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Bryan Gagg.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 10.26.17

East County High 5 Moments: 10.26.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Deputy Director of Public Works Sia Mollanazar, Valerin President Valerie Ciudad-Real, Manatee County Director of Public Works Ron Schulhofer, Manatee County Commissioner Priscilla Whisenant Trace, Commission Chairw
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2017
Fort Hamer Bridge is finally open

Fort Hamer Bridge opens after more than 100 years of debate.

  • East County
  • News
The last major change to the zoning codes came in 2003.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 24, 2017
County embarks on project to merge regulations

As county staff work to condense zoning and land use rules, they're asking for public input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A parking garage may not be the fix-all some Siesta Key residents are looking for to solve the issue.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 24, 2017
Complexity, cost stand in way of one Siesta parking solution

Although the commission isn’t actually considering it, some residents think a parking garage on Siesta Key would solve a lot of problems.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 24, 2017
Geese find home in Sarasota neighborhood

The Sherwood Estates neighborhood has it all — location, quiet and a 30-year-old misfit goose.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Consul General of France in Miami Clement Leclerc pins a medal on 106-year-old Gus Andreone.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2017
France honors 106-year-old Palm Aire man

Gus Andreone is known for his golf game, but today he was recognized for his service in WWII.

  • East County
  • News
A vehicle crashed into the Hob Nob restaurant Tuesday morning.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • October 24, 2017
Vehicle crashes into Hob Nob restaurant

No injuries were reported in the Tuesday morning incident.

  • Sarasota
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Emergency units are on the scene of a gas leak on Boulevard of the Arts.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2017
Boulevard of the Arts reopens after gas leak

The Sarasota County Fire Department responded to a gas leak near the bayfront this morning.

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Manatee County's Fort Hamer Park is among the current park offerings. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2017
Manatee County nears completion on master parks plan

Public meetings on the plan will be held in November.

  • East County
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Katelynn Coons.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 23, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Katelynn Coons

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore swimmer talks FLAGS and BMX bikes.

  • East County
  • Sports
The giveaway is designed to bolster the tree canopy in Sarasota neighborhoods.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 23, 2017
City offers free trees to residents

Starting today, the city is giving away 100 trees as part of the Arbor Day Foundation’s Community Canopy project.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 23, 2017
Amore set to open Friday

On Oct. 27, Amore Restaurant will open its doors at its new Burns Court location.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 22, 2017
Cops Corner: Unclaimed cows face jail

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 21, 2017
No squashing their fun at Hunsader Farms

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival continues its fall run and hosts Buddy Walk.

  • East County
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • October 21, 2017
Longboat officials putt to fund emergency services

Resort at Longboat Key Club gave Longboat's emergency services $15,000 at Saturday's putting challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River fullback/linebacker Zac Smith verbally committed to the University of Miami on Saturday.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 21, 2017
Braden River junior verbally commits to the University of Miami

The fullback is the Pirates' fourth Power 5 conference school commit.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 21, 2017
Pups get dressed up for Bark-O-Ween

A county-hosted costume contest showed that dogs can love Halloween just as much as their owners.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joe Pfeiffer, the clown at left, poses with Halloween props he keeps at his Lakewood Ranch home. Pfeiffer will be a storyteller at Boo Fest.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 21, 2017
Not the same old story at Boo Fest

Master storyteller will tell spooky stories on the parking lot trolley.

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 21, 2017
Sarasota celebrates Pride Fest

The annual event took place Oct. 21 in J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The children's artwork was on display throughout the pavilion.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 21, 2017
Butterfly garden takes root in Gillespie Park

The Gillespie Park neighborhood begins latest park project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota football roundup: 10.20.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 20, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 10.20.17

Sarasota football roundup: 10.20.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 20, 2017
Braden River football sinks Lakewood Ranch 55-7

The Pirates took control early and never gave it back.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 20, 2017
Mote dives into Halloween with Night of Fish, Fun and Fright

What's Halloween without an underwater pumpkin carving?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Police Department does not know the cause of death after discovering a man's body this afternoon.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 20, 2017
Sarasota police investigate death

A male body was found in the 1800 block of 17th Street this afternoon. Police do not suspect foul play.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 20, 2017
Lakewood Ranch celebrates life with Block Party, Club Day

Hundreds of visitors came to Main Street for music, socializing and information.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • October 20, 2017
Cops Corner 10.26

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 20, 2017
SPARCC, Women's Resource Center and Hope Family Services partner for annual luncheon

Members of the three organizations gathered Oct. 20 at Polo Grill and Bar in Lakewood Ranch for the Empower Your Purse Luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Isaac Brownman, former Sarasota County official, was appointed as Longboat Key's Public Works Director August 7, 2017.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • October 20, 2017
Longboat officially appoints Brownman as public works director

Isaac Brownman shared the position with long-time director Juan Florensa for several months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • October 20, 2017
Sarasota named one of the happiest cities in the U.S.

National Geographic ranked the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton region as the 14th happiest in the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Now that most of the debris from Irma is cleaned up, the county is undergoing a review to analyze their response to the emergency.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 20, 2017
Former head of FEMA to lead county's post-Irma review

The review will be funded by area nonprofits, and will re-examine everything that happened during Irma to identify areas to improve in the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bradenton author Gail Hedrick discusses writing and science with Carlos Haile sixth graders on Friday, Oct. 20.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 20, 2017
Award-winning author visits Carlos Haile Middle School

Sixth-grade students learn about writing and science from "Something Stinks!" author.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 20, 2017
UPDATE: Arrest made in connection with school lockdowns

The schools were placed on lockdown after a student was seen with a gun going to Riverview High School.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2017
Riverview volleyball takes district tournament crown

The Rams beat Newsome High in straight sets.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Florida Department of Transportation Project Manager Jeffrey Mednick answers questions from Tara's Andy Kufta.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2017
FDOT shows off plans for S.R. 70, I-75 improvements

Construction will likely start summer 2018.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 19, 2017
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce honors small businesses

The chamber's Small Business Week culminated with an awards luncheon on Oct. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River has won three-straight games in the series.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2017
Pirates, Mustangs set to renew rivalry Friday

Braden River has won three-straight games in the series.

  • East County
  • Sports
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