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Sisterhood for Good members Kathy Fraley, Kathy Collums, Peggy Kronus and Heather Kasten are all excited for their next retreat in November for their annual planning, but say "No details! It's a secret to the public."
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 10, 2018
Sisterhood for Good takes a slice out of charity in Lakewood Ranch

Sisterhood for Good kicked off their fundraising season at California Pizza Kitchen on Oct. 4.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Siddie Pennewill, Kendall Miller, Janie Chatham, Ashleigh Rodhouse, Cate Mulqueen and Carly Lansberg say they love going to the summit and seeing how the young girls embrace their own confidence.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 10, 2018
Girls don't shy away from event in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee Technical Colleges hosts the third annual Girls for Girls Summit Oct. 20.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key is one of several area beaches under a no-swim advisory.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 10, 2018
No-swim advisory issued on barrier islands

Lido Key, Longboat Key and Siesta Key are all under a no-swim advisory after tests showed elevated bacteria levels — a phenomenon associated with Hurricane Michael.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Max Hajduk, Clayton Watson, Reece Whatmore, Lilli Carlton and Cayla Dammann all hope their oyster restoration project continues on after they graduate.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 10, 2018
Pearls of wisdom in Lakewood Ranch

Out-of-Door Academy students presented grant to study ways to increase oyster population.

  • East County
  • News
Heritage Harbour's Leah Glynn, 7, paints her chef's hat rainbow in preparation for creating her own pizza.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 10, 2018
Slice of sunshine in Lakewood Ranch

California Pizza Kitchen hosts the Sunshine Kids Foundation event.

  • East County
  • News
Maria Magee and her mother, Donna Hagen
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 10, 2018
Longboat paramedics head to Panhandle to help

Hurricane damage in Longboat was mostly flooded streets

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Remote Area Medical is a free clinic offered to people without medical insurance or anyone who needs emergency care on a weekend and doesn't mind the wait.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 10, 2018
Free medical clinic returns to East County

Local dental, vision students gain experience at Remote Area Medical clinic.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2018
Students walk in wonder

Braden River Elementary families participate in Walk and Bike to School Day.

  • East County
  • Schools
The city has prepared a conceptual example of what an informational paid parking sign on St. Armands Circle could look like.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 10, 2018
St. Armands leaders talk parking plans

Merchants and landlords in St. Armands Circle want to make sure everybody is prepared for the implementation of paid parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jack Daly
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 10, 2018
Incumbents Daly and Spoll want another term

Incumbents ready for another two years

  • Longboat Key
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The Lido Beach home at 85 S. Polk Drive recently sold for $2,131,300. Built in 1958, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,462 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.7 million in 2008.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 10, 2018
Lido Beach home sells for $2,131,300

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 24-28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Waterlefe Golf and River Club home at 1020 Rainbow Court recently sold for $862,500. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,188 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $909,000 in 2008.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 10, 2018
Waterlefe home tops local sales at $862,500

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 24-28.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 10, 2018
Amendments: 7 thru 13

A look at the rest of the questions on the ballot

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Waves and high tides wiped out the sand from a series of bags posted along the Lido Key shoreline. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 10, 2018
Hurricane Michael causes closures, cancellations and flooding

As the storm heads for land, rising waters have affected Lido Key parks. Sarasota County Schools has also canceled after-school activities Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeanine Stebbins, Riley Helm and Nejama Gomez of Blue Dolphin.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 10, 2018
Longboat gears up for seasonal residents

Sprucing up and planning taking place in Longboat

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 10, 2018
Celebrate with us!

On Oct. 17, Longboat Observer readers are invited to our office at 5570 GMD to pick up a copy of the 40th anniversary issue and enjoy coffee and doughnuts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River junior Kate Walker swims the girls 100 breaststroke at the 2018 Tri-County Championships. The fifth-place finisher at states last season finished seventh here, after battling injuries.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 10, 2018
Tri-County Championships provide local swimmers with feedback

Lakewood Ranch swimmer Sebastian Aguirre and Braden River swimmer Kate Walker are on different paths as the Tri-County Championships give way to the FHSAA state series.

