money safe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jacob Saur has worked for Manatee County since 2001. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 28, 2020
Manatee County confirms new public safety director

Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea says new public safety director known for 'innovation.'

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2020
Longboat plans document-shredding day

Refreshments will be served at Bayfront Park, Feb. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A four-tier pyramid sails along Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 27, 2020
Making waves

Ski-a-Rees jump in for a new season with high-flying thrills on the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kathy Stern, Rabbi Samantha Kahn and Mary Collier
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 26, 2020
Temple Sinai hosts annual Jewish Food Festival

The 12 annual Jewish Food festival took place on Jan. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 26, 2020
Pride Fest brings pop of color to J.D. Hamel Park

The annual event took place Jan. 25 in J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Although the commission can't officially take action at Monday's workshop, the board hopes to focus its attention on major issues the city hopes to address in the future.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 26, 2020
City workshop to discuss affordable housing, Bobby Jones

At a meeting Monday, the City Commission will consider plans for redesigning a municipal golf course and policies designed to facilitate the production of more affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 26, 2020
Longboat Harbour residents celebrate the new Roaring '20s

Amongst 1920s-themed decor, residents in sparkles, sequins, suspenders and feathers strutted the dance floor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 26, 2020
Bird Key Yacht Club hosts Neil Diamond tribute night

After drinks and dinner, the songs of the popular entertainer sparkled through the yacht club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 26, 2020
Beachplace hosts party to welcome residents back

Season is heating up on Longboat Key for Beachplace residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2020
Burns Supper celebrates Scotland's national poet in Sarasota

Saint Andrew Society of Sarasota heralds birthday of Robert Burns.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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