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  • November 9, 2017
East County weather page photo: Nov. 9

Susan DeVictor photographed this lotus on the water at Summerfield Community Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The home at 7202 Teal Creek Glen recently sold for $1.95 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 9, 2017
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1.95 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 23-27

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 9

Cindy Bucklen captured this Longboat Key sunset at Sutton Place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 9, 2017
Ten Longboat things you missed while you were away

A lot happened while you snowbirds were up north.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2017
Ten Sarasota things you missed while you were up north

You mean you weren't watching Siesta Key all summer?

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 9, 2017
Sarasota honors female wartime contributions

Sarasota is honoring the women of war with its 2017 Veterans Day Parade.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A controversial debate by the County Commission was just one of the things you missed in Sarasota this summer.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 9, 2017
Quiz: Do you know what made the news this summer?

Test your knowledge on what happened after you fled to higher ground and cooler weather for the long days of summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mable Ringling (left) sits on a bench with Ca’ d’Zan guests.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 9, 2017
Garden Club celebrates 90 years

The club was created in 1927 by some of Sarasota's most notable names.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2017
Zota names leadership team

General manager led operations at the former Longboat Key Hilton.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 9, 2017
Grey weather puts damper on the Blues

Organizer of Giving Hunger the Blues asks for donations after all-day rain keeps eventgoers away.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Emanuele Moschini gives a teammate a hug after barely missing the net on a shot.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2017
Cardinal Mooney boys soccer hopes to play as a stronger unit

The Cougars reached the regional finals last season, but lose the top goal-scorer in school history.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A closeup of Samson Miller during a joust. Photo courtesy the Knights of Valour.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2017
Jousting troupe at Sarasota Medieval Fair goes full-contact every time

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A condominium at 420 Golden Gate Point sold recently for $2,517,500.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 9, 2017
Waterfront condominium sells for $2,517,500

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 23-27.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle discusses recreation opportunities with resident Jude Levy at Payne Park Auditorium on Saturday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2017
Sarasota begins parks and recreation master plan

The city is inviting residents to share their thoughts on Sarasota’s parks and recreation needs.

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Projects like the CitySide apartment complex have brought new investment and new residents into the Rosemary District, but area stakeholders want more variety from future developments.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2017
Rosemary District seeks benefits from new projects

After a spike in residential building in the Rosemary District, the neighborhood hopes to extract community improvements from future high-density developments.

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A proposed parking garage on the Selby campus would be four stories, with an additional story on a portion of the structure for a rooftop restaurant.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2017
Selby Gardens master plan draws questions

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hopes to grow its bayfront campus, but there are seeds of doubt among neighboring residents.

  • Sarasota
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A Palm Avenue scaffolding malfunction was one of several high-profile construction accidents downtown this summer.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2017
Growth issues dominate city conversations

As building continues throughout the city of Sarasota, officials are examining polices designed to manage the effects of new development.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.9.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 9, 2017
Cops Corner 11.9

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A passerby shared this photo of the wrecked vehicle. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
UPDATE: Two adults seriously injured in Lakewood Ranch crash

A child involved in the wreck suffered minor injuries.

  • East County
  • News
Mote employees pose in the break room set to get $50,000 in upgrades.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 8, 2017
Limerick scores break room upgrade for Mote Marine

A scientist's clever poem won Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium $50,000 toward an improved break room.

  • Sarasota
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GreyHawk Landing's Bob Calderon flips through his book of memorabilia.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 8, 2017
Manatee County bronze star recipient aims to inspire

Disabled Vietnam vet adds pool champion to his accomplishments

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat Key and Sarasota County celebrate Bayfront Park

The town and county held a public grand opening for the park on Nov. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 8, 2017
Booker schools show their pride

A group of students and staff went to clean the gravesite of Emma E. Booker.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SPD Chief Bernadette DiPino speaks at a press conference announcing Operation Corner Stone Nov. 8.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • November 8, 2017
SPD looks to send message with undercover drug operation

There were 15 arrests during Operation Corner Stone.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 8, 2017
Give all veterans their due

We owe more than ‘Thank you for your service.’ Veterans committed their lives to keep us free — a priceless virtue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The home at 624 Mourning Dove Drive recently sold for $2.2 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 8, 2017
Mourning Dove Drive home sells for $2.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 23-27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 8, 2017
More mush from the wimps

Sadly, we know how this is going to turn out.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jaymie and Tommy Klauber celebrated 10 years in the business at Polo Grill & Bar on Nov. 1.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 8, 2017
Polo Grill celebrates after decade of delights in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
An Atlantic sea nettle drifts in the tide along a groin on Longboat key.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 8, 2017
Jellyfish invasion: Longboat beaches swarmed by jellies

Mote Marine Aquarium and Laboratory scientists aren't sure why there are so many jellies, but one things is for sure: jellyfish stings can hurt.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A passerby shared this photo of one of the cars involved. (Courtesy image).
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
Two children seriously injured in Lakewood Ranch crash Tuesday

Three individuals have been transported to hospitals.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 8, 2017
You too can lend a paw

A Sarasota shelter is hosting 35 animals rescued from Puerto Rico.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Kenn Watson checks for information updates while on scene, parked in parking area of Main Street at Lakewood Ranch by Starbucks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
Jogger dies in Lakewood Ranch crash

A 74-year-old female was hit while crossing Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 8, 2017
New neighborhood beat in Lakewood Ranch's Indigo

'The Blue Pelicans' connect with music and friends in the new and thriving community.

  • East County
  • News
John Weber, 58, has qualified as a candidate for the Town Commission's District three seat.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat newcomer qualifies for District 3 seat

John Weber, 58, moved to the island three years ago and hopes to bring new ideas to the town commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key is split almost in half by a county line established in 1921, more than 30 years before the town incorporated.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat proposes one-county initiative to Sarasota commissioners

About one third of Longboat Key residents pay more property taxes without any benefit, town manager says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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