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The Longboat Key Town Commission is determined to decrease bridge openings.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 16, 2015
Bridge openings don’t clog traffic, study shows

Commissioners gave Town Manager Dave Bullock direction to invite Coast Guard and FDOT officials to a future meeting to discuss bridge openings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lowell Lakritz blows into the shofar horn he brought back from his most recent trip to Israel.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 16, 2015
Sound of the shofar

Longboat resident will play the shofar for the Temple Emanu-El congregation for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Assistant to the Town Manager Susan Phillips suggested the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key consider donating the money to Bayfront Park earlier this month.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 16, 2015
Bayfront Park grants become addicting

A revamped Bayfront Park that’s been in the works since 2008 has received $12,270 in funding gifts for a new children’s playground on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A survey of a wastewater pipeline underneath Sarasota Bay will be performed next year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 16, 2015
Longboat Key highlights 2016 legislative priorities

Preserving a longstanding vacation rental ordinance tops Longboat Key’s list of 11 priorities it wants the Legislature to take note of when it convenes in January for the 2016 Legislative session.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission approved Town Manager Dave Bullock's 2015-16 fiscal year budget on first reading Sept. 9.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 16, 2015
Commission approves $16,241,037 budget; tax rate to fall 2%

The Longboat Key fiscal 2015-16 budget will be balanced by using $622,240 from the town’s reserve funds. General-fund expenses are projected to increase 4.58%.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Lynn Larson called the unfunded pension liability the biggest problem facing future taxpayers.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 16, 2015
BP money to reduce pension debt

Longboat Key Commissioner Lynn Larson argued $23 million in unfunded liabilities is more pressing than other proposed uses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Scott Pike, who was known for painting portraits of Plymouth Harbor residents, died Sept. 13.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 16, 2015
Scott Pike colored his life with art

Scott Pike, who was known for painting portraits of Plymouth Harbor residents, died Sept. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Back row: Andrew Nesto, Joe Mojica, Kenny Kirchoff and Dave Fox. Front row: Cathi Fox, Ada Mojica and Sigi Molingowski.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 16, 2015
Serving up fun

Rules and regulations aren't important in the Tara Preserve's water volleyball game. Its focus is on fun and friendship.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Frank Rupertus chats with Herb Dolan while delivering a meatball sample.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 16, 2015
Wawa has arrived

With the grand opening of Wawa on State Road 64, and more on the way, the northern gas station invasion has officially begun in East County.

  • East County
  • News
Jewish Family & Children Service of the Suncoast Executive Director Rose Chapman said 80% of clients served by the organization are not Jewish, so adding Center for Building Hope’s programming to the mix makes sense.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2015
Nonprofit assumes cancer support services

Center for Building Hope and Jewish Family & Children Service hope to transition cancer support programming to JFCS Oct. 1.

  • East County
  • News
The Manatee County School Board swore in University Park resident John Colon as its newest member Sept. 7.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2015
Conversation with John Colon

As the new East County representative on the Manatee County School Board, John Colon hopes to bring a collaborative spirit to the group.

  • East County
  • News
Entrance through the Balmoral Woods Boulevard gate to the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club has been an item of concern for CDD 6 residents.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2015
Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 raises questions over gates

Lakewood Ranch Ranch chairman seeks attorneys' opinion on whether the community can restrict access on Country Club roadways.

  • East County
  • News
Longtime Sarasota-Manatee Association of Riding Therapy leader Gail Clifton, left, is again serving as the organization's interim volunteer executive director.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2015
SMART seeks new leader

The organization again is searching for an executive director, but is not in a hurry to fill the position.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2015
Growth continues at Manatee County schools

Growth continues at Manatee County schools

  • East County
  • News
The home at 3531 Bayou Pointe has five bedrooms, four and a half baths, a pool and 4,074 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 16, 2015
Bay Isles home sells for $2.4 million

The home at 3531 Bayou Pointe has five bedrooms, four and a half baths, a pool and 4,074 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 16, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 9.17.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 16, 2015
Country Club Village home sells for $950,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2015
OBITUARY | Dr. Joseph Klein

Dr. Joseph Klein, 103, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key and Wilkes-Barre, Pa., died Sept. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dave Chaloupka purchased Rosa Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard in July.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 16, 2015
Fiorelli family friend buys East County winery

Dave Chaloupka plans to revitalize Rosa Fiorelli's Winery & Vineyard, with new name, wine and services.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 15, 2015
Miles of dedication lead to Sailor perfection

The Sarasota High boys and girls cross-country teams have both won their first three meets of the season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The flag flew Monday, and will fly Tuesday and Wednesday of this week during the organ donation process.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 15, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center honors organ donor

The center will fly a “Donate Life” flag at its entrance this week.

