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12-year-old swimmer Evan Keogh has eyes on the 2020 Olympic trials.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 1, 2018
12-year-old swimmer has top scores in nation

The Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences seventh grader is still getting better.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
O's shortstop Manny Machado plays catch with Jonathan Schoop pregame.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 1, 2018
Orioles baseball returns to Sarasota

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jamar Johnson.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 1, 2018
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.01.18

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.01.18

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 1, 2018
Sarasota letters to the editor

Readers sound off on the issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 1, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High senior dies in crash

One-car accident at River Heritage Boulevard and Montauk Point claims the 17-year-old Bradenton resident.

  • East County
  • News
A condominium in Vue tops all transactions in this week’s real estate, selling for $3,299,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 1, 2018
Vue condominium sells for $3,299,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 12-16.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Bath and Racquet Club shared this preliminary rendering to support the argument that landscaping could effectively mask a proposed seven-story building on the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 1, 2018
Bath and Racquet firms up redevelopment plans

The owners of the Bath and Racquet Club are preparing to submit redevelopment plans with the city, but the concept remains controversial with residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lido residents are concerned about the vulnerability of the island's shoreline.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 1, 2018
City targets short-term Lido renourishment

Awaiting the results of an appeal on the proposed dredge of Big Pass, city officials hope to undertake a different Lido Key shoreline protection project later this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Orange Avenue-Ringling Boulevard is scheduled to stay closed through mid-April, city staff said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 1, 2018
Businesses, residents await Ringling roundabout

Construction at the Ringling Boulevard-Orange Avenue intersection is expected to continue through mid-April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city approved plans for a dog park at Whitaker Gateway Park, but people living in the area say they weren’t consulted about the decision.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 1, 2018
Residents decry dog park plans

The city approved plans for a dog park at Whitaker Gateway Park, but people living in the area say they weren’t consulted about the decision.

  • Sarasota
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STOP has criticized the sidewalks next to the Westin Sarasota property, but city staff says building setbacks won't necessarily lead to better sidewalks.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 1, 2018
Residents, planners discuss sidewalk solutions

Residents want swift action to widen city sidewalks, but officials say the issue is more complex than it may appear.

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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium plans to build its new structure at Nathan Benderson Park near University Town Center.
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • March 1, 2018
Mote location decision a cause for reflection

Sarasota City Commission is reaping what it sowed.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 1, 2018
Cops Corner: Loud is in the ears of the beholder

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Longboaters name that tune

About 130 Longboat Key Club members gathered for a game of "Name That Tune" Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Twin Shores residents celebrate 20 years of ownership

On Feb. 28, about 90 residents gathered to celebrate the anniversary of the owners buying the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city will begin a more formal budget discussion in June.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 28, 2018
City looks ahead to 2018-19 budget

Preliminary estimates show a nearly $1.5 million general fund budget deficit. Commissioners had different approaches on a solution.

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Most of the damage from Hurricane Irma in Sarasota County was minor.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 28, 2018
FEMA’s Irma payout in Sarasota: $9.7 million, so far

FEMA gave out almost $10 million in individual assistance grants in Sarasota County, and as we head into another hurricane season, residents are still working to get repairs completed.

  • Sarasota
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Among the specific changes proposed for firehouses are separate, vented storage locations for firefighters' protective gear. Coats, boots and helmets should be kept away from living quarters.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 28, 2018
Ballot initiatives focus on firehouse upgrades, new charter

Voters will cast ballots for more than just Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 28, 2018
Zota murder suspect could be released pretrial

Darryl Hanna Jr. will be ordered for supervised release, court records show.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Longboat Harbour travels to 'Paris' in style

About 100 residents gathered for an afternoon of food, fashion and fun Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A condominium at Grand Bay II on Longboat Key topped all real estate transactions for the week, selling at $1.2 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 28, 2018
Grand Bay II condo tops weekly sales at $1.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 12-16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
A home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club topped all transactions in this week’s real estate, selling for $849,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 28, 2018
Waterlefe home tops residential sales at $849,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 12-16

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Construction workers lay the final layer of asphalt on a section of Interstate 75 Feb. 20. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2018
'Minor' projects still linger at diverging diamond

FDOT expects construction to be complete mid-April and landscaping to be installed thereafter.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 28, 2018
The price to earn an ‘A’

Sarasota schools want to stay on top, and Manatee schools want to be as good as Sarasota’s schools. You get what you pay for.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota Jeep Club member Yvonne Berger, artist Truman Adams, winery owner Erik Hall and club founder and Face Autism volunteer Matt Bruback pose with the newly completed Face Autism mural at Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2018
Art spreads awareness of autism in Manatee County

New mural at East County winery intended to draw attention to autism.

  • East County
  • News
Jack Kelley goes over a Riverdale High defender for the turnaround bucket. Kelley finished with 24 points.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 28, 2018
Mustangs basketball program says goodbye to pivotal senior class

Lakewood Ranch suffered an early exit from the playoffs thanks to Riverdale High.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch girls lacrosse team huddles prior to its first-ever game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 28, 2018
Mustangs stick to their lacrosse goals

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
This pictures shows the Myara property from the western end of Clubhouse Drive. The road currently dead ends at the property. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2018
Bradenton taxing district showdown nears

Residents clash about formation of special taxing district to form a preserve.

  • East County
  • News
Residents of GreyHawk Landing and nearby communities worry about safety at the intersection of Greyhawk Boulevard and State Road 64. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2018
Right now, no lefts at GreyHawk entrance

Temporary fix stops left turns off GreyHawk Boulevard and Pope Road onto S.R. 64.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Lido Key resident keeps local bee population buzzin'

Beekeeper Tom Mawn works on six local apiaries, which help relocate bees to yards around the region where they’re wanted.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Clothing was a big part of the sale last year.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Royal Rummage Sale returns to St. Mary

The early bird sale kicks off at noon on Friday, March 2 and continues at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 3 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Resort at Longboat Key Club directors accept the certification on Feb. 22.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Going Blue

The resort is the first to become a certified Blue Community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy and Jack Rozance plant two trees in New Zealand.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Planting protection

Jack and Nancy Rozance took time out of their vacation to help an endangered species.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • February 28, 2018
Joan Walter Rotenberg

Joan Walter Rotenberg died unexpectedly in Longboat Key, Florida on February 23, 2018 at the age of 74.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Antares will be one of the Royal Lipizzan Stallions performing for Gabby Herrmann March 4 during the ninth annual benefit for the Myakka City Historic School House.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 28, 2018
Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions gives special benefit in Myakka City

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Stacey and Morgan Trevithick continue to search for a cure.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High student has nerve to fight back

Complex regional pain syndrome strikes sophomore, who tries to raise awareness.

  • East County
  • News
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