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    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
  • News
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
  • News
    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
The latest rendering of the proposed structure for the site of the former Colony, courtesy of Unicorp National Developments, Inc.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 8, 2017
Colony Association, Whittall redo agreement

Colony Beach & Tennis Club Association negotiated a new with Unicorp National Developments, Inc., to overcome "impasse," association says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city is hoping to improve on the parking meters that drew significant public backlash when they were installed in 2011.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 8, 2017
City showcases parking meters on St. Armands

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, the city is inviting residents to test different models of parking meters ahead of a paid parking program on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shannon, Jason and Hannah Fimple stand outside of the Louvre Museum in Paris. They won this year's It's Read Everywhere contest.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Observer circles the globe with readers

Our readers took us around the world with them throughout the "It's Read Everywhere" contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Local veterans recall military service

Three local veterans, one from the Army, one from the Air Force and one from the Navy share their most prominent memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Irina LaRose tries to tame Sue Reese's clown hair. Photo courtesy of Sue Reese
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Hairy Halloween

Sue Reese celebrated Halloween by playing a trick on Design 2000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Ed Bachtle and Whitfield Estates' Wendy Hacker want the opportunity to buy solar panels at a reduced rate, if the deal proves good for their households.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
Nonprofit seeks more solar power options in East County

A buying cooperative may shed light on energy conservation.

  • East County
  • News
Sharon Burde had a living wall installed on her patio in April.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Living walls grow smooth aesthetic

Living walls, or vertical gardens, can not only create a pleasing aesthetic but can also help insulation efficiency.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries from April through October

Longboat Key lost many beloved residents during the summer months. Below, is a list in their honor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
To celebrate his milestone birthday, Shapiro attended a Caymus wine dinner at Harry’s Continental Kitchens with his son, Tom.Â
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Happy Birthday, Sam!

The local philanthropist turned 99 at the end of October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East Manatee Fire Rescue firefighters deliver critical patients to a pre-HAZMAT area so they can be rinsed of chemicals from a chlorine bomb.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
East County first responders ready to slam terror

Operation Inshore Slam prepares first responders for the worst.

  • East County
  • News
Parks planning officials say acquisition of the Premier site would give the county enough space to create a regional destination more like it has at G.T. Bray Park in west Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
Premier Sports Campus would be 'perfect fit' for East County

Manatee County's acquisition of Premier could provide home for a park.

  • East County
  • News
17-year-old twins Haille and Hunter Bogumil signed with Division 1 Stony Brook and La Salle universities, respectively, Nov. 8.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 8, 2017
Area twins have D1 schools seeing double

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Deshaun Fenwick is headed to the University of South Carolina at the end of the season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 8, 2017
Friendship, generosity key to Braden River running back's ascension

He moved in with his friend's family in April, and has excelled.

  • East County
  • Sports
Melissa Wandall, founder of the Mark Wandall Foundation, and Brandi Ezell, executive director at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, celebrate their partnership with Jazz, a therapy horse at SMART.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 8, 2017
Mark Wandall Foundation makes SMART move in new partnership

Two local nonprofits partner to provide equine therapy for grieving children.

  • East County
  • News
Maj. Gen. David "Scott" Gray, Republican Club President Joe McElmeel, Ron Wheeler and Jaime DiDomenico
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2017
Maj. Gen. David "Scott" Gray addresses Republican Club

The club met at the Harbourside Ballroom on Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Villa Cedro is part of the Sarasota Modern movement, which integrates natural Florida elements with the building. (Courtesy photo).
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • November 7, 2017
North Sarasota estate sells for nearly $1.5 million

Villa Cedro was designed by acclaimed architect Carl Abbott.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2017
Garden Club's season begins to bloom

Longboat Key Garden Clubs reunited at a welcome back lunch on Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2017
Key Niners kick off season

The women's golf association reunited for a game of golf, luncheon and fashion show Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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