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Damarion Murray, Frankie Robinson, Tyanna Smith and Veronica Hernandez built a 49-inch tower and balanced a tennis ball on top.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 26, 2016
Braden River Middle School students go for the gold

Teams participated STEAM Olympics Thursday.

  • East County
  • Schools
The brewery owners posted a picture with the keys to their space after announcing the arrival in Lakewood Ranch Wednesday. Photo courtesy Naughty Monk Brewery.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 26, 2016
Naughty Monk Brewery to open in Lakewood Ranch

The craft brewery specializes in Belgian-style beer and unique flavors.

  • East County
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File photo. Dr. Beach or Stephen P. Leatherman, a coastal geologist, announced his list of top 10 beaches in the nation with Siesta Key at No.2.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 26, 2016
Dr. Beach ranks Siesta Key No. 2

Dr. Beach releases ranking for top beaches in America.

  • Siesta Key
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File photo. Meelan Gonzalez, 5, and Connor Treffert, 5 play a game at the 2015 Mote World's Ocean Day.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 26, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 6.2.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of June 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch graduate Danny Walker, third from right, will represent the University of Virginia in the NCAA Men's Golf Championships May 27-30, in Eugene, Ore. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2016
Ranch grad to make history

Danny Walker will compete in the NCAA Men's Golf Championships May 27-30, in Eugene, Ore.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota coach Brian Ryals talks with his players during the first half of the Sailors spring game versus Naples Gulf Coast May 19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Spring football sets the tone for the future

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 26, 2016
Siesta Key residents fight Beach Road parking

Residents of the Sunset Royale condominium say shelters and on-street parking spaces near Siesta Key Beach are encouraging rowdy late-night behavior.

  • Sarasota
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Shelley Barker took this photo near the Longboat Key Post Office.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 26, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 26

Shelley Barker took this photo near the Longboat Key Post Office.

  • Longboat Key
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Lynn Flood submitted this photo of a squabble over a tree branch in Lakewood Ranch’s Greenbrook Park.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 26, 2016
East County weather page photo: May 26

Lynn Flood submitted this photo of a squabble over a tree branch in Lakewood Ranch’s Greenbrook Park.

  • East County
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Judith Black Horn captured this shot of a great blue heron at Celery Fields.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 26, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: May 26

Judith Black Horn captured this shot of a great blue heron at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 26, 2016
Profile in courage

Congratulations to Sarasota County commissioners. They said no to crony capitalism. That doesn’t mean we’re anti-business. It means we don’t believe in unearned benefits.

  • Sarasota
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  • Matt Walsh
  • May 26, 2016
Everyone loses with new overtime rules

Here’s another loss to productivity and the American spirit to get ahead.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Military Academy Cadets carry a banner with the 2015 parade theme “Freedom is not Free.”
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 26, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 5.26.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of May 26.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo. Erika Miller performs the national anthem for the Republican Party of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 26, 2016
Star-spangled singer

Sarasota resident Erika Miller advocates for more live performances of the national anthem.

  • Sarasota
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  • Amanda Morales
  • May 26, 2016
Waka wow

Student shows love of Pac-Man and fashion at Booker High School Prom.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lottie Andrew Varano points to an area of collapsed ground that has prevented erect of a fence near a construction site.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 26, 2016
Palm Avenue condo files suit protesting development

Citing allegations regarding trespassing contractors and an intruding construction crane, residents of Essex House have sued the developers of the 18-story Echelon on Palm.

  • Sarasota
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City utilities director Mitt Tidwell and McKim and Creed Project Manager Robert Garland discuss plans for Lift Station 87 with a Hudson Bayou resident.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 26, 2016
Hudson Bayou residents brace for Osprey closure

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A home on Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 26, 2016
Siesta Key home sells for $2.25 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between May 9 and May 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
After eight years, Riverview athletic director James Ward will retire from his post June 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2016
Giving his all for the kids

After eight years, Riverview High athletic director James Ward will retire from his post June 9.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 26, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 05.26.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Riverview running back Areon Green and the Rams will travel to North Fort Myers for their spring game May 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2016
That's the ticket ...

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

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Christian senior Tony Jiang, pictured with coach Douglas MacArthur, will play golf for Rutgers University this fall. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.26.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.26.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Daisy Vulovich, an associate vice president, explains how State College of Florida aligns itself to help area businesses.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 25, 2016
Educators, businesses form bonds that should help growth in Manatee County

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance event discusses the 'State of Talent' in the area.

  • East County
  • News
DUI Wolfpack scheduled for Manatee, Sarasota counties.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 25, 2016
FHP will have extra patrols seeking drunk drivers in Manatee, Sarasota counties

Wolfpack Operation will be held Friday night.

  • East County
  • News
Gulf Gate residents lob questions at Medallion Home representatives during a community meeting last year.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 25, 2016
Beruff’s firm buys Gulf Gate Golf Course

Medallion Home’s $3.9 million purchase moves forward plans to develop the course into a 109-home community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 25, 2016
Giacomo’s hosts Business After Hours

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours May 24, at Giacomo’s Bar and Lounge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 25, 2016
Sofrito Mama’s slated for new downtown Sarasota building

The Schimberg Group aims to revitalize the east end of Main Street with the popular Puerto Rican restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 25, 2016
Re-orient ourselves on turtles

Longboat Key’s proposed ordinance with stricter beach lighting requirements can be viewed as more government reach. But helping hatchlings can also be a selling point.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2016
REMEMBER THE FALLEN: MAY 30

Memorial Day was first observed May 30, 1868.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Manatee County Law Enforcement Memorial Service held May 19 in front of the Manatee County Courthouse honored the nine members of law enforcement who were killed in the line of duty in Manatee County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 25, 2016
A few kind words can work wonders for our law enforcement officers

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Drummers Ted Robinson, who will be a 10th-grader next semester, and Max Gonzalez, 11th grade, practice for the Tribute to Heroes Parade.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 25, 2016
Lakewood Ranch marching band to appear in Tribute to Heroes Parade

Mustang Marching Band combines community involvement with desire to earn awards.

  • East County
  • News
Quarterback Justin Curtis will help lead Lakewood Ranch into its spring game against Booker May 27.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 25, 2016
That's the ticket ...

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

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • May 25, 2016
Just Married: Kelli Schleicher and Jason Cross

Kelli Schleicher and Jason Cross were married on March 19

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick scored three touchdowns in the first half of the Pirates spring game against St. Petersburg Lakewood May 19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 25, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 05.26.16

East County High 5 Moments: 05.26.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Gene Sweeney had a steel beam from the World Trade Center secured for a memorial in Venice, where terrorists in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks trained.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 25, 2016
Main Street hosts grand tribute to veterans

Tribute to Heroes Parade founder selected as this year's grand marshal.

  • East County
  • News
Panther Ridge residents have put up signs opposing the helistop proposal. Archive photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 25, 2016
Helistop issue takes off again

County commission to consider whether to allow helicopter landings at The Concession.

  • East County
  • News
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