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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 9, 2016
Longboat Key Public Works honors victims of 9/11

2,977 flags were placed along GMD in honor of each life lost during the 9/11 attacks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fifth-grader Gavin Garner presents Old Glory.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 9, 2016
Foundations Academy celebrates Patriot Day

Montessori Academy in Lakewood Ranch adds bike rides to the festivities.

  • East County
  • News
The downtown YMCA branch is closing Oct. 7 after 13 years in operation.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 9, 2016
Downtown YMCA to close in October

The YMCA announced plans to close its Babe Weiller Branch, located on Main Street, and consolidate the operations at another location just southeast of downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Side roads along Higel Boulevard flooded early Sept. 1 after heavy rains the night before. County staff reported widespread coastal flooding throughout Siesta Key in their post-Hurricane Hermine damage assessment.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 9, 2016
County releases post-Hermine damage assessment

County staff dune erosion, coastal flooding and minor damage on Casey and Siesta Key after Hurricane Hermine hit the islands late last week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rachael Natalie Leahy
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 9, 2016
UPDATE: Murder-for-hire suspect from Palm Aire

Manatee County Sheriff's office thwarts murder scheme

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff's Office charges Rachael Natalie Leahy with solicitation for murder.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 8, 2016
Manatee County Sheriff's Office thwarts murder for hire

South Manatee County woman arrested after agreeing to pay undercover deputy $5,000 to have her ex-husband murdered.

  • East County
  • News
Angad Singh, a USF graduate assistant, prepares a pork tenderloin tapas for "Bulls Bistro."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 8, 2016
'Bulls Bistro' debuts on Lakewood Main Street

USF Innovation Lab hosts Thursday program that showcases students' and instructors' talents.

  • East County
  • News
ManaSota League of Cities President Linda Yates, second from left, engages Thursday with members, from left: Brian Williams of Palmetto, Kit McKeon of Venice and Jean Peelen of Holmes Beach.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 8, 2016
ManaSota League of Cities refines push for more local government power

Undeterred by lack of legislative success a year ago

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Silverman captured this shot of a great blue heron nesting at Myakka River State Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Sept. 8

Bob Silverman captured this shot of a great blue heron nesting at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Suncoast Sports Club Inc. Vice President of Operations Stephen Weeks suspects someone on a four wheeler is responsible for the ruts that were cut into Glebe Park soccer field on Sunday night.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 8, 2016
Resident offers reward after Glebe Park Vandalism

The vice president of operations at Suncoast Sports Club Inc. is offering $500 to anyone who has information regarding a vandalism incident at Glebe Park on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bruce Silverman captured this shot of a baby turtle in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2016
East County weather page photo: Sept. 8

Bruce Silverman captured this shot of a baby turtle in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Billie Dawson captured this shot of an osprey that landed in the Sarasota Bay mangroves off Longboat Key during Hurricane Hermine.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Sept. 8

Billie Dawson captured this shot of an osprey that landed in the Sarasota Bay mangroves off Longboat Key during Hurricane Hermine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo. Rae Dowling and Kevin Cooper during the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Kick-Off Breakfast in Feb.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 8, 2016
Chamber announces Kevin Cooper as new leader

Kevin Cooper will replace outgoing President and CEO Steve Queior at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Katy Rose Olive Oils in Lakewood Ranch will close.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 8, 2016
Katy Rose Olive Oils to close in Lakewood Ranch

Owners head toward retirement with Farewell Wine Tasting event.

  • East County
  • News
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 8, 2016
American Flag tradition to continue in honor of 9/11

GMD will be lined with American flags for each individual who lost his or her life during the 9/11 attacks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
CYD Executive Director Karen Bogues thanks community leaders for their contributions to the organization during the 2015 Leadership Breakfast.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 8, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 9.8.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Sept. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Through programs like the Eagle Academy at Alta Vista Elementary School, Principal Barbara Shirley has helped cross boundaries to meet the needs of her students.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 8, 2016
Conversation with Barbara Shirley

SCOPE honors Alta Vista Principal Barbara Shirley as 2016 Boundary Crosser.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Robin Hartill.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 8, 2016
Chef sniffs out the competition

Southeastern Guide Dog pup in-training visits Superheroes on Parade.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Camille Cline
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 8, 2016
Community Briefs 9.8.16

Updates from around your community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. President George W. Bush gives a statement just minutes after learning of the attacks during a visit to Emma E. Booker Elementary School.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 8, 2016
Sarasota remembers 9/11

How the community of Sarasota will always remember the attacks of Sept. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 8, 2016
Beach Road on the path to legal battles

A couple accuses the Siesta Key-based Reopen Beach Road campaign of spreading misinformation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 8, 2016
Airport budget decreases after security improvements

The Sarasota Manatee International Airport’s budget for fiscal year 2017 doesn’t show any major changes, but that doesn’t mean the airport is remaining the same.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 8, 2016
Handling Hermine; County, city address fallout from Hermine

Minor flooding and power outages aside, Sarasota County missed the worst of Hurricane Hermine.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 8, 2016
Why beaches erode

Mother Nature, of course, constantly erodes the sand on the region’s beaches. But the government agencies certainly make matters worse when it comes to renourishing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Plant Parents employee Mark Miller waters a flower basket on Main Street. Maintenance is one of the primary expenses associated with the Downtown in Bloom project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 8, 2016
DID leaders hope flower baskets grow downtown's appeal

The brains behind downtown's newest beautification project know there will be some growing pains, but they're confident light pole flower baskets will blossom into a striking amenity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After his promotion, Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle has researched the process of establishing a parks district in Florida.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 8, 2016
City Commission to consider park tax

As part of an ongoing expansion of the city’s parks department, officials could create a dedicated taxing district to fund improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 8, 2016
Why beaches erode

Mother Nature, of course, constantly erodes the sand on the region’s beaches. But the government agencies certainly make matters worse when it comes to renourishing.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 8, 2016
Siesta Bayside home sells for $1.25 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between August 22 and August 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 09.08.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota High senior Sage Lyons won her first meet of the season, crossing the finish line in 19 minutes, 37 seconds at the Bradenton Runners Club XC Invitational Sept. 3.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2016
Sage Lyons just keeps going

Altitude training pays off as Sarasota senior wins first meet of the season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview senior Austin Katz won a silver medal in the 200-meter backstroke at the Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships Aug. 24-27, in Maui. (courtesy)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview senior prepares to make waves in return to the pool.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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
  • Sports
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
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