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Lakewood Ranch High School student Madyson Flores shows off her heifer, Emmy, with Cameron Dakin Dairy owners Cameron and Sondra Dakin, pictured with their 2-year-old grandson Reid Dakin. The Dakins lease Emmy to Madyson.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2019
Time for fair play in Manatee County

The 103rd Manatee County Fair offers plenty of competition in livestock, craft categories.

  • East County
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Jeremy and Myrna Whatmough, of the Sarasota Polo Club, were convinced their dog, Reagan, would be hit by a car after he escaped, but were relieved he safety returned home.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2019
Canine treat ready for New Year's Day in Lakewood Ranch

Good Samaritans return lost dog to Polo Club residents.

  • East County
  • News
Olissio Zoppe performed for the first time in his native Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 9, 2019
Cirque Ma'Ceo presents Sarasota with 'culture with class'

Myakka City entertainer presents Cirque Ma'Ceo at Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Capt. Robert Mealy accepts an award for Det. Rebecca Angel, who couldn't be in attendance and who was being honored by the Lakewood Ranch Elks during Law Enforcement Appreciation Night.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2019
club news

club news

  • East County
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Soprano Isabella Bank will be performing Jan. 26 at the OASIS' 18th annual Benefit Concert and Fundraiser at Palm Aire Country Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 9, 2019
Palm Aire concert features Lakewood Ranch rising star

Palm Aire concert features Lakewood Ranch rising star

  • East County
  • News
Every room of Scott Fore's home has a spectacular view.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 8, 2019
A 'Tonka toy' with charm in Bradenton

Unique contemporary home goes on the market in East County along the Manatee River.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Guest speaker John Michael Chambers and Republican Club of Longboat Key President Joe McElmeel
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 8, 2019
John Michael Chambers visits with Longboat Key Republicans

More than 100 people attended the Republican Club of Longboat Key's first 2019 meeting on Jan. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 8, 2019
ODA opens new indoor sports facility

The Out-of-Door Academy (ODA) opened Fox Field House to help its basketball and volleyball teams practice earlier and simultaneously.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bob Gary, guest speaker David Houle, Victoria Baum and Longboat Key Democratic Club President Ken Marsh
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 8, 2019
Longboat Key Democrats reunite for 2019

On Jan. 8, members gathered to hear from futurist David Houle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Neal Communities team members Randy Turkovics, Michael Storey, Pat Neal, Charlene Neal, Michael Greenberg and Mark Sochar pose for a group photo. Neal Communities is preparing for six community grand openings in 2019. Courtesy pho.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2019
Lakewood Ranch builder notches more than 1,000 home sales

Neal Communities' leaders say business is steady.

  • East County
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    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 8, 2019
Colony plan faces key dates next week

Third time could be a charm for Colony developer

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 8, 2019
Longboat Red Kettle drive hits top spot again

The club and other volunteers raised $19,508.47 at the Longboat Key Publix during the 2018 holiday season.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 7, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival extends registration for first ever collaborative student film contest

Local students have been provided more time to register for Sarasota County School’s first ever Student PSA Film Contest.

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Ida Adalora spends three hours making plarn a day.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 7, 2019
92-year-old Sarasotan works to provide beds for the homeless

Bags to Beds, the service project organization, has a secret key to their production: Ida Andalora.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Parking is often at a premium at Siesta Key's popular beach.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 7, 2019
County to hold workshop on parking and congestion on Siesta Key

In an effort to tackle the well-known issue plaguing Siesta Key locals and tourists alike, Sarasota County officials have scheduled a public workshop and forum to address parking.

  • Siesta Key
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The city asked Pamela Nadalini to submit her resignation by Jan. 15, though she could remain on paid leave through April.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 7, 2019
City asks auditor and clerk to resign

If City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini does not comply with the request by next week, the city will terminate the charter official following misconduct allegations.

