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  • March 15, 2018
East County weather page photo: March 15

Dawn Illch photographed this big gator in the pond behind her house in Summerfield in Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: March 15

Phil Stone photographed this crested caracara seemingly not bothered by the mockingbird buzzing overhead at Palmer Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lexi Albero.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lexi Albero

The Sailors pitcher talks her rise ball and the value of lettuce.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A penthouse unit at The Grande Riviera recently sold for $5.05 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 15, 2018
The Grande Riviera penthouse sells for $5.05 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 26 to March 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
St. Armands Landlords, Merchants and Residents liked the minimal amount of space the structure occupied.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
St. Armands group advances bathroom plans

The St. Armands Business Improvement District remains concerned about potential expenses associated with building public restrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering shows what Lido Beach Redevelopment Partners have in mind for the city-owned Lido Beach pool and pavilion.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
Lido pavilion leaseholders discuss plans

Island residents remain skeptical about plans to renovate the Lido pool and pavilion, but the private operators believe they're making progress.

  • Sarasota
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The new guidelines will steer trucks toward major roads and away from neighborhoods.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
City settles on truck route compromise

Despite resident concerns about large trucks driving through neighborhoods, the city won't actually enforce new regulations.

  • Sarasota
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Harold Bubil addresses the audience at the beginning of a March 8 trolley tour, which focused on standout
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
Architecture tours highlight Sarasota gems

The Center for Architecture, Sarasota hopes a series of trolley tours will help create a more engaged community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Neighborhood Planner Nancy Kelly speaks at a Tuesday meeting regarding upcoming construction along Osprey Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
Neighbors, businesses seek Osprey project info

This summer, the city plans to begin a resurfacing project running from Bahia Vista Street to Siesta Drive.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 15, 2018
Cops Corner: Open containers, closed cases

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.15.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 14, 2018
Longboat Republicans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller Karen Rushing spoke at the March Republican Club of Longboat Key meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The form-based code divides the city into a series of "transects," designed to create a fluid transition between different segments of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 14, 2018
City releases draft form-based code

More than four years after the city began work on a new zoning code, a full draft of a proposed document governing development in Sarasota is now available.

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President of St. Michael's Women's Guild Linda Conway and event chairwoman Antonette Cunningham
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 14, 2018
St. Michael's rocks the runway

St. Michael's Women's Guild held its annual luncheon and fashion show at Michael's On East on March 14.

  • Sarasota
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Kassie Fountain. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2018
MTC welcomes Tooth Fairy

TSA catapult launches student success.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sara Nussar, a freshman at Braden River High School, signs her name before she has to go back to class.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 14, 2018
Braden River High School walks out in honor of Parkland Victims

Braden River High School takes part in a nationwide walkout in honor of the victims of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

  • East County
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 14, 2018
New vendors maintain Siesta Key Village

More frequent trash pick-up is among several changes from the old contract.

  • Siesta Key
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The home at 554 S. Spoonbill Drive on Bird Key recently sold for $3.5 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 14, 2018
Bird Key home sells for $3.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 26 to March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The home at 7041 Portmarnock Place recently sold for $1,106,300.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 14, 2018
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 26 to March 2.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 14, 2018
Seal the Unicorp deal

As the Town Commission sits for the final approval of the Unicorp plan to redevelop the Colony, the nitpicking continues. Commissioners: For the good of all, please don’t capitulate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Cartographer Andy Woodruff figured out the effects on sunrises and sunsets with permanent Daylight Saving or permanent Standard Time.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 14, 2018
The dark side of Daylight Saving Time

Let's reconsider that push to mess with our clocks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Authorities taped off the entry to the Whole Foods property as they responded to the vehicle fire inside the parking garage.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 14, 2018
Car catches fire at Whole Foods parking garage

Emergency personnel are responding to a vehicle fire at the downtown Whole Foods on First Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Clean-up crews are scheduled to visit Greer Island three times a week to pick up litter.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 14, 2018
Manatee County to clean Greer Island

This gesture marks the first step in what the county sees as a thawing of a tense relationship with Longboat Key, County spokesman says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beth, Carter and Kennon McCaa have made math a big part of their family life.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 14, 2018
Math no problem for Lakewood Ranch 13-year-old

River Club teen earns acceptance into Study of Exceptional Talent.

  • East County
  • News
East County's Mylon Shamble is trying to make a name for herself on American Idol.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 14, 2018
East County woman faces the pressure of American Idol

Lakewood Ranch High graduate waits for her time in the spotlight.

  • East County
  • News
Archie Griffin tees off at his namesake tournament. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 14, 2018
Football great lives up to the legend

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Director of Development Rob Oglesby and his wife and executive director, Dari Oglesby, give some newly vaccinated puppies a snuggle. The pair loves seeing the transformation undergone by animals in care.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2018
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue plans $8 million expansion

Nate's space for dogs will double, while room for cats will expand 25%.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 14, 2018
Go for the Cure swings into 20th anniversary

The Key Niners and the Women's 18-Hole golf associations held their annual event benefiting Breast Health Sarasota, Inc. on March 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Emily Hall said her local aquarium made a huge impact on her.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 14, 2018
Something new to sea in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 14, 2018
Happy Birthday, Betsy!

Betsy Stewart is turning 90 on March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dolores Engelke started making the stuffed bears while recuperating from back and hip surgery.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 14, 2018
Longboater stitches and stuffs happiness

In 2017, Dolores Engelke knitted and sent out 307 hand-made bears to various charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michele and Reese Bowen
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 14, 2018
You Observed: Bird Key takes in Westcoast Black Theater Troupe performance

On March 3, the Westcoast Black Theater Troupe brought their talents to the club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 14, 2018
New lines give new use to Longboat tennis courts

Longboat Key Public Works Department painted pickleball lines and purchased portable pickleball nets for a Bayfront Park tennis court.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ian Martin.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 14, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Ian Martin

The ODA lacrosse senior talks beating rival teams and fishing in the Seychelles.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota's Nancy Wagner, an Asian Women's Club member, stepped into the middle of the dance circle created during the Orchid Ball. Photo by Amelia Hanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2018
Club news: Asian women celebrate heritage with Orchid Ball

River Strand residents raise $42,000 for charity.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota's Emma Anderson, who turns 2 in May, flops on a pile of pillows during a session with The Brats Club SRQ. Her mother, Megan, says she loves being able to take Emma to the park before or after the group.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2018
Finish tower takes on new life after World Rowing Championships

SANCA works to build a business base for its finish tower.

  • East County
  • News
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