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Valedictorian Adelaide Mahler told the graduates, "I plead with you to never limit yourself to a single narrative."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 1, 2019
Out-of-Door graduates honored in Lakewood Ranch

Out of Door graduates honored in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
David Wolff prepares to submerge 10 Mini-Reefs.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 31, 2019
'A manmade solution to a manmade problem'

Non-profit installs 10 Mini Reefs at MarVista in Longboat Key, with hopes of making the ecosystem a little bit better.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Since 2017, the city has been developing a parks and recreation master plan, a process that has included community outreach sessions to identify public priorities.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 31, 2019
City to discuss parks master plan

Implementing the first phase of a parks improvement initiative would cost $50 million over the next decade.

  • Sarasota
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As the Sarasota Orchestra's search for a new venue expands, city officials say finding a home for the organization within the city is a priority. Photo courtesy Sarasota Orchestra.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 30, 2019
Orchestra expands venue search beyond city limits

After the City Commission rejected a proposal to construct a music hall in Payne Park, the Sarasota Orchestra announced it will look outside of the city for a new home.

  • Sarasota
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SRQ began flights to Philadelphia in January
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 30, 2019
Sarasota airport announces more frequent flights to Philadelphia

Next year, American Airlines will provide daily flights to Charlotte, NC, Washington, DC, Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX, Chicago, IL and Philadelphia, PA from Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: May 30

Claire Savreux shares her lunch time with a cardinal on a chair in her back yard in the Southgate neighborhood of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Lea and James Buchanan
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 30, 2019
Rep. Buchanan's choice: me or thee

First-term Republican is expected to vote against a Bradenton colleague to designate a House speaker for 2024-25.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2019
East County weather page photo: May 30

Larry Davenport captures a pelican coming in to roost at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 30

Michael Cohen captured a photo of this roseate spoonbill and tricolor heron feeding together on South Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 30, 2019
Public park, public funding

It's exciting to envision a $100 million park on Sarasota Bay. But then there's the issue of money. From where will it come? Now, the hard part has begun — figuring which taxpayers will pay.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Shawn Rauch found a necklace engraved with “Mom” on Siesta Beach.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • May 30, 2019
Is this your necklace? Sarasota man finds necklace, ashes on Siesta Beach

Shawn Rauch found the urn necklace on May 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alls Faith Food Bank aims to feed 40,000 Sarasota children this summer with its Campaign Against Summer Hunger.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • May 30, 2019
‘Hunger Begins:’All Faiths Food Bank to feed 40,000 children this summer

All Faiths Food Bank works to end Sarasota child hunger with summer program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joan Partridge learned how to make hand blown glass pieces after moving to Longboat Key about 25 years ago.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 30, 2019
Longboat artist has passion for paint

From hand blown glass to pastel paintings, Joan Partridge has always been artistic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brooks Tracey and Kim Farrell want to bring positivity to Sarasota Middle School through the Inspirational Art and Quotes Project.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • May 30, 2019
Positivity through art: Sarasota Middle School project promotes acceptance

Sarasota Middle School students and teachers work to bring positivity into each day with project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ruth Fraizer was selected as chief development officer for the Friendship Center, a local nonprofit.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • May 30, 2019
Friendship Center welcomes new teammate

The nonprofit filled the position with MBJ Group, a talent management company.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In the event of a catastrophic hurricane, Sarasota County has regional evacuation plan with Collier, Lee, Charlotte and Manatee counties
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 30, 2019
Sarasota County re-evaluates approach to hurricane shelters

Following Hurricane Irma, Sarasota County officials have made organizational and structural changes to how they will approach the 2019 hurricane season.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 30, 2019
Red tide bills see mixed results in legislature

$3 million will be given every year for five years to Mote Marine Laboratory, but critics say more focus needs to be put on improving the county's water quality.

