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Senior quarterback Arthur Brantley IV gets coin toss instructions from coach Josh Smithers as he, junior Julian Lowenstein, senior Stephon Turner and junior Johnny Dawson wait to walk to midfield.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 30, 2017
Riverview football seniors will remember the team's bond

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bridget Ziegler
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 30, 2017
The board ceiling is broken

Tension has permeated the Sarasota School Board for three years. But with a new chair (a disrupter) and vice chair (the establishment), this is welcomed progress.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Natalie Oliver.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 30, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Natalie Oliver

The Riverview girls soccer junior talks goal-scoring and scuba diving.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Johnnie Williams IV.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 30, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.30.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.30.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Michael Bush II and Michael Bush after Bush II's second-place finish at states last season. Photo courtesy Michael Bush.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 30, 2017
Sarasota senior wrestler takes final shot at state title

Michael Bush II has spent the offseason prepping new moves.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 30

Nikki Smith captured this photo of a green heron stalking prey off a mangrove at Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2017
East County weather page photo: Nov. 30

Ashley Lyons captured this spider web covered in sparkling dew at sunrise in east Manatee County.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 30

Phil Stone photographed this caracara, not commonly seen in Sarasota, on Palmer Boulevard near Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit 202 at Sarasota's One88 condominium recently sold for $2.8 million
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 30, 2017
One88 condominium sells for $2.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 13-17.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Buildings with local historic designation, such as the Sarasota Times building, are subject to enhanced standards when a property owner wants to make changes.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 30, 2017
City explores historic preservation options

City officials are searching for way to strengthen regulations designed to preserve historic structures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul O’Brien, Debbie Ahmari, Jane Nutter Johnson, Lynn Walters, Terry “T-Bone” Rhodes, Joyce Zimmerman and Veronica Morgan are among those in the creative community eager to see an Artspace project come to Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 30, 2017
Artists push for housing project

Local creatives say an affordable live/work development could help address many needs.

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2017
Cops Corner: Man arrested for stealing candy

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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The approved lease deal would allow a private operator to add a 200-seat restaurant at the Lido pavilion, among other changes.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 29, 2017
City to revisit Lido pavilion lease

During a special meeting about the proposed form-based code, the city will discuss rescinding a lease agreement for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion.

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The Quality of Life Ordinance puts stricter regulations on camping in parks and defines criteria for law enforcement to move people to a shelter.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 29, 2017
Sheriff needs funding to enforce homeless plan

The Sheriff's Office needs $617,000 to fund staffing and equipment necessary to enforce the Quality of Life Ordinance.

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The 15th-annual Men's and the first-ever Women's Nike International Friendlies and Development Academy Winter Showcase event returns to Premier Sports Campus tonight. Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 29, 2017
Nike International Friendlies return to Premier Sports Campus

The U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team has its first match tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alexis Pennington, the former co-owner of CrossFit Lakewood Ranch, and Amy Whittington, owner of Drive SRQ, joined forces two months ago.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch trainers fit for a partnership

New trainer strengthens Drive SRQ.

  • East County
  • Business
Wyatt Natt (left) consults with his attorney, Michael Gelety
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 29, 2017
Court finds probable cause for police to seize Longboat condo

Police Detective Lieutenant Robert Bourque testified that 55 tenants had used alleged video voyeurism felon Wyatt Natt's Longboat Key condo since November 2015.

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The home at 600 Putter Lane recently sold for $5,825,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 29, 2017
Country Club Shores home sells for $5,825,000

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 13-17.

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The home at 7412 Seacroft Cove recently sold for $1,255,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 29, 2017
Country Club East home tops all sales at $1,255,000

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 13-17.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 29, 2017
Unfair for 155 years

Sen. Bill Nelson laments how the Republicans’ proposed tax reform is unfair. Duh. The U.S. tax system has never been fair. But we’ll take the corporate tax cut over no cut.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 29, 2017
Make them pay — with their own money, boot them out

The rules need to be the same across the board.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Nick and Moe’s Shell Gas Station managers Jose Rodriguez and Mike Hass and owner Nick Salem show off one of their pumps aimed at helping R. Dan Nolan Middle School and Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 29, 2017
East County businesses get their piece of the pie

Local businesses have key role in Partnership in Education (ePIE) program.

  • East County
  • Schools
The property at 20 N. Washington Blvd. is one of several the county is selling to replenish its economic uncertainty fund.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 29, 2017
County selling surplus land to add back to reserves

The county took $5.4 million from its economic uncertainty fund to balance the budget. Now there's a plan to put that money back.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino shakes hands with Sloan after swearing her into office.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 29, 2017
Girls Inc. swears in new town officials

The mock town of Dream Harbor has a new class of leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The difference in fencing between the "large dog area"(left) and the "small dog area."
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 29, 2017
Dog injury prompts Longboat to consider park changes

20-pound dog slipped through fence in Bayfront Park's 'big-dog' area and was hit on nearby Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 29, 2017
Let the campaigns begin for Longboat Commission

Now that qualification season is over, here's a recap of the Longboat Town Commission candidates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A nest, handcrafted by a bald eagle, sits high up in the trees on Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Bradenton bald eagle electrocuted

Eagle bodies are shipped to National Eagle Repository in Colorado.

  • East County
  • News
Mold cleanup at Lakewood Ranch High will cost almost $500,000.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 29, 2017
Mold cleanup at Lakewood Ranch High to cost almost $500,000

Work to begin at 23 portables at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Ginger bread recipe raises the roof

Lakewood Ranch chef shares tips for making a gingerbread house.

  • East County
  • Business
Fernanda Scalera with Tidewell Hospice Chief Philanthropic Officer Denise Pope. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch runner seeks a third championship

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
Susie arrived at her new Islandside home on Nov. 24. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 29, 2017
Wingin' It: Longboat Key swan moved

Susie moved to the Islandside Golf Course, and Greta and Clark were named the new mating pair.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Monaca Onstad said the success of Organic Veggie Boxes has led to The Market at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 29, 2017
Farmers market to open in Lakewood Ranch

SMR executive wants to ensure The Market at Lakewood Ranch offers quality products.

  • East County
  • Business
Division four winners Bill Vancelette, Rita Karns and Joanne and Tom Ivaskiv from last year's tournament.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 29, 2017
Net your competition at the Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament

The tournament kicks off with a cocktail party on Dec. 7 and concludes with finals on Dec. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Wienermobile is headed to Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 29, 2017
Frankly, Wienermobile's appearance in Lakewood Ranch exciting

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
This home on Spanish Drive South put us in the holiday spirit last year.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 29, 2017
Light up the Observer

We're looking for the best holiday light displays from Longboat Key to Bird Key. Have a submission? Send it our way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Katie Gilmore says repairs will last until early 2019.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Manatee County makes water-wise investment

County starts repairs to Lake Manatee Dam.

  • East County
  • News
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