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This aerial shows the State Road 70 and Interstate 75 interchange as it currently exists. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 11, 2018
FDOT holds pre-construction meeting for State Road 70-I-75 interchange

Bradenton interchange construction to start Oct. 8.

  • East County
  • News
Ryan Schloesser of Mote holds a juvenile snook that was raised for fisheries enhancement research in 2017. Photo courtesy of Conor Goulding / Mote Marine Laboratory
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 11, 2018
Mote and Florida conservations groups partner to restore snook population

Coastal Conservation Association Florida, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Mote Marine Laboratory are partnering on a two-year initiative to stock 10,000 juvenile snook.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 10, 2018
Longboat Key Public Works continues 9/11 tradition

Public Works employees placed 2,977 American flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive Sept. 10, which will remain standing all day on Sept. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 10, 2018
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah

Congregants gathered for lunch at Cafe L'Europe Sept. 10 following a service at the temple.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The no-swim advisory will remain in place until tests show acceptable levels of bacteria in the water.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2018
No-swim advisory lifted for Bird Key

Once again, officials have detected elevated bacteria levels associated with red tide in Sarasota’s waters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Gardeners Out East Garden Club in Lakewood Ranch present Vets2Success founder Bryan Jacobs with a check for $2,300 for his Vets to Agro program.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch gardeners assist veterans

The Vets2Succss nonprofit will use a $2,300 donation for a farming program.

  • East County
  • News
Bolt was brought to Mote on Sept. 4 after being found on Longboat Key. Photo courtesy of Conor Goulding/ Mote
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 10, 2018
Third rescued whale dies at Mote

Bolt, a male melon-headed whale, died Sept. 7 after being humanely euthanized.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 10, 2018
Canine Club dog park opens at Gillespie Park

After years of residents pushing for a dog park in the Gillespie Park neighborhood, the Canine Club finally opens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 9, 2018
Youth learn life skills with Blooming Impressions

Blooming Impressions partner with Kappa Alpha Psi to offer minority youth a way to learn skills and gain self-esteem.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 8, 2018
Sarasota runners have sweet treat at Donut Run

About 300 runners participated The Half Dozen Donut Run to raise awareness about apraxia.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2018
Braden River football beats Manatee for first time

The Pirates won a 41-31 shootout with the Hurricanes

  • East County
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East County football roundup: 09.07.18.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2018
East County football roundup: 09.07.18

East County football roundup: 09.07.18

  • East County
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Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.18

Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Police closed Gulf of Mexico Drive for 15 minutes while clearing the wreckage of a two-car collision.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 7, 2018
Update: Driver charged in GMD crash that injured three

Gulf of Mexico Drive closed for 15 minutes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Knowledge McDaniel is now eligible to play in three games for Braden River this year.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2018
FHSAA rules Braden River receiver limited to non-district games

The senior was originally ruled completely ineligible on Aug. 8

  • East County
  • Sports
Sidewalk astronomy provides telescopes for viewers to take a closer look at space. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 7, 2018
Calendar

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Thunder and Lightning, two female pygmy killer whales, in a hospital pool at Mote. (Mote photo)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 7, 2018
Two rescued whales die, Mote reports

Third whale found on Longboat Key beach remains in critical condition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Work crews begin spreading the first loads of sand on a renourishment project on the north end of Longboat Key. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 7, 2018
Longboat kicks off north-end beach project

30,000 tons of sand is making its way from Polk County for $1.1 million project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bay Sarasota board members Jennifer Compton and A.G. Lafley chat with City Manager Tom Barwin at a special City Commission meeting Thursday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 6, 2018
City Commission adopts bayfront master plan

City officials endorsed a vision for redeveloping 53 acres of land around the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall at a special meeting Thursday.

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    In Memoriam |
  • September 6, 2018
Saul Putterman

Saul Putterman of Selinsgrove PA passed away on August 92, 2018, his obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Since 2002, the town has displayed about 3,000 knee-high American flags on Sept. 11.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 6, 2018
Longboat resumes Sept. 11 flag tradition

Hurricane Irma prevented town in 2017 from posting about 3,000 flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Westfield Siesta Key will begin hosting The Night Market twice a month beginning in October.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 6, 2018
Night Market coming to Westfield Siesta Key

Starting next month, the Night Market will bring a new shopping experience to Westfield Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Riverdale home at 3807 Hawk Island Drive recently sold for $1,425,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,234 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.45 million in 2011.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 6, 2018
Riverdale home tops sales at $1,425,000

Riverdale home tops sales at $1,425,000

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 6, 2018
Bayfront group prepares for master plan presentation

On Thursday, The Bay Sarasota will go before the City Commission in hopes officials will adopt a master plan for redeveloping more than 50 acres of waterfront land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Timothy Williamson, a freshman at SMA, is leading the Eagles to an undefeated start.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 6, 2018
Freshman boys golfer leading the way at SMA

Timothy Williamson, a freshman at Sarasota Military Academy, is leading the way for the Eagles.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Madison Brown, a junior, is Cardinal Mooney's libero.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 6, 2018
Shining a light on the volleyball position that hides in plain sight

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Sept. 6

Amor Fenton captured this photo of black skimmers at Whitney Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2018
East County weather page photo: Sept. 6

Stan Pollakoff captured this sunset at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Sept. 6

Matt Slack photographed these palm tree silhouettes at sunset at the Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Madison Brown.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 6, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madison Brown

The Cardinal Mooney volleyball junior talks playing Venice High and her favorite movies

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The closed segment of Beach Road is supposed to be maintained as non-vehicular public access, though critics say the land is now difficult to traverse.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 6, 2018
Beach Road fight raises legal questions

A dispute over a closed segment of Siesta Key roadway has led to a November referendum. Even when all the votes are counted, the fight will be far from over.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Among residential real estate transactions recently was the sale a condominium at Portofino on the Bay, which sold for $1.15 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 6, 2018
Siesta Key condominium sells for $1,785,000

Siesta Key condominium sells for $1,785,000

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Back in the 1980s, Beach Road was often awash, covered with sand and difficult to maintain.
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • September 6, 2018
Time for common sense on Siesta Key Beach Road controversy

Some residents want the county to return the vacated right of way and open the road.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A development group plans to build between 50 and 60 residential units in an 18-story condo next to the Hyatt.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 6, 2018
Developer advances bayfront condo plans

Plans for a residential building near the Hyatt Regency have been adjusted, but the developer still plans to build an 18-story tower.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.6.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Poppy Green said the Remote Area Medical clinic will be accepting signups from medical volunteers through Oct. 1.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 5, 2018
Clinic comes to East County

Remote Area Medical hopes local doctors make an appointment to volunteer at the clinic.

  • East County
  • News
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