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The city is determined to install more user-friendly parking meters than the ones used in the last paid parking program, but businesses are still concerned.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 15, 2016
Can downtown merchants stop paid parking?

Even after the city moved ahead with plans for downtown parking meters, businesses aren’t giving up the fight against paid parking.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 15, 2016
Casarina condominium sells for $2.3 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between August 29 and September 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2016
COPS CORNER: Sarasota 09.15.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2016
Chamber networks after hours at Surf Shack

The monthly event brought 35 Longboat Key Chamber members to the Circle for an evening of networking.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bradenton's Katie Taaffe, who battles arthritis, listens to speakers during the Kickoff Luncheon for the Jingle Bell Run on Wednesday in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 14, 2016
Kickoff for Jingle Bell Run includes a closer look at arthritis

Crowd learns awareness is a key goal of the Lakewood Main Street event.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 14, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 09.14.2016

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  • East County
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Adam Carter of Parrish
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 14, 2016
Parrish man charged with DUI after testing at more than three times legal limit in Longboat Key

Blood-alcohol level was at least 0.287, according to police report.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 14, 2016
Chapman Sunshine case fees may eclipse $400,000

The city of Sarasota could pay an additional $50,000 as Citizens for Sunshine’s case against Commissioner Susan Chapman moves through an appeal.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 14, 2016
SCOPE awards Alta Vista principal as boundary crosser

Barbara Shirley recognized for two-generation approach to education.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cops Corner for Sept. 6-10, 2016, from the Longboat Key Police Department.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 14, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 9.13.16

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
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Photo Courtesy of Teresa Franklin
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 14, 2016
Bird Key home sells for $3,250,000

The home has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,818 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
East County resident Jack Williams, center in sport coat, remains unconvinced that Manatee County should have a new half-cent sales tax.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2016
Sales tax arguments take center stage

Timing, transparency issues of debate for half-cent sales tax proposals.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 14, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

Lido Beach deserves attention

  • Longboat Key
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Joe Berkely and his wife, Nancy. Photo courtesy of Plymouth Harbor
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2016
Sky was the limit for Joe Berkely

The Plymouth Harbor resident reached soaring heights as a pilot and newspaper owner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Michael Crosby, CEO and President of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, and Sarasota Bay Watch founder Rusty Chinnis at last year's Scallopalooza. Photo by Kristen Herhold
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2016
Scallopalooza to help clam and scallop restoration

The annual event is Sarasota Bay Watch's lone fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo from last year's Scallopalooza
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
NHL Hall of famer Phil Esposito. Photo courtesy of the Longboat Key Club.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2016
Hockey greats hit the links for charity

The Phil Esposito Family Foundation hosted its 8th annual ESPO tournament over the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 14, 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.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 14, 2016
Longboat Key navigates undergrounding crossroads

Town staff has outlined three major courses the commission could take to address concerns about underground utility funding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The meetings will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 13, 2016
Manatee County to approve budget Thursday

A mining rezone request has been postponed to Sept. 29.

  • East County
  • News
General Manager Jeff Mayers, AAA Field Manager Don Schwartz, Director of Communications Sandra Rios and Director of Resort Operations Rick Benninghove
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 13, 2016
Longboat Key Club hosting career fair today and tomorrow

Resorts around Longboat Key are looking to fill various positions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo. School leaders cut the ribbon for the new Zazarino Center on the St. Martha Catholic School campus.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2016
St. Martha opens doors to new Zazarino Center

New Zazarino Center includes gymnasium, additional classrooms and an event hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Staff members plant young coral in a nursery near damaged reef in Grenada. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 13, 2016
Mote Marine and The Nature Conservancy sign MOU for coral restoration initiative

The goal of the initiative is to restore more than one million coral reefs across the region.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 13, 2016
Cash indicators look green for Longboat Key Finance Committee

Cash indicators look green for Longboat Key Finance Committee

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County deputies are currently investigating the shooting death of an unnamed man that occurred in the Vamo neighborhood Tuesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 13, 2016
Sarasota deputies investigate shooting death in Vamo

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in the residential area off of South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 12, 2016
$1B Colony Beach and Tennis Resort remains on track

Longboat Key Commission grants latest requests from developer

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The downtown merchants plan to ship out the care packages in time for the holidays.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 12, 2016
Downtown merchants launch care package campaign

The Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association is working to send packages to local individuals in the armed forces during the holiday season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The pier near Beach Access 2 is a popular gathering place for residents and beach goers to watch the sunset. Mike Cosentino recently purchased the property from Thomas Hamilton.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 12, 2016
Mike Cosentino stakes claim on Beach Road

The Siesta Key resident behind the campaign to reopen a segment of Beach Road between Avenida Messina and Columbus Boulevard has purchased a piece of Beach Road property.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota resident Martin Hyde said his dissatisfaction with sitting city commissioners compelled him make the early leap into the race.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 12, 2016
Hyde aims to shake up Sarasota City Commission

Small business owner Martin Hyde has pre-qualified to run for an at-large seat on the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nick Cannavo
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 12, 2016
SANCA adds to roster

The organization has hired Nick Cannavo.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 11, 2016
Sarasota remembers 9/11 at Patriot Plaza

Attendees for the Standing With Our Fallen 9/11 Fifteen Year Commemoration vow to never forget victims.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 11, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club learns how to cook

56 members attended the chef demo and chose between two dishes for dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Baker, the director of operations, and Jennifer Bledsoe, the general manager, were busy handing out free salads and sandwiches on Saturday night at Newk's Eatery.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 10, 2016
Newk's ready to open on University Parkway

First 100 customers on Monday will receive gifts.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 10, 2016
South Gate community celebrates 60th anniversary

Neighbors party at the South Gate Community Center Saturday, Sept. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 10, 2016
Mote Marine charges start to National Drive Electric Week

Mote hosted its 5th annual Electrify the Island on Sept 10. The event is the kick-off to National Drive Electric Week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cheryl Track, 49, with her friend Anne Swartz, 51, smile as they take their last steps before finishing the Heart Walk.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 10, 2016
Walkers raise more than $200,000 for American Heart Association.

Participants on track for a cure at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
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