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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 21, 2018
Two more candidates going for Sarasota County School Board seat

This makes three candidates challenging Jane Goodwin for her District 5 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Bay Sarasota is moving closer to a final master plan, but some elements — such as the location of two performing arts venues — remain fluid.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 21, 2018
Bayfront group unveils latest plans

The Bay Sarasota is firming up a plan for redeveloping the land around the Van Wezel, but several variables are still left to be finalized.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alexandra Coe
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 21, 2018
Coe announces run for Sarasota County Commission's District 2

Republican Alexandra Coe announces her bid for the District 2 seat on the Sarasota County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
State Road 758 could soon be the county's responsibility.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 21, 2018
County commission to discuss Siesta Key road swap

The county and state are discussing a deal that would give the county control of State Road 758, which includes segments of Midnight Pass Road and Siesta Drive.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Walt’s Fish Market Owner Brett Wallin with Tommy and Tommy Wallin
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 20, 2018
Walt's Fish Market celebrates 100 years

In 1918, Claus Wallin arrived in Sarasota and started the family legacy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 20, 2018
Riverview High School honors class of 2018

The Riverview High School commencement was hosted May 19 at Ram Bowl.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vinh Dong and Michelle Soblewski say they are ready to graduate, and just a little nervous.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 20, 2018
A day for Braden River High to celebrate accomplishment

Emotional ceremony at the Bradenton Area Convention Center sees 450 students graduate from Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 19, 2018
Bird Key dances under the stars

About 80 club members gathered for dinner and dancing May 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 19, 2018
Healthy Start Coalition and Sarasota Kiwanis Club host community baby shower

The two groups teamed up to bring local resources to new and expecting parents.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alyssa Morford, Colby Lindolad and Kailey Carpenter get ready for their speeches at the ceremony.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High seniors say "Hello new world!"

Lakewood Ranch High class of 2018 sends 504 seniors into adulthood.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 18, 2018
Sarasota High School graduates class of 2018

Members of the class of 2018 received their diplomas May 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Diana Greene and John Colon celebrate the passing of the millage on March 20.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 18, 2018
Superintendent Diana Greene leaving Manatee County schools

Diana Greene, superintendent, Manatee County, school board, education, Duval County

  • East County
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 18, 2018
Sarasota County lifts recreational burn ban

Thanks to the start of seasonal rains, the ban was lifted after more than a month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The no-swim advisory will be in place until at least Friday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 18, 2018
UPDATE: County lifts no-swim advisory at Turtle Beach

Sarasota County health officials say it's safe again to enter the water at four area beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Bay Sarasota is using one of the three concept plans, "Bridge the Divide," as a foundation for a single redevelopment vision.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 18, 2018
Bayfront group to present latest plans

The Bay Sarasota will hold a series of events next week to discuss an evolving master plan for more than 50 acres of city-owned land around the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The City Commission will officially set the referendum date and ballot language in the next few months.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 18, 2018
Referendum on city election date makes ballot

A push to move Sarasota city elections from March and May to August and November has gained enough support to send the question to voters this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 18, 2018
First Presbyterian sends off preschool grads

Thirty children graduated from First Presbyterian Preschool on May 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 18, 2018
Annual Phil Galvano Golf Tournament tees off for 22nd year

The golf tournament hosted a lunch May 18 at Longboat Key Club & Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Neill Collins. Photo courtesy the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch man named head coach of the Tampa Bay Rowdies

Lakewood Ranch man Neill Collins was named the head coach of the Tampa Bay Rowdies on May 18. Collins also owns NC3 Soccer, a youth soccer academy.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 17, 2018
Booker High School hosts upbeat graduation ceremony

The Booker High School Class of 2018 graduated May 17 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 17, 2018
St. Regis appeal struck by court

The 12th Judicial Court struck Blake Fleetwood's appeal of the town of Longboat Key's decision to approve the St. Regis project at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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
  • Sports
    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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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
  • News
    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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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
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