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  • Katie Johns
  • August 3, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Steve Mullen, Angus Rogers and James Brearley are behind the North End Hotel & Beach Club.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 3, 2016
Floridays names Longboat Key hotel project

Building a hotel on the Key’s north end is rife with obstacles. But Floridays Project Manager James Brearley sees an opportunity worth the effort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
CDD supervisors say they will continue to lobby for a traffic signal at their community's entrance and intersection with State Road 64.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2016
FDOT puts stop on traffic signal

Move leaves GreyHawk Landing residents frustrated.

  • East County
  • News
“If you are in the industry, what Lakewood Ranch is doing here is amazing,” says Monaca Onstad, who will create programming for residents of The Lake Club and Country Club East.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2016
New director plans active role in her community

Recently added amenities should make her job easier to prompt residents to socialize.

  • East County
  • News
Members of Save Tom Bennett Park discuss why they oppose the water park's proposed location.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2016
Water park proposal on hold

Opponents want idea squashed; county administrator asks for process to continue.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 08.04.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2016
YOUR VOTE — 2016: Q&A with District 1 Manatee County Commission candidates

Corie Holmes, Ron Reagan and Priscilla Trace discuss issues.

  • East County
  • News
Tim Sheredy spent three weeks coaching Taiwan junior golfers Ting Chen, Yuyu Chen, Alan Kuo, Kevin Shu and Wayne Hsu, pictured with instructor Eric Lo, right, July 11-29, at the River Club Golf Course.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 3, 2016
Golfer enjoy ... long distance instruction

Five juniors from Taiwan come to River Club to work with Tim Sheredy.

  • East County
  • Sports
After 10 years together, the Tampa Mustangs 18U squad, pictured during their 16U PGF National Championship run, played their final tournament together July 23-29, at the 18U PGF National Championship, Huntington Beach, Calif.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 3, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Mustangs cap golden memories on the diamond

  • East County
  • Sports
Sofia Delgado of The Out-of-Door Academy rides public transportation in London. She spent her summer vacation learning about human rights in London and The Netherlands.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 2, 2016
Summer of learning

ODA students travel abroad for human rights summit.

  • East County
  • News
Goldie Feldman Academy student Adonia Brady holds open the door to the secret garden within the Sarasota Children's Garden. The Goldie Feldman Academy will now be known as Hershorin Schiff Community Day School
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 2, 2016
Goldie Feldman Academy receives name change

The Goldie Feldman Academy will now be known as Hershorin Schiff Community Day School.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 2, 2016
Siesta Key businesses grapple with homeless presence

As city and county officials contend with mainland homelessness issues, island business owners are struggling with problems of their own.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
East County businessman Mac Carraway, a member of committee formed to explore revenue options for Manatee County, advocates for the half-cent sales tax during a Manatee County Commission meeting in May. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2016
PAC forms to promote sales tax

Voters will consider a infrastructure sales tax on the ballot in November.

  • East County
  • News
Photo courtesy of Marc Ellis H20 Pictures and Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 2, 2016
Turtle eggs begin to hatch in record-breaking season

Disorientation remains a big concern for new hatchlings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Gorilla Kleen employee works to clean the Unconditional Surrender statue on Sarasota's bayfront.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 2, 2016
Pressure washers clean up Unconditional Surrender

The Sarasota bayfront's iconic "kissing sailor" statue got hosed down Tuesday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 2, 2016
New Pass dredge begins this month

The town of Longboat Key will undertake a south end beach project starting Aug. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
NewGate Head of School Tim Seldin says the Center for Building Hope would be ready immediately for students. No renovations or modifications are required to the building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2016
School moves toward property closing

NewGate supporters raise $580,000 in their quest to secure a second campus.

