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  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 3, 2019
Riverview High School kicks for a cause

Riverview Fights Cancer raised more than $1,000 for the Jimmy V Foundation for Pediatric Cancer Research.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2019
Track and field championships: Day one

Rain and lightning can't stop area athletes from medaling.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ralf Brooks, Sura Kochman's attorney, explains to Siesta Key Association members what the legal process will look like in the coming months.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 3, 2019
Siesta Key leaders optimistic over potential to halt Siesta Promenade

Sura Kochman, who lives across the street from the proposed development, first filed a lawsuit against the county in January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Holly and Patrick Wright
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 3, 2019
Payton Wright Foundation golf tournament swings into 11th year

On May 3, more than 180 golfers took to the Harbourside Golf Course for the foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chief DiPino is currently in Maryland with her daughter.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 3, 2019
Daughter of Sarasota police chief shot in the line of duty

Chief DiPino’s daughter serves the Baltimore County Police Department in Maryland.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A crash occurred on Gulf of Mexico drive after one car failed to stop for a pedestrian. Matt Walsh
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 3, 2019
Longboat collision leaves one with injuries

The collision occurred after one pedestrian was crossing Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cindy Hayworth, Melissa Herron and Terri Driver
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 2, 2019
Turtle Watch celebrates tortuga season

On May 2, the Longboat Key Turtle Watch hosted its annual fundraising event, Fiesta de las Tortugas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rabbis Howard Tevlowitz, Jennifer Singer and Benjamin Shull were part of the evening's events.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 2, 2019
Temple Beth Sholom hosts Yom HaShoah

The event is a memorial service for those who died during the Holocaust.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tucker Harris, Adelaide Mahler, Filip Svoboda and Tai Gilbert. Photo courtesy Kim Metrokotsas.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 2, 2019
ODA announces four athletes signing with colleges

The Thunder's football, volleyball and baseball programs were represented.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: April 11

Jeannie Sparks captures a wood duck in Red Bug Slough in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2019
East County weather page photo: May 2

Gordon Silver captured these 3-day-old baby goats at the Market at Lakewood Ranch off Lorraine Road and University Parkway.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 2

Michael Cohen captured this colorful soft fungus on a dead log in South Lido Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverloft LLC, owner of Linger Lodge RV Resort, hopes to make the park more upscale with renovations to the site and the addition of more campsites.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2019
News briefs: County endorses campground expansion

Hotel, cell tower sites get green lights in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Linger Lodge RV Resort currently has 104 RV spaces, but owners hope to improve the overall site and add 40 more.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2019
Manatee County endorses Linger Lodge plans

RV park in Bradenton to expand.

  • East County
  • News
Betty J. Johnson. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 2, 2019
North Sarasota Library renamed to honor community advocate

Johnson also helped the county secure a $10,000 grant that funds a mobile library for north Sarasota neighborhoods in 1979.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The two commissions will focus on traffic issues on and off Longboat Key.(eric garwood photo)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 2, 2019
Longboat and Sarasota plan joint commission meeting

June gathering would focus on transportation issues.

  • Longboat Key
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Planning Director Steve Cover believes the study is necessary to lay the groundwork for a viable water transit service.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 2, 2019
Sarasota to study water taxi feasibility

The city is paying more than $100,000 in hopes of eventually establishing a water-based transportation service.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior attacker MJ McMahon scored his 400th-career point April 30 against Barron Collier.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 2, 2019
Cardinal Mooney lacrosse senior enters the "400 club"

He hit the milestone as the Cougars advanced to the regional final.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rendering of an affordable housing project proposed by the late Sarasota entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff. Citing frustration with city regulations, Vengroff abandoned the idea after spending three years and $300,000 on it.
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • May 2, 2019
Affordable housing requires whole solution

The answer to Sarasota's lack of affordable housing is simple, but few communities are willing to commit to what's necessary.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Longboat Center for the Arts closed in 2017.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 2, 2019
Ringling reconsiders arts center venture: Now what? Don't give up

College's president didn't shut and lock the arts center door. When two sides want a deal to happen, they'll find a way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 2, 2019
Disposed of properly

The department partnered with the DEA for its National Drug Take-Back Initiative.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 2, 2019
Honoring hunger fighters

The couple co-founded the Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.2.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota Crew is hoping to expand to a new location on Bayview Lane soon.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 2, 2019
Sarasota Crew plans boathouse, still stuck in permit phase

The organization first bought parcels of land in order to expand in 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lauryn Dougherty.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 2, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lauryn Dougherty

The Riverview High senior talks learning pole vault and her dream vacation.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Although residents have complained about the lack of activity on the project, the city said there's little recourse to prod a development along.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 2, 2019
Stalled Rosemary project draws concerns

The Vanguard Lofts project is partially constructed — and residents want to see the developer finish the job.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 2, 2019
A morning of cars and coffee in Sarasota

When auto enthusiasts get together, the stories often involve a lot more than spark plugs and fan belts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident and Sirius Day Spa franchise co-owner Karen Medford said she loves the concierge concept of the spa and helping people feel good.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area spa offers sensational services

Sirius Day Spa franchisee works 'to create a brand."

  • East County
  • Business
Commissioners will continue discussing the Fiscal Year 2020 budget at their May 17 budget workshop.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 1, 2019
Previous county cuts play role in rosier outlook

County Financial Manager Kim Radtke says she feels comfortable that the county is "on target" with its current 2019 budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Savannah Hoffman and Ryelynn Brunner. Andrew Atkins
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 1, 2019
Students run Braden River Elementary for a day

Lakewood Ranch resident lands dream job, television debut.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Permitted temporary signs, such as these promoting recent open houses at a condo community on Gulf of Mexico Drive, are 1 square foot.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 1, 2019
Longboat points the way toward new sign rules

Real estate companies on the front line of batch of regulations based on size, number and location, not message.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 1, 2019
New amenity center opens at Shoreview at Waterside in Lakewood Ranch

Pulte opens new amenity center at Shoreview at Waterside in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 1, 2019
Sarasota residents gathered for Paws and Pints

The fundraiser, held at Calusa Brewing, benefitted The Humane Society of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Bob Smith taught his daughter, Amanda Smith Tullidge, about the importance of giving at an early age.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man has special gift for giving

Lakewood Ranch man collects $25,025 from his neighbors to benefit Bradenton's Stillpoint House of Prayer.

  • East County
  • News
Dexter Carter won first place at the speech contest held at McNeal Elementary.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 1, 2019
Speech contest winner shares lessons of empathy

Dexter Carter may be a small kid in fourth grade, but behind his thick, black-framed glasses is a boy who possesses wisdom beyond his years.

  • East County
  • Schools
Those who had a hand in the early stages of the project officially break ground.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 1, 2019
Seaward Development breaks ground on Gulfstream Avenue

The company will construct Epoch, an 18-story high-rise with views of Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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