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Sarasota Christian volleyball player Brooke Wagler recorded nine aces in the Blazers 3-1 victory versus St. Stephen’s Aug. 30.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2016
Sarasota Just the Stats: 09.08.16

Sarasota Just the Stats: 09.08.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview senior Keanan Dols and his Rams teammates will host the Riverview Invitational Sept. 10, at the Selby Aquatic Center.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
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Riverview alum Richie James caught eight passes for 73 yards and a touchdown during Middle Tennessee State University’s 55-0 victory versus Alabama A&M Sept. 3.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.08.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.08.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview senior libero Samantha Norden recorded 23 digs and three aces in the Rams' 3-0 victory versus Lithia Newsome Sept. 7.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2016
Rams serve up district win

The Riverview High volleyball team improved to 4-0 on the season with a 3-0 victory versus Lithia Newsome Sept. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 7, 2016
East Meets West Expo brings businesses together

The 8th Annual East Meets West Business Expo sold out of vendor space four weeks ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch is known for keeping kids busy with its assortment of sports programs, but now it is going to offer a movie night.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 7, 2016
Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch hosts movie night

'The Sandlot' is the first kids-friendly offering on Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners today paved the way for a 103-room hotel next to Der Dutchman.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 7, 2016
Commissioners bless 103-room Pinecraft hotel

The Sarasota County Commission has approved plans for a new hotel in the Pinecraft neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 7, 2016
County Commission votes to limit Beach Road parking

Commissioners voted today to prohibit parking on Beach Road just north of the public beach between midnight and 5 a.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Louis Siegel, at right, practices his three-minute pitch about the MarinAid-er as Paul Halpern rotates the boards for him.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 7, 2016
Lakewood Ranch inventor knows how to marinate meat

His latest invention is the MarinAid-er.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key police reports from Aug. 30-Sept. 5.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 09.07.16

Longboat Key police reports from Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
MacAllisters Grill & Tavern is closed for renovations.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 7, 2016
MacAllisters in Lakewood Ranch closed for renovations

The restaurant will reopen Sept. 25.

  • East County
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    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 7, 2016
JP Morgan Chase wants to build bank, offices on Longboat Key

Plans approved three years ago must be reapproved by Town Commission

  • Longboat Key
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Neal Signature Homes will build more homes in Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 7, 2016
More Neal Signature Homes coming to Lakewood Ranch

Neal enters purchase agreement for final 32 homesites in Collingtree at Country Club East.

  • East County
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The Sarasota County School Board identified eight finalists in their search for Superintendent Lori White's replacement.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 7, 2016
Sarasota County School Board settles on superintendent finalists

Sarasota County School Board has narrowed down the list of 49 superintendent candidates to a list of eight finalists.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 7, 2016
Despite resident pushback, Benderson seeks density increase

The County Commission will hold a hearing on Benderson Development's contested Siesta Promenade project in October.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch's Garrett Lindgren has learned to talk about 9/11
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 7, 2016
Retired firemen talk about painful reminders of 9/11

Fifteen years later, Lakewood Ranch residents still battle the memories.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River safety Devontay Seabrooks, left, and defensive end Paul Wiggins helped push a woman's van out of flood waters and onto dry land Aug. 31.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Pirates rush to save woman from sinking

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 7, 2016
Labor Day Regatta celebrates 70th Birthday

Hurricane Hermine didn't scare these sailors away from their favorite hobby.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo. By Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 7, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events in Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Doris Kaplan was the first woman to graduate with a mechanical engineering degree from Washington University in St. Louis.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 7, 2016
Longboat Key resident pioneers way for female engineers

Longboat Key resident Doris Kaplan is the first female mechanical engineering graduate of Washington University in St. Louis.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

Business incentives rob Peter to pay Paul; No extras for Colony property

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 7, 2016
Lido Beach home sells for $2.5 million

The home has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,026 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The small channel under the Longboat Pass Bridge is one of the areas that may be targeted by future dredging.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 7, 2016
Town of Longboat Key to unearth options for canal dredging

The Longboat Key Town Commission will dig deep into canal issues this fall, deciding what canals should be dredged and who should pay for the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Piles of shell line the banks of a future lake.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 7, 2016
From shell pits to shorelines

SMR will conclude its shell mining operations over the next year.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis will lead the Mustangs Sept. 9 for a non-district game at Riverview.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch junior Alex Brown performs a compulsory and an optional routine during each meet.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2016
Alex Brown's passion springs to life

Lakewood Ranch High junior masters the trampoline.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Lakewood Ranch and USF center Austin Reiter made the Washington Redskins’ 53-man roster Sept. 3. (courtesy)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 09.08.16

East County High 5 Moments: 09.08.16

  • East County
  • Sports
The city removed parking meters from downtown streets in 2011, but officials believe a new paid parking program can succeed.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 6, 2016
City moves ahead with parking meter search

Despite protests from merchants and residents, the City Commission remains committed to its pursuit of a paid parking program in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key pool party a mystery.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2016
No suspects yet in unauthorized Longboat Key pool party

Panties and bras found in unfinished house on Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Krotec of GreenZone Hero and Cheri Christiansen of Four Pillars have put together workshops to help veterans.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 6, 2016
GreenZone Hero busts through door of opportunity

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Trained responders examine the whale that was found on Longboat Key the morning of Sept. 6. Credit: Longboat Key Turtle Watch
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 6, 2016
Shark-bitten whale washes onto Longboat Key beach

Wildlife officials were forced to euthanize a sperm whale that washed ashore with injuries this morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key traffic hit nearly 5 million in 2014. FILE
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 6, 2016
Longboat Key traffic hit nearly 5 million in 2014

Counts for 2015-16 are unavailable

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elite Airways will operate twice a week string in November.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2016
Sarasota-Bradenton airport lands new route to Maine

Elite Airways will operate flights to Portland, Maine starting Nov. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Lege originally joined the city in 2013 as finance director.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 6, 2016
City fills newly created leadership position

Finance Director John Lege will fill the role of assistant city manager as the city continues to expand its organizational structure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A city of Sarasota plan to dredge Big Pass to renourish Lido Key has caused controversy between Lido and Siesta Key residents, but barrier island residents will have to wait 30 more days to find out whether or not permits will be issued.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 6, 2016
FDEP delays Big Pass decision

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has extended its deadline to issue permits for the Big Pass dredge.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
New Pass Bridge delays expected Tuesday afternoon as maintenance work performed. FILE
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2016
Delays expected through 4 p.m. Tuesday at New Pass Bridge on Longboat Key

Maintenance work will cause bridge to be open often

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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