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Shane Hale is reunited with his dog, Harley, after they were separated in a storm 3 miles off of Englewood.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 29, 2018
Sarasota dog lost at sea finds his way back to shore

Shane Hale and his dog, Harley, were embarking on a new journey sailing the world, when a storm caused them to be separated at sea.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key home at 5080 Gulf of Mexico Drive recently sold for  $4.75 million. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, five-and-three-half baths, a pool and 8,898 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 29, 2018
Longboat Key home sells for $4.75 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 13-17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Country Club East home at 7327 Haddington Cove recently sold for $725,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,851 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $975,100 in 2014.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 29, 2018
Country Club East home tops sales at $725,000

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 13-17

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 29, 2018
Re-start START for real

As usual, whiny Floridians are wailing for politicians to solve the red tide problem. But we have seen this movie before. Here are a few ideas actually to do something about it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Connor Krug, Liv Hovde, coach Heath Turpin, Ava Krug and Jake Krug celebrate after finishing high at the 2018 USTA National Doubles Championships. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 29, 2018
Blue chips: ODA family finishes another strong tennis summer

All three siblings finished top-three at the USTA National Doubles Championships in Orlando

  • East County
  • Sports
Morgan Kirchman says that Elaine Bowling encouraged her, and Calissa Foege says that Bowling is the reason she's becoming a teacher.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 29, 2018
Teaching in Lakewood Ranch is right up her alley

Lakewood Ranch High teacher Elaine Bowling earns special recognition.

  • East County
  • News
Doug Wagner will split his time between MTC and the deputy superintendent position. File photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 29, 2018
MTC executive's role expands in Manatee County

School district has set no timetable yet for its investigation into Ron Ciranna.

  • East County
  • News
Annette Rogers will celebrate her 90th birthday on Sept. 1.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 29, 2018
Annette Rogers looks back on 40 years in the real estate world

Rogers turns 90 on September 1 and isn't planning to slow down anytime soon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
SMART retired Executive Director Gail Clifton, advisory board member Nick Drizos, Barn Manager Samantha Toomey, Board member John Moore and Executive Director Brandi Ezell are excited the arena now can be used year round.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2018
Bradenton riding therapy program takes cover

SMART's five-year fundraising campaign leads to a covered arena.

  • East County
  • News
Tom Breit, Michael Ramah and Dan Snyder and Breit and Snyder's wedding ceremony. Photo by Jenny Acheson
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 29, 2018
Surprise wedding bells

Dan Snyder and Tom Breit tied the knot in a pop-up wedding ceremony Aug. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 29, 2018
Save seabirds

Save Our Seabirds is in need of towels, blankets, heating pads, puppy training pads and money to order worms and brine shrimp for the birds as they recover.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nevin Hofing shows off his pulled pork and macaroni and cheese, which he prepared for a small private event Aug. 24 at Manatee Technical College.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2018
Pitmaster fires up smoke signals

Nevin Hofing's labor of love is smoked barbecue.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 29, 2018
Group of thieves arrested in Bradenton

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton and Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Walter Williams was almost hit by a truck that jumped a curb in front of Walgreens and ran him off the sidewalk.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2018
Traffic worries emerge for Windsong residents in east Bradenton

Upper Manatee River Road development triggers traffic concerns.

  • East County
  • News
Teacher and behavioral therapist Courtney Rune works with Adam Schwab at Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 29, 2018
Sarasota mom speaks up about apraxia

The Half Dozen Donut Run at Nathan Benderson Park will raise awareness of apraxia.

  • East County
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • August 29, 2018
Nicholas "Nick" Myrhorod

Nicholas Nick Myrhorod passed away in Orillia Ontario Canada after a brain hemmorrhage, he will fondly be remembered by his wife Virginia Holmes, he was a snowbird to Longboat Key Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.29.18

Enjoy this weekend's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 29, 2018
Mission accomplished in East County

Youth group from Harvest United Methodist spread loves in Naples.