  • Sarasota
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 7, 2019
Longboat Key Fire Rescue to host CPR workshops

The workshops will be held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Jan. 23, Feb. 22 and March 15 at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 7, 2019
Police report progress in investigating shots fired at Sarasota paramedics

Local paramedics were inside of their ambulance when shots were directed at their vehicle by an unknown person.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Information on voter registration is available at both the Sarasota Supervisor of Elections office and the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections office.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 7, 2019
Registration deadline set for Longboat election

To vote in the March election, voters who are not registered must do so by Feb. 11.

  • Longboat Key
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There were orchids that cost up to $300 at the show.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 6, 2019
Sarasota Orchid Society show sells flower power

The 62nd Sarasota Orchid Society awards best in show.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The girls Riverview High School came out to show support for Andrew Monroe, who played soccer when he attended Riverview.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 6, 2019
Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K races for a purpose

The memorial 5K raised money for scholarships for Riverview High School students.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Isaac Azerad, Rabbi Elaine Glickman and Sabrina Silverberg
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 5, 2019
Exploring new cultures in Sarasota

Temple Emanu-El celebrates traditional sephardic jewish culture.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch celebrates 25 years

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund benefits from monthly concert event.

  • East County
  • News
Bernard and Marion Levine
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 4, 2019
Temple Beth Israel gathers for first 2019 dinner

About 100 members enjoyed a buffet dinner on Jan. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Caroline and Townsend Mink
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 4, 2019
All Angels hosts Epiphany concert

About 100 church members gathered Jan. 6 for a concert and reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 4, 2019
Sarasota County awarded for pursuits in sustainability

The County of Sarasota has again been recognized for maintaining a steady course towards sustainability and effective material management.

  • Sarasota
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    In Memoriam |
  • January 4, 2019
Gerald Dane “Spyder” Broussard

Spyder Broussard, loving husband and father, left his family and friends on New Year’s Day 2019. Spyder was born in Kaplan, Louisiana in 1939, a Cajun through and through. His obituary tribute is publishing in Longboat, Sarasota, Siesta Key, East County

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Michael Kerrigan
    In Memoriam |
  • January 4, 2019
Michael Joseph Kerrigan

Michael Joseph Kerrigan entered into eternal, peaceful sleep surrounded by his family on Dec. 15, 2018. His obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Elaine Marieb
    In Memoriam |
  • January 4, 2019
Elaine Marieb

Dr. Marieb’s effect on teaching and learning anatomy and physiology has been profound. Dr. Elaine Marieb died on December 20th in Naples, FL at the age of 82. Her obituary tribute is publishing in the Sarasota Siesta Key Observers in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 4, 2019
Cops Corner: Engine trouble on a sailboat

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The results of the survey could inform the future decisions of city officials.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 4, 2019
City launches community survey

The city of Sarasota is asking residents and visitors to share their thoughts on key issues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This rendering of Waterside Place shows why Lakewood Ranch should continue to be one of the top selling master-planned communities in the U.S. for years to come.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch finishes 2018 as No. 2-selling master-planned community in U.S.

Lakewood Ranch finishes 2018 as No. 2-selling master-planned community in U.S.

  • East County
  • News
An alligator-inspired sculpture by Ron MacDonald and Steve Topazio brought Florida flavor to the festival last year. File photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 3, 2019
Sarasota's 10 Events for 2019

2019 will not disappoint with new and old events popping up over the coming months.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • January 3, 2019
Wanda Virginia Mosier Simons (Wendi)

Wanda Virginia Mosier Simons (Wendi) died Friday, December 21, 2018 at Manatee Memorial Hospital. She worked for the Longboat Observer and lived in Florida. Her Obituary Tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer, of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 3, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 3

Kevin French photographed this bald eagle flying off after bringing fish to its eaglets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A home in Oaks II at 663 N. Macewen Drive recently sold for $1.8 million. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 5,382 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 3, 2019
A home in Oaks II sells for $1.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 10-14.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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