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Tim Conaway, who now runs his golf academy at Heritage Harbour, is a Golf Channel Academy-affiliated instructor.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 12, 2019
High-profile golf instructor lands at Heritage Harbour

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Heritage Harbour South Community Development District South Supervisor Michelle Patterson Bloom says construction traffic for the new Costco site is impacting roads paid for by residents of Heritage Harbour.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 12, 2019
Who will fill Costco-related potholes?

East Bradenton construction traffic impacting Heritage Harbour roads.

  • East County
  • News
Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates President and CEO Stephen Rodriguez and USRowing CEO Patrick McNerney are excited to bring USRowing's Olympic Trials in 2020 and other events to Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 12, 2019
SANCA's pull increases in Sarasota

USRowing National Championships showcase SANCA's ability to attract major events to Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
This map shows the area that makes up the Northeast Quadrant. File map.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 12, 2019
Lakewood Ranch mix and match

Entitlement change means northeast quadrant will be developed similarly to the rest of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells says he's grateful Manatee County officials plan to fund 10 more deputies, as well as other positions. The staffing will help address train on the agency from growth.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 12, 2019
Manatee County Sheriff's presence set to expand

New budget cycle brings Sheriff's Office closer to new Lakewood Ranch area patrol district.

  • East County
  • News
Fearing the effects on traffic coming and leaving the barrier islands, Longboat Key leaders opposed a Sarasota proposal for Fruitville Road in 2019.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 12, 2019
Longboat Key, Sarasota commissioners meet Thursday

City leaders plan to discuss transportation, development and other issues they hold in common.

  • Longboat Key
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Robin Spagnola poses with her husband, Carmen Spagnola, who earned the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's Stephen J. Garber Award. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 12, 2019
Club News: Lakewood Ranch Rotary celebrates members

Cascades' women hold food drive

  • East County
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The organization that operates the Sarasota County Fairgrounds is actively exploring options for improving the property — including the possible construction of a new cultural facility.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 11, 2019
Plotting future, fairgrounds open to orchestra discussions

The Sarasota County Agricultural Fair Association is willing to consider the possibility of building a new Sarasota Orchestra music center near Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Workers began this week tearing down portions of the former gas station at Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • June 11, 2019
Former Longboat Key gas station closer to becoming Whitney's restaurant

Demolition of a structure at the Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive intersection began on Monday.

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    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • June 11, 2019
Two suspects arrested in Longboat Key burglaries following investigation

South Florida men were identified after collaboration from multiple law enforcement agencies and a mix of methods.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 11, 2019
Wallendas to perform high-wire walk over Times Square

Two Sarasota siblings will take their act up to 25 stories in New York.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 11, 2019
Sarasota Bradenton airport updates pet regulations

The new rules will apply to all animals except trained service animals.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 11, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Where's the fire, Mack?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The 23.4-acre site is known as "Graceland" and will be purchase for $2.55 million.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 10, 2019
Conservation Foundation under contract for 'Graceland'

Sarasota organization needs $2.5 million by end of June.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 10, 2019
Manatee School District adds well-being program

Employee program supports improved health for school district employees.

  • East County
  • Schools
Fruitville Elementary School students look through the 250 books from the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of the Suncoast.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 10, 2019
Hooked on phonics: Fruitville Elementary School receives book donation

The Jewish Family and Children’s Service of the Suncoast hosted a free book distribution for Fruitville Elementary School students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Contractors for Verizon have been installing conduit and fiber to link south-island cell antennas mounted on buildings with its cell network.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 10, 2019
Town's underground utilities project gets ready to dig

Work on east side of Gulf of Mexico Drive isn't part of voter-approved project but also involves running underground cables.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Crew Women's Lightweight 8+ members Lucy LaCivita, Lizzie Jendrysik, Chyara Kruger, Eva Harris, Eiley Maginness, Cecelia Plass, Juliette Schumacher and Isabella Gomez and coxswain Graycen Arias (being held) celebrate.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 9, 2019
In Sarasota, eight's great

Nathan Benderson Park hosts the USRowing National Championships in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 9, 2019
St. Armands Circle gets colorful at annual craft festival

The St. Armands Circle 18th annual craft festival took place June 8-9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 9, 2019
Third suspect in Longboat Key armed robbery convicted

Two other men sentenced to state prison after pleading guilty in 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 8, 2019
Mote Aquarium visitors help celebrate World Oceans Day

Young and old enjoy displays, education and fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 8, 2019
Volunteers help clean New Pass

Sarasota Bay Watch coordinates removal of all sorts of stuff from under the water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 8, 2019
Volunteers clean up Siesta Beach on World Oceans Day

Hundreds gathered to pick up trash and play games.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Volunteers Kaylynn Low and Lisa Johnson collect sea life from the bay at last year's survey
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 7, 2019
County to host fifth annual Seagrass Survey

The event will take place at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 7, 2019
Walk in the Park: Bicentennial Park

A tour around the town's parks and public spaces.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 7, 2019
To be or not to be: Visible Men Academy students tackle Shakespeare

The Visible Men Academy students performed on June 6 in partnership with the Key Chorale.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • June 7, 2019
Jacqueline Winter

Jacqueline Winter, 84 passed away peacefully on June 2, 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Terri Kinder, Gail Loefgren and Anna Frescura presidents of the Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 7, 2019
Tri-chamber members mingle at annual barbecue

Members of the Longboat Key, Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce met on June 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 6, 2019
All 'powered up' at Lakewood Ranch area church

Oasis Church holds game-themed VBS.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 6, 2019
Commission OKs map changes in Lakewood Ranch

Rental homes on horizon off Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
John Luzzi. Photo courtesy Julie Santiago.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 6, 2019
Cardinal Mooney, Riverview make coaching hires

One hired a longtime assistant; one hired an out-of-state coach.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: June 6

Paul Zeppenfeld took a shot of this shaving brush tree flower at Selby Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2019
East County weather page photo: June 6

Linda Korff captures a blue heron fishing in the pond in Tara Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 6

Michael Cohen caught an image of a lizard sunbathing midday on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Even during the fall and winter, town officials recommend keeping fertilizer 10 feet from waterways.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 6, 2019
Town's rainy-season fertilizer restrictions in effect

Longboat Key's rules apply from June 1 through Sept. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kierra Hutson paints a ceramic aquarium decoration at World Oceans Day on June 3, 2017, at Mote Aquarium. File Photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 6, 2019
Sarasota organizations to host World Oceans Day celebrations

Mote Marine Lab and various others will hold beach cleanups, show documentaries and offer informational activities through the day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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