  • East County
  • News
Linda Stokes celebrates her husband Joe's showing in the school board election. He moves to a runoff against incumbent Scott Hopes in November.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 28, 2018
More change could be on horizon for Manatee school board

One incumbent school board member falls, another moves to runoff in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Linda Stokes celebrates her husband, Joe's, good showing for the District 4 school board seat. He will face Scott Hopes in a runoff.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 28, 2018
Manatee County election results go final

James Golden ousts John Colon for District 6 school board seat.

  • East County
  • News
The Women's Sports Museum, the mock-up form of which is seen here, is accepting applications for its Outstanding Female Athlete scholarships through Sept. 14. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 28, 2018
Women's Sports Museum accepting applications for Outstanding Female Athlete scholarships

The museum is accepting applications through Sept. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Officials linked the elevated bacteria levels to the ongoing red tide bloom in the region.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 28, 2018
UPDATE: No-swim advisory remains at Longboat Key

Tests last week showed higher-than-acceptable levels of bacteria at several county beaches, though testing has improved at Siesta Beach and Lido Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jinny Johnson and Jackie Salvino, outside Longboat Island Chapel, think the reason why voting seemed larger on the Sarasota side is because of condos.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • August 28, 2018
Longboat voters turn out at polls but not satisfied with candidates

Longboat voters said candidates leave a lot to be desired

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Frontier's service out of Sarasota is set to begin Dec. 10. The airline will also offer flights to Cleveland.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 28, 2018
Sarasota-Bradenton airport adds Philadelphia flight

Frontier Airlines will offer twice-weekly flights to the Pennsylvania metropolis beginning in December.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shirley Brown hugs a supporter.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 28, 2018
Sarasota School Board incumbents hold the line

The faces will remain the same on the Sarasota County School Board. Will the divisions carry over into a new term?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Flooding has taken place on Longboat Key's north end during high tides and bad weather.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • August 28, 2018
Longboat consultant meets with town in sea-level study

Northern end of island more prone to flooding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • August 28, 2018
Coyote close up: Longboat's got a healthy male

Jim Granite shot this picture of Longboat's illusive coyote from about 20 yards away on the Resort Longboat Key Club's islandside golf course.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 28, 2018
Cops Corner: The caller knew too much

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County Commissioner Stephen Jonsson and Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker announce the new "Nets to Neighbors" program.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2018
Manatee County goes into 'maintenance mode' for red tide

County solicits community help for new 'Nets to Neighbors' campaign.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2018
Precincts open for primary voters on Tuesday

Thousands of ballots have already been filled in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering of the proposed sign for the new entrance to the Resort at Longboat Key Club.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • August 27, 2018
New signs approved for Key Club

The Resort at Longboat Key Club plans to spend about $100,000 to install two new signs at the south entrance to the resort community.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 75th Annual Labor Day Regatta will be held Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 27, 2018
Red tide cancellations, rescues mounting

Save Our Seabirds has received more than 20 calls about sick birds Monday morning, while the Sarasota Sailing Squadron had to cancel this weekend's Labor Day Regatta.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Christian Ziegler, who won the Republican District 2 County Commission primary Tuesday, tracks election results at Gecko's Grill & Pub on Clark Road with a watch party attendee.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 27, 2018
Ziegler, Maio, Beggs win County Commission primaries

The top fundraisers in three contested races will move onto the November general election, where the District 2 and District 4 commission seats will be up for grabs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 26, 2018
Women’s Equity Luncheon celebrates progress

The 24th Annual Women's Equity Luncheon encouraged women to reflect on progress on Aug. 25 at the Carlisle Inn.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 26, 2018
Locals gather to Save Our Shores

On Aug. 26, 160 people gathered at The Sandbar Restaurant to raise money for red tide research.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 25, 2018
Learning comes to life at third annual ED-stravaganza

EdExploreSRQ's Third Annual ED-stravaganza showcased learning opportunities on Aug. 25 at Suncoast Technical College.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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