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City staff thinks officials have to spend money to make money at Bobby Jones.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 13, 2017
In the Rough: Bobby Jones faces revenue challenges

Is an infusion of cash into Bobby Jones Golf Club enough to turn the municipal course into a moneymaker for the city?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bird Key Yacht Club is adding outdoor courts for pickleball, a fast-growing paddle sport.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 13, 2017
Bird Key Yacht Club preps for upgrades

A new pickleball court and expanded dining area will help accommodate the club’s growing membership.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Trisha Robinson-Antonelli. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2017
Paws step up for charity

Restaurant offers clammy introduction

  • East County
  • News
Emory Stephens holds his pirate sword tight during the treasure hunt.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 12, 2017
Sailors hunt for treasure

Sailor in the Sarasota Youth Sailing Camp searched Sarasota Bay for the "X" that marks the spot on July 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom Harmer
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2017
Harmer tells County Commission he's Longboat-bound

County Administrator says he will stay until December, pending town's approval of contract.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Viewers now have a preview of MTV's new reality series "Siesta Key." Courtesy of MTV
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 12, 2017
MTV reveals trailer for 'Siesta Key' reality series

The reality program was shot locally in April through June.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The turtle tracks leading back to the water are mixed with chair tracks. Photo courtesy of Mote
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 12, 2017
Mote encounters third set of entangled turtle tracks

Another turtle became entangled in beach furniture on the night of July 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns & Cassidy Alexander
  • July 12, 2017
Turtle season going swimmingly

So far, nesting numbers are breaking last year's record.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 16306 Foremast Place in Lakewood Ranch recently sold for $1.225 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 12, 2017
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.225 million

Real estate transactions for June 26-30

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Runners partake in the 2017 race. Photo by Anna Brugmann.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2017
Sarasota Music Half-Marathon adds 10K race

The new race will take place Feb. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
County commissioners asked in June to see more options for the budget that did not include raising the millage rates.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 12, 2017
Sarasota County won't raise millage rates next year

Pending final budget deliberations, the commission still has the ability to lower the rate or add more taxes elsewhere.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Central Park residents are upset because an ordinance says two access points must connect the community to this commercial lot at the corner of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and 44th Street.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 12, 2017
Central Park residents don't want holes in their security wall

County must connect Central Park to a commercial site to the west if ordinance isn't changed.

  • East County
  • News
Stella will be the Big Cat Habitat's first sloth and newest addition.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • July 12, 2017
The family tree grows at Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota

Stella the sloth finds temporary home in East County as her habitat is being built.

  • East County
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Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock, left, earns an annual salary of $181,688. Town officials are considering Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer as Bullock's replacement. Harmer earns an annual salary of $207,625.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 12, 2017
Convenient, but ...

Longboat’s Town Commission appears ready to hire Sarasota County’s Tom Harmer as the next town manager. He looks like a good fit. But do you buy the first car you see and like?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch's Yardena and Ron Babcock enjoy drinks before the comedy show.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • July 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch fundraiser benefits Fallen Heroes Memorial

Locals give back to U.S. Armed Forces during Salt of the Earth USA fundraiser.

  • East County
  • News
The Rotary Club donated $7,700 to help fund the agility equipment and two misting cooling stations, which look like fire hydrants, in the dog area at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2017
Fluffy Anderson sounds off on Longboat Key's Bayfront Park

Longboat Key letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key's Bayfront Park is open to the public.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 12, 2017
One cheer for the remodeled Bayfront Park

The new Bayfront Park has more flaws than flair.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Two couches at the Starbucks at Main Street Lakewood Ranch burned. The July 1 fire caused an estimated $30,000 in damages.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2017
No more patience for Main Street miscreants

Merchants hope new policy leads to better behavior by children on Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Schools expect a budget shortfall within three years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2017
School District to discuss millage

School Board members clash over millage increase to solve funding woes.

  • East County
  • News
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 12, 2017
Restaurant of Champions

Mar Vista received an award from TripAdvisor in late June.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 12, 2017
Longboat congregations' guide dog finds a home

For two years, the congregations sponsored a Southeastern Guide Dog. Now, she's helping Dwayne Cole navigate his way without peripheral vision.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 12, 2017
Temple Emanu-El toasts fellowship

The temple hosted its annual wine tasting July 11 at the Fresh Start Cafe.

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

Ira Peterman, Robert Garvin and Ian Rolland died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
  • News
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
  • News
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
  • News
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
  • News
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
  • News
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.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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
  • News
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