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Now that James and Misdee Miller have purchased the Sarasota Polo Club, players such as Southside Polo's Buck Schott will be able to continue playing polo for years to come.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 15, 2018
Sarasota Polo Club sale finalized

James and Misdee Miller purchase the facility and will continue to run equine-related events.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 15, 2018
Red tide levels on Sarasota beaches in low, medium ranges

Higher levels found in beaches to the south.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 14

Sergio Albuquerque photographed this evening on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2018
East County weather page photo: June 14

Sherry Packard photographed these sandhill cranes as the sun set over Summerfield lake in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: June 14

Susan Molnar photographed two black skimmers sailing in at sunset to settle down for the night. Look closely in the lower right to see a tiny chick exploring its new world.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
MTC Board of Governors member Dr. Richard Conard, Priscilla Haflich's son Rick Farmer and Manatee County School's Executive Director of Adult, Career and Technical Education Doug Wagner unveil a portrait of Haflich.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2018
MTC dedicates auditorium for late administrator

MTC East in Lakewood Ranch now has the Priscilla Haflich Auditorium.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 14, 2018
Dads' personalities take form in Lakewood Ranch

Let's Create Art students in Lakewood Ranch draw their dad in honor of Father's Day.

  • East County
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Kennedy Cameron, 15, performs with the Sailor Circus Academy in Sarasota.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • June 14, 2018
Circus serves up fun at Sarasota mall

Mall at UTC hosts circus-themed summer fun.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 14, 2018
Developers break ground on Siesta Key condo project

Two of the six units are sold. Prices range from $3.99 million to $4.8 million

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 14, 2018
Longboat Key property values stagnate

A preliminary town budget for the town of Longboat Key shows that property values on Longboat Key increased less than the year-over-year additional revenue.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 14, 2018
Chamber networks at noon

The monthly networking event took place June 14 at The Bijou Cafe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 14, 2018
Town seeks bids for Colony demolition

A circuit court judge Wednesday evening denied two motions to stop the town from demolishing most of the buildings at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2018
Lakewood Ranch area students explore healthcare careers at camp

LECOM students teach science camp.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
University of Michigan running back Karan Higdon, a Riverview High grad, had a stellar junior season. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2018
Prose and Kohn: The old college try

Area athletes continue to excel after high school.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview High football coach Josh Smithers says spending time with his own family is the thing he struggles with the most as a coach.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2018
Sarasota County coaches dish on their profession's high turnover rate

There's no simple answer to the lack of consistency.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 14, 2018
Siesta Drive reopens after crash closure

Police advise lanes might have to close throughout the day as utility workers replace a pole.

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Jacques Bristol.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jacques Bristol

Booker High defensive lineman Jacques Bristol talks his fist college offer, from the University of Southern Mississippi, and the best advice he's received.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Unit 1804 of The Residence at 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive recently sold for $3.19 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 14, 2018
A condo at The Residence sells for $3.19 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 28 and June 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Moving election day could mean longer terms for sitting City Commissioners.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 14, 2018
City to consider referendum language

Sarasota officials have 75 words to communicate major changes to the city's election system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florida Power & Light plans to swap out old light fixtures on Siesta Key at no cost to the county.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 14, 2018
New streetlights coming to Siesta

Florida Power & Light is replacing nearly 300 streetlights on Siesta Key roads with new 'smart light' fixtures.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Renderings courtesy Center for Healing and Hope
    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • June 14, 2018
Need for foster parents grows

Sarasota philanthropists and children’s organizations are spearheading innovative efforts to find more foster parents and help the children overcome their trauma.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.14.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The condo units C-704 and D-705 at L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club recently sold for $3.9 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 13, 2018
L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club condo sells for $3.9 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 28-June 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The home at 7332 Chelsea Court recently sold for $1.45 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 13, 2018
University Park home tops local sales at $1.45 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 28-June 1.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 13, 2018
Meet the new boss: NPA

The Republican and Democratic parties continue to lose their influence, as the Non-Party Affiliates (independents) continue to grow. To win in Florida now, you need to win the NPAs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Cynthia Saunders, the deputy superintendent of instructional services, has been named the interim superintendent of Manatee County.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • June 13, 2018
Manatee County School Board appoints interim leader

Deputy Superintendent Cynthia Saunders will become interim superintendent of the School District of Manatee County on July 1.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 13, 2018
To solve traffic, remember the line: ‘What’s in it for me?’

Town Commission should continue to lobby FDOT and work with Bradenton Beach and Sarasota to ameliorate the traffic backups

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 13, 2018
Sarasota County Schools hires police chief

Grohowski previously led community college's four-campus security team in California.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 13, 2018
Second appeal of Colony demolition filed, hearing scheduled for today

A third unit owner has filed a second suit to stop the town from demolishing the buildings at the site of the former Colony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Apollo Sinclair and Delmo Santos at Lynches Pub & Grub Photos courtesy of Shauna Longshore
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2018
You Observed: John Ringling's Birthday

The St. Armands Circle Association celebrated John Ringling's 152nd birthday May 31. Ringling founded St. Armands Circle in 1917.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 13, 2018
Cops Corner: You've got (creepy) mail

Police reports from around Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sheriff’s Office Instructors Sgt. John Finley (left) and Lt. Andy Ramdath oversee the Active Shooter Training. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • June 13, 2018
Guardians role could be short term for school district of Manatee County

Manatee County school district decides to not keep the Guardian program around long term.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 13, 2018
Longboat Key Rotary passes gavel

On June 12, Jay Sparr passed the gavel to new club president Susan McGuire.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cassandra Atzrodt, Ahmad Ibsais and Alana Kelly stand behind Alex Kumar and Vinh Dong a week before their big at a national title. Not pictured are Justin Schwartz and Jaxson Bunes.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 13, 2018
Manatee County students find formula for success in F1 in Schools racing

Manatee County students find formula for success in F1 in Schools racing and head for nationals in Austin, Texas.

  • East County
  • News
The Players will continue outdoor programming, such as its production of Huck Finn (Casey Berkery) in May at James Patton Park, until the new theater complex opens.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 13, 2018
Revised plot for The Players' move to Lakewood Ranch

Board chair talks about updated plans for Waterside Place.

  • East County
  • News
Stephanie Smith (right) is the new coach of the Braden River girls basketball team. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 13, 2018
New leadership for Pirates girls basketball

Stephanie Smith, a former player and assistant coach at Northern Illinois University, was hired to coach the Braden River High girls basketball team.

  • East County
  • Sports
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