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The Braden River Middle School choir serenades veterans during the ceremony.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 9, 2018
Lakewood Ranch students salute the veterans

Braden River Middle honors veterans with a service.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 9, 2018
Bacchus on the Beach toasts to 8th annual stone crab celebration

The eighth annual event took place Nov. 9 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club and benefited the Longboat Key Foundation and the Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The closure is designed to facilitate utilities construction for the Payne Park Village project, a portion of which is depicted in this rendering.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2018
Road closure planned on School Avenue

A segment of School Avenue will be closed beginning Tuesday, Nov. 12 for construction of a stormwater pipe associated with a new development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City and county offices are closing in observance of Veterans Day on Monday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2018
City, county announce Veterans Day closures

Governmental offices and some recreational facilities will close Monday in observance of the holiday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • November 9, 2018
Robert Philip Coyne

Mr. Robert (Bob) Philip Coyne, of Longboat Key, Florida and Osterville, Massachusetts, born on November 28, 1941 in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Eleanor Scully Coyne and the late George Kermit Coyne, Sr., passed away at age 76 on November 8, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Tara Elementary School third-grade teacher Katelyn Fulghum got to snuggle with her 5-year-old daughter Ella, a kindergartner, during the show.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2018
Tara Elementary celebrates veterans, first responders

Fourth-graders give patriotic performance in honor of Veterans Day.

  • East County
  • Schools
The city has significantly revised its plans for Lift Station 87, depicted in the rendering above. The changes have contributed to rising construction costs.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2018
Jury orders city to pay damages in lift station lawsuit

The city hoped to recover up to $20 million in a lawsuit tied to the Lift Station 87 project. Instead, a jury determined the city breached its contract with a construction firm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 9, 2018
Kiwanis Club pays tribute to veterans

Veterans were recognized at Kiwanis Club of Sarasota's fifth annual Veterans Day Breakfast at the Carlisle Inn on Nov. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County commissioners hope Florida Highway Patrol will increase its presence in the area. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2018
Manatee commission urges for more highway patrol

Chairwoman says FHP is 'critical piece' for improving safety.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota playoff football roundup: 11.09.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 8, 2018
Sarasota playoff football roundup: 11.09.18

Sarasota playoff football roundup: 11.09.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kaptured by Kacy
    A time to celebrate |
  • November 8, 2018
Just Married: Liz Alpert & Jim Barber

Talking politics on the first date may not always be the right thing to do, but for Liz and Jim, it led to happily ever after.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
The entire Witt family came out to see the dedication.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 8, 2018
Gene Witt gets closer to nature

Gene Witt Elementary unveiled their new outdoor classroom on Nov. 8

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2018
East County weather page photo: Nov. 8

Ronda Clark captured this sunrise over a pond near Tara Preserve.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Trinity Shipe, Avery Blechta, Natalie Mercadante, Zoie Zanoni, Jenna Santiago, Madison Smithers, Hallie Monserez and Rachel Jarrett have led the Cougars girls cross country team to the state championship.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 8, 2018
Cougar girls cross country reaches state meet for first time in 31 years

The team's top seven runners finished within 40 seconds of each other at the regional meet

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 8

Belinda Russell photographed this white ibis and roseate spoonbill at the Links on Longboat golf course one sunny afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 8

Jay Frank captured this photo of an American flag among trees in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A home in Point of Rocks at 7140 Point of Rocks Circle recently sold for $3.3 million. Built in 1947, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,854 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 8, 2018
Point of Rocks home sells for $3.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 22-26.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
A home in Country Club Village at 7216 Pasadena Glen recently sold for $1,575,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 6,376 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 8, 2018
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1,575,000

Residential real estate for Oct. 22-26.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Residents have expressed concern about the density and building heights associated with Siesta Promenade.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 8, 2018
Siesta Promenade plans set for review

Ahead of a Planning Commission public hearing, the developer and residents continue to stake out opposing positions on the proposal.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.8.18

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
City Parking Manager Mark Lyons said staff will be attentive to merchant and resident concerns about parking meters.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 8, 2018
City prepares plans for downtown meters

The City Commission approved on-street paid parking for downtown Sarasota. Now, staff is working to ensure history doesn't repeat itself.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chief philanthropy officer, Denise Pope presenting the award to overall male winner Orlando Cicilioni at the event last year.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 7, 2018
Trot for Tidewell

Annual Turkey Trot in Lakewood Ranch benefits Tidewell Hospice.

  • East County
  • News
Michelle Bridges is the new owner of Fantasy Flowers at 8111 Lakewood Main Street, Suite 101.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2018
Business blooms in Lakewood Ranch

New owner's dreams planted in Fantasy Flowers in Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
Lakewood Ranch YMCA Executive Director Stacey McKee joins member and supporter Molly Lawson of Lakewood Ranch at the Motown event.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch YMCA goes to Motown

Lakewood Ranch YMCA holds its biggest annual fundraiser at the Lake Club's Grande Clubhouse.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mill Creek's Wilma Kroese will be a featured artist at the 17th annual Fall Art Show & Sale Nov. 17 at the Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2018
Artists prepare for Fall Art Show & Sale in Lakewood Ranch

Artists prepare for Fall Art Show & Sale in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Previous Chamber Chairman Mike Doll, Andrew Vac, Sandy Tull and Tim Field
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2018
Chamber celebrates past and present chairmen

About 50 Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members gathered at the Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar Nov. 7 for the reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 7, 2018
Arts & Cultural Alliance salutes Sarasota County principals

The 18th Annual Principals Luncheon honored Sarasota County Principals and their work in promoting the arts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dee Harmer and Kathy Garcia
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2018
Longboat Key Garden Club blooms into season

Club members new and old gathered at the Holiday Inn at Lido Beach Nov. 7 for a welcome back luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Boy Scouts salute veterans as they pass them on the parade route.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 7, 2018
Be the better angels

Perhaps it is not coincidental, then, that within a few days of our national elections is Veterans Day, the day the nation comes together to honor its military veterans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A condominium in The Pierre at 455 Longboat Club Road recently sold for $1 million. Built in 1990, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,470 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $900,000 in 2003.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 7, 2018
Condominium at The Pierre sells for $1 million

Residential real estate for Oct. 22-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Boating channel markers were removed from New Pass by the U.S. Coast Guard in mid-2017.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 7, 2018
Dredging of New Pass to begin this weekend

Sand taken from New Pass will renourish Lido Beach

  • Longboat Key
  • News
For 28 years, Wuesthoff was active in the Air Force. He entered in 1980 and left in 2009.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2018
Longboat Key veterans share service memories

Four local veterans share memories of their lives in uniform.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Daniel Campana tastes an ethnic dish that reminds him of one his grandmother made.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 7, 2018
Festival chooses Premier site in Lakewood Ranch

The Suncoast Food and Wine Festival returns for its 17th annual event.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2018
Turtle nesting numbers crawl downward as season wraps

Various factors could lead to a decrease in nests. Whether it's just the pattern of turtle nesting, red tide or predators, such as coyotes, turtles still produced a decent amount of nests this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Tina and Jimmy O’Brien
  • November 7, 2018
Home Pricing Mistakes That Could Delay Your Sale

Home Pricing Mistakes That Could Delay Your Sale

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
    In Memoriam |
  • November 7, 2018
Rose Tomason

Rose Tomason, long time resident of Longboat Key, and most recently, Sarasota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, she was born in Newark, New Jersey and her obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat O

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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