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The ice rink at Holidays on the Green drew 20,000 people last year. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2018
There's nothing rinky-dink about this holiday display at UTC

Benderson goes all out creating a Christmas mall masterpiece in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 2, 2018
Longboat firefighters union OKs new contract

Longboat firefighters approve contract

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kevin Brown was on hand during the open house Oct. 27.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 1, 2018
Party on The Isles in Lakewood Ranch

Toll Brothers has opened the models for its Lakewood Ranch community called The Isles.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Salem was brought to Mote after stranding near St. Petersburg. Photo courtesy of Miguel Montalvo / Mote Marine Laboratory.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 1, 2018
Mote cares for stranded dolphin

The female bottlenose dolphin, nicknamed Salem, arrived at Mote Oct. 31 after stranding near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge fishing pier.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bruno Kapacinskas, Manatee County’s Business Resource Manager and Gail Loefgren, Longboat Chamber president, talk about available loans for red tide victims.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 1, 2018
Federal and state help available to businesses hurt by red tide

Federal and state help available to businesses hurt by red tide

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Amore restaurant
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 1, 2018
Longboat expects to begin demolition at Amore

Demolition bids are due Nov. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Senior forward Johnnie Williams and the Booker High boys basketball program will take flight in a new FHSAA classification system, starting in 2019-2020.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 1, 2018
FHSAA overhauls classification and playoff structure in five sports

The Florida High School Athletic Association announced changes to baseball, softball, basketball, soccer and volleyball on Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Rams celebrate after securing match point in their 3-1 win against Dr. Phillips High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 1, 2018
Rams keep rolling: Energy of Riverview volleyball helps it reach "elite eight"

The energy of Riverview High Rams volleyball helps it reach the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 9A "elite eight."

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Quinn York.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 1, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Quinn York

The Sarasota High tight end talks his big Senior Night and the best advice he's received

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 1

Ben Cooper photographed these birds on North Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2018
East County weather page photo: Nov. 1

Chris Rubal photographed this owl on Lemon Fish Drive in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 1

Cathy Waller captured these palm trees against the fiery sunset in Mote Ranch neighborhood in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Oscar Hernandez, of Parkwood Dental, is offering to buy kids candy back and send the candy to the troops. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 1, 2018
Bradenton dentist offers candy buyback event

Kids make money, overseas troops get treats

  • East County
  • News
The Poinsettia Park home at 1874 Oleander St. recently sold for $1,289,000. Built in 2008, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,763 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 1, 2018
Poinsettia Park home sells for $1,289,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oc. 15-19.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • November 1, 2018
Pedestrian safety

Who are the roads really built for — cars, pedestrians and bikes, or all?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The city is committed to installing parking meters in St. Armands Circle before the end of the year, but it's unclear if officials will endorse downtown meters, as well.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 1, 2018
City staff endorses downtown meters — again

The City Commission is scheduled to have an in-depth discussion of paid parking policies at its Nov. 5 meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Despite questions from local officials, Virginia Haley says Visit Sarasota County is doing an effective job promoting the region as a destination — and has the metrics to justify that claim.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 1, 2018
Promotional Considerations: County examines tourism strategy

As it debates the allocation of tourist tax funds, the County Commission has questioned the fundamentals of its relationship with Visit Sarasota County.

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Platooning pedestrians in the St. Armands Circle crosswalks, with the help of a crossing officer, is one of the proposals supported by Longboat leaders.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 31, 2018
Longboat Key officials not happy about planned roundabout

Town hired consultant to study roundabout

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chuck Whittall
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 31, 2018
Whittall seeks Commission OK for sales office

Unicorp leader says office needed to fuel marketing and financing; Planning & Zoning Board rejected similar request in October.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2018
St. Armands hosts spooktacular fright night

The 10th annual event featured candy, costumes and of course, a "Thriller" performance by the Sarasota High School Drama Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Last year, a group traveled with the chamber to China. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2018
Chamber jet sets for South Africa

The public is invited to embark on a 12-day trip to South Africa in May with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 31, 2018
Early voting turnout in Sarasota climbs to nearly 35%

Republicans, who make up 42% of electorate cast 45% of early ballots.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A condominium in The Beach Residences recently sold for $3.35 million. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,550 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2.7 million in 2014.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 31, 2018
Condo at The Beach Residences sells for $3.35 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 15-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Country Club Village home at 7111 Teal Creek Glen recently sold for $1,194,000. Built in 2008, it has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,963 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 31, 2018
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1,194,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 15-19

  • East County
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 31, 2018
Don’t vote on this yet

Longboat’s commission will begin talks on changes to the town code. They’re too wedded to the status quo and don’t go far enough.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Paul Grohowski was sworn in as the school district's police chief in July. Just over four months later, the district is reassigning him to a new position.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 31, 2018
School district makes security staff changes

Sarasota County Schools has selected a new security director and chief of police, part of a series of leadership changes announced Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sgt. David Cooper patrols the beach on the north end of the island in the Longboat Key Police Department's all-terrain vehicle.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 31, 2018
Longboat Key ranks fifth in company's list of safest in state

Town had 52 reportable incidents in 2016. 

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chief Paul Dezzi congraulates William Lewis for assisting Hurricame Michael victims.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 31, 2018
Storm's damage, victims' resiliency stick with Longboat firefighters

The community came together

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The tiles painting by the students are permanent fixtures to a hallway wall outside the main office.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 31, 2018
Lakewood Ranch does tiles in style

McNeal Elementary students have a ball decorating hall's wall.

  • East County
  • News
Gwyneth Ingham and Karen Washington from Gilbert McNeal Elementary say that the grant enhances the education of students.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 31, 2018
Manatee County schools receive grants

The Manatee Education Foundation awards $110,000 to help teachers buy important resources.

  • East County
  • News
SCAT bus
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 31, 2018
Longboat Key will have bus service

Bus service will change

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The proposal for 6990 Gulf of Mexico Drive includes tearing down the gas station's canopy, and a new one is planned.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 31, 2018
North end gas station may become restaurant and retail venue

Site plans are still being developed

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Roger Pettingell of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate has listed a $7.995,000Â home in the Lake Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 31, 2018
Lake Club home hits market at $7.995,000

Roger Pettingell of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate lists "Lakewood Ranch's highest-priced property."

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Riverstrand's Daryl Falkowski, Lakewood Ranch's Peter Mattel, Sarasota's Jerry Wheeler, River Club's Bill Pretyka and Mill Creek's Steve Wendrick played the Veteran's Day event last year at Linger Lodge as well. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 31, 2018
Band delivers for soldiers at Linger Lodge

MOTS and Nothin' Past Midnite throw the Veteran's Day concert on Nov. 10.

  • East County
  • News
Dick Vitale urges fans to donate money toward cancer research at 2018 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic presented by First Watch Cafe.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 31, 2018
2018 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic will again raise money for cancer research

The 2018 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic will again raise money for The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Chargers U12 forward Gael Marez scores a goal against Cyclones Soccer Hollywood at the IVP by FIGO7 tournament.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 31, 2018
Soccer tournament produces net gain

The IVP by Figo7 tournament is bringing money to the U.S., though talent development is a work in progress.

  • East County
  • Sports
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