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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 28, 2017
Dick Vitale awards 100th scholarship to Boys and Girls Club members

The ESPN commentator has donated a total $100,000 in scholarships over 20 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Deputies arrived around 11 p.m. last night.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 28, 2017
Update: Man found dead in Sara Palms neighborhood

Manatee detectives said they do not suspect foul play at this time.

  • East County
  • News
A 1,000-foot stretch northbound near the 5000 block of GMD toward the Centre Shops remains flooded after heavy rains.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 28, 2017
Longboat works to manage flooding from heavy rains

A 1000-foot stretch near the 5000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive remains flooded.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Legacy Trail was constructed in 2007, and the County Commission has been working on extending it since 2013.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 28, 2017
UPDATE: County commission approves contracts to buy land for Legacy Trail extension

Though one commissioner raised concerns about funding for the multi-million dollar project, the commission unanimously approved moving forward with the extension.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fans of the Thunder and Mustangs will have to wait until Sept. 1 to see their teams play.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 28, 2017
Two area football games canceled because of storms

The games were originally postponed to Monday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
A man driving over a flooded roadway drove his car into a drainage ditch, according to officials with the Sarasota Police Department. Officers were able to pull him from the water, but he later died at the hospital.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 28, 2017
Sarasota man dies in flood-related crash; county officials watching for more rain

A man died early Monday morning after a car crash in a parking lot near the Sarasota Kennel Club, and as rains continue county and local officials continue to respond to other flood-related problems.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County has opened a shelter in response to local flooding.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 27, 2017
UPDATE: Manatee County opens shelter, closes four roads due to flooding

Flood watch continues in Manatee County as more showers are in the forecast.

  • East County
  • News
The streets around U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue were among the flooded areas in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2017
Sarasota officials caution against travel during flooding

With Sarasota County under a flood warning, the Sarasota Police Department advised motorists to avoid St. Armands Key and Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 27, 2017
Scallop Search weathers storm

Despite thunderstorms, participants of the Great Scallop Search of 2017 continued their mission.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 27, 2017
Manatee County officials warn residents to stay off the roads in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch

More than 7 inches of rain in a 24-hour period has retention ponds overflowing.

  • East County
  • News
On Saturday night, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office asks that motorists avoid several flooded East County intersections until the water subsides.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 26, 2017
Downpour floods several Bradenton intersections

Several East County communities affected by substantial rain.

  • East County
  • News
Ava Krug and Liv Hovde. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 26, 2017
ODA's Krug wins USTA National Doubles Championship

She partnered with Texas' Liv Hovde to take home the title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Andrea Reutsky, Jessica Sandoval, Sharon Smyth and Crea Kitcher represent the Lakewood Ranch Running Club at the 5K race.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 26, 2017
Fort Hamer Bridge Run a race for change

About 2,600 people partake in a run, commemorating the opening of the Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 25, 2017
Riverview football tramples Booker in season opener

The Rams scored on each of their possessions before the game was ended.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Three area teams post dominant wins in week one.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 25, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 08.25.17

Three area teams post dominant wins in week one.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Both Lakewood Ranch and The Out-of-Door Academy will play Monday night.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 25, 2017
Weather postpones season opener for two area football teams

Both Lakewood Ranch and The Out-of-Door Academy will play Monday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
55 Lighthouse Point Drive. Image courtesy Coldwell Banker.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 25, 2017
Longboat Key home sells for $4.5 million

Waterfront property features pool overlooking lagoon near New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Visit Sarasota County President Virginia Haley said she hopes Visit Florida becomes a less politicized entity going forward.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 25, 2017
Visit Sarasota, Visit Florida maintain partnership

Tourism agencies across the state are breaking ties with Visit Florida — at least temporarily — but Visit Sarasota County isn't troubled by new regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County sports roundup: 08.25.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 25, 2017
East County sports roundup: 08.25.17

East County sports roundup: 08.25.17

  • East County
  • Sports
"Bedsheet Man" co-producers David Leo Shultz, of Los Angeles, and Ryan Bodie, of Heritage Harbour, edit scenes.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 24, 2017
'Bedsheet Man' made without deep pockets

Locally produced short film hopes to generate widespread attention.

  • East County
  • News
Despite several new construction projects, housing prices are still rising in Sarasota as demand continues outpacing supply.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • August 24, 2017
Low supply and high demand continue to drive housing prices upward

Single family home prices in Sarasota and Manatee counties rose more than 7% in the past year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 24, 2017
Peridia tea time benefits charity

Ladies at Peridia Golf and Country Club enjoy the third annual High Tea and Trunk Show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 24, 2017
Congregations combine to pray for healing

Temple Sinai and Church of the Palms joined together Aug. 18 in light of attacks in Charlottesville and Barcelona.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Thunder by the Bay's first appearance in Lakewood Ranch in 2017 also will be its last.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 24, 2017
Thunder by the Bay returns to Sarasota from Lakewood Ranch

The motorcycle festival will be held at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds in 2018.

  • East County
  • News
Paul Thorpe, "Mr. Downtown," is hailed by city leaders as a key figure in the growth of the downtown core during the past four decades.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 24, 2017
Paul Thorpe, 'Mr. Downtown,' dies at 91

For more than 40 years, Paul Thorpe was focused on making downtown a better place, building the foundation for a more vibrant Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: August 24

Mary Tygh Parks captured this sunset at Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2017
East County weather page photo: August 24

Sheryl Vieira captured this beautiful sky at sunset at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 24

Paul Sephton captured this rainbow over the Gulf of Mexico at Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alex Miller is CEO of Mercedes Medical, a medical supply company with headquarters near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 24, 2017
Freshman Rep. Miller announces Sept. 1 resignation; special election planned

Buchanan says he'll run in special election to fill seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County sports roundup: 08.24.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2017
East County sports roundup: 08.24.17

East County sports roundup: 08.24.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Oak & Stone Bar Manager Christian Seymour delivers a pair of Crafty Mules served in copper mugs.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 24, 2017
Oak & Stone rocks new cocktail menu in Sarasota

Seven craft cocktails added to a menu known for its beer wall and pizza.

  • East County
  • News
How we live our lives is the best way to end this strife.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 24, 2017
Bring back my country

What’s happening to the country we knew and loved? The best way to bring it back is to continue doing and teaching our loved ones to do the right thing, the right way, for the right reasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Brian Battie and Tommie Battie IV played football together for Sarasota High in 2017. The brothers were shot in Sarasota on May 18. Tommie Battie IV was pronounced dead at the scene, while Brian Battie was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2017
Brothers look to keep Sailors football afloat

It's the first time the Battie siblings have played on the same team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brendan Firlie, Bretty Riley and Nico Hernandez-Tome.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2017
Riverview swimmers dream of a pinky ring

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Arthur Brantley.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.24.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.24.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Alexus Lewis.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alexus Lewis

The senior cheerleader talks becoming an All-American and whether cheerleading is a sport.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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