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  • Matt Walsh
  • March 9, 2016
Underground lines

Pay now or pay later

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A preliminary rendering of the kind of hotel Floridays would build at the north end of the key.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 9, 2016
Floridays: How 15 units could equal 120

Technically, a ‘yes’ vote would mean 15 units for the north end. But in reality, that translates to a 120-unit hotel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 9, 2016
Coast Guard to boaters: Avoid New Pass, for now

A town renourishment project could add depth to New Pass, but many boaters say that’s not a long-term solution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 9, 2016
Hang up on phony IRS

Callers impersonating federal employees, demanding immediate payment and threatening arrest, reach Longboat Residents each year, and many are becoming savvy to the scam.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police Sgt. Lee Smith shows off a Project Lifesaver bracelet outfitted with a transmitter.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 9, 2016
Police to introduce Project Lifesaver

Information about the program to help track loved ones with cognitive disorders who wander away will be available at the public safety complex open house on March 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2016
Another expansion planned for Indigo

The addition on a 49-acre parcel will allow for 590 units in total.

  • East County
  • News
East County resident Lori Dengler, a one-year appointee to Manatee County's Healthcare Advisory Committee, reviews documents in her home.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2016
Piecing together the healthcare puzzle

With $20 million dedicated to indigent care, Manatee County seeks funding alternatives.

  • East County
  • News
The Summerfield Information Center currently serves as an information center for Lakewood Ranch and the office for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2016
Information Center's future uncertain

Within a month, SMR set to move out of the 20-year-old building at Summerfield Community Park.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 9, 2016
Underground utilities: 10 things to know

The decision day for a $23.85 million project is March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • March 9, 2016
Three Things: For rent

Three Longboat Key and Sarasota rental properties could bring pizzazz to investors' portfolios.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 9, 2016
Greenbrook Village home sells for $625,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 22-Feb. 26

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 9, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.10.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2016
OBITUARY | Margery “Midge” Rabow

Margery “Midge” Rabow, 90, of Sarasota, died March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch junior Kinsey Goelz and sophomore Morgan Cummins both committed to play college softball before their first season of high school softball.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2016
Early decisions become commonplace

Three area softball players committed to play at the next level before receiving their first high school report card.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jenny Townsend wanted to create a place for music lovers of all ages to meet and collaborate.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 9, 2016
Music Compound: a business of note

After Keyboards and More closed its State Road 70 location, some employees find a home at Music Compound.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River junior Sarah Crawford hit a pair of home runs against Armwood March 4.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 03.101.16

East County High 5 Moments: 03.101.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River junior Chance Sharbono, pictured with coach Clarence Arrington, became the first Pirate wrestler to earn a state medal after finishing third in Class 2A at 138 pounds. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River junior wrestler sticks to tradition

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River junior Myah Moy and her Pirates teammates will look to remain unbeaten when they travel to rival Lakewood Ranch March 15.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 8, 2016
Duncan and Bullock visit Democratic Club

The Longboat Key Democratic Club hosted Mayor Jack Duncan and Town Manager David Bullock at its monthly luncheon Tuesday, March 8, at the Portofino Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 8, 2016
Longboat Island Chapel hosts a thrifty fashion show

Longboat Island Chapel held its annual Lord’s Warehouse Fashion Show Tuesday, March 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 8, 2016
Colony: The beginning of the end?

The board unanimously agreed to work with Unicorp National Development, which could resolve ongoing litigation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Matt Nessetti, Dr. Doris Ramirez Nessetti, Dr. Irv Becker and Physician Assistant Anne Marie Dozier
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 8, 2016
New medical facility will introduce physicians

The Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living will host a meet and greet at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 8, 2016
Fairies meander the paths at Historic Spanish Point

Historic Spanish Point hosts the 3rd annual Fairy House Festival Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The district's staffing plan breaks down how many teachers are needed for different grade levels.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 8, 2016
Manatee County School Board decides whether to hire more teachers

The District Staffing Plan spells out how many additional teachers are needed for each grade level.

  • East County
  • News
The community will surround a lake and have plenty of pedestrian-friendly areas.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2016
Pulte prepares for expansion

The builder plans to construct 246 homes in Sarasota County, in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside.

  • East County
  • News
The group will meet at Summerfield Park on the first Sunday of the month, starting in July.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 8, 2016
Braden Woods resident launches community group

The Bradenton native hopes to reignite community interaction through reading.

  • East County
  • News
(Courtesy Mattamy Homes) An artist's rendering shows a potential design for an Atlanta Braves spring training facility in North Port.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 8, 2016
UPDATE: Braves eye Sarasota County for stadium

The Atlanta Braves are considering North Port for a new spring training facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Core Development President Kevin Daves presents a concept plan for the property at the northeast corner of U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 7, 2016
City moves forward with downtown land swap

A deal between the city and a developer could help the construction of a roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road — and an 18 story, 80-unit condominium nearby.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sophomore James Boldin hit a double in his first at bat.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2016
Tornadoes blow past Thunder

The Booker baseball team beat ODA 14-4 March 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney freshman Connor Nicholson looks for an open teammate.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2016
JV Cougars win big

The Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse team scored 15 goals March 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bud Collins and his wife, Anita Ruthling Klaussen, at the U.S. Tennis Association's U.S. Open’s media center, which was named in Collins' honor.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 7, 2016
Former Colony owner and tennis journalist Bud Collins dies

Bud Collins, 86, of Brookline, Mass. and former owner of a unit at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, died March 4. He was known nationally for his work as a tennis journalist.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office found credit card skimmers on pumps on Fruitville Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2016
Sarasota gas station employees discover skimmers

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the discovery of two credit card skimmers at the Mobil station on Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2016
Tara women spring into fashion

A fashion show at Tara Golf and Country Club showcased designs from Hearts Desire Boutique.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2016
Robin Roberts talks Oscars, Nancy Reagan in Sarasota visit

Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts spoke during the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts was the featured speaker for the March 7 Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 7, 2016
Robin Roberts inspires Town Hall audiences

RCLA Town Hall features Good Morning America co-anchor and breast cancer survivor Robin Roberts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff has owned the land at 2211 Fruitville Road for more than a decade.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2016
City staff recommends affordable housing plan

The Sarasota Planning Board will hear entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff’s proposal for 393 apartments on Fruitville Road this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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