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Culverts sit on Benderson's 42-acre parcel just off Coburn and Fruitville roads.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 4, 2015
Commissioners' roadblock slows Fruitville Initiative project

Benderson expected to submit a revised plan for its 42-acre parcel inside the Fruitville Initiative area

  • East County
  • News
Residents say this pond, which is used to catch drainage from Tara Boulevard, smells bad and collects trash.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 4, 2015
Living next to pond scum

Tara Preserve CDD considers filling a dysfunctional drainage pond.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 4, 2015
CDDs to hold public meeting on roadshare agreement

CDDs 2, 5 and 6 have been working for a year to find a way to split maintenance costs on shared gates and roads.

  • East County
  • News
Supervisors Alan Haibach and Chris Hogan spoke up about the litigation with the Shores homeowners during the Oct. 26 Community Development District meeting.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 4, 2015
Waterlefe litigation with Shores residents inches toward resolution

After almost a decade of dispute, the issue of additional assessment fees may be put to rest.

  • East County
  • News
Layla Lockaby enjoys the hunt for candy.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 4, 2015
Stoneybrook hosts Trunk or Treat

Residents gathered to dish out candy, dress in their Halloween garb.

  • East County
  • News
Aaron Cushman is a Grand Bay resident who served during World War II and the Korean War.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 4, 2015
A veteran's voice: Aaron Cushman to speak at Veterans Day parade

Meet Aaron Cushman, one of the 130 veterans marching on Veterans Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fresh & Fresh Cafe owner Werner Wegener aims to add variety to Longboat Key dining.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 4, 2015
New eatery gives diners fresh option

Fresh & Fresh Café opened its doors at the beginning of October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
The Village Idiots bike club uses Hidden River Trail as part of its route because it is a safer option to go between Lorraine Road and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 4, 2015
No stopping 'Village Idiots?'

Club utilizes Hidden River Trail Road despite regulation banning bicycles

  • East County
  • News
Longenecker's dream was to find a building full of history that he could renovate into his home. He searched the country but found a treasure he couldn't resist along the Braden River.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 4, 2015
Living large at 'The Lodge'

East County resident transforms old clubhouse into a cultural mecca.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 4, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 11.5.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
To sell 15 Colony Beach & Tennis Resort acres at auction, Yablon said the association would need an 80% vote of the unit owners to dissolve the condo association.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 4, 2015
Yablon proposes selling Colony land at auction

What’s the best way to maximize the price of the coveted Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Property? The association’s president believes it’s selling the land to the highest bidder.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock allotted $214,800 for wage increases for approximately 100 general employees.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 4, 2015
Town staff gets pay hike

A new merit wage increase system implemented by Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock Oct. 1 gave out an overall 3.8% overall increases town-wide to general employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Manatee County School District is putting $4.9 million more into the district's health insurance fund.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 4, 2015
Manatee County teachers, aids receive raises

For the first time in seven years, every Manatee County School District teacher is receiving a salary increase.

  • East County
  • News
Mason Lee brings Beethoven back to life with his presentation.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 4, 2015
Gene Witt Elementary brings history to life

Students play the role of key figures in Witt's Living Museum project.

  • East County
  • News
Harvest United Methodist Church Rev. Steve Price tries to get out on the court at least twice a week.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2015
King of His Court

Harvest United Methodist Church co-pastor Steve Price won the National Men’s 50s Clay Court Doubles Championship Oct. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mary Dee and Don Klingenberg vote Tuesday at Longboat Key Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 3, 2015
Longboat Key electorate approves undergrounding project

Longboat Key voters approved a referendum to issue bonds not to exceed $25.25 million to bury Gulf of Mexico Drive utilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The panel included POD founder and President Nancy Parrish, retired Navy Lt. Paula Coughlin, POD President Don Christensen and Charlayne Hunter-Gault.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 3, 2015
Protect Our Defenders Cocktails and Conversations

Protect Our Defenders invited members of the community for cocktails and a conversation about military sexual trauma.