  • East County
  • News
Members of the Bobby Jones Golf Club Study Committee shared their thoughts with the City Commission Monday evening.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 15, 2015
Bobby Jones committee hones in on improvement plans

The group tasked with examining the future of Bobby Jones Golf Club agrees the facility needs significant upgrades, but the desired scope of work is still in question.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Author John Grisham will headline a fundraiser for the Manatee County library system. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 15, 2015
John Grisham to headline Manatee County library fundraiser

The author of "A Time to Kill" and "The Client" will help the Manatee Library Foundation reach its $175,000 fundraising goal.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Saunders & Co. listed the home on 8306 Sanderling Road, while Coldwell Banker represented the buyer.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 15, 2015
Siesta Key home sells for $6 million

Coldwell Banker Realtor Linda Weber this month sold a 5,000-square-foot home on Sanderling Road for $6.275 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Hannah Figueras (far right) is among four Manatee County high school seniors vying for the 2016 National Merit Scholarship.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 15, 2015
Braden River High senior competes for scholarship

Braden River High School senior Hannah Figueras is among four Manatee County students who landed semifinalist spots for the 2016 National Merit Scholarship.

  • East County
  • News
A version of developer Harvey Vengroff’s plans for a massive injection of affordable housing into the city, reviewed by the county in June. Advocates say a lack of affordable housing is impeding economic development.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 15, 2015
Report decries lack of affordable housing in Sarasota County

Costs associated with the problem will be passed on to everyone, advocates say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
General Manager Jeff Mayers, AAA Field Manager Don Schwartz, Director of Communications Sandra Rios and Director of Resort Operations Rick Benninghove with the resorts 32nd annual AAA Four Diamond Award in April
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 15, 2015
Longboat Key Club to hold job fair

The Resort at Longboat Key Club is hosting a two-day job fair on Sept. 21 and 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 15, 2015
Youth soccer scores with season opener

Soccer season began for the Suncoast Sports Club Saturday, Sept. 13 at Glebe Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski reported to Commissioner Phill Younger Monday that fewer than 8-feet of dry sand remains at the North Shore Road beach access. (Gene Jaleski)
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 15, 2015
Resident reports rapid north end erosion

Rapid sand loss in and around two groins built to help hold sand on the north end of Longboat Key has been reported.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 15, 2015
Sarasota Just the Stats: 9-17-15

Sarasota Just the Stats: 9-17-15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview High alum Richie James starred as an offensive weapon at Middle Tennessee State University.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 15, 2015
Sarasota Alumni Spotlight: Richie James

Riverview High graduate Richie James was named Middle Tennessee State's offensive Warrior of the Week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 15, 2015
Sarasota Sidelines: 09.17.15

Sarasota Sidelines: 09.17.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 15, 2015
Orioles to host fall instructional league

The Baltimore Orioles will host the team’s Fall Instructional League Sept. 22 through Oct. 13, in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
New Sir Knights pose with San Damiano Assembly Color Guard Members.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 14, 2015
Knights' council members raise ranks

Blood drive remembers 9/11

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Before the City Commission's decision not to regulate any vehicles for hire, Uber representatives warned that a proposed ordinance would drive the service out of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 14, 2015
City prepares to formalize taxi deregulation

Following last week’s decision to preserve Uber service in Sarasota and remove regulations on taxis, city staff is working on implementing the changes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 14, 2015
Sarasota County ranks high for livability

Sarasota County ranks high for ‘livability.’ However, it may be that livability is in the eye — and age — of the beholder.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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