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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 11, 2016
Commissioners approve 1,400-home community

Medallion Home plans to convert dairy farm immediately south of Waterlefe.

  • East County
  • News
An open kitchen allows patrons to watch chefs in action and also creates an opportunity for interaction between the kitchen and guests. The kitchen features a pizza oven.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 11, 2016
SMR expands Country Club offerings

With area growing, developer adds The Lodge to Lakewood Ranch Country Club's luxury amenities.

  • East County
  • News
Florida Atlantic safety Sharrod Neasman, a 2010 graduate of Braden River High, was signed by the Atlanta Falcons April 30, as a college free agent. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 11, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 05.12.16

East County High 5 Moments: 05.12.16

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 11, 2016
Cops Corner 5.12.2016

Comical crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Braden River junior pitchers Lexie Phelps and Ali Yawn led the Braden River softball team back to the state semifinals May 6 for the first time since 2011.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 11, 2016
Pair of aces

Braden River pitchers hurl Pirates into first state semifinal since 2011.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gisela Lopez, Myrna Flores and Brittani Barnes discuss each salsa and tried to come to a conclusion.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 11, 2016
Principal's salsa principles rule

B.D. Gullett Elementary staff members compete in homemade salsa competition

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gene Witt Elementary Principal Gene Witt David Marshall talks to Addie Bertrand, a recent graduate. Bertrand lives in St. Augustine but wants to move to Bradenton to be closer to her family.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 11, 2016
Manatee County schools hire learning

Increased retirement numbers leave school districts competing for qualified teachers.

  • East County
  • News
Dale and Lisa Nauman know where the local eagle nests are and help the Audubon Society monitor the population.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 11, 2016
'Eagle Man' attempts rescue

Unfortunately, injured bird found along State Road 64 doesn't survive surgery for broken shoulder.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 10, 2016
St. Armands celebrates successful year

The St. Armands Circle Association held its annual meeting May 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
The six-week closure along Cocoanut Avenue is part of an extended series of construction projects near Cocoanut and Palm Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 10, 2016
Cocoanut street closure begins for hotel construction

For the next six weeks, a portion of Cocoanut Avenue in downtown Sarasota will be closed as crews work on infrastructure improvements associated with a Palm Avenue hotel development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The National Association of Letter Carriers food drive to benefit the All Faiths Food Bank Campaign Against Summer Hunger.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 10, 2016
Letter Carriers partner with All Faiths Food Bank to Stamp Out Hunger

The National Association of Letter Carriers food drive to benefit the All Faiths Food Bank Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This aerial shows Rye Road's intersection with State Road 64.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2016
County puts breaks on Rye Road

The speed limit will be lowered to 45 mph.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 10, 2016
I-75 construction to close University Parkway Tuesday

Some lanes of University Parkway will be intermittently shut down.

  • East County
  • News
Teen cyclist injured
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 10, 2016
Bradenton teen cyclist critically injured

Bicyclist thrown to pavement after running into a car on Linger Lodge Road.

  • East County
  • News
Pete and Carla Rowan and Georgia and Craig Walters have organized Keep Longboat Special to tackle island-wide issues.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 9, 2016
Group organizes to oppose Floridays project

Keep Longboat Special aims to block development of a hotel proposed at the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 9, 2016
Sarasota planners OK Cask & Ale on Main Street

City staff have endorsed plans for an upscale craft cocktail lounge in the space originally slated to house Taco Bus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Angelique Chromy, Betty Frostad, Jared Chromy and David Frostad
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 8, 2016
Mum's the word for Selby Gardens Mother's Day brunch

Families bring mothers to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens for Mother's Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 8, 2016
Longboat Island Chapel honors local students

Longboat Island Chapel members celebrated Mother’s Day with the church’s annual Scholarship Sunday May 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bruce Peck blows grains of sand from the cap of his creation "Clownin' Around."
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 8, 2016
Sand Sculpture Contest carves out tradition

Residents and visitors participate in the 44th annual Sand Sculpture Contest.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jordan Moctezuma makes friends with one of the rabbits in the petting zoo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 7, 2016
St. Boniface celebrates end of school year

St. Boniface celebrates end of school year

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Event chairs Alice Williams, Tina Granthon and Becky Reese
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 7, 2016
Concordia Lutheran brews Mothers and Others Tea party

Ladies of Concordia Lutheran Church honor mothers with tea party and petit fours.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2016
Ranchers hit greenways

Business Alliance hosts annual golf scramble.

  • East County
  • Business
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 7, 2016
InStride goes Out of the Gates, into the Winner’s Circle

InStride Therapy, Inc. held its Derby Day 2016 fundraiser, Out of the Gates into the Winner’s Circle, May 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Benjamin Lima and Aspen Kaye
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 7, 2016
Pine View Prom: One night to remember

Students attend Pine View School Prom with “A Thousand and One Nights” theme.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Caleb Pryor, Cyanne Doyle, Gabrielle Nutter and Olivia Neal duel with lightsabers during the "A Galaxy Far Far Away" prom.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 7, 2016
The force is strong with Riverview prom

Riverview High School hosts prom with "In A Galaxy Far Far Away" theme.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Hanover takes Nathan Schrimsher over a jump on their way to winning the riding portion of the modern pentathlon on May 7.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 7, 2016
Benderson Park has gold medal performance in international exposure

Modern pentathlon World Cup Final draws 25 countries to Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 6, 2016
Payton Wright Foundation tees up for golf tournament

The Payton Wright Foundation hosted its eight annual golf tournament May 6, at the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jean and Andy Fox live in Lakewood Ranch and each runs their own small business.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 6, 2016
Small Business Chamber seeks new platforms

The networking group aims to connect local small business owners.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2016
County to consider $200K in economic development funds

Sarasota County aims to lure an unnamed national roofing company to the region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Accident in Lakewood Ranch
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 6, 2016
Lakewood Ranch teenager critical after auto accident

Joseph Coco in critical condition at Tampa General Hospital after early-morning wreck.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 6, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club gets artsy

Bird Key Yacht Club hosted its May art opening May 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 5, 2016
A knight for the arts

Tara students celebrate Asian culture

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 5, 2016
It's tea time for mom

Kiddie Academy kids celebrate their mothers

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The county found two pool umbrellas for the bocce players to use during their play. The league also pitched in and bought a few umbrellas of their own.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 5, 2016
John Marble Park bocce ball players secure shade

The league bought umbrellas to replace tents.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 5, 2016
Tara Preserve faces preserve cutbacks

The CDD is retaining West Bay Landscaping, but its crew will soon be facing a new challenge.

  • East County
  • News
Billie Dawson submitted this photo of white pelicans on Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: May 5

Billie Dawson submitted this photo of white pelicans on Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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