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SANCA CEO Stephen Rodriguez hopes the finish tower pays off by booking events such as the "VIP Tower Experience" at the Sarasota Celtic Music Festival.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 25, 2018
This Sarasota experience towers over others as Celtic festival begins

VIP Tower Experience helps Sarasota Celtic Music Festival and Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
  • News
Ali Boyce waltzes into the end zone untouched against Alonso High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2018
Unexpected losses help Rams football round into form

Riverview can clinch their district title with a win Oct. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota resident Robert Beckmann helps run SCF men's basketball practice on Oct. 23. He's the head assistant coach under Tom Parks.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2018
X's and O's: Local coach takes unusual path to collegiate ranks

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Oct. 25

Paul Meese captured this photograph on the beach near Longboat Key Towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2018
East County weather page photo: Oct. 25

Jeannie Sparks captured this sunset at The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Oct. 25

Donna Drapatin captured this sunset at Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 356 El Greco Drive in Osprey recently sold for $1.42 million. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,515 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 25, 2018
Sorrento Shores home sells for $1.42 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 8-12.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sarasota resident Tamia Tonic speaks with Change the Date Sarasota co-chairwoman Suzanne Atwell Oct. 20. Referendum supporters say the change would encourage more voter participation in city races.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 25, 2018
City prepares for vote on election dates

A campaign to change the City Commission election cycle is ramping up, but critics are making a case to maintain the current system.

  • Sarasota
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Siesta residents see the increased popularity of websites such as Airbnb as reason to be vigilant about the spread of illegal short-term rentals.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 25, 2018
Siesta residents seek short-term rental enforcement

Concerned about an increase in illegal rentals in neighborhoods, residents are asking officials to take action.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
City officials including Jerry Fogle, left, have met with residents to gather input on what the community wants out of its public parks.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 25, 2018
City considers park district proposal

The city of Sarasota may establish a special taxing mechanism for funding parks and recreation — but it’s unclear what form it will take or what, exactly, it would be used for.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.25.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2018
University Place CDD Seat 3: Lauren Kessler

Candidate focuses on improving communication with residents.

  • East County
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Susan Lerman
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2018
University Place CDD Seat 3: Susan Lerman

Candidate wants safer roads and more collaboration with HOA.

  • East County
  • News
Crews have already begun work on repairing the pipe failure, but the road segment is expected to remain close through the weekend.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 24, 2018
UPDATE: U.S. 301 reopens to traffic downtown

The segment of southbound U.S. 301 between Fruitville Road and Main Street was closed Wednesday as workers repaired a pipe failure.

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  • News
County commissioners have expressed a desire to move quickly toward an agreement with Mote to accommodate the aquarium project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 24, 2018
County approves terms of Mote land deal

Sarasota County staff and Mote Marine officials have agreed on the details of future lease agreement for a Nathan Benderson Park aquarium.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 24, 2018
Give a treat to Food Bank

Nonprofit support a slam dunk

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A condominium in Sunset Beach recently sold for $727,000. Built in 1984, it has one bedroom, two baths and 1,463 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $735,000 in 2007.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 24, 2018
Sunset Beach condominium sells for$727,000

Residential real estate transactions took place between Oct. 8-12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Country Club East home at 14212 Kinglet Terrace recently sold for $489,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,435 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $509,000 in 2015.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 24, 2018
Lakewood National home tops sales at $690,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 8-12.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Observer endorses Ron DeSantis for governor and Rick Scott for U.S. Senate.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 24, 2018
We’ll take liberty

A letter to no-party affiliated voters: You have the power.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Candace Luther
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2018
Manatee County Commission District 6 (At-Large)

Activist Candace Luther challenges longtime incumbent.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2018
Sarasota County Commission, District 2: Ruta Jouniari

Questions and answers with the candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall is one of five early voting sites.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2018
Early voting starts in Manatee County

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall is East County voting site.

  • East County
  • News
Amy Korenman helps put on some finishing touches to her daughter Layla's witch costume. Layla wanted her witch outfit to be unique and chose fun fabrics to give it a signature style.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2018
Dressed to thrill for Lakewood Ranch Boo Fest

Families say making their own costumes is half the fun of Halloween.

  • East County
  • News
Pirates junior tight end Travis Tobey walks into the end zone after catching a pass from senior Bryan Gagg.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2018
Small spark could reignite Pirates-Mustangs rivalry

The annual Lakewood Ranch High-Braden River High football game wasn't competitive, but what happened in the second half could make things interesting in the future.

  • East County
  • Sports
Luke Snyder, a third-grader from Braden River, gets help with his reading from Susan Hagerman on the first day of summer school. File photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 24, 2018
School board vote could change in Manatee County

Referendum would prevent voters from selecting school board members outside their district.

  • East County
  • News
Freshman Hunter Miller from Braden River High School's JROTC men's team races across the finish line with his team.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 24, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Mustangs mourn teammate

Lakewood Ranch athletes wear purple to honor murdered teammate at County Raider Meet.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 24, 2018
Making waves

For the 20th consecutive year, Cannons Marine has been named to the Grady-White Admiral’s Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 24, 2018
Soaring honor

Pine View student Matthew Mason is officially an Eagle Scout.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riley Bradshaw.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Riley Bradshaw

Lakewood Ranch High's Riley Bradshaw is our East County Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brian Battie.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2018
East County High 5 Moments: 10.25.18

East County High 5 Moments: 10.25.18

  • East County
  • Sports
County transportation officials suggested a roundabout at Honore Avenue and Old Farm Road. Because of an existing bridge, there may be problems with fitting a roundabout there.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2018
More roundabouts considered on East County roads

Traffic circles could be added to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, Honore Avenue.

  • East County
  • News
Rosedale Residents Lynne Woodman and Bob Eisenbeis say when the lights go up, they won't be happy.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 24, 2018
Will Rosedale residents see the light from Lakewood Ranch Park?

County says new park lighting won't affect the community.

  • East County
  • News
The county anticipates it will need to devote $16.5 million to improvements at Ed Smith Stadium during the next decade.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 23, 2018
County adjusts tourist tax allocations

In future years, Sarasota County plans to shift money from its tourism promotion budget to pay for improvements at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 23, 2018
County, Longboat commissioners to meet Wednesday

Annual discussions focus on areas of mutual interest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 23, 2018
Cops Corner: His car was open . . . for business

Police reports from around the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
New Pass will be dredged later this year, but the U.S. Coast Guard is reserving judgment on whether the project will allow resetting of the boat channel markers.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 23, 2018
Lido beach project could help New Pass boaters

New Pass being dredged for Lido renourishment

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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