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BJ Ivey is headed to Florida Gulf Coast to be the director of basketball operations.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 30, 2019
Riverview boys basketball coach takes position at FGCU

Riverview High boys basketball coach BJ Ivey has accepted the director of basketball operations position at Florida Gulf Coast University.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Booker's Jordan Clark weaves through the Riverview defense for a layup.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 30, 2019
Our columnist's favorite moments of the high school sports season

Our columnist Ryan Kohn's favorite moments of the high school sports season, including moments from Riverview, Sarasota, Booker and Cardinal Mooney.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Work is expected to begin June 10.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 30, 2019
Information session planned for Longboat Pass bridge project

FDOT representatives will be on hand to answer questions at June 4 event at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The implementation of the Rosemary Residential Overlay District created a spike in new construction. Now, residents and staff are hoping to refine the regulations for higher quality growth.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 30, 2019
Rosemary District zoning set for debate

Stakeholders hope new rules can address the neighborhood's needs amid an ongoing building boom.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Palm Avenue residents have complained about the lack of setbacks required for new high-rise projects such as 624 Palm.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 30, 2019
City considers Palm Avenue setback changes

Responding to resident concern about new construction, staff members want to adjust the street's design standards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.30.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota County prohibits fertilizer during the summer and requires at least 50 percent slow-release fertilizer during the rest of the year
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 29, 2019
County reminds residents of upcoming fertilizer restrictions

Residents are encouraged to also refrain from blowing grass clipping in the direction of the road this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Grapevine's Allison Imre gives advice about getting involved in the community, as she is doing here wth Venice's Lynn Massaroni at Bartending for a Cause at the Polo Grill & Bar in 2018.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 29, 2019
Mentors' advice comes at speed of sound in Lakewood Ranch

Jay Heater writes about mentors' program hosted by the Young Leaders Alliance in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Parrish 4-year-old Charlie Hoffman is delighted to get close to Pete, a 1,700-pound Percheron at a Mounted Patrol Unit open house.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 29, 2019
Mounted patrol makes horse sense in Manatee County

Mounted patrol makes horse sense for Sheriff's Office in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Manatee County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 29, 2019
Thief gets bad news at Bradenton convenience store

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from the Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Heather Campese will perform at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing to benefit Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 29, 2019
Local comic to target online dating, women's issues in Lakewood Ranch

Three comedians on tap at Gold Coast Eagle in Lakewood Ranch to benefit Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea presented County Commissioners with a $1.5 billion budget Tuesday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 29, 2019
Manatee County administrator submits proposed budget

Manatee County administrator submits proposed budget which will be reviewed by commissioners in a series of public workshops.

  • East County
  • News
Kimberlain Zenon-Richardson will be the new principal at Braden River Middle School.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 29, 2019
Back to her teaching roots

New Braden River Middle principal previously was a teacher and assistant principal at the school.

  • East County
  • Schools
ODA Senior Ben Johnson will go to Scotland to continue his education.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 29, 2019
Out of Door Academy student to head to Scotland after graduation.

ODA graduate pursues his computer science dreams to the University of St. Andrews.

  • East County
  • Schools
Panelists Jennifer Rominiecki, Morgan Gerhart and Den Bebak with moderator Julie Henry at the "Gems of the Region" luncheon.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 29, 2019
Gem of a luncheon

Speakers discuss exciting area progress at Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance event.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Isabella Gomez will compete in the USRowing Youth National Championships at Nathan Benderson Park, held June 6–9.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 29, 2019
Lakewood Ranch rower hopes Zs lead to a W

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 29, 2019
Three quality-of-life issues for Longboat

National elected officials garner all the attention, dealing with Iran and Green New Deals. But issues that matter just as much as those that will affect your neighborhood. Pickleball, anyone?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 29, 2019
New beach plans in the works

Longboat leaders begin looking through spending proposals for long-term renourishment projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carson Milburn.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 29, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Carson Milburn

IMG Academy lacrosse player Carson Milburn talks signing with Georgetown and wishing he could skip traffic.

  • East County
  • Sports
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