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No-swim advisory lifted for Longboat Key
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 21, 2018
No-swim advisory lifted for Longboat Key

Conditions improve at Longboat beaches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Knowledge McDaniel is now eligible to play in the Pirates' final six regular season games.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 20, 2018
Braden River wide receiver ruled eligible for rest of regular season

The senior will still be ineligible for the postseason should Braden River qualify

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 20, 2018
East and West collaborate for annual expo

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted the 10th annual East Meets West Business Expo on Sept. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Visitors to Longboat Key Beach are warned not to participate in water recreation while the advisory is in place.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 20, 2018
No-swim advisory in place for Longboat Key

Red tide causes bacteria levels to increase. in Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Inductees reveal their plaques at last year's induction.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 20, 2018
Circus Ring of Fame announces 2019 inductees

Four acts will be inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame on Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Air conditioning upgrades are among the projects eligible for the PACE project.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 20, 2018
Longboat Key will participate in PACE program

Residents will be able to pay off home improvements on tax bill.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Town Hall
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 20, 2018
Longboat passes budget with no increase in tax rate

Commissioners will take a final vote for approval on Sept. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Waterside at Lakewood Ranch project features clustered development to preserve open space and natural habitat. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 20, 2018
Waterside at Lakewood Ranch hits milestone

100 homes have sold in Lakewood Ranch's newest community.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota's Tony McEachern and North Port's Jack Rich train for the Gran Fondo Sarasota Oct. 7 at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 20, 2018
Team Tony shifts gears for cancer fundraiser in Sarasota

Team Tony shifts gears for cycling cancer fundraiser at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

  • East County
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 20, 2018
It’s what Lido neighbors wanted

When commissioners vote on the Lido Pavilion, they need to remember: They have a signed lease.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bryce WIlliams (21) has taken control of the Minnesota running back position as a freshman. Photo courtesy Minnesota Athletic Communications.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 20, 2018
Rising up: Area football stars emerge on college and NFL scene

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota High freshman swimmer Natalie Stafford won four golds at her first high school swim meet.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 20, 2018
Sarasota High swimmer wins four golds at her first-ever high school meet

One of her coaches believes she has the potential for continued success

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Democrat Andrew Gillum, left, and Republican Ron DeSantis are squaring off to be Florida's next governor.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 20, 2018
Follow the money

Gillum takes in 4x more than DeSantis

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Sept. 20

Lynn Kitchen captured this display of nature’s color palette at sunrise on Longboat Key looking east over the Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2018
East County weather page photo: Sept. 20

Edgar Perez photographed this palm tree on Lakewood Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Sept. 20

Gordon Silver captured these large gators at Myakka River State Park resting, while a brave great egret strolls by.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 3431 Edmondson Court recently sold for $2.3 million. Built in 1992, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,360 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $570,000 in 2014.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 20, 2018
Hudson Bayou home sells for $2.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 3-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Cathy Antunes and David Riedlinger, opponents of the pavilion plan, offer critiques Monday at a news conference.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 20, 2018
Lido pavilion plans meet resistance

Facing significant public opposition, will the city approve the proposed redevelopment of the Lido Beach pool and pavilion?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fish kills on Sarasota beaches have decreased since early September.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 20, 2018
Red tide concerns linger around Sarasota

Conditions have improved, but officials are preparing to continue to deal with the effects of the algae bloom.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote hopes to move its aquarium operation from City Island to Nathan Benderson Park. The organization also would expand its research efforts at the City Island campus.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 20, 2018
County offers support for aquarium plans

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium officials hope to secure a firm commitment from the county as they pursue a project at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.20.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Harvey Vengroff said it’s still unclear whether he will ultimately follow through on plans to build affordable housing near downtown.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 20, 2018
Vengroff affordable housing project could be revived

A city policy change may lead to a renewed effort to build a workforce apartment complex near downtown, but challenges remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 19, 2018
Temple Beth Israel breaks Yom Kippur fast

On Sept. 19, Temple Beth Israel members broke their fast following Yom Kippur services.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Payne Park Tennis Center is one of five county-operated facilities the city will begin managing Oct. 1.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 19, 2018
City announces temporary park closures

Payne Park and Arlington Park facilities will close next week as part of a transition to new management. The city will also host a meeting to discuss the future of the Payne Park Tennis Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"He wasn't supposed to die," said Joy Kerrivan, holding a picture of her late son, William Rohrer. "He was supposed to grow old." Rohrer died of a drug overdose in October 2016.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2018
Campaign targets drug abuse

Drug Free Manatee begins campaign to fight 'everyone's problem' and share how recovery is possible.

  • East County
  • News
Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 3-7.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 19, 2018
Mourning Dove Drive home on Bird Key sells for $3.15 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 3-7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The home at 7274 Lismore Court in Country Club Village recently sold for $430,000. Built in 2009, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,221 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 19, 2018
Harbour Walk home tops local sales at $770,000

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 3-7.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Jim Granite shot this picture of Longboat's illusive coyote from about 20 yards away on the Resort Longboat Key Club's Harbourside golf course.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 19, 2018
Let’s not rue the day

When tragedy strikes a town, the ill-effects are harsh. You can imagine how tourism will go on Cape Cod. We’ve seen what red tide does. Imagine what will follow if a coyote strikes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 19, 2018
Commission beware

You have a signed Lido Pavilion lease

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Boss
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 19, 2018
Sheriff's Office dog lost in Parrish

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help in locating its police dog, 'Boss.'

  • East County
  • News
Life;Story 5K/10K benefits Centerstone and raises awareness for suicide prevention and depression. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 19, 2018
Calendar

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
It might have been hot at Camp Honi Hanta but Parrish's Emma Bentley, 5, Cara Bentley and Avery Bentley, 2, cooled off with a snow cone
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 19, 2018
Camp fires up Scouts in Manatee County

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida host special event at Camp Honi Hanta.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat officials clean-up red tide from local canals.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 19, 2018
Red tide cleanup bill surpasses $40,000

Longboat's red tide cleanup costs surpass $40,000

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Simpson, Bob Feller, William Perkins, Nancy Castro, Craig Hazelton and Terry Byce worked together on the renovation.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 19, 2018
A Lakewood Ranch village builds a home

Harvest United Methodist Church members combine to renovate Bradenton veteran's home.

  • East County
  • News
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 19, 2018
40 years of memories

The Longboat Observer is working on a special 40th anniversary issue, and we want to hear your memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 19, 2018
Party at the spa in Lakewood Ranch

Sirius Day Spa had a VIP party to celebrate its grand opening.

  • East County
  • News
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