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  • David Conway
  • January 4, 2018
Cops Corner: Gifted clothes hangers spark argument

A weekly roundup of Sarasota's most interesting police reports.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Duo KVAS Volodymyr Kostenko, below, and Anton Savchenko, above, will perform in this year's circus. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2018
New year brings excitement to Lakewood Ranch area

Here's a list of must-attend events in 2018 in the Sarasota-Manatee area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jessica Cary sings the National Anthem on March 10, 2017 at LECOM Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 3, 2018
Pittsburgh Pirates offer star spangled opportunity in Bradenton

Auditions being held at LECOM Park for those who want to sing the National Anthem during Spring Training.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 560 Chipping Lane on Longboat Key recently sold for $1.65 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 3, 2018
Country Club Shores home sells for $1.65 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 11-22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
This home at 6012 Lorraine Road recently sold for $950,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 3, 2018
Lorraine Road home tops sales at $950,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 11-22.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 3, 2018
THE WORD: 20-GREAT-TEEN!

Despite the World of Trump, Washington and the national media, we can continue to turn the tide with our own decorum and the push for economic freedom and prosperity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Reynolds become a senior scientist at Mote in 2001, and led the Manatee Research Program.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 3, 2018
Influential Mote scientist Dr. John Reynolds III dies at 65

Reynolds was an advocate of marine mammal conservation and did work that impacted scientists and marine mammals around the world.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 3, 2018
School Board hires Orlando attorney to investigate complaint against superintendent

The attorney, who has previous experience working with Florida school boards, is working at a rate of $180 an hour.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Abbi Geiger with Denise Pope. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2018
Girl Scouts offer sweet treat for holidays

MTC students spread holiday cheer through song.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 3, 2018
Driver killed in Sarasota roundabout crash

Sarasota man's SUV hits tree, FHP reports.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation started construction on the $39.1 million reconfiguration of the State Road 64-Interstate 75 interchange in June 2017. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2018
New year offers growing pains for Manatee's transportation grid

Major East County transportation projects won't finish in 2018.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 3, 2018
Longboat Key Obituaries: Jan. 4, 2018

William Bruckner, Thomas Buffett, Edward Fenton and Lola Hoenig died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
(From left to right): Isaac Brownman, Allen Parsons and Tom Harmer.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 3, 2018
Longboat leaders set to make waves in 2018

A crop of new government officials and non-profit volunteers are among those best poised to impact the island in the upcoming year.

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County commissioners are faced with tough decisions as they look to cut $11 million from the next fiscal year.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 3, 2018
Issue to watch 2018: Budget

Although this year's budget is taken care of, commissioners are now identifying places to cut $11 million from next year's budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Porter Osuch, a third-grader, colors on the first day of school in August at Willis Elementary. Willis is one of several East County schools at which the School District plans to add more classrooms. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2018
Growth fuels need for more teachers in Manatee County

Superintendent says district needs more money to lengthen school day, increase teacher pay.

  • East County
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Braden River High freshman point guard O'Mariah Gordon is one of the best players in the country, regardless of position, per ESPN and analyst Dan Olson.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 3, 2018
10 area athletes to watch in 2018

East County is home to heaps of talent.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River quarterback Bryan Gagg and running back/wide receiver Knowledge McDaniel will be seniors in 2018. They'll try to break a four-game losing streak to Venice High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 3, 2018
Columnist ready for 2018's opening tip

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key was the site of bombing practice in the 1940s, leaving ordinance that has yet to be cleaned up.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 3, 2018
Former Longboat bombing range not scheduled for clean up until 2047

Bombs, rockets and bullets peppered the Key in the 1940s — it could take the Department of Defense more than 100 years from then to clean it up.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gator Grading and Paving will repair and repave Legacy Boulevard from University north to The Masters Avenue. The project likely will take at least 30 days.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2018
Country Club at Lakewood Ranch roadwork begins

Contractor asks motorists to 'be patient.'

  • East County
  • News
Dagmar Mootz-Beavers and Andreas Funk at last year's Circus Ring of Fame induction.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 3, 2018
Top 10 events for Longboaters in 2018

2018 is bringing with it some of Longboat's best events, including one that's back after a year hiatus.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The county will continue to explore its options for addressing parking and traffic issues on Siesta Key.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2018
Issues to Watch 2018: Parking

The city and county are trying to answer two questions: Where will people park, and how do we pay for it?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2018
Issues to watch 2018: Zoning codes

The city and county will both review proposed changes to development regulations this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sandra Shepherd admitted she new she hit something while driving this Lexus last week — police believe it was their cruiser.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 2, 2018
Longboat driver charged in hit-and-run crash that damaged police cruiser

A part-time resident hit and injured Longboat Key police officer Ray Bergeron last week then left the scene, a third degree felony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The current schedule calls for project completion by 2021.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Burying utility cables

After years of laying groundwork, the town is ready to put wires underground.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Salvation Army's Center of Hope, which will house those taking shelter, has a "front porch" located near the intersection of 9th Street and Central Avenue in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2018
Sarasota County announces cold-weather shelter opening

Temperatures near freezing are possible later this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Whole Foods will open at University station Jan. 31. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2018
Second Whole Foods to open this month in Sarasota

Other tenants in the new University Station plaza already are open.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Elections arrive at a pivotal moment

At least one new decision maker will join the ranks of the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Traffic circles, like this one envisioned in a rendering on Gulf of Mexico Drive, are among the possible solutions to mitigate traffic.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Traffic study should materialize in coming year

Single solution is unlikely, though effect of several ideas might add up to smoother travel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Buccaneer is schedule to open in 2019.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Menu of restaurants is growing

The Columbia Restaurant Group, The Chiles Restaurant Group and The Shore are all making moves in 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 2, 2018
Cops Corner: Fake call for bail isn't convincing

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Unicorp National Development Inc.'s plan for the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to Watch in 2018: Colony makes progress

The Planning and Zoning board gave Unicorp National Development Inc. its first nod at the end of 2017

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The former Pattigeroge's property will be torn down.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2018
Top Story - December: The Buccaneer to open at former Pattigeorge's property

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 32nd annual boat parade was not rescheduled.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2018
Top Story - December: Boat parade canceled thanks to inclement weather

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival sculptors pose for a photo near the entrance of the festival.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 31, 2017
Top Story - November: Siesta Key Crystal Classic returns, this time with lights

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • December 31, 2017
Sarasota celebrates New Year's at Pineapple Drop

More than 25,000 people flocked downtown to take part in the downtown New Year's tradition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 31, 2017
Top Story - November: Lakewood Ranch lands hot air balloon festival

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • East County
  • News
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