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  • Eric Garwood
  • October 3, 2018
Longboat leaders OK Sarasota roundabout review

Project unlikely to be stopped, officials say, but modifications might be possible, Longboat commissioners say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ron Ciranna's retirement date is effective Dec. 3.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 3, 2018
Suspended school district administrator to retire

Ron Ciranna was suspended Aug. 6 from the deputy superintendent position .

  • East County
  • News
A condominium in 1350 Main Residential recently sold for $2,175,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,251 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2,199,000 in 2014.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 3, 2018
1350 Main Residential condo sells for $2,175,000

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 17-21.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Photo courtesy Lee Duffey
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 3, 2018
Jim Roque remembered for fostering relationships, helping the community

SunTrust vice president and nonprofit patron Jim Roque died Sept. 23 at 63.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 601 Putting Green Lane recently sold for $2.04 million. Built in 1968, it has three bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,127 square feet of living area.Â
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 3, 2018
Country Club Shores home sells for $2.04 million

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 3, 2018
The amendments

Florida voters will decide dozens of ballot questions. Here are six for consideration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Pipe in a front yard of Binnacle Point Drive
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 3, 2018
Pipe work flows along in Emerald Harbor

Project shoud be completed by next summer

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Nell Moore and Mike Moore cast their votes Sept. 17 during the election for Recreation District supervisors. Photo by Amelia Hanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2018
University Park elects Recreation District board

New board members feel their job is to unite the community.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Fire Rescue's south station
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 3, 2018
Temporary home needed during firehouse rebuild

Fire station replacement and renovation will begin in early 2019

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Alan Hansen says he saw firsthand the effect that breast cancer had on a manager at his Texas Roadhouse.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 3, 2018
Pink passion at the Mall at UTC

Local businessmen dress to the hilt to raise awareness about breast cancer research.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Planned Arts Center
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 3, 2018
In the meantime . . .

Ringling College needs to raise $18 million for center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
School Board member Dave Miner voted against the committee's charter being passed.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 3, 2018
Manatee County oversight committee charter passes

Volunteers asked to oversee school district's spending of referendum funds can get to work.

  • East County
  • News
Pirates senior linemen Daniel Galvin (78) and Zach Moore (75) process the game's outcome as time expires. The Pirates lost 24-21.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2018
Another painful loss for Pirates against Venice

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Tim Garrett and Paige Thevenin were named the new ODA boys and girls basketball coaches on Sept. 24.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2018
Thunder basketball rolls with new coaches

Both the boys and girls programs at ODA will feature new leaders this season

  • East County
  • Sports
In addition to the book-match program, Zaltman is going to donate half the proceeds he makes from the book. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 3, 2018
Longboater sets up matching deal for his self-help book

When someone buys Gerald Zaltman’s work, a free copy can be sent to the buyer’s choice of charitable organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Kane teaches Sweet and Spirited Yoga leads a class last year. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 3, 2018
Class is back in session at Longboat Key Education Center

The fall session kicks off on Oct. 15 and runs until Dec. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
2017 Rookie Small Businessperson of the Year Ferruh Muktar and Susan Robinson of Key Culinary Tours File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 3, 2018
Chamber prepares for Small Business Week

The week kicks off with seminars starting on Oct. 16 and concludes with the awards luncheon Oct. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
For forty years, Mayers worked as an environmental consultant doing mangrove trimming.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 3, 2018
Longboater spins off thesis into book

Tom Mayers transforms his 1991 college thesis into a book now sold on Amazon and Kindle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vanessa Baugh is upset by how communication over the P25 radio tower was handled.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2018
Poor communication towers over conflict

Manatee commissioners say administration has too much influence.

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

The Players' theater in Sarasota closes its sale.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • 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
  • News
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
  • News
    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
  • News
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
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