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Sophia Falco and John Rivera, Lakewood Ranch' s track and field stars, have been dating for just over a year.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch state track champions develop pure gold relationship

They won a combined four golds, two silver and a bronze at the state meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
Avery Goelz and Kiney Goelz are close despite personality differences.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch softball sisters have experience to lead team all the way

They won a travel ball title with the Tampa Mustangs in 2015.

  • East County
  • Sports
Chris Hadley.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 10, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 05.10.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 05.10.17

  • East County
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Logan Newton.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 10, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 05.10.17

East County High 5 Moments: 05.10.17

  • East County
  • Sports
City Commissioner Susan Chapman sees Friday' s order as vindication of her decision to fight the Sunshine case.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 9, 2017
Chapman prevails in Sunshine suit

After exhausting its line of appeals, Citizens for Sunshine still claims there are unanswered questions about what constitutes a Sunshine Law violation.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 9, 2017
Sarasota voting kicks off with confrontation

Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde are vying for two seats on the Sarasota City Commission.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch seniors sign with their colleges.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 9, 2017
East County sports roundup: 05.09.17

East County sports roundup: 05.09.17

  • East County
  • Sports
An investigation determined Parking Manager Mark Lyons influenced an artwork search process that ended up with a committee endorsing his son-in-law' s proposal.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 8, 2017
City disciplines workers following public art controversy

The city has demoted Parking Manager Mark Lyons and two other employees for not adequately reporting a conflict of interest during a search for public artwork.

  • Sarasota
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A Bradenton man is dead after drowning in Longboat Key waters.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 8, 2017
A man is dead after drowning in Longboat Key waters

The incident occurred at the beach near North Shore Road on Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 8, 2017
Teenagers caught in GreyHawk Landing vehicle burglary

A K-9 unit chased the two men until they gave up and were arrested.

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This home at 178 N. Washington Drive recently sold for $2,855,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 8, 2017
John Ringling Estates home sells for $2,855,000

Residential real estate transactions for April 24-28.

  • Longboat Key
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Bitsy Robertson, Marilynn Koach and Scottie Addy confer at an early Junior Welfare League organizational meeting prior to incorporation on March 26, 1957.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 8, 2017
Six decades of service

On its 60th anniversary, Junior League of Sarasota members prove to be concerned with more than pearls and cocktail dresses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Competitors both new and old made their way to Siesta Key on May 6, for the 45th annual Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 8, 2017
Siesta Key slated for MTV reality show

The network this week officially announced an unscripted show based on the barrier island.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 7, 2017
Temple Emanu-El gives back

Temple Emanu-El congregants gathered to participate in the temple's Mitzvah Day on May 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 7, 2017
Monsignor Gerry Finegan celebrates golden jubilee

Members of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church and Incarnation Parish gathered to honor him on May 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 7, 2017
Longboat Rotary Club thanks first responders

Longboat Key firefighters, police officers and their families were honored at Bay Isles Beach Club on May 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 7, 2017
Riverview students celebrate prom

Riverview High School hosted its prom at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota on May 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 7916 Warwick Gardens Lane sold for $1.18 million
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 7, 2017
Warwick Gardens home tops local sales at $1.18 million

Real estate transactions for April 24-28

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2017
Race Day raises funds for SMART

About 200 people attended SMART's annual Kentucky Derby fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch' s Sam Jackson puts all his might behind a shot put attempt.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 6, 2017
East County track and field championships: Day two

ODA eighth grader sweeps her three events; Lakewood Ranch seniors shine.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 6, 2017
Sand sculptors compete on Siesta Key

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources hosted the 45th annual Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest on May 6 on Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 6, 2017
Corvettes circle St. Armands

More than 150 models of Corvettes packed St. Armands Circle on May 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jaasiel Torres won the Class 4 high jump gold medal with a leap of 2.05 meters.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 6, 2017
Sarasota track and field championships: Day one results

Sarasota high jumper closes out the night with a win.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 5, 2017
East County track and field championships: Day one

Rivera and Falco highlight the day for Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Town staff hopes to begin construction on a $50 million utility project next year.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 5, 2017
Longboat Key gains exemption from state utilities bill

Town staff hopes to begin construction on the $50 million project next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Public Works General Manager Todd Kucharski discusses the city’s two concepts for redesigning Pineapple Park at the Sarasota Farmers Market Saturday. The city is soliciting public feedback on a master plan for the downtown park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 5, 2017
Pineapple Park plans leave questions unanswered

Residents want an improved Pineapple Park. Getting them to agree on what that looks like might be a challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Foundation members Jack Duncan, Jim Brown, Susan Phillips, Bob Trisolini, Bob Nosal and Warren Simonds
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 4, 2017
Longboat Key Foundation begins fundraising for cultural center

The organization needs to raise $12 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Players Centre for Performing Arts has dropped the price for its existing Sarasota theater to $9.5 million.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 4, 2017
Listing price for Players Theatre in Sarasota drops

Ian Black Real Estate now lists property at $9.5 million.

  • East County
  • News
Jonathan Reid, John Rivera, Brice Easton and Andrew Dean make up the Lakewood Ranch 4x800 relay team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 4, 2017
East County track and field championships primer

A schedule of events area fans need to watch.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: May 4

Ann Klemeyer photographed this heron in the tall grass in a Payne Park pond.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2017
East County weather page photo: May 4

Nancy Klettner captured this shot of a bald eagle and two vultures on the side of Town Center Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 4

Brian Wamback photographed this Longboat Key sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 4, 2017
Students dig up donations for All Faiths Food Bank

Hershorin Schiff Community Day School students spent the morning harvesting vegetables from their community garden to donate to All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The store is in its final stages of preparation for a mid-May opening. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2017
Three Dogs Bakery readies for opening

Gourmet dog bakery joins University Town Center retail mix.

  • East County
  • News
Mike Urban is Cardinal Mooney' s new boys basketball coach.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 4, 2017
Cardinal Mooney names new boys basketball coach

Former coach Stefan Gates stepped down after 11 seasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 4, 2017
Sarasota woman pens #ThatAwkwardMom comic

For this mom, the message is in the messes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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