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Steve Dietz, the general manager of golf operations at the Waterlefe Golf & River Club, said the course just finished a $250,000 improvement program.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 9, 2018
Waterlefe continues to pick up pace in Bradenton

Waterlefe continues to pick up pace as its expands its golf club membership in Bradenton

  • East County
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • October 9, 2018
Going gold for childhood cancer awareness

Sarasota County schools raised more than $17,000 for childhood cancer research.

  • Sarasota
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The Players Centre will continue operating out of the Tamiami Trail property until construction on a new campus at Lakewood Ranch is complete.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • October 9, 2018
Players Centre buyer unveiled

Capstone Management is adding the bayfront-adjacent site to its growing portfolio of Sarasota properties.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 9, 2018
Zota receives first-time ranking in Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards

The Resort at Longboat Key Club and The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota also made the list of 30 resorts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rebecca Desch pins the lieutenant insignia on the shirt of her husband, Brandon.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2018
Fire Department promotes Desch to lieutenant

New officer has been with the department for nearly 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • October 8, 2018
Bea Friedman, patron of the orchestra, dies at 98

A philanthropist who gave without fanfare, "Queen Bea" leaves behind a legacy of giving.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Rec Center i n Bayfront Park was a former tennis center
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 8, 2018
Longboat revisiting the need for a new rec center

Longboat has put aside $40,000 to study possible rec center.

  • Longboat Key
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Hollie Bouduille, Callum Vincent, Amelie Bouduille and Ellis Vincent at the 2017 Fright Night.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 8, 2018
St. Armands fills October calendar

Throughout this month, four events will entertain all ages for free.

  • Longboat Key
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Guest speaker Lucia Blinn and Irving Finkle
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 8, 2018
Beth Israel Women gather for first lunch of season

Lucia Blinn, a local author, was the guest speaker at the lunch on Oct. 8 at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
As part of a previous project, the town used FPL’s permits and contractor to run a 4-inch conduit under Longboat Pass during a related drilling project.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 8, 2018
Longboat lands contractor for underground utilities project

No more overhead wires

  • Longboat Key
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New Longboat police officer John Michael Bobianski with Police Chief Pete Cumming
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 8, 2018
Longboat hires part-time police officer

New cop adds veteran presence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 8, 2018
Storm watch posted from Anna Maria north

Longboat Key offers sandbags to residents in advance of Hurricane Michael's passage.

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The Lounge Wizards were one of 65 bands to play at this year’s Porchfest.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 7, 2018
Porchfest tunes up Arlington Park

This year's Porchfest, which took place on Oct. 7, featured sounds from 65 bands.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • October 7, 2018
Local Democrats gear up for upcoming election

The Democratic Club of Sarasota and Longboat Key Democratic Club partnered together to host a fundraising dinner featuring MSNBC Contributor Jill Wine-Banks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 6, 2018
Pets get blessed at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church

Five dogs were blessed OCt. 6 in honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 6, 2018
Sarasota Bay Watch cleans up monofilament

Volunteers explored Sarasota Bay to pick up monofilament and other trash Oct. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 5, 2018
Cardinal Mooney football holds off Southeast to remain unbeaten

After taking a 27-0 lead, the Cougars hung on to win 30-20

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota football roundup: 10.05.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 5, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 10.05.18

Sarasota football roundup: 10.05.18

  • Sarasota
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East County football roundup: 10.05.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 5, 2018
East County football roundup: 10.05.18

East County football roundup: 10.05.18

  • East County
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The project design calls for the bricking of Lemon Avenue south of Main Street to mirror the look of the Lemon Avenue mall, located to the north.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 5, 2018
City delays Lemon Avenue streetscape work

Responding to concern from downtown businesses, the city won’t begin construction until after season.

  • Sarasota
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Selby President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki addresses the audience at a community workshop at City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 5, 2018
Selby Gardens master plan remains controversial

An updated proposal to renovate the botanical garden’s campus drew a mixed reaction from neighbors, with many concerned about the project’s effects on traffic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Children's Fountain is expected to be open over the weekend.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 5, 2018
Children’s Fountain closes after lightning strike

The Children’s Fountain at Bayfront Park is closed today and Tuesday after lightning struck the attraction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working with the city of Sarasota on a project to renourish Lido Key with sand from Big Pass.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 5, 2018
Siesta group readies legal action over Big Pass dredge

Save our Siesta Sand 2 is preparing to take the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to federal court.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • October 5, 2018
Elaine Kopatz Rose

Elaine Kopatz Rose passed away September 21, 2018, she was from Poughkeepsie New York and Northville, Michigan and Longboat Key, Florida, her obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 4, 2018
JoshProvides supporters enjoy wine dinner

Ninety people attended the fundraising dinner Oct. 4 at Cafe L'Europe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Micah Braswell committed to Florida State University on Sept. 25.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 4, 2018
Tennis player overcomes stress fractures to earn spot at Florida State

The junior is a five-star prospect, according to the Tennis Recruiting Network

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Oct. 4

Michael Cohen photographed this puddle reflecting the blue sky on Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2018
East County weather page photo: Oct. 4

Jill Nealon photographed these sandhill cranes and deer hanging out at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Oct. 4

Michael Bajorek photographed this palm on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carlye Perrigo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 4, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Carlye Perrigo

The Riverview High sophomore talks being inspired by the Olympics and her love of travel

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
County officials will consider the Siesta Promenade project at public hearings in November and December.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 4, 2018
Siesta Promenade moves toward hearing

While Benderson Development rolls out a marketing campaign, neighborhood critics are raising concerns about improper procedure.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The city has selected parking meters to install on St. Armands Circle, but it's unclear whether they will ever be installed downtown.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 4, 2018
Downtown group talks paid parking

The city intends to continue a conversation regarding downtown parking meters, but no plans are set.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.4.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
This three-bedroom home at 12312 Newcastle Place in the Country Club Village sold for $950,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 4, 2018
Concession home tops local sales at $1.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 17-Sept. 21.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 3, 2018
Dog owner runs from paying bill

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 3, 2018
Weekly report from Longboat Key police

Wayward raft and dead peacock reported

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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