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The Mosaic NEST is surrounded by 150 acres of Robinson Preserve. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2018
Education center set to open in Manatee County preserve

Mosaic NEST will offer educational programming about the environment.

  • East County
  • News
Diane Gans, event chairwoman Nancy Cohen and Sylvia Pastor and Susan Newmark
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 5, 2018
Temple Beth Israel walks the runway

Temple Beth Israel Women hosted its annual fashion show Feb. 5 at Michael's On East.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 5, 2018
Teachers to get merit-based pay increases

Negotiations that started in the summer resulted in the end of the step program, which rewarded some teachers the longer they were employed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • February 5, 2018
Dorothy Marie Reed

Our wonderful Mother, Dorothy Marie Reed, died on January 21, 2018, at the age of 86 from ALS.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Buffetts has correctly picked the Super Bowl winner for the last nine out of 11 years.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 5, 2018
Buffett again nails Super Bowl pick

Mote manatee has been right nine times in 11 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ellen Hefner and Anne Hanley
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 4, 2018
Longboat Harbour kicks off Super Bowl LII

Residents gathered for the big game and a tailgate buffet on Feb. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 4, 2018
Longboat Island Chapel warms up for Super Bowl LII

About 50 chapel members enjoyed a pre-Super Bowl lunch following the Sunday morning service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 4, 2018
Sellout crowd hits Sarasota streets for Sarasota Music Half Marathon

Runners took off on 13.1 mile and 10K races before sunrise.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 3, 2018
The Classical Academy blossoms at gala

The fourth annual gala, which took place at Laurel Oak Country Club, benefits the school.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 3, 2018
Lakewood Ranch celebrates the arts

Ovation event showcases local performance groups.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team didn't play its best game, but it walked away from its district title matchup against visiting Riverview High with a 3-2 win, and that's all that matters to coach Vito Bavaro.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2018
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer wins sixth-straight district title

It is the first program in school history to accomplish the feat.

  • East County
  • Sports
City officials have expressed an interest in retaining home rule over the topic of tree removal.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2018
City Commission to discuss state tree proposal

Local officials continue to voice opposition to a state bill that would restrict local regulation of tree removal from private property.

  • Sarasota
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Two Sarasota high schools see football staff changes.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2018
Two Sarasota high schools see football staff changes

One school makes a hire, while another will have to start looking for one.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Frank "Tommy" Arthur Jr.
    In Memoriam |
  • February 2, 2018
Frank "Tommy" Arthur Jr.

Frank “Tommy” Arthur Jr., 67, of Longboat Key, Fla. and Hickory, N.C., was a special soul, loving husband and loyal friend who never met a stranger.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 2, 2018
Longboat Police rule out accident, natural causes in sauna death

The 54-year-old woman's body bore signs of trauma, warranting Longboat Police's dismantlement of the sauna her body was found in.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Before being released, each turtle was fitted with passive integrated transponder tag. (Courtesy photo.)
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 2, 2018
Mote releases rehabilitated turtles

Eight of the 10 Kemp's Ridley sea turtles Mote has cared for since December were release Feb. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The organization behind the bayfront redevelopment is organizing three open houses next week.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2018
Bayfront planning group announces open house series

The Bay Sarasota will hold three open house events next week, an opportunity for the public to provide input on the redevelopment of the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • February 2, 2018
Unloading Day kicks off Orioles spring training

The team's athletic equipment arrived in Sarasota on Friday morning after a 1,000-mile journey.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Gruters also serves in the Florida House of Representatives for District 73
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2018
Trump picks Gruters for Amtrak board

The District 73 representative was co-chair of the president's Florida campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tylee Giorgio wraps a puppy in a blanket made by Girls Inc.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 1, 2018
Girls Inc. honors Nate's in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota girls group sews 113 blankets to keep animals warm at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
Renee Ashby, Angela Baldino, Jules Catina and Cameron Auk practices their moves before the dance marathon.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 1, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs dance for Shriners

Mustangs for Kids event raises more than $6,000.

  • East County
  • News
Robert Aaron Shure
    In Memoriam |
  • February 1, 2018
Robert Aaron Shure

ROBERT AARON SHURE (Bob), Aug. 2, 1931 – Jan. 14, 2018, died at age 86, of complications from a stroke in Sarasota, Florida.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 1

Heather Dees photographed a dove family that built a nest near her window in Greenbrook Chase neighborhood in south Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2018
East County weather page photo: Feb. 1

Nitza De Jesus photographed these deer on a foggy morning in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 1

Niki Muller photographed this bromeliad on the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Buffett picks the Philadelphia Eagles as his Super Bowl winner.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 1, 2018
Mote manatees split their Super Bowl picks

Buffett, who has picked correctly eight times out of 11, goes with Eagles. Hugh, who has six correct picks, likes the Patriots.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The County Commission approved $5.4 million in cuts on Jan. 31.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 1, 2018
County cuts $5.4 million after reframing budget discussion

County Administrator Jonathan Lewis hopes to put off some potential budget reductions until absolutely necessary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A crowd, including 23 people who signed up to speak about the amendment, waits for the public hearing to start.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 1, 2018
Commission puts off Siesta Key zoning discussion

Before considering the possibility of new setback rules, commissioners ask for more guidance.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The home at 7922 S. Holiday Drive recently sold for $4.25 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 1, 2018
Holiday Drive home sells for $4.25 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 15-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • February 1, 2018
The Promise and Pitfalls of Form-Based Codes

There are reasons less than 1% of American cities use form-based codes. They are tricky to implement and definitely not a panacea.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lido Key residents have expressed concerns about how storms could affect the island’s shoreline.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 1, 2018
City explores Lido shoreline committee

Lido Key residents hope a new group could help monitor the status of the barrier island's beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kaitlin Bockmeyer and Graham Kukla have seen the membership of Ranked Choice Voting SRQ spike since they joined in late 2016, which they see as a sign of the group’s momentum.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 1, 2018
Voters campaign for a new ballot

Ranked Choice Voting SRQ wants to finally implement a city initiative approved more than a decade ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Planning consultant Shawn Dressler addresses residents from the area surrounding the Bath and Racquet Club at a Jan. 25 workshop.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 1, 2018
Bath and Racquet plans remain controversial

Residents expressed significant concern about a proposal to add buildings ranging from three to seven stories to the Bath and Racquet Club property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A large show of support for a cause at a meeting can resonate with city commissioners, but it's not the only factor in the board's decision-making process.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 1, 2018
Officials offer differing perspectives on public feedback

How much weight does your voice carry with city commissioners? It might depend on how you speak out.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.1.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 1, 2018
Cops Corner: The police want to talk

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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