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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 27, 2019
Students walk miles for education in Lakewood Ranch

Willis Elementary in Lakewood Ranch hosts its annual walk-a-thon.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: September 26

Lois Kastner photographed this heron overlooking Clower Creek in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2019
East County weather page photo: September 26

Gordon Silver captured this hummingbird clearwing moth feeding on nectar in Del Webb Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 26

Ron Horn captured this manatee sipping rain water from a downspout on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 27, 2019
Katherine Harris welcomes new USF system president to Sarasota

Steven Currall became the University of South Florida system president in July.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Of the 31 semifinalists, 27 students were from Pine View School.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 27, 2019
Sarasota Schools recognizes 31 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

The National Merit Scholarship began in 1955.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Shalaine McLaughlin jumps in front of “Ballet” by Truman Adams.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 27, 2019
Strike a pose interactively

If you snap a photo in front the murals tag @rosemarysquaresrq and hashtag #RMSQart #ARTUPsrq.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The eatery is expected to open in early 2020 in the 2,000-square-foot space adjacent to Acropolis Greek Taverna along Cattlemen Road. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2019
Georgie's Garden Cafe to open at University Town Center in Sarasota

Georgie's Garden Cafe to open at University Town Center in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
While the concession is closed, the city will be evaluating prospective vendors to run the food and drink operations at the beach.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2019
Lido Beach concession to close for upgrades

Construction on the pavilion renovations will begin Sept. 30 and are expected keep the concession closed through December.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A three-dimensional model of the proposed Selby Gardens renovations sat in the commission chambers at City Hall during a public hearing Wednesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2019
No decision on Selby Gardens proposal

A Planning Board hearing drew an outpouring of input from opponents and supporters of the proposed campus renovations — but a final recommendation won’t be coming until next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee Technical College custodian Claudia Estrada Carmona works on cleaning a women's bathroom during her night shift. During the day, she freelances as a web developer.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 26, 2019
MTC graduate pursues her passion

Manatee Technical College graduate was a full-time student to pursue her passion while working as a custodian

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota resident Denisse Florian, right, and her 4-month-old daughter Camila Zorrilla smile as they play with a scarf during newborn family music class at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 26, 2019
Minding their music at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

New music classes at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center provide benefits for families through songs

  • East County
  • News
Robert Willis Elementary School fifth-grader and Safety Patrol member Jordyn Milburn goes to open a car door to assist a student as they exit the car to go to school.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 26, 2019
A simple 'Hello' may save the day in Lakewood Ranch schools

Sandy Hook Promise, other initiatives help students feel more included at Lakewood Ranch schools

  • East County
  • News
Artie Henry is making an impact at Marshall at wide receiver. Photo courtesy Marshall Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 26, 2019
Prose and Kohn: The next level

At places like Marshall, Indiana and Mississippi State, area athletes are shining.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney coach Chad Sutton said the loss to Riverview will be a good thing for his team down the line.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 26, 2019
Loss may help Cardinal Mooney volleyball later

Getting beat by rival Riverview isn't fun, but for the Cougars, this loss may be educational.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Madison Binkley.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 26, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madison Binkley

The Riverview junior talks beach volleyball vs. indoor volleyball and her favorite subject in school.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • September 26, 2019
Longboat Key Planning & Zoning to zero in on issues related to climate change

Board Member David Green is spearheading the effort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The County Commission will continue its dialog about a mental healthcare district at a future meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2019
County considers mental health funding strategy

Commissioners are researching the procedures for establishing a taxing district to support mental healthcare.

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County commissioners said they'd had conversations with Mote about the importance of a request for $20 million in public funding to build a new aquarium near University Parkway and Interstate 75.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2019
Officials seek answers on Mote aquarium funding

Sarasota County is still mulling a 2018 request for $20 million toward the proposed Nathan Benderson Park project.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.26.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2019
Sarasota High holds third-annual Hall of Fame ceremony

Six new inductees were honored by the school for their contributions.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 25, 2019
Bashaw Elementary celebrates Hispanic Heritage Night in Bradenton

Bashaw Elementary families embrace Hispanic Heritage Night in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
The roundabout construction area, highlighted in this image the project team provided, will extend along portions of Fruitville Road and U.S. 41.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 25, 2019
Fruitville roundabout project set to begin

Next month, crews will commence construction on another U.S. 41 roundabout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy Gregory Urbano
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 25, 2019
Autumn colors … for a bridge

The $178,000 lighting project started in June 2019 and is designed to reflect the bridges of other big Florida cities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Cucci has seven touchdown catches on the season, including the one pictured against Lemon Bay High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch senior wideout capitalizing on his opportunity

All Michael Cucci wanted was a chance to show his skills.

  • East County
  • Sports
The city has held tabletop demonstrations of how the roundabout at Fruitville Road and U.S. 41 would work.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 25, 2019
Hear and be heard on Fruitville roundabout

Sarasota plans open house on long-discussed project, about to begin.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch resident Frank Shea loves helping others learn about their Celtic heritage.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 25, 2019
Celtic fun kicks off with Kiltober in Lakewood Ranch

Celtic culture full of passion in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch Rabbi Mendy Bukiet demonstrates how he will use a blow torch to kosher parts of The Grove's catering kitchen.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 25, 2019
Koshering key to High Holiday success in Lakewood Ranch

Koshering key to High Holiday success in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Jeff Mayers and John Woods
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 25, 2019
Two legacies at the Longboat Key Club

General Manager, Tennis Director say their goodbyes after years of service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The town built one regulation pickleball court in Bayfront Park and is looking for ways to add more courts.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 25, 2019
Oh, what a pickle

Longboat commissioners should not be so addlepated over giving up two tennis courts for six pickleball courts. Why do so few occasional tennis players deserve free tennis courts to begin with?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
IT Director Jason Keen (Left) and IT Specialist Barry Gaines (Right) in the control room. All photos by Sten Spinella.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • September 25, 2019
Longboat Key improves production quality on Town Commission videos

The Town's IT team controls camera use from a back room.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County's Lena Road Landfill has an estimated 20 to 24 years of life left. In 2018, it accepted 335,607.40 tons of waste.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 25, 2019
Manatee County embarks in trashy conversation

Manatee County embarks in trashy conversation

  • East County
  • News
Veteran advocate Patti Katter and veterans Vladik Zalevskiy and Aaron Barnes hope Zalevskiy can take veterans deep sea fishing. They say it helps with healing from returning from combat and other issues veterans face.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch woman seeks calm waters for military veterans

Lakewood Ranch woman seeks calm waters for military veterans in Sarasota, Manatee counties

  • East County
  • News
Jessica Neal.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Jessica Neal

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore talks how it feels to run and her love of cabbage soup.

  • East County
  • Sports
The last ladder truck the town purchased was in 2013. A typical lifespan is about 15 years.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • September 25, 2019
Longboat Key Fire Department preparing to take a step up

Town budgets $850,000 for new ladder truck.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 25, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: In through the window

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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