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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 31, 2017
Take Stock in Children celebrates graduates

The annual Celebration of Hope took place on May 31 at The Francis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 8333 Lindrick Lane sold for $1.62 million
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 31, 2017
Concession home sells for $1.62 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 15-19

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Osprey Avenue bridge will reopen for pedestrian activity this month, and the road will reopen in July.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 31, 2017
Lift Station 87 construction clears hurdle

City officials say the Osprey Avenue bridge is still on track to reopen in July.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Aiden Shea, Hunter Malley and Collin Barrett collaborated on the artwork that will represent Braden River at the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 31, 2017
Art students row together toward 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota

Braden River Middle sixth graders make a big splash with their art.

  • East County
  • News
The championships will take place June 9-11.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2017
Nathan Benderson Park to host Youth Rowing Championships

The championships will take place June 9-11.

  • East County
  • Sports
A condo at The Water Club at Longboat Key recently sold for $1.5 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 31, 2017
Condo at The Water Club of Longboat Key sells for $1.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 15 -19

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 31, 2017
Green sea turtle nest spotted on Longboat

Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers found the nest on May 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 31, 2017
Raise the millage?

Sarasota County officials floated the idea last week of raising property taxes. They also agreed to pump $22 million into a stadium for the Atlanta Braves. Talk about a disconnection.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
East County sports roundup: 05.31.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2017
East County sports roundup: 05.31.17

East County sports roundup: 05.31.17

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 31, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: June 1, 2017

Claudia Normann Scott, Betsy Altman, V. Carol Jordan, Stephen H. Munroe, Charlotte Paley, Barbara Rodocker, Richard Smith and Josephine Snyder died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
New Braden River quarterback Bryan Gagg hands the ball to returnee Deshaun Fenwick in the Pirates' spring game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2017
Spring football lets area teams test new players, schemes

All three schools have intriguing storylines to follow.

  • East County
  • Sports
Abby Hite has won the St. Anthony' s Meek and Mighty Triathlon four times.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2017
Braden River fifth grader finds the fun in triathlons

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Howard Rooks is hoping that some of his regular customers continue to visit the restaurant at its new location.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 31, 2017
Longboat Key letters to the editor

Amore operators thank Longboat Key patrons

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Norma Kisida has received the Florida Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program' s certification.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 31, 2017
Lakewood Ranch-area gardener goes extra yard

Country Creek resident builds healthy wildlife habitat.

  • East County
  • News
Jake and Connor Krug. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 05.31.17

East County High 5 Moments: 05.31.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Defense Secretary James Mattis on his way to speak at West Point.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 31, 2017
We are not cotton candy

'Nothing better represents America’s awesome determination to defend herself than this graduating class.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 31, 2017
Waitlist no more

High school senior Alex Siegal got waitlisted to his dream school, but he didn't let that stop him from continuing to try to get in.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Preserve at Tara resident Jocelyn Duprey stands behind her home where she can hear traffic on the highway.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 31, 2017
The Preserve at Tara residents sound off about survey

Residents are concerned a proposed sound wall might not be constructed.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River Middle seventh-grader Sofia Figueras, and eighth-graders Izzy Rines and Sean Davis stand next to their Construction Challenge project.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 31, 2017
Braden River Middle School students feed the hungry

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Out-of-Door Academy' s valedictorian Caitlin Camire is set for graduation.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 31, 2017
ODA valedictorian leads class into graduation in Lakewood Ranch

Hard work was key to senior's rise at The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. John Yee, the medical director of Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine, has led his center to a national award.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 31, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center earns a feel-good award

Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine honored for its clinical outcomes, patience satisfaction.

  • East County
  • News
About a third of Longboat Key' s population lives in Manatee County.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 31, 2017
Longboat begins looking at one-county possibilities

Town examines what's involved in erasing county border across the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Isaac Brownman will be Longboat Key' s next public works director.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 31, 2017
Longboat Key has a new public works director

Isaac Brownman currently serves as Sarasota County's public works director and county engineer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
YPG board members Shantel Norman, Ashley Leon, Anna Foster and YPG Coordinator Mimi Cirbusova
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 31, 2017
Blast from the Past: YPG gala will boast timeless theme

Sarasota Young Professionals Group's throwback gala will take guests back in time — to the decade of their choosing.

  • Black Tie
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner!
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 31, 2017
6.1 Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Former FEMA director Craig Fugate says recovery from a hurricane is a difficult, long-term process.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 31, 2017
'Don't kid yourselves,' disaster expert tells Longboat residents

Former FEMA director Craig Fugate says recovery from a hurricane is a difficult, long-term process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker delivers his proposed budget May 30.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 30, 2017
Manatee County budget on the incline

Administrator calls revenue increases an opportunity to 'set priorities.'

  • East County
  • News
Mote held an invitation-only ribbon cutting for its new facility on May 25.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 30, 2017
Mote cuts ribbon on new Summerland Key facility

The building will be used for coral reef restoration and research.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The owners of Short Stop Market said the neighboring Woman' s Exchange consignment store is purchasing the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 30, 2017
Short Stop Market to close

Owners of the Short Stop Market announced the Orange Avenue convenience store will close next month following the sale of the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County weekend sports roundup: 05.30.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 30, 2017
East County weekend sports roundup: 05.30.17

East County weekend sports roundup: 05.30.17

  • East County
  • Sports
The closed gas station on the north end is under contract of sale.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 30, 2017
Sale contract pending for Longboat gas station site

Resident group LBK North had hoped to relocate a historic cottage to the location.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 29, 2017
Bird Key celebrates Memorial Day

Members gathered for a picnic at the club on May 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 29, 2017
Memorial Day Parade brings patriotism to Main Street

Sarasota residents and visitors lined Main Street for the annual parade on May 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarah Bikos of the Bradentucky Bombers Roller Derby team reaches out to Lakewood Ranch' s Wayne Comegno, 5, who gets some beads.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 28, 2017
Tribute to Heroes Parade thrills Lakewood Ranch crowd

Thousands squeeze into Lakewood Main Street to honor veterans.

  • East County
  • News
Bugler John Veenstra plays "Taps" on Sunday at the end of a ceremony to dedicate a Blue Star Memorial Marker at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 28, 2017
Blue Star Memorial dedicated in Lakewood Ranch

Memorial at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall honors those who have served their country.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 27, 2017
Sarasota National Cemetery honors veterans

The Department of Veteran Affairs of the cemetery hosted the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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