  • East County
  • News
Tech Insider recognized Gulf Gate Library as the most beautiful library in Florida.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 1, 2016
Gulf Gate Library named most beautiful in Florida

Tech Insider recognized Gulf Gate Library among the country’s most beautiful libraries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The meeting will be held in the first-floor chambers of the commission building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2016
Manatee commission to set millage

Manatee County commissioners will adopt the tentative budget Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
Possible overdose could be cause of death of man in Myakka City on Saturday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 31, 2016
Possible overdose may be cause of death of man in Myakka City

Man admits to first responders that he used large quantities of methamphetamine.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 30, 2016
Country Club East home sells for $917,000

Built in 2013, 15304 Linn Park Terrace has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,202 square feet of living area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 29, 2016
Opera fundraiser helps animals

OASIS hosted its annual young artist program.

  • East County
  • News
Lou Marinaccio, a Players Centre supporter, and Managing Director/CEO Michelle Bianchi Pingel, are working hard to raise money for the theater's construction. The field of possible architects has been narrowed to three.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 29, 2016
Players Centre close to selecting architect for Waterside project

Field narrowed to three architectural firms, decision due Aug. 31.

  • East County
  • News
The city of Sarasota posted a photo of a Pokémon at Bobby Jones Golf Club today.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 29, 2016
Pokémon Go inspires Bobby Jones special

The city of Sarasota has invited mobile gamers looking for rare Pokémon to the municipal golf course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reports a 3-year-old drowns in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 29, 2016
3-year-old drowns in Sarasota

The Sarasota County Sheriff's office says the girl was found in a pool.

  • East County
  • News
File photo. Principal Barbara Shirley
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 29, 2016
Eagle Fest to land at Alta Vista Elementary

Alta Vista Elementary will host 5th annual Eagle Fest Thursday, Aug. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 29, 2016
Sarasota Chamber meets for investment update

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce met last night at the Longboat Key Club for a briefing the economic impact of their Sarasota Tomorrow efforts followed by a trustee reception.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Interchange construction should be complete by September 2017.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 29, 2016
University ramp closure expected tonight

FDOT contractors will be working on the intersection of University Parkway and I-75.

  • East County
  • News
[Photo courtesy of Michael Long] SailFuture is currently renovating this house on the bay of St. Petersburg.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 29, 2016
SailFuture brightens horizons with home renovation

The organization announces next steps in helping at-risk youth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 28, 2016
Ready, set, action! at Dream Oaks Camp

Forty campers attended this week's camp.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sisterhood for Good members Kathy Collums, Kathy Fraley, Angela Massaro-Fain, Shelby Isaacson and Violeta Huesman celebrate after handing out five grants on Thursday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 28, 2016
Lakewood Ranch 'Sisters' hand out grants

Sisterhood for Good Giving Circle presents five grants at ceremony.

  • East County
  • News
Luis Figo signs a ball for Lakewood Ranch's Brinley Beorlegui on her 10th birthday. Carlos Vallejo, who will be Figo's tournament director when it comes to Lakewood Ranch in November, watches.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 28, 2016
Luis Figo makes his pitch in Lakewood Ranch

Soccer legend makes quick stop to promote upcoming tournament

  • East County
  • News
The intersection of Beneva Road and Fruitville Road heavily congested following a nearby collision this afternoon, the Sarasota Police Department said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 28, 2016
Police investigate crash near Fruitville and Beneva

The Sarasota Police Department is asking drivers to avoid the area near Fruitville Road and Beneva Road following a scooter-car crash this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Portuguese soccer legend Luis Figo poses with Antonio Saviano, the director of sports for Premier Sports Campus on Thursday in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 28, 2016
Soccer Legend visits Lakewood Ranch to promote tournament

Former FIFA Player of the Year wants to develop soccer in United States at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
Natalie Firnhaber captured this shot during sunset at Indian Beach in north Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: July 28

Natalie Firnhaber captured this shot during sunset at Indian Beach in north Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo: Sarasota County
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 28, 2016
Public invited to comment on backyard chicken amendment

Sarasota County is considering an amendment to its zoning codes that would allow for the keeping of backyard chickens in some residential areas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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