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Ellen Dizio reads “Caps for Sale” to Keiryn Lacy.
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  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2018
Rockin' Readers program turns the page for Booker Elementary students

Ruthie Maass started the program 13 years ago in an effort to improve reading in multiple grade levels.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lauren Golino walks Fiona, one of three animals Cavalli Creek Farm is using for the Special Olympics riding program.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2018
Bradenton farm begins Special Olympics connection

Gates Creek family will host equestrian events for those with special needs.

  • East County
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  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2018
Season of giving

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is looking for volunteers to help them ring the bell outside of Publix for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Relatives Joe Liang, Tao Li and Yuan Sheng Wang are excited to bring Hawaiian poke food to the University Town Center corridor.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2018
Hawaiian favorites come to UTC

Smilefin Poke offers sushi bowls, hibachi items at Tourist Center Drive district.

  • East County
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This aerial photograph shows Riverside Preserve, located on 45.5 acres immediately east of Williams Road, from Upper Manatee River Road north to the Manatee River. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2018
Construction begins on riverside community

M/I Homes expects to start sales in Riverside Preserve in February.

  • East County
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Tom and Marilynn Cinquegrano and Steve and Laura Durie at last year's stone crab celebration.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2018
Bacchus on the Beach sips into 8th year

The two-day event kicks off with two dinners on Nov. 8 and continues with a wine and cheese pairing, barrel tasting and the stone crab celebration and winemaker auction on Nov. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Monsignor Gerry Finegan, Women’s Guild President Ginny Akhoury and the Rev. Eric Scanlan at the guild's 2018 fashion show.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2018
The next chapter

The Rev. Eric Scanlan, who has been with St. Mary, Star of the Sea, since January 2017, has accepted a role as an administrator at Incarnation Parish and chaplain of Cardinal Mooney High School in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Eric Garwood
  • October 31, 2018
Cops Corner: Isn't golf supposed to be quiet?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Actor G.W. Bailey enjoys an outing with his Sunshine Kids.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 31, 2018
Actor G.W. Bailey brings his Sunshine Kids passion to Lakewood Ranch

Actor G.W. Bailey brings his Sunshine Kids passion to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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Colin Castro.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 31, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Colin Castro

The ODA running back talks the Green Bay Packers and the best advice he has received

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Manatee County Sheriff's Office Deputy Nick Ambriati sits on State Road 64 clocking vehicles. Every few seconds, he gets one going at least 60 miles per hour, 15 miles over the speed limit.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2018
Road safety — time to accelerate in greater Lakewood Ranch area?

Manatee County officials lobby for change on state roadways.

  • East County
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For Manatee County to place a cell tower at Premier Sports Campus, it would first have to seek permission from Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2018
County to debate towers on public land

The county's recently purchased land adjacent to Premier Sports Campus could host a tower.

  • East County
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Punta Gorda's Luke Graham says that his ancestors migrated from Ireland to the United States hundreds of years ago, before it was acceptable to be Irish in America.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 31, 2018
Kilts to the hilt at Nathan Benderson Park

Nathan Benderson Park hosts Celtic festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Betty and Gus Andreone at Palm Aire Country Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 30, 2018
Services set for Wednesday (Oct. 31) for Gus Andreone in Sarasota

Local legend, Sarasota's Gus Andreone dies at 107.

  • East County
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • October 30, 2018
Businesses and college students connect at Mind the Gap

Bright Ideas on the Gulf Coast's Mind the Gap event brought together college students and businesses for a night of networking on Oct. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key residents have expressed concerns the dredge of Big Pass would negatively affect their island, but project supporters say there's no concrete evidence to back those claims.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 30, 2018
Siesta group files revised Big Pass challenge

The city of Sarasota is discussing a possible response to an amended lawsuit contesting a Lido Key renourishment project.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 30, 2018
Longboat Women's Golf Association swings into season

About 70 golfers gathered for a round of golf and lunch to kick off the new season Oct. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
June Blaustein created suits for fitness competitors on the side. Photo by Anna Brugmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 30, 2018
June Blaustein remembered for her loving personality and unique hobby

The Sarasota speech pathologist and bodybuilder suit sewer died Sept. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The accident occurred at 11 p.m. Oct. 29.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 30, 2018
Man charged with DUI manslaughter

The fatality occurred on S.R. 64 at Suggs Road.

  • East County
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  • By Kelly Kirschner
  • October 30, 2018
My view: Keep city elections away from toxic pool of hyper-partisan politics

Keep Sarasota commission elections as they are.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Gabriel Hament
  • October 29, 2018
My View: Let's Change the Date to move Sarasota forward

Supporters say approval will bring more turnout to city elections.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
More painted sidewalks could be coming to downtown Sarasota, the city said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 29, 2018
Artist paints downtown sidewalk

As part of a pilot project, the city hired local artist Careth Christine to paint a crosswalk in the 1500 block of Main Street.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2018
Jewish Federation hosts vigil in honor of Tree of Life shooting

A vigil, which is open to the public, will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., on Oct. 29.

  • Sarasota
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    In Memoriam |
  • October 29, 2018
Ted Casper

Theodore (Ted) Casper passed away October 23rd in Florida from complications of cancer and pneumonia, his obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Ellwood N. “Woody” Schiffman, Merrill Preston, Gary Lacucci and Howard Cohen at last year's event.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2018
Longboat Key Rotary changes Veterans Day tradition

Instead of a parade, a special luncheon will be held in the Harbourside Ballroom of the Longboat Key Club on Nov. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2018
Charter Review Board, District 1: Neil Rainford

Questions and answers with the candidates.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2018
Charter Review Board, District 1: Krista Lohr

Questions and answers with the candidates.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2018
Charter Review Board, District 2: Richard Dorfman

Questions and answers with the candidates.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2018
Charter Review Board, Seat 2: Mindy Lou Simmons

Questions and answers with the candidates

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jayne, a 7-year-old rescue beagle, seems to be having a great time on the obstacle course set out by Bradenton's Dog Stars training and grooming..
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 28, 2018
Ruff day at the park

Barctober Fest comes to Lakewood Ranch's Bob Gardner Park.

  • East County
  • News
Jenn Peters, Beth Green, Jenn Bright and Barbara Lancer
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 28, 2018
Locals battle it out at Joey Gratton Championship

The tennis tournament benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 28, 2018
Longboat Harbour spooks into Halloween

Residents of the condominium complex wore their Halloween best for their annual party Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2018
State House, District 74: Robert Kaplan

Questions and Answers with the candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 28, 2018
Bird Key hosts haunting Halloween party

Members dressed in their spookiest and most spectacular costumes for the club's annual party on Oct. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2018
Rescue howls up fun at Mall at UTC

It's 'Howl-o-Weenie' good time when canines come in costume.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2018
Treats fill trunks in Lakewood Ranch

Church hosts inaugural trunk-or-treat event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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