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John Wild and Kiwanis Club President Steve Branham
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 19, 2017
Kiwanis Club changes up meetings

The club will stray from their weekly breakfast meetings and implement lunch and evening meetings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vice President of Development for Harrod Properties Stephen Racine says the developer considers the project a longterm investment of 30 years or more and is committed to making it blend in aesthetically.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 19, 2017
Lakewood Ranch construction project expected to increase jobs, traffic

Developer says the light industrial project will blend into Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Tyler Dyson won the decisive game oft he 2017 College World Series for the University of Florida. Photo courtesy Sydney Jones.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2017
Braden River grad makes history with Florida Gators

The pitcher won the decisive game of the 2017 College World Series, the first title in school history.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sweden's Ellinor Haag considers Lakewood Ranch her American home.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2017
Aspiring Swedish golfer finds a home in Lakewood Ranch

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Whitney Osuigwe. Photo courtesy IMG Academy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 07.19.17

East County High 5 Moments: 07.19.17

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 13614 Legends Walk Terrace in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch recently sold for $975,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 19, 2017
Country Club Village home sells for $975,000

Residential real estate for July 3-7

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Work crews on the Bradenton Beach side of Longboat Pass are working on tunneling under the waterway for a power-transmission cable and a conduit to carry the island's new fiber-optic line.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 19, 2017
FPL drilling creates opportunity for Longboat utilities project

Town staff aims to begin construction of the town-wide project by the end of 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A portion of Longboat Key taxpayers' bill will help pay off a 2016 bond for beach renourishment.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 19, 2017
Proposed highest tax rate on Longboat unchanged from last year

The Town Commission has approved a raise for the town attorney.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Future Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer and Mayor Terry Gans after Monday's meeting.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 19, 2017
Signed, sealed, delivered: Longboat Key has a new town manager

Town commissioners OK contract to make Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer the town manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joe Rohr talks to his Riverview team on Oct. 13, 2013. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2017
Former Cardinal Mooney, Riverview volleyball coach dies in sleep

Joe Rohr was 43 years old.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 18, 2017
Finding a solution to Siesta Key's parking problem

As county commissioners work to alleviate traffic on the Key, truly resolving the problem could take more than 140 new parking spaces.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Neal Signature Homes representatives Randy Turkovics, Pat Neal, Charlene Neal, Michael Storey and Michael Greenberg are pleased with the sales. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 18, 2017
Luxury home builder sets the pace

Company hits second best month of the year.

  • East County
  • News
The Shore restaurant remains largely unfinished after months of construction and permitting delays.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 18, 2017
The Shore on Longboat gets approval to resume construction

After months of delays, the Longboat restaurant is hoping for an opening by early next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The unit includes a fireplace, outdoor kitchen and a southwestern exposure with a gulf view.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 18, 2017
Orchid Beach Club unit sold for record $4.35 million

The 4,229 square-foot residence features three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths.

  • Sarasota
  • News
University Park County Club will hold a Summer Teen Golf Camp on Aug. 1-3 for area youths looking to hone their skills.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 18, 2017
University Park offers teen golf camp

The camp will run Aug. 1-3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Single stream recycling will allow residents to put all their recyclables in the same bin without separating them.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 18, 2017
City approves recycling contract with new vendor despite price increases

A change in the market and the city's own ordinances led to service price increases.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The conflict between the city and county has been going on for months, over about $5 million the city feels its owed.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 18, 2017
City asking for cash settlement in downtown CRA dispute

After the county denied several projects for funding, the city commissioners are going back with a request for $2.6 million to use as they see fit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County Administrator Tom Harmer plans to officially resign in December.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 17, 2017
Longboat Key votes 6-1 to hire Harmer as manager

The county commission will decide a formal hiring process when they return from recess, but it could be as simple as voting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
400 teams from across the country will play on Siesta Beach between July 20-25. (Photo courtesy USA Volleyball)
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 17, 2017
Thousands expected on Siesta Beach for volleyball championship

2,000 players, family members and spectators are expected to head to Siesta Key between July 20-25.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A water main break on southbound Beneva Road has closed the road to traffic and cut off water service for nearby residents.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 17, 2017
Update: Beneva Woods water main break repairs to continue through week's end

Water service has been restored for residents in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 17, 2017
Sarasota Cops Corner

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 17, 2017
JDub's kicks food truck rally into high gear

The brewery celebrated the one-year anniversary of its monthly food truck rallies.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Tampa Mustangs will take on the New Zealand Black Sox on July 18.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 17, 2017
International softball matches coming to Lakewood Ranch

The Tampa Mustangs will take on the New Zealand Black Sox on July 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota sports roundup: 07.17.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 17, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 07.17.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 07.17.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Longboat Key will host the next Barrier Islands Elected Officials meeting.Â
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 17, 2017
Longboat to host next Barrier Islands Elected Officials meeting

The meeting will be held of Wednesday, July 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Polo Grill and Bar owner and chef Tommy Klauber and Spyder Broussard get ready to serve up Cajun delights.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 16, 2017
Cajun feast continues to boil in Lakewood Ranch

Polo Grill and Bar hosts annual Spyder Broussard Low Country Boil.

  • East County
  • News
The bridge was closed as crews microtunneled beneath the Hudson Bayou.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2017
Osprey Avenue bridge reopens to traffic

After nearly a yearlong closure associated with the Lift Station 87 project, the city will reopen the Osprey Avenue bridge to traffic this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In this shot from the St. Martha Catholic Church security camera footage, City Manager Tom Barwin and two others are seen restraining the man as church goers gather around the scene.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 14, 2017
Sarasota city manager helps apprehend robbery suspect

Tom Barwin subdued a shirtless man as he attempted to rob an elderly woman leaving church.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Scully, the mascot for the 2017 World Rowing Championships, lets everyone know the event almost is here.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 14, 2017
Acts listed for World Rowing Championships opening ceremonies in Sarasota

Circus Sarasota, Sarasota Pops Orchestra highlight free event Sept. 23

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 14, 2017
Sarasota Letters to the Editor July 20

Readers sound off on crucial issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
East County sports roundup: 07.14.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 14, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.14.17

East County sports roundup: 07.14.17

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 14, 2017
Poll: Sarasota's best bar game

Which is the ultimate game for bar compeitition?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior Community Health Nurse for the Department of Health in Sarasota County Audrey Kurasz brings preventative healthcare into the communities that need it the most.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 13, 2017
County service brings healthcare to the community

The Health in Motion bus is out in the community two days a week to provide preventative healthcare to people who may not have access otherwise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: July 13

Tom McGee photographed these two red-shouldered hawks in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2017
East County weather page photo: July 13

Barbara Birkenberger photographed this sunset from her backyard in River Landings Bluff in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 13

Sergio Albuquerque photographed this sunset at Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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