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A.J. LaMarc and Grace Hill are both National Merit Semifinalists.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 3, 2018
Academic progress shows merit in Lakewood Ranch

Local high school students earn National Merit Semifinalist status.

  • East County
  • News
Watercrest resident Jerry Twiggs and Watercrest Condominium Association Property Manager Jeanne Moschella check for midge flies along the bank of Lake Uihlein.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2018
Lakewood Ranch CDD fishes for midge fly solution

CDD 2 has three-step plan to combat midge flies.

  • East County
  • News
The Green will be home to LA Fitness, Earth Fare, Starbucks and other businesses. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2018
More restaurants coming to The Green

Tavistock's Lakewood Ranch development continues to fill up.

  • East County
  • News
Liv Coleman says the state should provide more funding for education and should consider making two-year degrees from community colleges or technical schools free for the public.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2018
Candidate focuses on education

Liv Coleman, who is running for the Florida District 73 seat, says she wants to secure more funding for education.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Merino, a fifth-grader, and Natalie Merino, a second-grader at Willis Elementary, practice on their homework.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 3, 2018
Do math changes add up in Manatee County?

Some parents in The School District of Manatee County irked by new direction teaching math.

  • East County
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Jeffery Kin
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 2, 2018
The Players' theater in Sarasota closes its sale

The Players' theater in Sarasota closes its sale.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2018
Dual-enrollment courses will be removed from high school campuses in July 2019

Classwork for 2019 school year be completed online or at State College of Florida campuses.

  • Sarasota
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The project has been designed to pull the main tower away from Boulevard of the Arts — a change designed to address resident concerns.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 2, 2018
Developer shares Boulevard of the Arts condo plans

The team behind a proposed 18-story building next to the Hyatt Regency Sarasota says it’s adjusted the project to create a better pedestrian experience in the area.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • October 2, 2018
Sarasota Police Department hosts 'Night Out' for families

Sarasota families joined the rest of the country in celebrating crime prevention during the Sarasota Police Department during National Night Out, "American's Night Out Against Crime" event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A section of State Road 70 east of Betts Road is temporarily closed. Stock image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 2, 2018
Sinkhole leads to Manatee County road closure

A section of State Road 70 in Myakka has been temporarily closed.

  • East County
  • News
Merchants expressed concern about starting a major downtown construction project during the busiest time of the year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 2, 2018
Businesses express concern about Lemon Avenue construction

At Monday’s City Commission meeting, several downtown business representatives asked the city to delay a planned streetscape project.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Scullers rowers Laura Corbett-Brown and Karen Wiegandt show off their medals.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 2, 2018
Sarasota rowers find success in Masters Regatta

Many people from the area took home gold

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    In Memoriam |
  • October 2, 2018
Donald Philip Lichter

Donald, "Don," Philip Lichter passed away on September 8, 2018 in Siesta Key Florida, he had a service dog named Jocey, his obituary tribute is publishing in the Siesta Key Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Siesta Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 29, 2018
Bird Key Yacht Club dines in Argentina

Members enjoyed tango performances and an Argentinian dinner on Sept 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2018
Linger Lodge fiddles with bluegrass flair

Bluegrass festival returns to Braden River resort.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Young Professionals Group Event Chairwoman Lauren Joseph and Co-Chairman Leroy Presley
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 29, 2018
Restaurants 'S'Mac Down' for mac 'n cheese cook-off

Seven local restaurants competed in the Sarasota Young Professionals Group's event on Saturday, Sept. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hedge damaged Friday
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 29, 2018
Vehicle crashes into Longboat Observer parking lot

Police said the driver had a medical emergency

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 29, 2018
Exotic Car Festival revs up St. Armands

The festival benefits "Flight to the North Pole," an event for children with terminal illnesses hosted by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 29, 2018
All Faiths Food Bank hosts inaugural Autumn Harvest dinner

The nonprofit held a family-style dinner fundraiser Sept. 28 at its Benderson Family Campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2018
Elks tee up for charity

Golfers swing for fellowship, fundraising at Tara Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2018
Braden River football falls 24-21 to Venice High

The Pirates held a late lead, but they couldn't hang onto it

  • East County
  • Sports
East County football roundup: 09.28.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2018
East County football roundup: 09.28.18

East County football roundup: 09.28.18

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota football roundup: 09.28.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 09.28.18

Sarasota football roundup: 09.28.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Maria Micelli and her fifth-grade son, Christian Micelli snap a quick picture before Christian Micelli keeps jogging around the track during the walkathon.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch students put best foot forward

Willis Elementary hosts its annual Walkathon fundraising event.

  • East County
  • News
A political committee opposing changes to county elections has drawn scrutiny and criticism from two local activist groups.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 28, 2018
STOP! lobs complaint over political committee name

Resident activists are accusing a group of deliberately misleading voters in its campaign against a Sarasota County charter amendment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Men's C 8+ Final, featuring members of the Sarasota Crew, comes down to a photo finish. The Crew's boat finished fifth.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2018
2018 World Rowing Masters Regatta continues through weekend at Nathan Benderson Park

The event showcases the best rowers over 27 years old on the planet

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Music on Main will feature The Hydramatic on Oct. 5. File photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 27, 2018
Calendar

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
Florida Department of Transportation already modified the median entrance of State Road 64/Greyhawk Boulevard to improve safety.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 27, 2018
More interchange improvements coming

FDOT reacts to crashes at S.R. 64-Greyhawk Boulevard

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff's Office lieutenant injured during crash.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 27, 2018
Orlando woman crashes fleeing from Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies

Suspected thief crashes fleeing from Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 27, 2018
Longboat Key Club members dance it out

On Sept. 27, about 70 members gathered for dinner and line dancing lessons courtesy of White Buffalo Saloon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Country Club Village home at 7510 Miner Reserve Court recently sold for $705,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,799 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 27, 2018
Country Club Village home tops sales at $705,000

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 10-14.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
“Andrew believes that health care should be a fundamental right, not a privilege … " — From Democrat candidate Andrew Gillum’s website
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 27, 2018
Health care is not a right

Let’s just call all that what it is: socialized, government-controlled  medicine.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cardinal Mooney junior QB Ryan Bolduc has put up big numbers to start the season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2018
Scratching the surface: Talented Cougars QB has led team to 4-0 start

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Colorado Springs, Colo.
    By
  • Guest Author
  • September 27, 2018
The benefits of an elected mayor

We we can learn from another city.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sam Koscho.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sam Koscho

The senior receiver/safety talks playing both sides of the ball and his favorite play of his career

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sean White.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2018
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.27.18

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.27.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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