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Medallion Homes founder Carlos Beruff will run for U.S. Senate this year.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 25, 2016
Carlos Beruff to launch U.S. Senate campaign

The Manatee County developer released a campaign video on YouTube this week, and plans to formally announce his candidacy Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fans are greeted by a baseball bat chandelier when they walk through the doors of Ed Smith Stadium. The flags are representative of the Orioles championships.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2016
Orioles ready to play ball

Groundskeeping crews at Ed Smith Stadium have been actively preparing for Spring Training for the past three months.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 25, 2016
Oyster Bay properties sell for $2.5 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between February 8 and February 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Carley Honish laces up her hard shoes for practice.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 25, 2016
Drake dancers line up for world championships

The Drake School of Irish Dance set a personal record by qualifying 12 students to the World Irish Dancing Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Artist HC Morgan talks with Diana Butler at the 2015 Sun Circle Art Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 25, 2016
Sarasota calendar 2.25.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Feb. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Adrienne Arsht Center
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 25, 2016
A legacy-making moment

Important Sarasota institutions are confronting their futures — all signs of a vibrant community. Other cities’ experiences offer great road maps for what it will take.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The DID installed three flower baskets as part of a trial program one year ago. Now, board members are anxious to move forward with the Downtown in Bloom project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 25, 2016
DID plants seed for downtown flower program

The Downtown Improvement District has set its targets on one major project this year: adding flower baskets to light poles in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As Cask & Ale seeks to open next to Evie's Tavern & Grill, some downtown residents are raising concern about the proliferation of bars on Main Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 25, 2016
Are there too many bars in the downtown mix?

For the second time in a year, some residents are concerned about a proposed bar in the 1500 block of Main Street. Can Cask & Ale get past the barriers to entry?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arlington Park resident Nathan Wilson has dedicated time to maintaining two trees in the neighborhood dog park, part of a broader effort to preserve and protect trees in the city.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 25, 2016
Residents work to root out tree violations

Even as the city worked on developing new regulations for protecting trees in residential areas, a group of citizens has fought for better enforcement of the current rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 02.25.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Cheyenne Miller pitched a complete game to lead Sarasota Christian to an 8-2 victory versus Seffner Christian Feb. 18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.25.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.25.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview's Dusty Hibbs races across the field with the ball.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

A new group of Riverview athletes now calls the Ram Bowl home.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview hurdler Jenna Tarifa and her teammates will host the Sarasota Riverview Ram Invitational Feb. 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top sporting events this week in Sarasota

  • East County
  • Sports
After telling coach BJ Ivey four years ago that he wanted to get to the Final Four, Riverview senior D.J. Bryant will lead the Rams in the state semifinals Feb. 26 (photo courtesy Tim Britt)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2016
Family focus drives Rams into Final Four

After pulling out a victory in the regional finals, the Riverview boys basketball team is headed to Lakeland to play for a slot in the state finals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Hoover Home

The home is at 344 Firehouse Lane.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Jacobson, Fran Orbach and Steffi Gold
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 24, 2016
Breast Health Sarasota 'Games Day'

Breast Health Sarasota hosted "Games Day" on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Longboat Key Club Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Harbourettes hosted a Breakfast at Tiffany's themed luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 24.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Harbour's 'Luncheon at Tiffany's'

Longboat Harbourettes hosted "Luncheon at Tiffany's" on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Longboat Harbour.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 24, 2016
Mary Lou Johnson visits Garden Club

Photographer Mary Lou Johnson stopped by the Longboat Key Garden Club’s monthly meeting Feb. 23, at Windward Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 24, 2016
An election about legacy

The referendum on underground utility lines in Longboat’s neighborhoods is more than a 30-year assessment. It’s a vote on how we’ll leave the Key: better or worse off.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Since the Oct. 10 accident, friends and family have placed flowers and photos in memorial.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 24, 2016
FHP cites alcohol in death of Lakewood Ranch teens

Florida Highway Patrol cites drinking, high speed as factors in fatal crash on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch catcher Maddie Biggs drew a leadoff walk in the bottom of the ninth inning versus Sarasota Feb. 23.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 24, 2016
Lakewood walks off with win

The Lakewood Ranch softball team beat district rival Sarasota 3-2 Feb. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
Severe weather rolls into downtown Sarasota this morning.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 24, 2016
Officials issue tornado watch for Sarasota County

Sarasota and Manatee counties are under a tornado watch until 10 a.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan and Josh Braunstein at the Wounded Warrior Project ride Feb. 13, in St. Petersburg.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • February 24, 2016
Fit couple share admirably active lifestyle

Longboat Harbour residents Josh and Susan Braunstein fit physical activity into their daily routines.

  • Health
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 24, 2016
Lake Club home sells for $1.3 million

Residential real estate transactions Feb. 8 - Feb. 12

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Max Morrison still uses his 1948 Gibson banjo.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 24, 2016
Banjo still strikes a chord for World War II vet

Max Morrison, aka "Mr. Banjo," lost his right index finger in World War II, but that doesn’t stop him from finding joy in the banjo.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tricia Ledezma, Steve Weinshel and Ruthy Hyatt were the top three winners of the cook-off.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 24, 2016
East County cook batters the competition

Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch hosts its second Kosher Cook-Off.

  • East County
  • News
Huck will be one of the three otters featured at Mote.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 24, 2016
Mote's "Otters and Their Waters" to open Friday.

Mote Marine Aquarium’s newest temporary exhibit, Otters & Their Waters, will open to the public Feb. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Anderson/Chillura Home

The home is at 6526 Bayou Hammock Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Hanna Home

The home is at 749 Hideaway Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: King Home

The home is at 6832 Pine St.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Murphy Home

The home is at 601 Weston Pointe Court.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 3331 Gulf of Mexico Drive has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,224 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Shores home sells for $6 million

The home at 3331 Gulf of Mexico Drive has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,224 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 24, 2016
Obituaries: Longboat Key

Ellen Haft and Anne Moore died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Christian Retreat's pastor, The Rev. Phil Derstine, said residents of the campus are excited to finally have good cell phone signals.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2016
Christian Retreat tower answers the call

Cellular communications tower will be 'disguised' as a cross along Upper Manatee River Road.

  • East County
  • News
Joe Welch, of Pervis, Gray & Co., shared results of his company's audit with CDD supervisors Feb. 18.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2016
Ranch audits have 'clean' slate

Auditors say Lakewood Ranch CDDs are in good financial standing.

  • East County
  • News
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