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Susan DeVictor, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this photo of the sun rising over Lake Summerfield.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2016
East County weather page photo: March 3

Susan DeVictor, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this photo of the sun rising over Lake Summerfield.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Daniel Reeves submitted this photo of a sunset over Sarasota Bay near Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: March 3

Daniel Reeves submitted this photo of a sunset over Sarasota Bay near Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 3, 2016
Two tales of intervention

The stories of Cask & Ale and Oaktree Development show how good intentions by the city actually drive up entertainment and housing prices for the consumer.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
ODA freshman Christian Wheeler scored five goals versus Admiral Farragut March 2.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2016
ODA lax posts shutout

The Out-of-Door Academy boys lacrosse team beat Admiral Farragut 17-0 March 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Justin Curtis, Trevor Losada and Cody Hendrickson with the Goons and Grads team get some crowd support.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 3, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High students dodge for charity

The Student Government Association held a dodgeball tournament to fundraise for Project Heart.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Lenny Landau
  • March 3, 2016
How good intentions can go terribly wrong

Underground utilities referendum’s contingencies and assessments could be fatal flaws.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bahram and Hamila Kadivar sold their Unit 307 condominium at Gulf and Bay Club, 5740 Midnight Pass Road.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 3, 2016
Golden Gate Point unit sells for $2,999,900

The following residential real estate transactions took place between February 15 and February 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Courtesy photo. Cheryl Hurley with the first "Ava" stays in touch with Ava's sister Deb Kabinoff. Kabinoff is with the third "Ava" who is still in training.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 3, 2016
Sister acts to honor legacy through Team Ava effort

Team Ava raises money to sponsor a Southeastern Guide Dogs puppy in memory of Ava Hodous.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Springfest Executive Director Eliza Culverhouse pets Honor from the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office during the final year of Springfest in 2015.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 3, 2016
Springfest won't spring forward in Palmer Ranch

The annual family festival Springfest will no longer take place due to land sale.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ellen James
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 3, 2016
Bigfoot sighting

Visitors spot Bigfoot at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ailen Garcia Gorrita and Annalyse Neil paint together at the 2015 Sun Circle Art Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 3, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.3.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Canadian developer Vandyk is planning an iconic nine-story condo complex at the gateway to Golden Gate Point.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 3, 2016
Development squeezes space on Golden Gate Point

The second-to-last piece of vacant property in the downtown district is slated for development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Public Works General Manager Todd Kucharski is optimistic a new cleaning contractor will lead to better bathroom conditions at several city parks.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 3, 2016
Contract dispute muddies city janitorial services

The city hopes a new cleaning contractor will provide relief from bathroom woes at several Sarasota parks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Infanti says his development firm was willing to consider building affordable units in Laurel Park, but adequate procedures for selling those units privately aren’t in place yet.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 3, 2016
Laurel Park project highlights affordable housing deficiencies

Because of a lack of clear regulations, a developer will pay money into an affordable housing fund rather than build attainable units within a planned residential project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ian Black is a leading voice calling for public improvements to the Rosemary District.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 3, 2016
Rosemary District property owners discuss public investment

With more than 1,000 residential units under construction in the Rosemary District, stakeholders are discussing how to fund the evolving needs of the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chief Planner Steve Stancel says the city will continue to compile information on redesigning Fruitville Road, with another public workshop planned for the next 45 days.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 3, 2016
Key leaders question Fruitville redesign plans

As the city works to create a more pedestrian-friendly atmosphere along Fruitville Road, barrier island residents are wondering how changes might impact their traffic conditions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2016
In defeat, Rams maintain positive outlook

The Riverview boys basketball team fell short in the Class 8A state championships, but the runner-up Rams still completed the best season in school history.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 03.03.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota Christian seniors Anikka Jensen and Cheyenne Miller both signed scholarships Feb. 24 to play volleyball for Pasco-Hernando State College. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Best friends set to take the volleyball court together once more

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney junior forward Alex Turner was named the Florida Dairy Farmers Class 2A Player of the Year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.03.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.03.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Judith Berlow, a Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club volunteer, stops during her reading period with Ballard Elementary students to discuss a topic she wants them to understand.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 2, 2016
Volunteers' motives easy to read when it comes to Books for Kids program

Lakewood Ranch Rotary initiative promotes literacy in Manatee County elementary schools.

  • East County
  • News
Damage from a tornado that struck Sarasota in January.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 2, 2016
Town expands its emergency notification service

Residents can sign up to receive additional alerts from CodeRed, such as tornado and severe weather alerts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2016
Children eat up Dr. Seuss stories

Schools plated green eggs and ham for the author's birthday March 2.

  • East County
  • News
Lynne Miller, Betsy Patterson and Darla Sampen shops fashionable bags from Patchington at St. Michael's Women's Guild Fashion Show and Luncheon.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 2, 2016
‘Footprints in the Sand’ Fashion Show and Luncheon

The St. Michael's Women's Guild hosted a fashion show and luncheon on Wednesday, March 2, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 2, 2016
Longboat legend

Ralph Hunter, founder of the Longboat Observer, demonstrated classic entrepreneurism. He filled an unmet need and helped build a proud community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bryce Rosin with his grandmother turned Cat in the Hat Sue Rosin.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 2, 2016
GFA wishes Dr. Seuss a happy birthday

Students at Goldie Feldman Academy indulge in green eggs and ham in honor of Dr. Seuss birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Catcher Maddie Biggs hit a pair of home runs in Lakewood Ranch's 14-1 victory against Manatee March 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 2, 2016
Mustangs swing past Hurricanes

The Lakewood Ranch softball team beat Manatee 14-1 March 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
U.S. Senate candidate Carlos Beruff announces his candidacy at his Medallion Home, which he founded.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 2, 2016
Carlos Beruff’s Road to Damascus

How and why homebuilder-entrepreneur Carlos Beruff converted from business to politics. It’s all about taxpayers’ money.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 2, 2016
Ralph Hunter: The original Observer

Longboat Observer founder Ralph Hunter died Friday. He was 95.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor 03.03.16

Neighborhood undergrounding; tax spending

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 2, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Jean Madley Burgess, Norman Foxman and Ellen Haft died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harold Ronson and Milton Harr
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 2, 2016
Lazy Lobster honors World War II vets

Harold Ronson and Milton Harr enjoyed lunch at the Lazy Lobster Feb. 19

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 2, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Plymouth Harbor President and CEO Harry Hobson, Field Office Manager Jon Seehawer, of the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration, and Vice President of Health Services Joe Devore, of Plymouth Harbour
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 2, 2016
Plymouth Harbor receives Governor’s Gold Seal Award

Plymouth Harbor’s Smith Care Center was one of 32 nursing home facilities in Florida to receive the award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 2, 2016
Eagles land at Triton Bend

The construction of a home on Triton Bend is delayed until May 1 due to a bald eagle’s nest near the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 2, 2016
Town crawls toward turtle solution for beach project

Longboat's final beach project permit depends on an agreement with condos at the south end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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