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The City Commission is also scheduled to discuss a bond issue for a major golf course renovation in July.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 28, 2019
City explores Bobby Jones conservation partnership

Ahead of a planned multimillion-dollar golf course renovation, Sarasota city administration has considered permanently designating the 300-acre property as open space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pink flags donning Mote Marine Laboratory line the turtle's pathway.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 28, 2019
Turtle trackers hit the beach daily

Mote scientists and volunteers take to Sarasota and Manatee shores to look for turtle nests each day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The south fire station will be rebuilt.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • June 28, 2019
Longboat commissioners meet for last time before recess

Commissioners heard about plans for the town's fire stations: The south station will be razed and rebuilt and the north station will be renovated.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Crews cleaned the newly resurfaced street segment Friday afternoon ahead of the intersection reopening.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 28, 2019
Main Street intersection to reopen today

The city has nearly completed a segment of a Lemon Avenue streetscape project, bringing an end to a month-long intersection closure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emma Elfenbein, Brynn DeJongh and Sienna Steiner plate the s'mores focaccia bread.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 28, 2019
Mattison's summer camp cooks up imagination

Mattison's Forty-One holds basic and advanced week-long summer chef camps.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mike Moran, Nancy Detert, Nicole Rissler and Charles Hines concluded the event with the official reveal of the bond
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 28, 2019
County closes on land for Legacy Trail extension

The event took place in Payne Park, 2110 Adams Lane, where the Legacy Trail extension is to end in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota County Administration building will be one of several closed facilities
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 28, 2019
Sarasota County announces Independence Day closures

Most county-led government and recreational facilities will be closed to celebrate the July 4 holiday.

  • Sarasota
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Stephanie Peabody said $1.4 million has been raised for the Brain Health Initiative at Lakewood Ranch, so the study is moving forward.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 27, 2019
With $1.4 million raised, Brain Health Initiative moves forward in Lakewood Ranch

With $1.4 million raised, Brain Health Initiative at Lakewood Ranch moves forward.

  • East County
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Rudy Vazmina won four golds at the National Senior Games. Photo courtesy Rudy Vazmina.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota swimmer wins four National Senior Games golds

Sarasota swimmer Rudy Vazmina wins four National Senior Games golds in Albuquerque, N.M.

  • Sarasota
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Daniel Vasquez and Matthew Bailey
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 27, 2019
Company stands up to childhood cancer

S-One raised money for Alex's Lemonade Stand on June 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
“The Winterkeeper” is Jo Schmidt’s first self-published book. She writes under the pen name “Anna.”
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota romance author branches out

Jo Schmidt, who writes as Anna Schmidt, released ‘The Winterkeeper’ in March.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The view on Gulf of Mexico Drive, looking south at Bay Isles Parkway. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • June 27, 2019
Longboat reopens road after gas line break

Gulf of Mexico Drive shut down at Bay Isles Parkway, though detours are set through Bay Isles community.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 27, 2019
Summer at the circus

The Circus Arts Conservatory’s camps fuel a love of performing for kids from 5-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: June 27

Jeannie Sparks spotted and photographed this great blue heron recently at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2019
East County weather page photo: June 27

Gordan Silver captures this polka-dot wasp moth pollinating a lantana flower in Del Webb.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 27

Michael Cohen catches an image of a yellow-crowned night heron on Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Col. Kurt Hoffman
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 27, 2019
Hoffman to run for sheriff

Col. Kurt Hoffman has worked with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office for 14 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nancy Shapiro's favorite part of watching Wilbur was seeing how he developed.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 27, 2019
Return of the baby ospreys

Sarasota resident Nancy Shapiro bid adieu to the baby ospreys she's been photographing for a month and a half.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kevin Boehm
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 27, 2019
Another Longboat grad off to college

Kevin Boehm graduates from Manatee High.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Haylee Peace ("Hail Storm") and Ashley Britt ("Demolition Darling") are best friends and members of the Junior Rolling Rebels.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 27, 2019
Members of youth roller derby team learn lessons and leave bruises

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 27, 2019
Selby: What's not to like?

The directors and CEO of Selby Gardens are doing their job: enacting a vision to turn the endangered asset into the jewel is deserves to be.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Town Commissioners on July 1 will set a tentative millage rate for the town. From there, the rate can't be raised but can be reduced.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 27, 2019
Where your money goes

Longboat Key's tax rates are expected to remain steady, and its financial state is strong. But the town's debt will reach historic highs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Workers from HP Communications Incorporated perform work on a small cell tower located on Ringling Boulevard
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota cell towers prompt 5G concerns, curiosity

Poles sprouting around downtown will boost cell service with new technology and host 5G in the future, but worries emerge about long-term risks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Bergquist said the Sarasota United Water Polo Club is welcoming both experienced players and newcomers as it works to establish itself locally.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2019
Water polo group lobbies for practice space

Does the city have room to accommodate water polo players at Arlington Park?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Those in attendance at Wednesday's meeting hoped they might be able to coordinate and streamline waste storage and collection in the alley.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2019
St. Armands leaders discuss alley needs

Businesses, property owners and city staff discussed the best way to clean up an alley near the Circle parking garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.27.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • June 26, 2019
Tencon Beach condos undergoing renovations

The total cost of the projects comes to around $1.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Construction continues on Costco Wholesale, which will anchor the Market Place at Heritage Harbour.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2019
Costco plaza should bring along tasty choices to Heritage Harbour

Leasing executive said focus will be restaurants, entertainment.

  • East County
  • News
On-street paid parking is scheduled to go into effect east of U.S. 301 beginning the week of July 8.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 26, 2019
Downtown paid parking set for July launch

The city has begun installing pay stations on Main Street as it prepares to charge for some spots beginning next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bayfront Park's Recreation Center was donated to the town in 1984. Consultants say it would be better off replaced than renovated.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 26, 2019
Talk of culture, recreation centers intertwine

Longboat leaders urge caution in moving ahead with building proposals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee Technical College barbering and cosmetology student Brian Gutierrez gets a hair cut from his teacher, Aric Youmans.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2019
Bradenton barber is a cut above the rest

Barbering instructor takes top honors in industry competition.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 26, 2019
S-s-something's missing

Street sign's missing consonant stands in plain sight.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 26, 2019
July 4, Grand Prix closures: What to expect

Many downtown Sarasota roads and parking lots will be closed throughout the weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Heritage Harbour residents and Joint Task Force on Traffic Calming members Gene Zeiner and Tad Parker hope installing speed bumps or tables, like those installed on Lighthouse Drive, could calm traffic on River Heritage Boulevard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2019
Not just a bump in the road

Heritage Harbour residents search for solutions to speeding in their community.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 26, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The sound of silence . . . please

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Liam Emmons.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 26, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Liam Emmons

Junior Rolling Rebels member Liam Emmons talks his derby name — "Killjoy" — and his best advice.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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