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  • July 6, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: July 6

Christine Potthast photographed this sunset while kicking off Fourth of July weekend at Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 6, 2017
East County weather page photo: July 6

Sharon Lytle captured this shot of rainbows over Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 6, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 6

Jeanne-Marie Potthast photographed this sunrise during the Fourth of July weekend at Joan M. Durante Community Park on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The camp starts July 10 at 9 a.m. at Premier Sports Campus, and runs through July 14. There are both half-day ($85) and full-day ($150) options available. The cost includes a free camp T-shirt.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Premier Sports Campus soccer camp spots remain open

The camp starts July 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
East County sports roundup: 07.06.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.06.17

East County sports roundup: 07.06.17

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 6, 2017
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Gordon Silver, Lou Newman and JoAnn Schwencke have won the Observer's photo contest for June.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
22 bags of cocaine were found in the vehicle, according to the Sheriff's Office, totaling almost 35 grams.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 6, 2017
Cocaine-trafficking arrest results from seat-belt traffic stop

About 35 grams of cocaine was recovered from the vehicle, and almost $1,000 in cash.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A unit in the 1350 Main Residential building in downtown Sarasota sold for $615,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 6, 2017
1350 Main Residential condo sells for $615,000

Residential real estate transactions for June 19-23.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Dylan Heinz and Mark Brunsvold.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Riverview students win Nacra 15 division of Youth National Championships

The event took place in Corpus Christi, Texas.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ben Wylie points to Hector Rodriguez and credits him with a good shot.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Paddle up: A back-and-forth on ping pong

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sands Robnick.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.06.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.06.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jacqueline Putrino.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.06.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.06.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • July 6, 2017
Bobby Jones course needs change, not bailout

And the county should face the truth about affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Residents say dislodged and missing bricks on Hawkins Court are causing problems.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 6, 2017
Laurel Park residents ask for brick street repair

On Hawkins Court, portions of a brick-lined street are deteriorating. The city is working to address the issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Roots on large trees planted in the 1800 block of Second Street are emerging from the ground and dislodging portions of the sidewalk — one reason the city should be careful about where it puts trees, staff says.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 6, 2017
City pushes for tree resolution

City staff hopes a citizen committee will bring closure to tree-related issues that have lingered for more than two years.

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  • News
New College wants to grow while maintaining its intimate character.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 6, 2017
Power in Numbers: New College embarks on growth plan

New College of Florida wants to boost its enrollment and its standing among the nation's top liberal arts schools. Can the school's leaders pull it off?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 6, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.6.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Under a new policy, anyone under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Main Street adds policy governing unsupervised children

Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
There are four gates at each of University Place's two entrances. Currently, they are remotely monitored and controlled 24-7.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 5, 2017
University Place considers gate changes

Supervisors want resident input on potential security switches.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2017
Sarasota Superintendent Todd Bowden outlines plan to get every student reading on grade level

In a letter to readers, Bowden explains how Sarasota County Schools can improve in the coming years, starting with helping students master the foundational skill of reading.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Tom Mannis, who is a League of American Bicyclists certified instructor, taught a safety course at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 5, 2017
Cyclists get a break in Lakewood Ranch

Although some motorists are rude, bicyclists feel safe on Lakewood Ranch roads.

  • East County
  • News
Once staff completes its review of Benderson's application, the county will hold multiple public hearings on the Siesta Promenade proposal.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 5, 2017
Benderson adjusts Siesta Promenade plans

Benderson is moving forward with its plans for a mixed-use project near the south Siesta Key bridge, but residents remain opposed to the proposal.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 5, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports in the Lakewood Ranch and East County areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Eagle Trace community is one of many Lakewood Ranch communities under development north of State Road 70 and south of State Road 64.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 5, 2017
East County on fast track for growth

Property values are increasing, but stabilizing

  • East County
  • News
Isaiah and Beverly Rand Photo courtesy of Maggie and Dave Brenner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2017
Rest in Peace, Isaiah

The former Longboat Key resident died on June 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Keep Longboat Special group suggested a referendum to stop the development of any more hotel units on Longboat Key — beyond what already exists.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 5, 2017
Preserve the 250 units

Keep Longboat Special appears to be advocating a referendum to rescind the 2008 town vote to create a pool of 250 tourism units. Don’t go back to the old days; they really hurt the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This Longboat Key home at 456 Meadow Lark Drive sold recently for $1.85 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 5, 2017
Meadow Lark Drive home sells for $1.85 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 19-23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Larry Greenspon practices daily at the tennis gardens of the Longboat Key Club.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 5, 2017
Longboater combines tennis, passion for kids

Greenspon begins his fourth run at a gold medal Thursday at the Maccabiah Games.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barbara "Bobbie" Krohn died June 23. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 5, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: July 6, 2017

Bobbie Krohn, Ira Peterman, Joanna Brown and Dana Kampmann died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Volunteers were out early on Wednesday morning to begin cleaning Siesta Beach.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 5, 2017
Siesta volunteers find plenty of cleaning to do

Despite reminders for visitors to clean up, 163 tons of trash was left on Sarasota beaches.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Judy Hoover received this Pledge to the Flag on the day of her naturalization. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 5, 2017
Proud to be an American

Judy Hoover, administrative manager of Spanish Main Yacht Club, became a resident of the United States in 1956.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 357 Blackbird Court tops this week's real estate transactions.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 5, 2017
GreyHawk Landing home sells for $438,500

Residential real estate transactions for June 12-16

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Tina Hadley has accepted a coaching job in Georgia. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 5, 2017
Hadley leaves Mustangs after decade of excellence

Players and fellow coaches react to the longtime girls basketball coach's departure.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cooper Leiberick crushes a ball off the tee.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 5, 2017
Minor league diamond offers precious outing

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Zota’s opening creates an appropriate time to acknowledge and applaud Ocean Properties’ commitment to this region.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 5, 2017
A bow to Ocean Properties' commitment

Rarely are private enterprises recognized and applauded for their investments and contributions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
James Rivera.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 5, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 07.05.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 07.05.17

  • East County
  • Sports
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