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  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 16, 2017
FPRA hosts awards luncheon

The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association honored its current and incoming board members.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 1448 John Ringling Parkway sold for $3.25 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 16, 2017
Ringling Parkway home sells for $3.25 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 31-Aug. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • August 16, 2017
Three things

A cool half million

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Acqua Vita provides a blueprint for what luxury buyers are looking at the moment.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • August 16, 2017
Luxury redefined

A new home on Longboat offers every amenity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Kristine Nickel
  • August 16, 2017
Thumbs up for treating hand pain

Your thumbs have a lot of work to do, but arthritis flare-ups aren’t always activity-related.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
East County's Sarah Nicklis, Joshua Nicklis, Matthew Brannen and Elizabeth Nicklis sort folders during the backpack stuffing party.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 16, 2017
Grace Community Church in Lakewood Ranch fuels back-to-school benefit

Grace Community Church raises $15,000 for school children.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Richard Reskow said he "came to life" when he started to volunteer at Tidewell Hospice.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch volunteer enriches his life working at Tidewell Hospice

New hospice coming to Lakewood Ranch seeks similar volunteers

  • East County
  • News
Will Diesel was selected for the National Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch teen earns National Leadership Forum spot

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Kyle Wray, a senior, has been fighting lower-body stress injuries since his freshman year.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 16, 2017
Injuries force cross-country Mustang to change routine

The injuries began during the senior's freshman season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River coach Curt Bradley talks to his team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 16, 2017
New playoff system points in right direction

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Pool toys are not allowed in the GreyHawk Landing pool and that annoys some residents.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 16, 2017
GreyHawk Landing pool rules draw complaints

Residents voice frustrations with pool toy restrictions.

  • East County
  • News
Phil Cady has been a member of the Pee Team for the last 20 years at the Iditarod. He spends the whole month of March in Alaska. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 16, 2017
Longboater tracks memories at Iditarod

Every March, Phil Cady heads to Alaska to volunteer on the "Pee" Team at the Iditarod.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Garey File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 16, 2017
Gareys expand expertise

Michael and Catherine Garey were brought in to style Giorgio's on Hillview.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sisters Donna Arnold and Sharry Lueck have no regrets that fostering Bullet has turned into a full-time family affair. They enjoy snuggling with him as much as he does.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 16, 2017
Flood of volunteers help Bradenton animal rescue

About 70 animals went into foster care in less than 24 hours.

  • East County
  • News
This Little Free Library box is located at Bicentennial Park. Another one is located at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 16, 2017
Little Library spotting

Longboat Key is home to at least two Little Free Library boxes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Katheryn Himmelspach Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 16, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Aug. 17, 2017

Katheryn Marie Himmelspach, Kevin Dean Carter, Timothy John Hurley, Shirley B. Klein, Dr. Earl M. Mumford and Betty Oxford died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jake and Connor Krug. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 16, 2017
East County High 5 moments: 08.16.17

East County High 5 moments: 08.16.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Jordan Schmucker.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 16, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Jordan Schmucker

The Lakewood Ranch junior talks volleyball, chocolate and Marvel movies.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 7405 Seacroft Cove sold recently for, for $1.23 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 16, 2017
Country Club East home sells for $1.23 million

Residential real estate for July 31-Aug. 4

  • East County
  • Real Estate
On Aug. 10, the larger of the two Whitney cottages was moved to its new location, a 0.44 acre plot at 521 Broadway St. The smaller cottage followed on Tuesday.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 16, 2017
Longboat Key arts center cottages find a new home

Fundraising continues to transform two buildings into a permanent base for Longboat Key Historical Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On Aug. 31, FDOT will host a public hearing on the future of the Cortez Bridge.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 16, 2017
FDOT aims to determine how to improve the Cortez Bridge

Department officials are considering whether to repair or replace the 1950s-era bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 16, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.17.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County will experience a partial solar eclipse right as students across the district are being dismissed for the day.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 15, 2017
Schools to cancel outdoor activities, excuse early dismissals for solar eclipse

Sarasota County Schools will be open as usual on Aug. 21, with some minor changes put in place for students' safety.

  • Sarasota
  • News
It's unusual to have two full-size golf courses in a beachside community the size of Longboat Key, real estate experts said.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 15, 2017
Longboat's ZIP code is Florida's 11th priciest real estate market

Nearby beach communities also land in state's top 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County will hold public meet-and-greets with candidates in September. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2017
Manatee County Commission selects administrator finalists

Six applicants, including two county employees, will move forward for interviews.

  • East County
  • News
Darryl Hanna faces second degree murder and robbery charges following his arrest in connection with the Zota Beach Resort homicides on Aug. 4.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • August 15, 2017
Longboat murder suspect will plead not guilty, defender says

Prosecutors are still deciding on final charges ahead of what's expected to be a lengthy trial.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
From left, Goodwill Veterans Services Coordinator Mike Marzella, Security Officer Steven Stouffer, Signal 88 franchisee Tim Robinson, Signal 88 Operations Manager Brian Hannon and Stouffer's counselor Edwin Robinson.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 15, 2017
Local businesses help give veterans a new purpose

Stephen Stouffer was homeless before Goodwill Veteran Services and a new career with Signal 88 Security helped turn his life around.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The deli will offer a variety of breakfast sandwiches and other items. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2017
Bradenton deli slated for grand opening

A new deli and eatery is inspired by the bakeries in New York.

  • East County
  • News
The Fort Hamer Bridge is almost completed, but punch-list items must be addressed to make it safe for vehicular traffic. Heavy summer rains are causing a delay for its opening. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2017
Fort Hamer Bridge opening delayed

A run across it will continue as planned.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department shared this image of the vehicle involved in an April hit-and-run as authorities conducted an investigation into the collision.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 14, 2017
Police charge man in downtown hit and run

Police say Sarasota resident Devon Watts, 27, struck a pedestrian with his truck in April near North Pineapple Avenue and First Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 14, 2017
Overlook Park gets cleaned SUP

The paddle board and kayak company Engulfed Adventures pitched in to clean up Overlook Park on Aug. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 14, 2017
Siesta Beach pavilion and other business vandalized over weekend

The graffiti, which referenced Orlando several times, was also found on the Frontier Communications building on Midnight Pass Road. Police have no suspects.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The meetings will be held at the county commission building at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2017
Manatee County may narrow search for new administrator

Boards work on improving development processes.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 14, 2017
Sarasota students head back to school

Sarasota Public Schools opened its doors on Aug. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Schafer holds a scallop shell she found at last year's search.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 14, 2017
Sarasota Bay Watch prepares for the Great Scallop Search of 2017

The 10th annual scallop search will begin at 8 a.m. on Aug. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Connor Krug, coach Lance Luciani and Jake Krug. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 14, 2017
ODA twins win USTA national doubles title

The boys won the 14U championship in Mobile, Ala.

  • East County
  • Sports
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