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First place overall winner Jason Agriesti and presenter Rick Richards.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 7, 2019
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium hosts 13th Snook Shindig

The event was to catch and check on the fish Mote has been releasing into Sarasota Bay

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Manatee County Administrator Ed Huzeker today he announced he will run for a commission seat.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 7, 2019
Ed Hunzeker files for Manatee County Commission District 5 seat

Longtime administrator adds name to 2020 Manatee County race.

  • East County
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Reba is ready for her closeup.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 7, 2019
All Angels Episcopal Church hosts its first pet blessing

Furry friends need attention from a higher power now and then, too.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Supplies for the day are laid out.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 7, 2019
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church works with Habitat for Humanity

The Manatee County chapter of the organization is building multiple houses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dale Anderson speaks to the crowd.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 7, 2019
Longboat Key Democratic Club meets for first time this season

The club has a new meeting location at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 6, 2019
Champions return for CANDance's 20th Anniversary

Past champions competed at CAN Community Health's annual event to win the ultimate prize.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 4, 2019
Mustangs football blanks Tampa Bay Christian

Lakewood Ranch is back in the win column after its first loss.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2019
Home sweet homecoming

Lakewood Ranch High School celebrates homecoming

  • East County
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East County football roundup: 10.04.19.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 4, 2019
East County football roundup: 10.04.19

Two wins and a loss for area teams.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 4, 2019
Siesta Chamber of Commerce celebrates 60 years

The chamber was founded July 20, 1959.

  • Siesta Key
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Lauren Tominelli and Kristyn Shoop
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 4, 2019
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 99th meeting

The 99th annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon was held on Oct. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This is the sixth time the city has offered free trees to residents through its partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 4, 2019
City offers free trees for residents

The city of Sarasota will be giving away up to 100 trees as part of its Community Canopy program.

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More than two dozen birds have been taken to Save Our Seabirds for medical attention in the last week.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 4, 2019
Increased number of sick seagulls reported on Siesta Key Beach

Save Our Seabirds has had around 25 birds brought in for medical attention.

  • Siesta Key
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The Central Island proposal calls for 185,000 cubic yards across more than 15,000 feet between Longboat Harbour Towers and Sunset Beach.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 4, 2019
Longboat digs into granular details of beach plan costs

Sources of sand play a key role in determining how much to ask from voters.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Laurel Oak Country Club Staff
  • October 4, 2019
The Country Club Lifestyle is being Revitalized at Laurel Oak

The Country Club Lifestyle is being Revitalized at Laurel Oak

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Sarasota NAACP President Trevor Harvey and Jamie Kahns.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 4, 2019
NAACP celebrates 34th annual Freedom Awards Banquet

The Sarasota County Branch NAACP presented eight awards on Oct. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A 75-year-old Lakewood Ranch man died in a three-car crash Wednesday on State Road 70.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man dies in three-car crash on State Road 70

Gary Peak, 75, died at the scene.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 3, 2019
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key welcomes new president

Lynn Larson takes the mantle from Steve Branham at the club's meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man killed in traffic crash

Lakewood Ranch man killed in traffic crash at S.R. 70 and Greenbrook Boulevard.

  • East County
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The 103 stories left by Ray Turk Sr.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 3, 2019
A glimpse into 1944's South Pacific

A Sarasota man discovered his father’s war correspondence reports from World War II.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
District 2 resident Tom Matrullo and District 1 resident Glenna Blomquist look at maps to determine how their districts would be affected.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 3, 2019
Sarasota County leaders hear criticisms of redrawn maps

Through a series of open houses, residents speak up about new districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lauren Glynn and McKinley Moore. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area girls' cancer battle inspire fundraising gala

Lakewood Ranch Moms Group supports families impacted by cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 3

Jeannie Sparks captured a pretty cardinal at Celery Fields in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2019
East County weather page photo: October 3

Peter Miller captured this tree frog after a rain storm in Edgewater Sound in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 3

Tom McGee captured an image of this family of black skimmers on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney senior boys golfer Noah Kumar, here hitting a drive on the first hole at Laurel Oak Country Club, is ranked No. 1 in Florida by the FHSAA and 92nd nationally by Junior Golf Scorecard.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2019
Cardinal Mooney boys golfer has climbed state and national leaderboards

The senior is committed to Florida Southern College.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Blazers go through blocking drills in practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Blazers volleyball plays up to their competition

Sarasota Christian is a small program with a big spirit.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ashtyn O'Shea.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ashtyn O'Shea

The senior talks Southeastern University and the setter position.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • October 3, 2019
Should we stop worrying and learn to love the roundabouts?

Florida has more roundabouts than any other state, but that doesn't mean locals and snowbirds are more comfortable with them.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The St. Armands BID is working with an architecture firm to modify the previously approved design of the restroom structure, depicted above.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 3, 2019
St. Armands Circle leaders tinker with bathroom plan

As it pursues a new direction for the design of a freestanding public restroom, a St. Armands group hopes the project is complete within a year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Accessory dwelling units can either be attached to a primary residence or located in a separate structure, such as this unit located above a parking garage in Laurel Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 3, 2019
Sarasota County approves accessory dwelling unit plan

Sarasota County has authorized the construction of smaller residences on many single-family properties in hopes of providing more affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jerry Fogle and John Kretzer, manager of landscape operations, helped oversee the construction of the playground that opened Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Pioneer Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 3, 2019
City continues to prioritize parks and recreation

The official launch of a park district is an opportunity for the city of Sarasota to improve its public parks and continue long-term strategic work, officials say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lido Beach Restaurant is closed through December as the city renovates the concession property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 3, 2019
Changes in store for Lido Beach pavilion

As the city begins work on renovating the pavilion property, it is also negotiating with a new concession operator to oversee food and drink services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.3.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
One of the central points of contention regarding the Selby Gardens master plan is the scale of a proposed parking garage. The application calls for a building up to 75 feet tall with a rooftop restaurant.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 3, 2019
Divided Planning Board endorses Selby Gardens proposal

Despite some reservations, a majority of the advisory board recommended approval of the contentious master plan, which will now go to the City Commission for review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • October 2, 2019
Craig Howard Wheeler

Craig Howard Wheeler died peacefully at home surrounded by his family in Longboat Key, Florida on September 28, 2019 at the age of 68.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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