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    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 30, 2016
Impaired drivers target of traffic operation

Florida Highway Patrol will conduct a DUI Wolfpack Operation this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
The library foundation will use the money for a literacy program.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2016
Nicholas Sparks writes chapter for Manatee literacy initiative

The best-selling author will headline a library foundation fundraiser in February 2017.

  • East County
  • News
Boys & Girls Club of America President and CEO Jim Clark, center, helps cut the ribbon for the Tom and Debbie Shapiro Career Resource Center Thursday, Sept. 29.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 29, 2016
Career Resource Center opens its doors

The Tom & Debbie Shapiro Career Resource Center has opened its doors to families at the Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County Lee Wetherington branch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Beach is one of five Sarasota beaches for which the county has issues a no-swim advisory.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 29, 2016
County issues no-swim advisory for Sarasota beaches

Health officials believe elevated bacteria levels near Longboat Key, Siesta Key and Casey Key can be attributed to red tide.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Charter Review Board's unanimous decision to remain an elected body was met by applause from audience members.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 29, 2016
Charter Review Board votes to remain an elected body

After a large turnout at a special meeting of the Sarasota County Charter Review Board last night, the board voted to remain an elected body.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering of Brista Homes residential work.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 29, 2016
Referendum date sought for proposal to build 10 new Longboat Key homes

Brista Homes is contracting for purchase 1.8 acres at 5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive from Mote Scientific Foundation Inc. for $1.35 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The sculpture, "Vortex," designed by artist Malcolm Robertson, will now count down the days to the 2017 World Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 29, 2016
World Rowing Championships tickets go on sale

The 2017 World Rowing Championships will be held at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo. Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the Suncoast, Inc. CEO Rose Chapman.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 29, 2016
Chapman to step down as JFCS CEO

Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the Suncoast Inc. will seek new leadership after CEO Rose Chapman steps down.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beth and Duane "Dog" Chapman are known for their television series and expertise in bounty hunting. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2016
Dog the Bounty Hunter finds way to East County

Duane ‘Dog’ Chapman will share his life story at The Source Church.

  • East County
  • News
The Butcher Benedict from Harry's Continental Kitchen, which reopens Sept. 29.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 29, 2016
Longboat restaurants open doors for season

Seven Longboat restaurants closed between August and September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ringling College of Art and Design is expanding its plans for the old Sarasota High School as it enters into negotiations with the Sarasota School District to acquire additional property.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 29, 2016
Ringling expands Sarasota Museum of Art campus

Ringling College is working to lease an additional building from the Sarasota County School District as plans for the Sarasota Museum of Art continue to evolve.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charles and Teresa Fridley, of Osprey, sold their home at 1604 Travis Lane to Eugene Cherkov and Marina Safronova-Chertkov, of Perrineville, N.J., for $1.77Â million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 29, 2016
Point Crisp home sells for $2.7 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Sept. 12 and Sept. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Phyllis Barry has been going to the Babe Weiller branch of the YMCA for 12 years.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 29, 2016
Sarasota YMCA members reflect on downtown closing

Downtown Sarasota will lose a fitness center when the Babe Weiller branch of the YMCA closes in October, but many members will also lose a sense of community.

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City leaders regularly discuss the impact of traffic on Sarasota's roads, but residents are concerned by the lack of tangible progress on the issue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 29, 2016
Residents call for changes to traffic management policies

As officials work to alleviate traffic troubles, an activist group wants to change the way the city accounts for the impacts of new growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
World of Beer will continue to operate under the same business model as it seeks a new liquor license, the owners say.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 29, 2016
World of Beer seeks new liquor license

Changes continue to come to the east end of downtown, but area businesses are hoping to maintain stable growth in a burgeoning entertainment district.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 29, 2016
Colony deal: No sure bet

For Unicorp and Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners to close on the proposed sale, Unicorp must clear high hurdles: the town, Colony neighbors and LBK voters.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 29, 2016
Florida Voter Snapshot: Part II

How the I-4 corridor goes, Florida goes

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 29, 2016
What leadership can do

Greater Sarasota-Manatee shares similarities with Colorado Springs. Both are growth markets with attractive amenities. But there’s one huge difference: leadership.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 09.28.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Charter Review Board will meet at the Sarasota County Administrative Center tonight to discuss the process by which members are appointed to the Charter Review Board.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 28, 2016
Charter Review Board to review elected positions

The Sarasota County Review Board is slated to discuss the process by which members are appointed to the board at tonight’s meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jack Daly
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 28, 2016
Daly aims to retain Town Commission seat

After a heart-valve replacement surgery this summer, Longboat Key Town Commissioner Jack Daly wants to run for another term on the board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pac-Man
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 28, 2016
Passing by Post-it

Post-it's showcase creativity and arcade game favorites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Rise and Run environmental art project was installed on Lido Beach on Sept. 26. Photo Courtesy of Nancy Nassiff/Elan Photography.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 28, 2016
Ringling project heightens awareness of sea level rise

The project is on display on Lido Beach until the end of the day. In October, it will be on display on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Drew Angelo's best skill? Getting himself out of trouble on the course, per his Lakewood Ranch coach John Victor.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2016
Lakewood Ranch sophomore golfer has short game to achieve lofty goals

Mustangs' No. 1 hopes his talent leads to a college scholarship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ryan Kohn.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2016
New sports writer takes over at East County Observer

A whole new ball game in East County sports

  • East County
  • Sports
Hailey, Rachel and Audrey Weeks often enjoy evenings at the park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 28, 2016
Single mom's battle for vision offers an inspiring sight

Greenbrook woman wages marathon struggle against Usher syndrome.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key resident returns home to find an unauthorized party held in her absence.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 28, 2016
Longboat police investigate another illegal party

Booze, underwear and an empty Cool Whip can were reportedly found in a residence on the 6000 block of Gulfside Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Chad Sutton has total control of Cardinal Mooney volleyball less than a year into his tenure.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2016
Cardinal Mooney volleyball coach has big plans for program's future

Chad Sutton wants to transform the school into a premier spot for volleyball players.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Now flanked by a vacant lot and parking garage, HuB owner Jesse Biter plans to add nearly 100 apartments to the intersection of Second Street and Adelia Avenue.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • September 28, 2016
Biter moves forward with downtown Sarasota apartments

Jesse Biter has revived a $15 million to build an apartment complex adjacent to the HuB.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 28, 2016
The Water Club three-bedroom condo sells for $1,399,000

The condominium has three bedrooms, four baths and 2,965 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Danny and Madison Schork at last year's Taste of St. Armands.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 28, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The urgent care center will officially open on Oct. 1. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Oct 5.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 28, 2016
SMH brings dose of medicine to St. Armands

The hospital system's sixth urgent care clinic opens Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Redgrave with his daughter-in-law, Joyce, and son, Tim, at an All Angels by the Sea brunch in 2011.
  • By B.J. Webb Bishop
  • September 28, 2016
Redgrave: A true gentleman

Former Longboat Key Mayor John Redgrave's impact stretched beyond the dais.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Pastor Steve Coad and church members have worked over the last three months to remodel the interior of the church building in an industrial, barn style.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 28, 2016
New Oasis' home springs to life

Congregation hopes its new building becomes a hub of activity.

  • East County
  • News
Proposed improvements include an expansion to the Braden River Library.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 28, 2016
Can commissioners sell the sales tax?

Officials schedule workshops to teach rationale behind the sales tax.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 28, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 09.28.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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