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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 14, 2019
Fiscally irresponsible

Renovating Bobby Jones makes no sense. Imagine if those 290 acres were sold and converted to housing. That could be $20 million for The Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.14.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
It is the Mustangs' second final four appearance in three seasons.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer advances to state semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs boys soccer advanced to the FHSAA Class 5 state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mark Kerr of Public Works explains how department's boat is used.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 13, 2019
Session on Longboat's Public Works educates residents

Public Works keeps Longboat humming

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ohana is one of the highest-priced listed homes on the market in the Sarasota-Manatee area.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat market trends encouraging

Closed sales, average prices improved in 2018, figures indicate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although a Siesta Key group was happy with the latest development in the lawsuit, the city didn't see it as a setback.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 13, 2019
Lawsuit challenging Big Pass dredge advances

A judge has determined an argument from Siesta Key residents meets legal requirements, ordering the city to respond to the project’s opponents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Estates home at 593 Kingfisher Lane recently sold for $1.4 million. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,583 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat Key Estates home sells for $1.4 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 28-Feb. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home at 7206 Teal Creek recently sold for $1.15 million. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 13, 2019
Country Club home tops local sales at $1.15 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 28-Feb. 1.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Longboat Key Town Commission
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 13, 2019
If it ain’t broke …

Longboat voters are being asked to change commissioners’ terms from two to three years. It’s not a big deal, but the benefits are difficult to see.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The 484-space parking garage at 47 N. Adams Drive is open to the public, though some additional work needs to be done to complete the structure.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 13, 2019
The Rappaport, Corrigan garage

Let's give credit where credit is due.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Pass drawbridge will be repaired in May.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 13, 2019
FDOT to hold public meeting on Longboat Key Pass bridge

The bridge is safe, but dates back to Eisenhower

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Key Beach is beautiful all year round.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 13, 2019
No plans for Valentine's Day in Sarasota? Here are 14 ideas

We won't tell your sweetie where your amazing date-night came from. It will be our little Valentine's Day secret.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Traffic accident on State Road 70 led to two deaths.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 13, 2019
UPDATE: Two who died in East County accident identified

Tuesday accident that led to two deaths occurred at intersection of State Road 70 and 45th Street East in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
Terry Bradshaw has placed his 4,560-square-foot Concession home on the market for $1.6 million.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 13, 2019
Terry Bradshaw's Concession home goes on the market in the Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch area

Terry Bradshaw's Concession home goes on the market in the Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Guest Author
  • February 13, 2019
Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on key issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
5. Danny Walker, a Lakewood Ranch High grad, won the Web.com Tour's Qualifying Tournament in 2018. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
Ten players to watch at the LECOM Suncoast Classic

From two-time major winners to Lakewood Ranch High grads, there are interesting stories throughout the field at the LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High grad Danny Walker will play in the Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch grad will have hometown crowd at LECOM Suncoast Classic

Lakewood Ranch grad Danny Walker will have a hometown crowd at the LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ron Kersey and his Super Bug.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
Bradenton Motorsports Park is no drag for racers

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Viento Kitchen and Bar will serve a veal piccata dish as a Valentine's Day special.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat Key restaurants dish out special plates for Valentine's Day

Four restaurants discuss their most popular items and what makes them hot spots for special occasions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pamela Baron, Pamela Lasko and Rose Chapman in 2018
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2019
New caregiver support group coming to Longboat

JFCS will be hosting the group from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the last Tuesday of the month for February and March in the Centre Shoppes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Teena Kantor has been sewing since her grandmother taught her as a child.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2019
Longboater threads sewing hobby

Teena Kantor learned to sew as a child, and now creates items for her friends and family members, who she hopes pick up the trade.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Glenn Peterson and Bob Gault and Asima Palmer planned the 2017 lawn party.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2019
Kiwanis Lawn Party moved to November

Due to location conflicts, the lawn party will now take place on Nov. 23, 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lynn Heuston, Brenda Frost, Snookie Register, Erika Matheis, Lorena Noyes and Midge Pescatello Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2019
Think pink

Snookie Registered hosted a party Feb. 9 for her friends to support breast cancer research.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River High senior and Marshall signee Knowledge McDaniel turns upfield against South Fort Myers High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
After tumultuous season, Braden River senior now running with the Herd

After tumultuous season, Braden River senior Knowledge McDaniel is now running with the Marshall University Thundering Herd.

  • East County
  • Sports
Friday organizer Frank Sulzman and original Friar member Matt Zito are two of about 50 regulars who play each week.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2019
Friars golf group swings into 25th year

The group, which is the oldest at the Longboat Key Club, is comprised of about 50 regular, experienced players.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jesse and Matthew Goldberg, of Indigo, look at school designs after the meeting. They are excited about Mona Jain's future technology programs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch to get school of the future

New principal says goal is to 'foster excellence' at the new East County middle school.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Interim Public Works Director Chad Butzow said the public-private partnership comes from looking at the area holistically, rather than by each individual project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2019
Public-private partnership drives traffic flow in Lakewood Ranch

Six-party partnership enhances $1.8 million improvement project at Lorraine Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
John and Margie Polites, of Palm Aire and Windsor Reflections, say the secret to a happy marriage is good communication and taking time to understand one another's perspective.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2019
Couple share lifetime of love in Lakewood Ranch area

Despite challenges, East County couple celebrates 50 years of marriage.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2019
All Angels grants help

On Jan. 20, at the church’s weekly coffee hour after mass, the outreach committee awarded grants to five organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ryan Freeman.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Ryan Freeman

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks his goaltending skills other than shot-stopping, and his favorite food

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Does anyone use taillights any more?

Police reports from around the key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
All of the Embracing Our Differences submissions were displayed on the walls.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 12, 2019
It's time to embrace our differences in Sarasota

The Artist and Quoters Reception for Embracing our Differences was held at Ringling College.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cynthia Saunders was hired as superintendent of the School District of Manatee County Tuesday night.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 12, 2019
School Board of Manatee County hires Saunders

In a 3-2 vote, the board approved a contract for interim superintendent Cynthia Saunders.

  • East County
  • News
Diane Brune, the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's 2018 John Clarke Humanitarian Award winner, shows off the artwork she won in a raffle.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 12, 2019
Galentine event celebrates philanthropy in Lakewood Ranch

Six Lakewood Ranch women's giving circles court new members to make an even greater impact for the Community Fund.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 12, 2019
John Ramsey speaks to Longboat Republicans

The Republican Club of Longboat hosted its monthly meeting Feb. 12 in the Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Judy and Glynn Armitage in 2014.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 12, 2019
Longtime St. Armands Santa Glynn Armitage dies at 82

Shop owner and member of the Circle board of directors recalled as a man who put family first.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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