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Cynthia Craig, Betsy Winder, Jeff Hotchkiss and Ken Schneider
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 3, 2017
Longboat Key Club members enjoy night under stars

The club hosted its first Jazz Under the Stars event on March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 3, 2017
Mustangs tripped up in state semifinal

A key injury made things tough for Lakewood Ranch in its 54-49 loss to Sickles.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 3, 2017
St. Mary Royal Rummage Sale leads customers on treasure hunt

The annual sale had items ranging from clothing to small appliances.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 3, 2017
Police Department releases report on accidents involving bicycles

So far, there have been three accidents involving bicycles on the Key in 2017.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 3, 2017
Bankers Life insurance aims to recognize Sarasota volunteers

Do you know a volunteer worthy of recognition? Nominate them for the Bankers Life Golden Beacon program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 3, 2017
Sarasota Urban Sketchers host first fundraiser

An chance friendship provides the perfect venue for the Sarasota Urban Sketchers first event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tidewell Hospice representatives and other officials ceremonially "break ground" on Tidewell Hospice' s future Lakewood Ranch location. Initially, it will have 12 beds, but will be large enough to expand to 24 in the future.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 3, 2017
Hospice house on horizon

A future Lakewood Ranch hospice house will be Tidewell Hospice's largest yet.

  • East County
  • News
A development concept plan shows how Neal Communities plans to transform more than 500 acres of agricultural land east of I-75.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 3, 2017
Neal buys south Sarasota land for $20 million

Neal Communities will seek County Commission approval for up to 1,100 homes — including more affordable housing — east of I-75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Downtown Sarasota has become the focal point in local arguments about the merits of growth.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 3, 2017
Report: Sarasota best place in Florida to call home

U.S. News & World Report has named Sarasota No. 21 on its ranking of best places to live in the U.S.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The two-story home on Halyard Lane includes an enclosed elevator shaft.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 2, 2017
Country Club Shores residents organize against exceptions to Key height restrictions

On Monday, the Town Commission will consider adjustments to these exceptions in the town code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 2, 2017
Dr. Seuss gets let loose at Fruitville Elementary

A cat in a hat, a thing one (or two), for Dr. Seuss's 113th birthday, there was so much to do.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: March 2

Mary Tygh Parks captured this shot one morning at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2017
East County weather page photo: March 2

Sandy Myers captured this photo of a great horned owl in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 2

Emma Moneuse captured this photo of a sailboat just after sunset off Beer Can Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The City Commission election is set for March 14.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Election 2017: Sarasota City Commission voter guide

With two seats on the City Commission up for grabs, the eight candidates in the race weigh in on the issues and make their case for your vote.

  • Sarasota
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This Nokomis home sold for $3,495,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 2, 2017
Casey Key home sells for $3,495,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 13-Feb. 17.

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  • Real Estate
Unit 124 condominium at 340 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $1,225,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 2, 2017
Tangerine Bay Club condo sells for $1,225,000

Real estate transactions for Feb.13-17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.02.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 2, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.02.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 03.02.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
East County sports roundup: 03.02.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 2, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.02.17

East County sports roundup: 03.02.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Doggies for Duchenne Race Directors Monika Oberer and Rebekah Boudrie present checks to Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch volunteer Becky Toter, right, and Another Day for Gray inspiration Grayson Tullio, front.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2017
Tails wag over Doggies for Duchenne 5K

The race generated more than $12,000 for charity.

  • East County
  • News
Plenty of room room around the pool to entertain.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 2, 2017
Take a photo tour of a $4.6 million home in Lakewood Ranch

Michael Saunders & Company sets record with sale in The Lake Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2017
We recommend …

A call to the Generation X and Generation Y voters of the city of Sarasota: This election will set the course for your family’s future in Sarasota. 1) Vote. 2) Stop STOP!

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2017
We recommend …

Longboat voters have seen these four candidates before. Two have proven records on the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Key voters cast ballots March 14.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2017
Letters to the Editor

Other referendum question deserves ‘yes’ vote

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The vacant property at 5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive is owned by the Mote Foundation.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2017
The density question

A yes and now answer

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The former Helmsley Sandcastle Resort opened in 1953.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • March 2, 2017
Ocean Properties to redevelop Lido Sandcastle

The 64-year-old former Helmsley Sandcastle Resort on Lido Key will be redeveloped into 304 rooms in two high-rise towers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jordan Clark puts up a shot against Riverview.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 2, 2017
Booker basketball turns the page on unexpected season

The Tornadoes' storybook year ended last week, but the program's future is bright.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Chief Planner Steve Stancel said, despite some concerns raised about the city' s proposals, models show better results with a narrower Fruitville Road with roundabouts.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Fruitville Road proposals draw strong criticism

Longboat leaders, cyclists and City Commission candidates have spoken out against a narrower Fruitville Road — but city staff still believes the plan can work.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jerome Chesley helps Ellen McKeefe and Karen Jackson price the pieces that will be sold at the Sarasota Urban Sketchers art sale March 2.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 2, 2017
Local painters mix altruism and art

An informal group of local artists prepares for their art show debut.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Family Promise volunteers chat with Family Promise families after an evening meal.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 2, 2017
Family Promise stays true to interfaith roots

Islamic Society of Sarasota and Bradenton joins with Christians and Jews to bolster Family Promise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Visitors to VRBO.com can find rental properties in Laurel Park available for shorter than the minimum eight-night stay the city requires.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Resident keeps watch for short-term rentals

As property owners in residential neighborhoods like Laurel Park rent homes to vacationers, neighbors and city staff are wary of negative impacts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Businesses hope the trolley will attract more riders than the bus did.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Siesta Key trolley plans roll ahead

The county is testing a free trolley service on Siesta Key for six months. Businesses are excited, but is the long-awaited transit option viable as a long-term venture?

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The closest Artspace project is in Fort Lauderdale.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Arts Alliance makes final push for housing study

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County needs $9,000 to gather more information about a potential artist live/work housing project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lift Station 87 has also prepared an updated landscaping plan for the facility, which reoriented some trees to make the building more visible.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Lift Station construction remains on schedule

The city is excited about the progress of work on Lift Station 87, but the Osprey Avenue bridge remains closed as work continues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shane Rawley inside his restaurant, Shaner' s Pizzeria.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 2, 2017
Shaner's is a tally in the win column for its owner and namesake

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The higher profile of Siesta Key Beach has made it more attractive to tourists like Balaji Katari, Mahesh Ellenty and Ashish Gupta. But Siesta Key residents say the top rankings have come with some negative side effects.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Do Siesta Beach’s accolades come at a cost?

Siesta Key Beach is No. 1 — again. All the praise might be good for tourism, but some residents aren’t basking in the attention.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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