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Karen Slomba gets a kiss from Truffles, a hound miix, at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 14, 2017
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue of Lakewood Ranch joins forces to help veterans

Grant will help Nate's and Paws and Warriors pair veterans with companion pets.

  • East County
  • News
The new Daiquiri Deck location at the south bridge is now open, featuring everything locals love about the existing restaurants.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 14, 2017
Opening weekend at new Daiquiri Deck went just like the rest, despite weather

The new location in south Siesta Key got off to a wet start, but the community turned out in force for their first weekend in business.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Motorcyclist dies on State Road 70 in East County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 14, 2017
Motorcyclist dies in East Manatee County accident

Pending notification of family, the 20-year-old woman who died in the accident on State Road 70 has not been identified.

  • East County
  • News
If you want to stop bad behavior, punish it to the point it hurts, so the threat of punishment serves as an appropriate deterrent.Â
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 14, 2017
BE TOUGH ON PARTIERS

With the Fourth of July looming, Longboat Key can deter unruly bacchanalia and littering with tough enforcement but also with advance warning. Let revelers know they’ll be fined.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 16428 Daysailor Trail sold for $1.45 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 14, 2017
Home in Lake Club sells for $1.45 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 29-June 2.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Msgr. Gerry Finegan at his Golden Jubilee mass on May 7.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 14, 2017
Monsignor Gerry Finegan reflects on 50 years in priesthood

On June 18, 1967, Gerry Finegan, of Cavan, Ireland, was ordained for the Diocese of St. Augustine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
“My Lottery Dream Home" host David Bromstad and Joe Murphy of Coldwell Banker Courtesy photos
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 14, 2017
Local real estate agents get 15 minutes of HGTV fame

The Joe Murphy Team of Coldwell Banker will appear on an upcoming episode of "My Lottery Dream Home."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Ingeborg Kreiger died May 23. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 14, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: June 15, 2017

Dr. Ingeborg Krieger, Nancy M. Kaplan and Harvey Stapleton died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Myarra Property Joint Venture Attorney Ed Vogler, second from right, regroups June 8 with his team.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2017
'Paper' road tough to erase

Planning Commission won't support the elimination of a Clubhouse Drive extension from future county plans.

  • East County
  • News
Tara Preserve's Darby Connor, behind, talks with Florida Highway Patrol Cpl. Bruce MacWhorter as he processes the accident site June 7.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2017
Traffic fatality prompts safety concerns

Some Tara Preserve residents say Manatee County should install speed tables on Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2017
Supervisors beef up budget

Homeowners will see average $36 increase in assessments.

  • East County
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Joe Gruters and the president
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 14, 2017
Two of our own among top three for the Cabinet

Rep. Joe Gruters and homebuilder Pat Neal under consideration for CFO post under Scott.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2017
Display the flag properly, please

It’s not hard to properly display the American flag.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key is one of four towns in Florida situated in two counties.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 14, 2017
Longboat analysis shows tax savings under Sarasota County

Town staff is moving ahead with analysis of one-county proposal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack Daly is Longboat Key's representative on the board of the Metropolitan Planning Organization.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 14, 2017
Longboat commissioner to FDOT: swing for the fences

With Barrier Islands Traffic Study, Jack Daly hopes for big, deliverable ideas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Real estate agents were particularly concerned with proposed changes to the town's rules on signs.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 14, 2017
Real estate agents speak out against proposed Longboat sign code changes

The town held a discussion of the revisions on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Drake aims to make two Whitney cottages a headquarters for the Longboat Key Historical Society.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 14, 2017
Historic Longboat cottages on the move?

The cottages' new owner has a plan. Now, he needs to raise about $45,000 to make it happen.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jake, Ava and Connor Krug are all nationally-ranked junior tennis players.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2017
ODA tennis family has three young aces

All three siblings are nationally ranked by the United States Tennis Association.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Crew takes third in the men's youth 8A final.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2017
Will enhanced rowing knowledge float your viewing boat?

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Libby Edwards. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 06.14.17

East County High 5 Moments: 06.14.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Christian Laureano.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 06.14.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 06.14.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Mangroves, both living and dead, cover the sliver of land that connects Greer Island to Longboat Key.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 13, 2017
Clearing a path to Greer Island will be a challenge

Longboat Key is exploring ways to provide police officers easier land access to the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 13, 2017
Selby campers lookout for adventure

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens kicks off its Camp Lookout summer camp with an excursion into Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2017
Manatee County works on setting budget

Plans for capital projects, among other needs, are up for discussion.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 13, 2017
Tidal Tykes explore New Pass Inlet

The Mote Marine Laboratory campers spent some of their morning snorkeling before exploring Mote Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brendon Little. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 13, 2017
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota player selected in first round of MLB Draft

He was taken 27th overall by the Chicago Cubs.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 13, 2017
6.15.17 Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Land use attorney Charles Bailey presents his case to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 13, 2017
County board rejects Siesta Key hotel setback request

Residents urged the Board of Zoning Appeals not to give an inch as 1-800-ASK-GARY founder Gary Kompothecras plans a hotel on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene says construction will relieve overcrowding at East County schools.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 12, 2017
Manatee County School district plans construction to accommodate growth

School district gives details regarding future plans for Manatee County's new elementary, middle and high school.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Crew's men's youth 8A shell races at the 2017 Youth Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 12, 2017
Youth regatta to take place during World Rowing Championships

The championships begin Sept. 23 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
New Pass.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 12, 2017
Shoaling prompts Coast Guard to remove New Pass markers

The Coast Guard is removing markers in the channel because they can no longer mark the "best water" in the channel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 11, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports in East County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 11, 2017
Doctors Hospital throws paw-sitive bash

Doctors Hospital of Sarasota hosted a carnival to benefit the Southeastern Guide Dogs on June 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
To apply, interested applicants must attend a mandatory workshop about the 7-month-long application process.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 11, 2017
County grants give neighborhoods opportunity for improvement

Groups of residents can apply for up to $10,000 to improve aspects of their community on the county's dime.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 10, 2017
Christ Church cooks up potluck dinner

About 60 congregants gathered for the dinner on June 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Taylor Upshaw (80) has announced his verbal commitment to the University of Florida.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 10, 2017
Braden River defensive lineman makes verbal commitment

It marks the third commitment from the Pirates in the last few weeks.

  • East County
  • Sports
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