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Darryl Hanna faces second degree murder and robbery charges following his arrest in connection with the Zota Beach Resort homicides on Aug. 4.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • August 15, 2017
Longboat murder suspect will plead not guilty, defender says

Prosecutors are still deciding on final charges ahead of what's expected to be a lengthy trial.

  • Longboat Key
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From left, Goodwill Veterans Services Coordinator Mike Marzella, Security Officer Steven Stouffer, Signal 88 franchisee Tim Robinson, Signal 88 Operations Manager Brian Hannon and Stouffer's counselor Edwin Robinson.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 15, 2017
Local businesses help give veterans a new purpose

Stephen Stouffer was homeless before Goodwill Veteran Services and a new career with Signal 88 Security helped turn his life around.

  • Sarasota
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The deli will offer a variety of breakfast sandwiches and other items. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2017
Bradenton deli slated for grand opening

A new deli and eatery is inspired by the bakeries in New York.

  • East County
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The Fort Hamer Bridge is almost completed, but punch-list items must be addressed to make it safe for vehicular traffic. Heavy summer rains are causing a delay for its opening. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2017
Fort Hamer Bridge opening delayed

A run across it will continue as planned.

  • East County
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The Sarasota Police Department shared this image of the vehicle involved in an April hit-and-run as authorities conducted an investigation into the collision.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 14, 2017
Police charge man in downtown hit and run

Police say Sarasota resident Devon Watts, 27, struck a pedestrian with his truck in April near North Pineapple Avenue and First Street.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 14, 2017
Overlook Park gets cleaned SUP

The paddle board and kayak company Engulfed Adventures pitched in to clean up Overlook Park on Aug. 13.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 14, 2017
Siesta Beach pavilion and other business vandalized over weekend

The graffiti, which referenced Orlando several times, was also found on the Frontier Communications building on Midnight Pass Road. Police have no suspects.

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The meetings will be held at the county commission building at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2017
Manatee County may narrow search for new administrator

Boards work on improving development processes.

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 14, 2017
Sarasota students head back to school

Sarasota Public Schools opened its doors on Aug. 14.

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Jennifer Schafer holds a scallop shell she found at last year's search.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 14, 2017
Sarasota Bay Watch prepares for the Great Scallop Search of 2017

The 10th annual scallop search will begin at 8 a.m. on Aug. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Connor Krug, coach Lance Luciani and Jake Krug. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 14, 2017
ODA twins win USTA national doubles title

The boys won the 14U championship in Mobile, Ala.

  • East County
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 13, 2017
Sarasotans gather in support of peace after white supremacist rally in Virginia

After a rally drawing thousands of white supremacists to Charlottesville, Va., about 100 people gathered in downtown Sarasota to show their opposition to hate.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 13, 2017
Christ Church fries up fellowship

Christ Church congregants gathered for a fish fry on Aug. 12.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 11, 2017
The Pines toasts its centenarians

Pines of Sarasota Rehabilitation & Senior Care Community held its seventh annual Centenarian Tea on Aug. 11.

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The Visit Sarasota County logo will be painted on a water tower off of I-75, near University Town Center.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 11, 2017
Water tower to bear Visit Sarasota County logo

The tower on I-75 between the University Parkway and Fruitville Road exits will be painted by next week, just in time for the World Rowing Championships.

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The South Florida Museum will have an open house to honor Snooty on Sept. 10.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 11, 2017
South Florida Museum to honor Snooty

Memorial will be held Sept. 10 for the beloved manatee.

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Tavistock Development currently is building a future Earth Fare in CORE, which soon will be joined by Mercedes Medical and Optimal Outcomes.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • August 11, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's CORE lands a second medical project

Mercedes Medical, Optical Outcomes LLC announce their move to CORE.

  • East County
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 11, 2017
Six men arrested in undercover prostitution operation

The men were all arrested along North Tamiami Trail by the Sarasota Police Department.

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Soft Surroundings is located on the second level of the mall, near Saks Fifth Avenue. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2017
Soft Surroundings opens at Mall at UTC

The location is the brand's first store in Florida.

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One man dies in accident near Myakka City.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 10, 2017
Head-on collision in Manatee County leaves one dead, one critical

Land of Lakes man dies in the accident, Sarasota man is critical.

  • East County
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The city hopes to fix equipment issues at the pool by next week.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 10, 2017
City closes Lido Pool again

Another mechanical failure tied to a July lightning strike will leave the pool closed until at least next week, the city announced.

  • Sarasota
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Al Benincasa and Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 10, 2017
Longboat Key Chamber members beat the heat

Even in the dog days of summer, the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce came out in full force for its Networking at Noon event on Aug. 10 at The Lazy Lobster.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 10, 2017
JFCS and Selby Gardens top recipients of Jewish Federation grants

Other recipients include Embracing Our Differences, All Faiths Food Bank and Sarasota county School District.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: August 10

Phil Stone photographed this swallow-tailed kite as it flies around the hill at Celery Fields just after the grass had been mowed, which disturbed all the insects these kites like to eat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2017
East County weather page photo: August 10

Pamela Williams photographed this common gallinule mother and baby swimming in a pond in the Hazeltine neighborhood of County Club East in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 10

Billie Dawson captured this photograph while enjoying another beautiful sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2017
Willis Elementary ushers in new school year

Parents celebrate with 'Boo Hoo or Yahoo' breakfast.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Police Chief Peter Cumming speaks at a press conference Aug. 10.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • August 10, 2017
Longboat Key murder suspect worked at targeted resort

Darryl Hanna Jr. was a part-time security guard at the Zota Beach Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The newly deemed "official" logo for the School District of Manatee County.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 10, 2017
School District of Manatee County adopts official logo

The district's concern for consistent branding prompted the move.

  • East County
  • News
Co-owner Jeff Smith of R.E. Crawford Construction stands in his new building, which earned an Aurora Award.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 10, 2017
New Lakewood Ranch building earns construction award

R.E. Crawford Construction's headquarters in Lakewood Ranch earns a Grand Aurora Award.

  • East County
  • News
One of the Whitney cottages is loaded and ready to move.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 10, 2017
Longboat Key cottages are on the move today

Historical Society plans to one day use them as a headquarters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 10, 2017
Sarasota Farmers Market holds Woodstock Revival event

The Sarasota Farmers Market prepares for one day of peace and music.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hannah Joyner.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 10, 2017
Booker High gymnast chooses life over former dreams

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 10, 2017
Kotler highlights Longboat Key in autobiography

Kotler mentions traffic congestion as a problem facing Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bryce Williams puts a juke on the Cougars defense at practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 10, 2017
Cardinal Mooney football counts on chemistry

Getting along as a team is everything for the Cougars.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview High named Rod Dragash its athletics director on Aug. 7. Dragash previously served as Booker’s AD for six years before resigning in 2016. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 10, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.10.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.10.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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