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Sue Lupo brings Derby to play with Max, Nick, Gracie and Rudy.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 22, 2019
Bayfront Park's dog park is a popular place

It is always a dog day afternoon at Bayfront Park

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elaine Dabney and Julia Fosson
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 22, 2019
Women's Golf Association welcomes new members

The golf group welcomed eight of its 12 new members Jan. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin
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  • Guest Author
  • January 22, 2019
Barwin: New Year's resolution to fight red tide

Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin encourages residents to minimize their amplification of red tide.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The pigs at the Manatee County Fair had plenty of room, the motorists trying to get there ... not so much.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 21, 2019
Not so fair traffic on way to Manatee County Fair

East County Observer columnist Jay Heater talks about a bad traffic day on the way to the Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 21, 2019
Event commemorates integration of Sarasota beaches

Community members gathered at Lido Beach on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to recognize a national honor for Newtown’s African-American heritage trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • January 21, 2019
Donna Casper

Donna Casper passed away peacefully at her home on Longboat Key, Fla., on Jan. 15, 2019. Donna joins her husband, Ted, who passed away in October. Her obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Kiera and Karissa Forlenza
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 21, 2019
To honor King, participants walk in Unity

Annual event kicks off with breakfast, then a procession to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, on Cocoanut Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jordan Bolds plays the saxophone during the tribute.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 20, 2019
Temple Emanu-El hosts MLK Tribute

The temple hosted an MLK reenactment and performances on Jan. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Current look at The Shore overlooking the bay.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 20, 2019
Longboat restaurant owner hopes for April opening

Shore has faced a number of challenges in effort to open

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton 7-year-old Wyatt Brown entertains double-decker goats at the Manatee County Fair
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 20, 2019
Manatee County Fair continues run in Palmetto

Manatee County Fair continues its run in Palmetto

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ronda Pecaric and Tim and Paul Daugherty
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 19, 2019
Taste of St. Armands serves up local bites

The 9th annual event dished out plates from more than 17 local restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2019
Garden Club toasts to 50th year

Club members and guests enjoyed a cocktail party at the Holiday Inn at Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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Mary Lou Lester, Doris McGann and Ken McGann
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 18, 2019
Go fish at the Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival

Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival brings large crowd to Gulfstream Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Florida Department of Transportation is reconfiguring the intersection of State Road 70 and Interstate 75 to make it safer for motorists. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2019
FDOT shifts traffic at S.R. 70

Motorists should expect delays at S.R. 70-I-75 interchange.

  • East County
  • News
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen helps Sheriff Rick Wells cut the ribbon while Lennar's Craig Doehr and Linda Boos watch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 18, 2019
New Manatee County Sheriff's Office substation ready for Lakewood Ranch community

New Manatee County Sheriff's Office substation ready for Lakewood Ranch community

  • East County
  • News
Christy Bauwin takes a look at some of the wares on sale at the festival.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 18, 2019
Native American Festival wows crowds with traditional dances

The Sarasota Native American Indian Festival, which takes place on Jan. 18, 19 and 20, highlights the traditional culture of Native Americans.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Richard Reskow at Tidewell Hospice Ellenton
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 18, 2019
Death of a true Tidewell Hospice hero in Lakewood Ranch

Tidewell Hospice volunteer Richard Reskow demonstrated the value for his work before his death.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Bryan Jacobs watches as Country Club's Fran Tulski checks out a strawberry.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 18, 2019
Hydroponic farming is tall task for veterans' nonprofit in Sarasota

Vets2Success benefits from donation by Lakewood Ranch area's Gardeners Out East to run its hydroponic farm in Sarasota.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 17, 2019
St. Mary Men's Club dishes out Italian feast

The club hosted its annual Italian Night Jan. 17 in the parish fellowship hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A threat to Lakewood Ranch High School this morning was deemed not to be credible. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High reopens after threat

A threatening note left in a restroom was deemed 'uncredible.'

  • East County
  • News
Pay increases are included for most teachers. File art.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2019
Pay raises on way for teachers, paraprofessionals in Manatee County

District, Manatee Education Association finalize deal but other negotiations continue.

  • East County
  • News
Owners of Sarasota Kennel Club have not made clear what will happen to the track.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 17, 2019
Sarasota Kennel Club's final season is underway

Amendment 13 has officially banned dog racing in the state of Florida. What does this mean for the Sarasota Kennel Club, its fans and its greyhounds?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cheryl Mendelson's work includes experience in the arts, education and healthcare fields.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 17, 2019
Van Wezel Foundation hires CEO

The board announced Cheryl Mendelson, whose previous work includes an executive role at the Harris Theater in Chicago, will lead the foundation beginning in February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 17, 2019
Golfers scramble for SPARCC

The inaugural SPARCC Auxiliary Winter Golf Tournament teed off on Jan. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brian Roberts welcomes participants at his Newtown clinic on Jan. 12.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2019
Star-studded clinic opens door for Newtown baseball

The Newtown baseball clinic was put on by former Baltimore Orioles All-Star Brian Roberts, with help from other community leaders

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview sophomore defender Joey St. Onge out-leaps a Venice player for a header.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2019
Rams' stout defense has them in prime position

The Riverview High Rams boys soccer team is on track for another district title game berth, thanks in large part to its defense and goaltending.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jim Wallace announced his intent to file a brief against the Siesta Promenade at the Siesta Key Association meeting.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 17, 2019
Opponents seek court action to halt Siesta Key Promenade

A Siesta Key resident has filed a brief in Circuit Court in an effort to block the recently approved Siesta Promenade.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 17, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 17

Cindy Leder captured this evening sky from a Longboat Key beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 17, 2019
East County weather page photo: Jan. 17

Gordon Silver photographed these cows grazing in a pasture along Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 17, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 17

Niki Muller photographed people fishing for mullet one morning on Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Bay Island home at 707 Norsota Way recently sold for $3,114,000. Built in 1938, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,617 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2.4 million in 2014.Â
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 17, 2019
Bay Island home sells for $3,114,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 31-Jan. 4

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
In the demolition notice for the SeaBreeze Inn, issued Dec. 19, 12 different violations are listed.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 17, 2019
North Trail buildings draw concerns

Residents want the city to take action to address issues associated with derelict motels, which has led to a demolition order for at least one structure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School's new principal, Dustin Dahlquist, says he's in "observation mode" as he comes to Lakewood and prepares to build on a foundation of success.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2019
Can Lakewood Ranch High go higher?

New Mustangs principal hopes to build upon the school's success.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 16, 2019
Seaplace residents put new clubhouse to good use

The clubhouse renovations began in August and were completed in the beginning of January.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 16, 2019
Siesta group files federal lawsuit in response to Big Pass dredging proposal

Save Our Siesta Sand 2 has taken to the federal court system in order to prevent dredging that would be used to renourish Lido Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 16, 2019
Shaq spreads message of humor, kindness in Sarasota

The basketball Hall of Famer talked about life after sports at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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