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Nicholas Bravo
    In Memoriam |
  • February 8, 2018
Nicholas James Bravo

Nicholas James Bravo, 34 years old of Sarasota, passed away Monday, Jan. 29, 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 8, 2018
1-800-Ask-Gary founder Kompothecras charged with DUI

Siesta Key resident stopped on Interstate 75 in Manatee County.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lisa Hagerman
    In Memoriam |
  • February 8, 2018
Lisa Hagerman

Lisa Jo Hagerman, (June 23, 1956 - Jan. 27, 2018), 61, of Sarasota, Fla., passed away on Jan. 27, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 8, 2018
Sarasota County Schools receiving security upgrades

As Sarasota County Schools begins a $21 million effort to improve security at schools, officials must overcome unique challenges to keep students safe.

  • Sarasota
  • News
PE teachers Jeff Horr and Mike Young, along with Jessica Banks, assistant head of the lower school and Tanna Horne, head of the lower school, swallowed their pride and a insect.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 8, 2018
ODA kids succeed, so school leaders snack on bugs

Rope jumping challenge exceeds fundraising goal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
New Sarasota High football coach Spencer Hodges knows learning the history of the program will be vital to his success.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 8, 2018
Sailors' new admiral wastes no time in making a mark

Spencer Hodges had his team sweating on his second day in command.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Chad Sutton said he coaches because of the impact coaches had on him as a young athlete.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 8, 2018
'Know your why': Coaches dish on why they do what they do

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
County Administrator Jonathan Lewis
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 8, 2018
Conversation with Jonathan Lewis

Sarasota’s new county administrator discusses his approach to the never-boring job.

  • Sarasota
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A condominium at Summer Cove on Siesta Key recently sold for $2,215,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 8, 2018
Siesta Key condominium sells for $2,215,000

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 22-26.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Parks and Recreation Manager Jerry Fogle encouraged residents to participate in the master planning process.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 8, 2018
City offers online parks survey

Staff plans to develop of community parks and recreation needs in time for a May meeting with the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
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Alvin's Island will install a new facade if the city approved planned renovations.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 8, 2018
Alvin’s Island plans include new restaurant

The souvenir shop will close to facilitate a series of renovations designed to improve the St. Armands Circle property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
MK Equity and ARS Architecture want to bring an “original, artistic” design to the 1335 Second St. condo project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 8, 2018
Developer plans Second Street condo

A proposed ten-story condominium is part of a growing number of residential projects in the downtown core.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alison Foxall, 29, Libertarian
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 8, 2018
Break the political cycle

The usual tactics of the major political parties have turned the District 72 candidates into caricatures and turned off voters. Here’s an opportunity for a new voice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Alison Foxall, 29, Libertarian candidate for House District 72
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 8, 2018
Break the political cycle

The usual tactics of the major political parties have turned the District 72 candidates into caricatures and turned off voters. Here’s an opportunity for a new voice.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Mo Harris and Brandon Johnson
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2018
City workers help save colleague's life

Employees had taken the same CPR course in 2017.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.8.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • February 8, 2018
A generational legacy in the making

The future of the Bay is being shaped right now.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Junior Wilmer Yanez (10) gets a tap on the head from junior Travis Freeman (9) following the Mustangs' 2-1 loss to Wiregrass Ranch High. Freeman scored the Mustangs' only goal.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High soccer loses in regional quarterfinals

The Mustangs started slow and fell 2-1 to Wiregrass Ranch High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River High seniors Isabelle Vazquez, Alexis Madrid, Chase Knopf and Brendan Bengtsson sign their letters of intent.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2018
East County 2018 Signing Day roundup

The day high school seniors dream about is here once again.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball coach Jeremy Schiller believes supplements in Manatee County should both increase and be given to teachers, not just coaches.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2018
Is the price right for Manatee County coaches?

High school coaches earn far below minimum wage for hours worked.

  • East County
  • Sports
Riverview High seniors Arthur Brantley, Tavares Campbell, Cleve Grantley, Moose Griffith, Jamar Johnson, Brantley Seadrow and Aliyah Cunningham sign their letters of intent.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2018
Sarasota 2018 Signing Day roundup

The day high school seniors dream about is here once again.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
For the second week in a row, a condominium at The Water Club at Longboat Key topped all real estate transactions. Unit 401 sold for $2.8 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 7, 2018
Water Club condominium sells for $2.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 22-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The home at 16222 Daysailor Trail recently sold for $1,318,100.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 7, 2018
Lake Club home tops home sales at $1.32 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 22-26

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Herman Kruegle shows off one of the boats that has been restored at F.I.S.H. This is one of three boats that Kruegle wants to see in a new boatshed.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 7, 2018
Longboater works to preserve Cortez history

Whitney Beach resident Herman Kruegle hopes to preserve and present Cortez Village's fishing history with a walking trail to the FISH Preserve.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jill Mullins attaches a flyer about the death of her husband, Patrick, to a post at the State Road 64 Boat Ramp.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 7, 2018
Manatee County man's death remains a mystery

Educator offers $20,000 for information about her husband's death.

  • East County
  • News
Jim McGuire, Leonard Biberman, Pat Anderson and Frank Sulzman
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 7, 2018
Physics Club takes matter in own hands

Over the past 10 years, the club has grown from three members to at least 55.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Yvette Giangreco does not like the fact she has had rats in her attic, but she wants others to know and be aware. She had her home sealed so rats no longer can get in through openings in the roo
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 7, 2018
Homeowners focus on rodent control

Preventive steps can help safeguard your home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"I feel like no one can stop me” -Deoni Cason, former Braden River High boys basketball, on why he considered himself the best basketball player in Manatee County.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2018
The best athletes say the darnedest things

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River Elementary School third-grade teacher Kristen Collins assists student Trayon Goff, 8, with sounding out prefixes.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 7, 2018
School district makes its case for revenue increase

Superintendent Diana Greene talked to the public about the need for a 1 mill increase in property taxes.

  • East County
  • Schools
Carol Erker, Linda Jackson, Sherri Mills, Brigitte Burdick, and Steve Jackson Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 7, 2018
Rotary Club books gift to Tuttle Elementary

The group handed out more than 120 dictionaries to fourth grade students on Jan. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 7, 2018
Jeff Mayers takes over Longboat Key Foundation leadership

The general manager of The Resort at Longboat Key Club replaces Bob Simmons as the board chairman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Paree Gardner and Greenfield Plantation's Linda Pape show off appetizer plates they will be selling at the Greek Festival.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 7, 2018
Greek festival returns for 34th year in Sarasota

Greek cuisine highlights annual festival at St. Barbara's.

  • East County
  • News
Principal Todd Richardson, of Gullett Elementary, takes a risk by letting a BMX rider jump him.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 7, 2018
Principal investment pays off in Manatee County

Schools' leaders provide motivation with wacky ideas.

  • East County
  • News
The site plan proposed by Ringling College of Art and Design must be approved by the Town Commission.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 7, 2018
Ringling College releases plan for Longboat Arts Center

The donation-funded, proposed Longboat Key Arts, Cultural and Education center could cost more than $18 million, by 2022 dollars.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Staley (left), Frank Mastelli, Dolores Diener, Karen Hahn and Tom Diener
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 7, 2018
Longboat takes a swing at relieving pickleball congestion

One of the two public tennis courts could don pickleball lines within a month — and the tennis center is open to adding pickleball courts, too

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort has been abandoned for more than seven years.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 7, 2018
Longboat Colony application approved for expedited hearing schedule

The Planning and Zoning Board and the Town Commission are scheduled to hear, and decide on, the application for developing the former site of the Colony before town elections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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