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Charlotte Winemiller asks her father Jim to name the sea life swimming in the tank.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 4, 2016
Mote dives into World Oceans Day

Families spend the day at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium learning about marine conservation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Emma Ocasio bought an extra cap just so she could decorate it. She's preparing for an adventure this summer when she visits Thailand.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 4, 2016
Riverview graduates turn tassels

Riverview High School commencement ceremony graduates more than 570

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 4, 2016
Rain doesn't dampen SHS Commencement

Sarasota High School cuts ceremony short due to storm Friday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By H. Terrell Griffin
  • June 4, 2016
Chapter 3: Trouble in Paradise

If dogs get beach access, will camels follow? Ask the mob at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
William Gonzalez gives his girlfriend Kate Walker a kiss on the cheek.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
Braden River Middle School students bust a move

The eighth-graders held their annual dance Friday.

  • East County
  • Schools
The events group had 18 toppings for people to chose from and purchased nine gallons of ice cream for the event.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
GreyHawk Landing residents get a sweet treat

The events group organized an ice cream social.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 3, 2016
Residents question revised Siesta Promenade plans

Revised plans for the Stickney Point property include 600 residential units — which has community members concerned about the project’s impact on traffic.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Gorilla Kleen mascot GK with President John Cloud.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 3, 2016
Chamber of commerce honors small businesses with awards.

Local businesses receive accolades for contributions to Sarasota community.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Riley O'Neill and Dani Taraska chow down on watermelon.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
Nolan Middle School students have a ball

Sixth-graders got to play outside for field day.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis rushed for 225 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Mustangs' 27-24 spring game victory against Booker May 27. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 3, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

East County High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key voters approved a bond issue so the town can bury utility lines March 15.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 3, 2016
Town Commission to consider undergrounding fees

Longboat Key town commissioners today forwarded a resolution that sets up a payment plan for the neighborhood undergrounding project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Essex House residents have posted signs complaining about the neighboring development, but a judge has ordered all involved parties to attempt to settle the dispute among themselves.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 3, 2016
Judge dismisses legal complaint against Palm Avenue construction

Responding to a suit from residents of the Essex House condominium, a judge has denied a request to take immediate action against the developers of Echelon on Palm.

  • Sarasota
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Florida Highway Patrol handled the scene.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 3, 2016
Running of stop sign results in fatality

Scott Alan Jordan died in a two-car collision.

  • East County
  • News
The restaurant specializes in endless sushi and hibachi.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
Yuniku opens at University Parkway, Lockwood Ridge Road

The sushi and hibachi restaurant is the second eatery to open in University Square this year.

  • East County
  • News
Nancy Taussig, Barefoot Weddings and David Pilston, Save Our Seabirds
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 2, 2016
Chambers of commerce barbecue on the beach

The Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key Chambers of Commerce mingle with Tri-Chamber event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • June 2, 2016
Herald-Tribune parent hires firm for headquarters search

Herald-Tribune parent hires firm for headquarters search

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents of Panther Ridge have even done an online petition to oppose the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 2, 2016
Concession helistop postponed

The new hearing date is Sept. 1.

  • East County
  • News
Niki Muller submitted this photo of a Longboat Key flag at sunrise.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 2

Niki Muller submitted this photo of a Longboat Key flag at sunrise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Kovatch captured this close-up of a small alligator in the pond behind her home in Greenbrook Trails.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
East County weather page photo: June 2

Jennifer Kovatch captured this close-up of a small alligator in the pond behind her home in Greenbrook Trails.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Neil Oldham captured this shot of a purple gallinule perched on alligator flag at Celery Fields in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: June 2

Neil Oldham captured this shot of a purple gallinule perched on alligator flag at Celery Fields in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Liam Bramley watches the senior video.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 2, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High School seniors say goodbye

Seniors graduated at the Bradenton Area Convention Center Wednesday.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
What’s the plan?

Year-round Sarasotans enjoy the pace of summer. But although it is more relaxed, you still hear residents asking: What’ s the grand plan to head off the coming traffic crisis?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
Will Rubio run?

Can a tiger change its stripes?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Jeannie Sparks, Ricky Perrone and Donna Harrison have won the Observer's photo contest for May.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman has authored her first secular book on parenting from her experience teaching children and as a mother.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 2, 2016
Rabbi Elaine Glickman pens book for parents

"Your Kid's a Brat and It's All Your Fault" lends advice for parents looking to correct bratty behavior.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In April, Alta Vista residents began discussing their concerns regarding a car storage area in the Ringling Shopping Center parking lot.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 2, 2016
What’s happening at the Ringling Shopping Center?

An uptick in activity has residents curious about the future of the property, but a definitive answer could still be months away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In April, the city installed the first piece of roundabout artwork at the intersection of Main Street and Orange Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 2, 2016
City refines public art search process

An increase in public works projects also has the city searching for sculptors and painters. How do officials find the creative minds behind civic artwork?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Five years after the facility opened, the county has met its obligation to pay $320,000 annually toward the Robert L. Taylor center.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 2, 2016
City seeks county funding for Robert L. Taylor complex

The city is asking the county to consider investing more money into the north Sarasota community center, highlighting another rift between the two governments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 2, 2016
Oyster Bay home sells for $2.3 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between May 16 and May 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Running back Ali Boyce rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' 34-26 spring game victory against North Fort Myers May 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.02.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.02.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Benderson Development bought the 7.5 acre property housing the 96,000-square-feet former Dillard’s for $10 million in 2014.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 2, 2016
Westfield, Benderson and Dillard’s settle lawsuit

Following a lengthy legal clash, L.A. Fitness is slated to open in the former Dillard’s department store at Westfield Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2016
A lesson in street course

Osprey resident will compete in the Skateboard Street Amateur at X Games Austin 2016 June 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota Christian Middle School cheerleading squad won a national championship in its first season of competition. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Middle School Cheerleading squad puts Sarasota Christian on the map.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The meeting will be held in the first-floor chambers of the county administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 1, 2016
Is development worth $2.4 million?

Tara's developer proposes two options for settling a lawsuit against Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Former professional race car driver Robin Dallenbach was among the instructors at the BRAKES hands-on driving school at Bradenton Motorsports Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 1, 2016
BRAKES instructors a driving force in teen safety

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2016
Summer Night Hoops series coming to Lakewood

The series will be held from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays from June 8 to July 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
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