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Former Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw purchased this home at 8346 Farington Court in the Concession for $1.4 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 17, 2018
Concession home tops local sales at $1.4 million

terry bradshaw buys Lakewood Ranch home

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Cheri Christiansen has expanded Four Pillars in Lakewood Ranch, adding a yoga and fitness studio.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 17, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Four Pillars stretches into expansion

Lakewood Ranch's Four Pillars stretches into expansion

  • East County
  • News
The average response time to emergency calls on Siesta Key is under six minutes.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 17, 2018
Call and response: Emergency crews navigate traffic on Siesta Key

While Siesta Key residents express concern about how fast emergency crews can reach them through increasing traffic, Sarasota's fire chief says his crews have many ways to avoid backups.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The NCAA Division I, II and IIIÂ Women's Rowing Championships will be held at Nathan Benderson Park on May 25-27. Photo by Niki Kottman.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 17, 2018
NCAA Division I, II and III Women's Rowing Championships come to Nathan Benderson Park

The NCAA Division I, II and III Women's Rowing Championships come to Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota on May 25-27, and feature several rowers from local crews.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 17, 2018
Bayfront home on Longboat sells for $7 million

A bayfront home on Longboat Key sold this week for $7 million, the highest price for a home on the island's eastern shoreline.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The city’s pursuit of Big Pass sand continues to raise the question: Why create endless strife and risk unknown effects when other options exist?
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 17, 2018
Look elsewhere for Lido Key sand

Sarastoa's pursuit of Big Pass sand continues to raise the question: Why create endless strife and risk unknown effects when other options exist?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The home at 2309 Alameda Ave. recently sold for $3.7 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 17, 2018
Sarasota Bay Park home sells for $3.7 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 30-May 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Brenda Zook
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 17, 2018
Sarasota's ice cream trucks face a rocky road

Officials are revisiting a contentious conversation about allowing the iconic businesses to operate in neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents worry the city is too quick to forge public-private partnerships to address budget issues for maintaining or improving public spaces.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 17, 2018
Residents question city lease policy

After the city struck an agreement with a private operator for the Lido Beach pavilion, neighborhood representatives are recommending new standards for leasing public property.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.17.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Tara's Robyn Rocklein and Mote Ranch's Randolph Locke and Carol Sparrow will bring opera to life at the Sarasota Festival of Vocal Arts.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 16, 2018
Wealth of East County opera talent on display in Sarasota

Wealth of East County opera talent on display in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
Work on the single-lane roundabout began in November.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 16, 2018
UPDATE: Ringling-Orange intersection reopens

After six months of roundabout construction, the intersection of Ringling Boulevard and Orange Avenue in downtown Sarasota reopened wednesday.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 16, 2018
Sarasota County Schools now hiring for internal police force

The School Board hopes to hire 30 people by August to secure elementary schools.

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A condominium at The Beach Residences tops all transactions in this week’s real estate, recently selling for $5 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 16, 2018
The Beaches Residences condo tops weekly sales at $5 million

Longboat real estate

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu, right, greets U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
    By
  • Columnist .
  • May 16, 2018
Only one U.N. member has not had the right to choose its capital

US moves its embassy to Jerusalem.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 16, 2018
Do not take this lightly

Longboat Key residents need to decide the fate of streetlights.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
There are five on-demand crosswalks along Gulf of Mexico Drive in Longboat Key.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 16, 2018
Pedestrian safety on Longboat Key has no push-button solution

Crosswalks are often a balancing act between vehicular and foot traffic, experts say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The work of Bonita Springs artist Kimberly Marshall was featured at the first Paragon Fine Arts Festival in April at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 16, 2018
Stage set for the arts in Lakewood Ranch

With The Players Centre for Performing Arts headed for Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch continues to enhance its fine arts presence.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 16, 2018
It's a hat trick

Cops corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Warren Roberts, 85, was a distinguished professor at the University of Albany, an author and avid beach walker.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 16, 2018
Warren Roberts remembered for his enthusiastic teachings

Warren Roberts, who died May 8, was a distinguished professor at the University at Albany, SUNY before becoming a beach fixture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The V Foundation for Cancer Research CEO Susan Braun, Florida State men's basketball coach Leonard Hamilton, ESPN broadcaster Mike Greenberg, Dick Vitale and Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh. Photo by Kayleigh Omang.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 16, 2018
Dick Vitale fights cancer with 'an enthusiasm unknown to mankind'

The Dick Vitale Gala, held May 11 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, raised more than $3.7 million dollars for The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

  • East County
  • Sports
New Lakewood Ranch coach Christopher Culton spearheaded the effort to upgrade the Mustangs' helmets.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 16, 2018
Mustangs coach tackles concussions

New helmet technology provided by Riddell's InSite Training Tool (ITT) will allow the Lakewood Ranch High football program to monitor each player for head injuries.

  • East County
  • Sports
Booker High's Johnnie Williams IV leaps in the air after reaching the state semifinals by beating Mariner High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 16, 2018
Proposed FHSAA playoff adjustments give coaches mixed feelings

The potential changes will be put to a vote in the fall

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
eau Sanson wades through the water during Mote’s Mommy and Me camp last year.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 16, 2018
Beat the heat with local summer camps

From sailing to science, local summer camps have offerings for everyone.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gus waits for a birthday treat with his friends Lilly, Louie, Taffy, and Lido. Photo courtesy of Denise Creedon.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 16, 2018
Happy birthday, Gus!

The Country Club Shores dog celebrated with his furry friends and plenty of treats.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mackenzie Grace has taken multiple AP classes over the years to keep her GPA up high enough to be valedictorian. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 16, 2018
Does 4.0 make the grade for students in Lakewood Ranch?

High school seniors fought to rise above a number once considered perfection.

  • East County
  • News
Morgan Cummins.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 16, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Morgan Cummins

The Lakewood Ranch High senior softball catcher, who is committed to LSU, talks reaching the final four and her love of reading.

  • East County
  • Sports
Morgan Cummins.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 16, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Morgan Cummins

East County Athlete of the Week: Morgan Cummins

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 16, 2018
Cops Corner: Officer lends a helping hand

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ethan Parker, Skyler Cruz and Weston Smith, kindergarteners, ask the big questions, like if the shark tooth provided by Mote Marine Laboratory was even real.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 16, 2018
Animation excites Bashaw students

Students at Bashaw Elementary showcase STEAM activities worked on throughout the year.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 15, 2018
St. Armands Circle Association gets down to business

About 70 association members gathered for a meeting and award ceremony on May 15 in the Harbourside Ballroom of The Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 15, 2018
Contractors survey Colony site for possible repairs

Developer Chuck Whittall and a representative for beachfront owners, Manfred Welfonder, disagree about the outcome of the survey, both saying that contractors gave them assurance about their positions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation is in the process of constructing a pedestrian crosswalk across connecting First Street to Ritz-Carlton Boulevard in Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 15, 2018
Residents, officials monitor bayfront traffic

Longboat Key residents are hopeful changes along U.S. 41 will reduce seasonal congestion, but a new crosswalk may complicate matters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 14, 2018
Your Calendar

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  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Debra Williams
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 14, 2018
Longboat newcomer appointed to Planning and Zoning Board

Debra Williams, a 55 year old former planning and zoning board member of a small town in New Jersey, was unanimously appointed to the board by the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • May 14, 2018
Allen Kershman

Allen Kershman, 1931-2018, died on May 10, 2018 after retiring in Longboat Key, Florida, his obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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