  • Black Tie
Mary Dee and Don Klingenberg voted on Election Day Tuesday at Longboat Key Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 3, 2015
Longboaters approve burying wires

The referendum to bury Gulf of Mexico Drive utilities was approved Tuesday, with 1,397 voters voting in favor of the referendum and 835 voting against it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 3, 2015
Key Niners putts toward fall

Key Niners welcomed back its 75 members on Nov. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River senior Ryan Walker won a pair of individual titles at the Class 3A-District 7 Swimming and Diving Championship Oct. 30. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 3, 2015
Braden River makes a splash at district meet

The Braden River High boys swim team finished second at the Class 3A-Distict 7 Swimming and Diving Championships Oct. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 3, 2015
Women’s Golf Association tees off its season

Longboat Key Club welcomed back its Women’s 18-Hole Golf Association Nov. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Key Village association members at the Nov. 3 meeting.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • November 3, 2015
Vehicle burglaries flare up on Siesta Key

A string of vehicle break-ins in October on the key warrants precautions, according the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Department.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The market on Lakewood Ranch Main Street was open for 13 months and held once a month. File photo by Amanda Sebastiano.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 3, 2015
Farmers market to return to Lakewood Ranch

A change of venue opens the market to more vendors.

  • East County
  • News
Heritage Harbour South CDD Chairwoman Michelle Patterson hopes deputies focused just on Fairway Isles Lane will slow speeders.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 3, 2015
Heritage Harbour South CDD to receive update on speeding

Off-duty deputies have patrolled Fairway Isles Lane for a month. Have drivers slowed down?

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 3, 2015
Pirates blank Seminoles

The Braden River High boys soccer team beat Southeast 4-0 Nov. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson continues his national book tour in downtown Sarasota Wednesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 3, 2015
BookStore1Sarasota expects big turnout for Ben Carson

The Republican presidential candidate will continue his book tour on Main Street tomorrow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Irwin Pastor has qualified to run for his at-large commission seat.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 3, 2015
Pastor qualifies for commission seat

At-Large Commissioner Irwin Pastor seeks another two years in his commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo. An aerial of the Sarasota Memorial Hospital campus in January 2011 prior to the construction of the courtyard tower.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 2, 2015
Hospital beginnings: Sarasota Memorial in 90 years.

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System expands over 90 years with plans for more in the near future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Registered voters can still cast their votes at the polls on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 3.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 2, 2015
Early voting attracts 21.9% turnout rate

As of Oct. 30, 1,310 voters, or 21.9% of the town’s 5,986 registered voters, took advantage of early voting or via absentee ballots.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Long-time volunteers Ruth Muller and Jane Boaks with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System President and CEO David Verinder.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 2, 2015
Sarasota Memorial celebrates 90 years of service

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System marks its 90th anniversary with a ceremony Nov. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ann Frescura, incoming Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce executive director as of Monday, Nov. 11.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • November 2, 2015
Siesta Key chamber hires new executive director

The new executive director will bring 8 years of experience promoting business and tourism for the Springfield, Ill. historic central business district.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2015
Website names Sarasota top place to retire

Livability.com has ranked Sarasota second on its “Top 10 Best Places to Retire” list for 2015, citing quality healthcare and retiree-friendly services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 2, 2015
Pups parade on J.D. Hamel Park for Howl-O-Ween

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted the 18th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest and fun walk on Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 2, 2015
INTERACTIVE: Sarasota Memorial — 90 years of memories

Share your memories of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, as the organization celebrates its 90th anniversary today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview's Keanan Dols won the 200-yard individual medley in 1:55.92.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2015
Rams golden in the pool

The Riverview High boys and girls swim teams both won Class 4A-District 6 Swimming and Diving Championships Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2015
QUIZ: Sarasota Memorial celebrates 90 years

As Sarasota Memorial Hospital celebrates its 90th anniversary this week, readers can test their knowledge of the local institution.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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