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Six-year-old Easton Griffith, of Bradenton, enjoys a swing at Tom Bennett Park with his mother, Jennifer Griffith, club president of the Rotary Club of West Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2017
Rotary unites for improved parks

Clubs will raise $1.8 million to build three new playgrounds throughout Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Larry Grossman is running for the District 4 seat on the Town Commission.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Town Commission candidate profile: Larry Grossman, District 4

Candidate Larry Grossman outlines his priorities and preferences in a Q & A with the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
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Formerly a congresswoman, the Florida secretary of state and a Longboat Key resident, Katherine Harris Ebbeson — now a resident of Sarasota — will be married this weekend in Dallas to longtime Texas, banker, Richard Ware.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 22, 2017
Katherine Harris marrying Texas man

The former Florida secretary of state and U.S. representative will live in Amarillo and Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
LaDazhia Williams.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2017
Mustangs' shooting star finishes impressive run

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sam Hester.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 02.22.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 02.22.17

  • East County
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Tyrone Collins. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2017
East County High 5 moments: 02.22.17

East County High 5 moments: 02.22.17

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch basketball advances to regional final

The Mustangs defeated Palmetto 85-58 on Tuesday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
North Port City Manager Jonathan Lewis and Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer pose at a 2012 Tiger Bay Club meeting. This summer they may be working together.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 21, 2017
Sarasota County to hire North Port city manager

Following the departure of Jonathan Evans, Jonathan Lewis will conditionally start as one of the county’s assistant county administrators in April.

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The event will feature approximately 1,500 athletes.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 21, 2017
Eighth-annual Sarasota Invitational Regatta sets sail this weekend

The event will feature approximately 1,500 athletes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Sheriff' s Office deputies seek information on the whereabouts of Alan Baily, 17.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 21, 2017
Murder in Lakewood Ranch not considered a random killing

Second suspect in Greenbrook Park killing still at large.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 21, 2017
St. Mary's Men's Club honors Don Prola

About 50 golfers enjoyed lunch at the IMG Academy Golf Club in Bradenton before a round on the course.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 20, 2017
Ringling College Library Association presents Jared Cohen

He's visited over 100 countries and advised not one, but two Secretaries of State. Now, as the president of the think tank Jigsaw Cohen weighs in on technology's role in international politics.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 20, 2017
RCLA welcomes Jared Cohen

The president of the think tank Jigsaw, formally Google Ideas, weighed in on how technology influences politics and security.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
(John McGuire) Chuck Whittall, with Unicorp, fields questions from Key residents.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • February 20, 2017
Tensions remain high at Colony referendum meetings

Chuck Whittall was grilled by some Longboat Key residents last week, while others complimented the plans to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 18, 2017
Bird Key changes watch

The yacht club installed its new officers on Feb. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 18, 2017
Longboat Key Center for Arts, Culture and Education Task Force presents plan to locals

Bob Nosal and Bob Trisolini hosted the event at Islands West on Feb. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 18, 2017
Newtown honors its history

The Newtown Alive project revealed 15 markers that will mark historic locations throughout Newtown.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 18, 2017
Phillippi Shores second graders measure up to the compeition

The elementary school held its annual Measurement Olympics on Feb. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Manatee County Sheriff' s Office has made an arrest in the Feb. 4 murder in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 18, 2017
Arrest made in Lakewood Ranch murder case

One suspect still at large in murder of Alexander Cherp at Greenbrook Park.

  • East County
  • News
The Blue Jays' Brody Rose, also a member of the Sarasota Youth Orchestra, plays the Star Spangled Banner.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 18, 2017
Grand slam opening day

Youth baseball players celebrate being back on the diamond in East County.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2017
Bonfire lights night at school event

Day or night, Braden River Elementary families ready for fun.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jake & Katie Photography
    A time to celebrate |
  • February 17, 2017
Just Married: Kelly Koepsel and Matthew Milazzo

The two former Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School classmates were married Dec. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Waste Management will not be picking up trash on Presidents Day.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 17, 2017
Longboat trash pickup delayed due to holiday

Waste Management will pick up residents’ garbage Tuesday, Feb. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Venetian-inspired estate features a three-story main house.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 17, 2017
Longboat Key property to become most expensive listing in tri-county history

The estate is set to hit the market in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 17, 2017
Premier Sotheby's closes highest-priced condominium sale

The condominium closed on Feb. 7 at $7,790,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
State Rep. Joe Gruters has become a champion for plans to extend the Legacy Trail.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 17, 2017
UPDATE: Gruters requests $15 million for Legacy Trail extension

Florida Rep. Joe Gruters has asked for state funding to support a 7.5-mile extension of the multi-use trail into downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chuck Whittall, president of Unicorp, fields questions from Key residents.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2017
Letters to the editor for Longboat 02.23.17

Sarasota resident praises Longboat planners

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball cruises in regional quarters

The Mustangs will play Palmetto at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at home.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Longboat Key center for the Arts officially opened on Dec. 2, 1952.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • February 16, 2017
Longboat Arts Center will close by summer

Ringling College of Art and Design will sell the property to a private developer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Candidates respond to yes/no questions during a ”lightning round” at Wednesday’s Sarasota Underground candidate forum.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 16, 2017
Candidates focus on youth at Sarasota Underground town hall

Seven of the eight people running for City Commission shared their thoughts on Sarasota’s future and youth outreach at a candidate forum Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2017
Rotary, Business Alliance unite for networking, rowing

World Rowing Championship team says 'all eyes' are on Sarasota-Bradenton area

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • John McGuire
  • February 16, 2017
Vehicle strikes bicyclist on Longboat Key roadway

Longboat Key emergency personnel have closed one lane of traffic on the 2200 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Speaker of the Florida House Richard Corcoran and Gov. Rick Scott
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 16, 2017
Governor v. Speaker

Let’s hope Gov. Scott and House Speaker Corcoran’s rift over Enterprise Florida doesn’t devolve to the level of D.C. politics. Reassure Floridians with a show of statesmanship.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 16

Lori Lewis captured this photo of silhouettes at sunset at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2017
East County weather page photo: Feb. 16

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a roseate spoonbill fishing in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • February 16, 2017
Three things about condo living

Two bedrooms, two baths

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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