  • East County
  • Sports
Trevon Young, a 2013 Braden River High and 2018 Eckerd College graduate, is now playing professional basketball in Argentina. Photo courtesy Andy Meng/Stageshot Photography.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 10, 2018
Former Pirate sets sail for Argentina

Former Braden River basketball and football player Trevon Young is playing pro basketball in Argentina this season, for La Unión de Colón.

  • East County
  • Sports
Claudia Cavero, a CNA at Plymouth Harbor, received the Gaylord Nursing Scholarship. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 10, 2018
Looking toward the future: Plymouth Harbor Foundation awards scholarships

In September, the Plymouth Harbor Foundation awarded 16 scholarships to employees and employees’ children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Watercrest residents Kathleen Grant and Stan Schuer think community development district assessments for condos should be reevaluated because condos do not use many services provided by Town Hall, among other reasons.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch condo assessments challenged

Some Lakewood Ranch CDD 2 residents say they are paying too much for community's expenses.

  • East County
  • News
Station 92 decided on a patch with a shark as a “defender of the island” with golf clubs in its mouth to symbolize the golfing community. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 10, 2018
Fire designers

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue stations designed their own patches to show off their duties.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Annemarie Graff of Bank OZK and LWRBA CEO Heather Kasten put some sweat equity into Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance volunteers stack up against the best

Hay maze at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota among the nonprofits helped by the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.

  • East County
  • News
Yvonne Perez, as the Woman in White, gave a spirited performance in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" last year at the Sarasota Polo Club. FILE PHOTO
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 10, 2018
"Sleepy Hollow" coming to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

"Sleepy Hollow" coming to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Greg Witt of Halfacre Construction and Jeff Watts of Jeff Watts Plastering & Stucco have donated their time to building a memorial to Gene Witt.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 10, 2018
Granddaddy of all school projects in Bradenton

Gene Witt improvement project in Bradenton builds family pride in Halfacre Construction executive.

  • East County
  • Business
Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 10, 2018
Thieves had bad habit in Bradenton

Cops corner, Interesting Sheriff's Office reports in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Sarasota areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Kim and David Hunsader and their daughter, Rachael Hunsader-Sliker, love how much joy the corn maze brings visitors each year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2018
A-maze-ing time at annual Pumpkin Festival

Seven-acre maze grown with love at Hunsader Farms.

  • East County
  • News
Gracie Marston.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 10, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Gracie Marston

Braden River cross-country freshman Gracie Marston talks her running origins and her family's love of surfing

  • East County
  • Sports
SMR's Tom Johnson, Kirk Boyston and Rex Jensen join The Players Board Chair Donna DeFant at the groundbreaking ceremony.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 10, 2018
SMR breaks ground on Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

SMR breaks ground on Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Volunteer Rebekah Boudrie shows off Toby, a poodle mix up for adoption, at the new location. A main house will be used for administration and other needs, while a separate building will house kennels.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2018
New dog, and cat, house for Lakewood Ranch animal rescue

Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch finds new home in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 10, 2018
Cops Corner: When the car haulers return, it can only mean fall is here

Police reports from around the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 9, 2018
Cardinal Mooney claws back to beat Riverview on Senior Night

The Cougars rallied to win sets four and five

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Congressman Vern Buchanan with Republican Club of Longboat Key President Joe McElmeel and Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 9, 2018
Ron Turner addresses Republican Club of Longboat Key

Congressman Vern Buchanan and County commission candidate Christian Ziegler were also present at the Oct. 9 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Steve Dietz, the general manager of golf operations at the Waterlefe Golf & River Club, said the course just finished a $250,000 improvement program.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 9, 2018
Waterlefe continues to pick up pace in Bradenton

Waterlefe continues to pick up pace as its expands its golf club membership in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • October 9, 2018
Going gold for childhood cancer awareness

Sarasota County schools raised more than $17,000 for childhood cancer research.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Players Centre will continue operating out of the Tamiami Trail property until construction on a new campus at Lakewood Ranch is complete.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • October 9, 2018
Players Centre buyer unveiled

Capstone Management is adding the bayfront-adjacent site to its growing portfolio of Sarasota properties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 9, 2018
Zota receives first-time ranking in Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards

The Resort at Longboat Key Club and The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota also made the list of 30 resorts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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