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Tara' s developer Lake Lincoln put up a "for sale" sign on the property in question around the start of the year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
Lake Lincoln lawsuit looms

Attorneys are preparing for trial a property-rights case that could impact the look of Tara's entrance.

  • East County
  • News
Peggy Guingona, executive director of the Florida Section of American Water Works Association Region X, smells a water sample as the contest begins. She says she likes her water to be odorless and tasteless.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
Public utilities face off in annual water-tasting competition

Charlotte County takes top honors.

  • East County
  • News
Linda Barnes, of Sarasota, scopes out a large-scale map of the new configuration during an April 4 public meeting on the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
New DDI pattern expected to cut 90 seconds off each trip

Workshop educates public on DDI traffic flow.

  • East County
  • News
A sandhill crane and its babies, called colts, forage for food along Hidden River Trail.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
Vehicle strikes, kills new Sandhill crane parent

Nesting season proves dangerous time for crane family.

  • East County
  • News
Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore Charlie Wilson and Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2017
Bird Key revitalizes Sarasota Bay Cup with charitable partnership

The Mote Regatta will be held on April 21 and 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ed Miracle, 78, spends time everyday, sometimes more than 12 hours in his studio.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2017
Longboater aims art at making a difference

Ed Miracle used to paint ships and seascapes, but then he decided he wanted to do more meaningful work.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: April 13, 2017

Joan Maus, Jerry Friesch, Susie Glasser, Anna Howell, Elizabeth Ross and Margaret "Woodie" Seehafer died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
(John McGuire) On April 3, Clair became the newest addition to the Town Commission.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
New Longboat Commissioner Randy Clair shares his priorities

On April 3, Clair became the newest addition to the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Turtle nesting season begins May 1.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Turtle nesting season rules have changed on Longboat Key

Turtle nesting season starts May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Key experienced a possible hit-and-run and a distraction burglary during the same week.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Longboat police seek help from residents on two cases

The Key experienced a possible hit-and-run and a distraction burglary during the same week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Bunting, 360 North resident and former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration official
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Ill health of mangroves on Greer Island points to bigger issue, Longboat resident says

Trees along shoreline help anchor sand, protect against storm surge on Longboat’s north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shirley Deutsch' s new front doors reach nearly to her shoulder, which she says makes it hard for her to open and close.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
82-year-old wants a solution to her condo-door problem

A resident of The Promenade on Longboat Key is petitioning her condo board for a lower door handle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lauren Feaster and Keely Radloff.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 12, 2017
Shell-shocked, Crew duo fights back to win heat at Sculling Championships

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Andrew Dean, Brice Easton, John Rivera and Johnny Reid get in a running stance.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 12, 2017
Mustangs boys 4x800 relay team records second-fastest time in the country

The foursome finished in 7:45.58 at the Pepsi Florida Relays.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch’s Jay Scheck hangs out in his man cave with his collection of Japanese slot machines.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch collector hits jackpot

Inoperable Japanese slot machines provide new challenge.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner!
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.13.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
(John McGuire) Preserve Longboat Vice President Tom Meurer speaks at a PAC event in March.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Former PAC devoted to thwarting Colony referendum is ‘alive and well’

Preserve Longboat Inc. is now working as a community group.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susie and Sully are currently nesting on the Harbourside Golf Course. Photo courtesy of David Novak.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2017
Cygnets on the way!

After a barren 2016, Longboat swans Susie and Sully are expecting cygnets at the beginning of May.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jo and Stan Rutstein
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2017
Children First creates 'Jo's Place'

The playground was dedicated in Jo Rutstein's name after Children First reached out the Rotary Club of Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ryan Duncan.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 12, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 04.12.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 04.12.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Dave Wilson, Kay Williams, Sondra Ettlinger and Martin Graaf. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 12, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 04.12.17

East County High 5 Moments: 04.12.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Dick Vitale. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 11, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's Vitale to receive Wooden Citizenship Cup

The award is given to "outstanding role models" in the world of sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde are vying for two seats on the Sarasota City Commission.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 11, 2017
Sarasota City Commission candidates raise thousands in March

Jen Ahearn-Koch topped campaign fundraising last month with more than $11,000 in contributions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Howard Rooks is hoping that some of his regular customers continue to visit the restaurant at its new location. File photo.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 11, 2017
Longboat’s Amore set to move to Burns Court in Sarasota

Property investor Howard Rooks is purchasing the property at 443 Burns Court in downtown Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 11, 2017
Temple Sinai celebrates Passover

Congregants gathered at Temple Sinai to mark the beginning of Passover.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Suites will be furnished for guests. Prices for the suites vary by how close they are to the finish line.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 11, 2017
Rowing organizers 'suiten' event

Luxury suite structures will offer private viewing options for World Rowing Championship patrons.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2017
Sarasota school bus crash damages traffic light

Drivers will face up to 15 minute delays at the intersection of Proctor Road and Gantt Road, which has become a 4-way stop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kristine Nickel
  • April 11, 2017
Schedule some 'me' time

It took a a humiliating encounter in the doctor’s office to get motivated.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2017
Temple Beth Israel hosts Passover seder

Temple members and guests gathered for the first night of Passover on April 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mike, a female loggerhead sea turtle, makes her way back to the sea off Anna Maria Island. Photo courtesy of Mote.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2017
Mote releases turtle off Anna Maria Island

Mike, a female loggerhead sea turtle, was found off of Longboat Key in January.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 10, 2017
Straffs bring neighbors together for Passover

Friends of Roberta and Larry Straff gathered April 10 to celebrate the first night of Passover.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The county is competing with Boca Raton to woo the digital marketing firm.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • April 10, 2017
County pays up to lure marketing firm

The county approved a $144,000 incentive package to attract a digital marketing company that’s committed to hiring 72 full-time employees within five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Police are urging residents to be wary of thieves posing as workers.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 10, 2017
Longboat police warn of distraction burglary scheme

Police are urging residents to be wary of thieves posing as workers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Randy Clair was appointed to the Town Commission on April 3.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 10, 2017
Meet Randy Clair: Questions and answers with the new commissioner

Longboat Key's newest commissioner answers questions about key local issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gabriel Hament writes that STOP' s positions on growth don' t stand up to scrutiny.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2017
Gabriel Hament: City elections akin to a House of Cards

The hypocrisy of public input abounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch' s Lauren Otterness, 4, checks out her face painting before searching for eggs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 9, 2017
Scramble for eggs in Lakewood Ranch

Eggstravaganza brings more than 1,000 children to Greenbrook Adventure Park for annual egg hunt.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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