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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries from April through October

Longboat Key lost many beloved residents during the summer months. Below, is a list in their honor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
To celebrate his milestone birthday, Shapiro attended a Caymus wine dinner at Harry’s Continental Kitchens with his son, Tom.Â
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Happy Birthday, Sam!

The local philanthropist turned 99 at the end of October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East Manatee Fire Rescue firefighters deliver critical patients to a pre-HAZMAT area so they can be rinsed of chemicals from a chlorine bomb.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
East County first responders ready to slam terror

Operation Inshore Slam prepares first responders for the worst.

  • East County
  • News
Parks planning officials say acquisition of the Premier site would give the county enough space to create a regional destination more like it has at G.T. Bray Park in west Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
Premier Sports Campus would be 'perfect fit' for East County

Manatee County's acquisition of Premier could provide home for a park.

  • East County
  • News
17-year-old twins Haille and Hunter Bogumil signed with Division 1 Stony Brook and La Salle universities, respectively, Nov. 8.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 8, 2017
Area twins have D1 schools seeing double

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Deshaun Fenwick is headed to the University of South Carolina at the end of the season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 8, 2017
Friendship, generosity key to Braden River running back's ascension

He moved in with his friend's family in April, and has excelled.

  • East County
  • Sports
Melissa Wandall, founder of the Mark Wandall Foundation, and Brandi Ezell, executive director at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, celebrate their partnership with Jazz, a therapy horse at SMART.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 8, 2017
Mark Wandall Foundation makes SMART move in new partnership

Two local nonprofits partner to provide equine therapy for grieving children.

  • East County
  • News
Maj. Gen. David "Scott" Gray, Republican Club President Joe McElmeel, Ron Wheeler and Jaime DiDomenico
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2017
Maj. Gen. David "Scott" Gray addresses Republican Club

The club met at the Harbourside Ballroom on Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Villa Cedro is part of the Sarasota Modern movement, which integrates natural Florida elements with the building. (Courtesy photo).
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • November 7, 2017
North Sarasota estate sells for nearly $1.5 million

Villa Cedro was designed by acclaimed architect Carl Abbott.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2017
Garden Club's season begins to bloom

Longboat Key Garden Clubs reunited at a welcome back lunch on Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2017
Key Niners kick off season

The women's golf association reunited for a game of golf, luncheon and fashion show Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Skimming devices like this were found at Quik Fuel on Fruitville Road. (Photo courtesy of the Sarasota Police Department).
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 7, 2017
Skimming devices found at Fruitville Road gas station

It's not clear how long the seven devices were on the pumps, which were last inspected in April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Adrien Lucas, Kafi Benz and Pat Rounds
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 7, 2017
CONA celebrates 56th anniversary

Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations gathered at Michael's Wine Cellar on Nov. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A dump truck blocked northbound lanes of I-75 Tuesday morning. (Photo courtesy the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.)
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • November 7, 2017
Overturned dump truck blocks I-75 lanes Tuesday morning

Motorists were asked to avoid the area of I-75 northbound near Bee Ridge Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Onlookers enjoy the 2016 parade. (File photo).
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2017
Several downtown Sarasota roads to close for Veterans Day Parade

Vehicles will be towed if not removed from the parade route by 8 a.m. Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 6, 2017
Save our Seabirds sings donors' praises

Donors gathered at a Siesta Key home for an appreciation event on Nov. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristine Nickel
  • November 6, 2017
Attitude of gratitude

Gratitude is a positive element for our physical and mental well-being

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Braden River High School's Hunter Fioretto and Haley Mercer, two of the dairy evaluation and selection team members, finished 16th in the nation in dairy evaluation.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 6, 2017
A dairy good day for Braden River FFA team

Pirates' FFA diary evaluation team places 16th in the nation.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 6, 2017
Cops Corner: Police suspect 'fowl' play in peacock shooting

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 6, 2017
Temple Emanu-El preschool celebrates Thanksgiving

Students serve up some holiday spirit during Temple Emanu-El preschool's Thanksgiving pageant.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 5, 2017
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church installs new pastor

The Rev. Kenneth Blyth was installed as the church's senior pastor on Nov. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 5, 2017
College tennis stars come to Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic presented by First Watch Cafe was a standout event.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jack and Samantha Sargent with Mercedes
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 4, 2017
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church blesses pets

Dogs, cats and even a bunny were blessed on Nov. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota football roundup: 11.03.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 11.03.17

Sarasota football roundup: 11.03.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
East County football roundup: 11.03.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2017
East County football roundup: 11.03.17

East County football roundup: 11.03.17

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2017
Riverview High football beats Sarasota High for sixth straight year

The Rams started slow offensively but got scores from their defense and special teams.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sally Rauch and Andy Sawyer
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 3, 2017
Christ Church congregants reunite

Members gathered on Nov. 3 at Cedars Tennis Resort & Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 3, 2017
Temple Beth Israel gathers for Shabbat dinner

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming and Deputy Chief Frank Rubino spoke to temple members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The property features more than 3,964 square feet of living space. (Courtesy image).
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • November 3, 2017
Lido penthouse sells for $4.45 million

It's the highest priced sale at The Beach Residences in more than 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch fills up on soup, charity

The Food Bank of Manatee hosted its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 3, 2017
CPC gives patrons a taste of hope

The Child Protection Center hosted its with annual Pillar of Hope tasting and awareness event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The homeless can go to the Salvation Army on 10th Street for two meals a day and to receive services.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 2, 2017
Local providers take regional approach to solving the homeless crisis

Leaders solidified a framework, called One by One, for a coordinated and consistent response system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Turtle season ended Oct. 31.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 2, 2017
Turtle tally takes slight downward turn, but stays strong

This season’s turtle nest count was just 85 fewer than 2016’s record-setting number, and Mote scientists think 2018 will be another good year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 2

Mary Tygh Parks photographed these white ibises hanging out on Palmer Boulevard at the Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2017
East County weather page photo: Nov. 2

Larry George captured the sunset from the new Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 2

Niki Muller photographed this sailboat on the bay off the north end of Longboat Key at sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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