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  • Katie Johns
  • July 21, 2018
Bird Key pays tribute to The Beatles

Club members enjoyed the sound of The Beatles performed by the Glass Onion Band on July 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 21, 2018
Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosts summer bash

More than 100 squadron members gathered July 21 for a buffet dinner and live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 20, 2018
Sarasota teams float their creativity in Rock the Boat Regatta

Members of the Boys and Girls Club tested their cardboard boat-making skills during the Second Annual Rock the Boat Regatta on July 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 20, 2018
Families meet and greet marine life

Mote's Mommy and Me Camp spent the morning searching for small sea life July 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • July 20, 2018
Colony demolition delayed until late next week

The demolition of the once iconic Longboat Key resort has been delayed until Thursday, July 26, due to scheduling conflicts with the developer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 20, 2018
It's 'Game On!' at Bradenton church

Woodland Community Church hosts Vacation Bible School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The driver of the semi-truck has safely exited the vehicle. Image courtesy of Ernie Soller.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 20, 2018
Tractor-trailer dangles from I-75 overpass in Manatee County

Florida Highway Patrol has secured the vehicle.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2018
Siesta Key man arrested on firearms charge

Deputies say he fired 10-15 rounds inside a Siesta Key home. No one was injured.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
File. Nancy Krohngold opened her Sarasota BBQ location in 2011.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 19, 2018
Popular BBQ joint to expand in Lakewood Ranch

The former Ranch Grill restaurant space on the corner of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Lorraine Road is getting a new tenant: Nancy’s Bar-B-Q.

  • East County
  • News
The Skate Rising participants gather to send a video messages to the other events across the globe.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2018
Skate Rising event gives girls empowerment

The Skate Rising event cohosted by 180 Skate at Payne Skate Park on July 14 was designed to give girls empowerment.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lilly Myers placed fourth in the US Sailing Youth Championship in Wrightsville Beach, N.C., on June 27. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2018
Sarasota teen makes sacrifices to keep her sailing skills at the highest level

The Riverview High rising senior finished fourth at the 2018 U.S. Sailing Youth Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Johnny Dawson.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Johnny Dawson

Riverview High rising senior linebacker Johnny Dawson, who received his first collegiate offer, from Stetson University, on July 6, talks the Rams' 2016 win against Manatee High and his relationship with frogs.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 19

Jim Goodridge captured this moment on Whitney Beach, Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2018
East County weather page photo: July 19

William Marrone captured this sunset in Del Webb Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: July 19

Matthew Press photographed a snowy plover standing on the beach at Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • July 19, 2018
Sarasota and homelessness

Sarasota is starting to effectively address homelessness. But, without crucial assistance from mature community and public-private partnerships, it will continue to struggle.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The St. Armands Business Improvement District said Circle stakeholders have already thoroughly vetted the proposal, including the production of a design by architect Jonathan Parks.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 19, 2018
Hurdles remain for St. Armands restrooms

Concerns about maintenance expenses are holding up the potential approval of new public bathrooms on the Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Melvin Sykes said residents are concerned about projects that block off sidewalks during construction, among other issues.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 19, 2018
Resident groups call for zoning changes

Although the groups are calling for the swift adoption of new development principles, the city hasn’t yet moved toward any action.

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Paid parking isn't the only potential change under consideration on Siesta Key.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 19, 2018
County continues to study Siesta parking solutions

County officials are slowly but surely advancing a litany of options for addressing Siesta Key's parking shortage.

  • Siesta Key
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Dana West, one of the individuals involved in The Bay’s boaters working group, said he sees no reason not to trust the process the planners are embarking upon.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 19, 2018
Bayfront planners work on boating issues

The Bay Sarasota is collaborating with boaters to adjust plans for the Tenth Street Boat Ramp.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bays Bluff residents are concerned about the proposed dog park’s proximity to their condominium.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 19, 2018
Condo dwellers continue to oppose dog park

Contested plans for a dog park at Whitaker Gateway Park are set to move forward later this year unless officials change their minds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.19.18

Cops Corner, Sarasota

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2018
Deputies investigate report of shot fired on Siesta Key

No injuries reported in the incident on Contento Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • July 18, 2018
Legal fees exceed settlement payment in Longboat forfeiture case

The town of Longboat Key incurred more in legal fees than it did in settlement profits as part of its action to take a residents home believed to have been used to commit a felony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Katy Peterson places the lamb on the plate before it is served.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch gets its just desserts

Bulls Bistro event in Lakewood Ranch prepares USF students for a culinary future.

  • East County
  • News
The Lido Beach at 166 Bryant Drive recently sold for $2.8 million. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,784 square feet of living area.Â
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 18, 2018
Lido Beach home sells for $2.8 million

Lido Beach and Longboat Key real estate

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The home at 6615 Coopers Hawk Court in Greenbrook Village recently sold for $610,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 18, 2018
Greenbrook Village home tops sales at $610,000

Residential real estate transactions for July 2-6

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The home at 1001 Tocobaga Lane in Sarasota’s Tocobaga Bay neighborhood recently sold for $4,825,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 18, 2018
Tocobaga Bay home sells for $4,825,000

Sarasota home sells for $4,825,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Jim Short said that he will be using wines that are between $10 to $40, all available for purchase in his store.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 18, 2018
Wine Walk pulls court on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

The first wine walk event hosted by Fine Wine and Tastings on Main will be on July 25.

  • East County
  • News
Photo courtesy of MarAlliance
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 18, 2018
Shark species named after Mote founder

Eugenie Clark, founder of Mote Marine Laboratory, was known as the "shark lady," and now a new dogfish shark species is being named in her honor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • July 18, 2018
FEMA denies Longboat funding for Irma damages

Longboat Key has sought reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to pay for sand lost during Hurricane Irma.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2018
Deadline is July 30 to register for Sarasota and Manatee primary elections

State, local and congressional candidates will be on the Aug. 28 ballot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker says his recommended budget will remain the same, even though revenues may come in lower than projected.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 18, 2018
Tax revenues may come up short in Manatee County

County administrator says projected $4 million shortfall won't have major impact.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 18, 2018
More height or less setback

If town commissioners and planning board members favor highly restrictive codes on such things as setbacks, building heights and open space, they are creating a conundrum. It’s simple math.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Colin Apgar, who committed to FSU on July 2, will transfer to Lakewood Ranch High this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 18, 2018
The newest 'Nole: Lakewood Ranch outfielder commits to Florida State

Perfect Game's 50th-best outfielder in the U.S., Colin Apgar, committed to Florida State University on July 2. He has also transferred from Braden River High to Lakewood Ranch High for next season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jacob Jones, 12, from Greenbrook, watches as his player parachutes down to begin his second game.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 18, 2018
A Fortnite out in Lakewood Ranch

Video game craze comes to Heritage Harbour.

  • East County
  • News
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