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Eventually, Jiggs Landing may be expanded to have walking trails and boardwalks on property north of Jiggs, on the Evers Reservoir.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2017
Manatee County fishing for improvements

Jiggs Landing expansion could lure more visitors.

  • East County
  • News
Barry Caplan laughs in his backyard.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man returns to court weeks after brain surgery

He had a glioblastoma tumor partially removed on April 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mack Woolever threw a no-hitter against Buffalo Creek on June 30.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Little League pitcher knuckles down

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
A condominium at L’Ambiance recently sold for $5.5 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 12, 2017
L’Ambiance condo sells for $5.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 26-30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
A new policy says children under 16 can't be unsupervised in Lakewood Ranch Main Street after 6 p.m.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 12, 2017
The Lakewood Ranch Main Street remedy? Patience, of course

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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Camie Lizardi.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 07.12.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 07.12.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Seth McGarry. Photo courtesy A Plus Pro Photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 07.12.17

East County High 5 Moments: 07.12.17

  • East County
  • Sports
As of July 11, the Longboat Key Historical Society has raised nearly $20,000, president Michael Drake said. The goal of the first phase is to gather $100,000 to move the cottages and secure them on foundations on the new site.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 12, 2017
Deadline approaching to move Whitney cottages on Longboat

Michael Drake has until the end of the month to make it happen.

  • Longboat Key
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Planning and Zoning Board Chairwoman B.J. Bishop has served on the board since 2006.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 12, 2017
A conversation with B.J. Bishop

Bishop has served on the Planning and Zoning Board since 2006. Now, she's the group's chairwoman.

  • Longboat Key
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 12, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 7.13.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
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At least two city commissioners want to explore the possibility of bringing Thunder by the Bay back downtown.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 11, 2017
City considers bringing Thunder by the Bay back

As the city once again adjusts its special events regulations, some commissioners want to explore the possibility of bringing the motorcycle festival back downtown.

  • Sarasota
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The idea for a new parking lot in Siesta Key was just starting to take shape, but some commissioners hope to find a different solution to the parking shortage.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 11, 2017
Proposed parking lot on Siesta Key may be over before it starts

Commissioners want to explore other options to solve the Siesta Key parking problem, including a lot off the island and paid parking lots.

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The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, in the commission chambers.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 11, 2017
Impact fees up for discussion

Planning Commission to consider new impact fee schedule.

  • East County
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The downtown Community Redevelopment Area has been the source of contention between the county and the city for years. And still, there's been no resolution.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 11, 2017
City, county can't reach resolution on downtown CRA dispute

They gave themselves 75 days. Now, their time is up and the city still hasn't confirmed it won't be suing the county.

  • Sarasota
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The attraction costs $15 an hour for participants to use. No one under 6 is allowed.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 11, 2017
Longboat keeps an eye on floating attraction

Police see a decrease in illegal activity over the holiday weekend.

  • Longboat Key
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File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 10, 2017
Entangled loggerhead turtle missing near Longboat

Mote Marine Laboratory is asking those on Longboat and surrounding areas to look out for the turtle.

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Lakewood Ranch home sales for the first half of 2017 have surpassed the 600-home mark. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch climbs in ranking

RCLCO ranks Lakewood Ranch third in nation for master-planned communities.

  • East County
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The next ManaSota League of Cities meeting will be held at Longboat Key Town Hall.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 10, 2017
Longboat Key to host next ManaSota League of Cities meeting

The meeting will be held at Town Hall on Thursday, July 13.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2017
Crews rescue suspended worker from Palm Avenue construction site

Following a scaffolding malfunction, emergency personnel rescued a worker trapped on the side of the high-rise at 624 S. Palm.

  • Sarasota
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Chamber President Gail Loefgren went on this trip last year. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 10, 2017
Deadline nearing for Longboat Chamber China Trip

The deadline to register for the nine-day trip is July 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The U.S. Paralympic Soccer Team will practice at PSC from July 18-24, in preparation for two friendly games against Canada on July 21 and 23.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 10, 2017
Paralympic Soccer Team to play friendlies at Premier Sports Campus

The team will take on Canada July 21 and 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
Weldon Frost was a frequent Christmastime bell ringer.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 10, 2017
Weldon Frost led life with knowledge, integrity

Weldon Frost, 86, died July 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Summer Lemieux was found with 126.9 grams of marijuana, 3 grams of cocaine, weight scales and other drug paraphernalia, according to the SPD
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 9, 2017
Sarasota resident charged with four drug-related felonies

The 26-year-old was found in possession of nearly 127 grams of marijuana

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 9, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch area and East County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) members measured the lionfish as teams arrived with their coolers.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 9, 2017
Lionfish Derby spearheads invasive species

The derby culminated on July 9 with a weigh-in and tasting at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 8, 2017
Pints, pups bark up birthday fun

Oak and Stone birthday bash supports Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 8, 2017
Fun slithers into East County library

John Storm takes children's program to next level.

  • East County
  • News
East County man dies in home invasion.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 8, 2017
East County man dies in home invasion

Sheriff's Office does not believe the crime to be a random act of violence.

  • East County
  • News
Fun Life Entertainment's floating jungle gym anchored off the eastern shore of Greer Island.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 8, 2017
Floating jungle gym finds a home near Longboat

The owner of the recreational structure plans to anchor near Greer Island for the rest of the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SMR confirmed the Sarasota Polo Club is in the process of being sold to developer David Meunier.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 7, 2017
UPDATE: Sale of Sarasota Polo Club nears completion

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch confirms potential sale to developer David Meunier.

  • East County
  • News
Weldon Frost was a prolific writer of letters to the editor.
  • By Weldon Frost | Contributor
  • July 7, 2017
Weldon Frost led adventurous, loving life

Memorial for "The last gentleman of Longboat' planned for the fall

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County sports roundup: 07.07.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 7, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.07.17

East County sports roundup: 07.07.17

  • East County
  • Sports
On July 5, Mote staff and specially trained interns carry loggerhead sea turtle Moby down Lido Beach for release. Photo courtesy Mary Alice Blackstock, Mote Marine Lab.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 7, 2017
Healed turtle released back onto beach

The turtle received food, fluids and antibiotics for nearly two months before finally being released July 5.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Music on Main attracts thousands of spectators from across the region.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2017
Music on Main first event impacted by new policy

Lakewood Ranch officials hope to create safer environment through 'Parent on Site' policy.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Islands Traffic Study is designed in three parts with an ultimate goal of determining specific recommendations by fall 2018.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 7, 2017
First phase of Barrier Islands Traffic Study is complete

The study is designed in three phases with an an ultimate goal of determining specific recommendations by fall 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The camps are the first for adults the county is offering, and are scheduled through August.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 6, 2017
County offers summer camps for adults

Pickleball Camp, Fishing 101 and Wine Pairing Camp are all coming up this summer — for adults over 50 only.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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