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  • Jack Short
  • September 2, 2015
Troubled South Trail building sees new life

A new owner is planning to demolish the partially-built structure at 4420 S. Tamiami Trail, following a $685,000 purchase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 2, 2015
OUR VIEW | Remembrance of a Longboat Key icon

Former Mayor Dr. Hal Lenobel died at age 91.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Pat and Sen. Bob Johnson
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 2, 2015
OUR VIEW | Sarasota statesman

It’s not overstating to say Bob Johnson would rank among the top five individuals who, over the past half-century, have been dedicated to the betterment of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Gwen McKenna made a splash with this photo, taken in Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: September 3

Gwen McKenna made a splash with this photo, taken in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joy Knight submitted this photo of a bird’s-eye view of sunset on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: September 3

Joy Knight submitted this photo of a bird’s-eye view of sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2015
East County photo contest winner: September 3

Christopher Szymanski submitted this photo of a hungry black-crowned night heron along the Manatee River.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Community Foundation of Sarasota County President and CEO Roxie Jerde addresses guests at the conclusion of the 2015 Giving Challenge.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 2, 2015
Giving Challenge collects $6.67 million

The Patterson Foundation partners with Community Foundation to fundraise for 24 hours for nonprofit organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
​Courtesy photo. Community Haven Director of Development Donna McGrath and President of Sarasota Southside Rotary Club Herb Jones.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 2, 2015
Rotary donates $3,000 for Community Haven

Sarasota Southside Rotary Club presented a check to support Community Haven efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 2, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 9.3.2015

Find out what crime is happening near you.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2015
OBITUARY | Jeannette Marie Frint

Jeannette Marie Frint, 82, of Holmes Beach, died Aug. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2015
OBITUARY | John Frisoli

John Frisoli, Jr., 72, of Longboat Key and Franklin Township, Hunterdon County, N.J., died Aug. 21.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2015
OBITUARY | Joan Miller Lipsky

Joan Miller Lipsky, 96, of Longboat Key and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Aug. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The unit 502 condominium at 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,964 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 2, 2015
Beach Residences condo sells for $2.7 million

The unit 502 condominium at 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,964 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 2, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 9.3.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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At low tide, Commissioner Phill Younger says that concrete teeth, or baffling, used to help stop the flow of sand to hold a beach, are non-existent right now in the seaward sections of the groins that jut into the Gulf. (Kurt Schultheis)
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 2, 2015
Are Longboat Key's new groins holding sand?

Commissioner Phill Younger and town staff have different takes on the loss of sand at the North Shore Road beach access.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bruce and Florence Cunningham utilized Family Resources' shelter in Bradenton after adopting their son, who had behavioral issues six years ago.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 2, 2015
Nonprofit tees off out east

A nonprofit based in downtown Bradenton, Family Resources hopes inaugural golf tournament will attract East County's attention to its cause.

  • East County
  • News
Owners of the former Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant seek to build a new restaurant that’s similar to The Shore Diner on St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 2, 2015
Will Shore seats shrink?

A Longbeach Village restaurant application that asks for 114 additional seats needs major revisions by Sept. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Margo Diener, left, organized the walk with help from Peter and Sandy Gatti, right, residents of Riverview, north of the Manatee River.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 2, 2015
Fun walk strides forward in GreyHawk Landing

The community's board approved plans for a 2-mile public fundraiser within the development.

  • East County
  • News
Marlene Shellhammer and her students practice the listening and following instructions song.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 2, 2015
Starting out small

Saint Stephen's Episcopal School opened its first classroom for East County kindergarten students last week.

  • East County
  • News
Belle Babcock, 13, has loved Disney since she was a child. Her father took her to Disney World every summer when she was growing up.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 2, 2015
Belle of the ball gowns

A childhood affinity for all things Disney is blossoming into a business for an East County teen.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2015
More apartments planned for Lakewood Ranch

Homes by Towne will build Lakewood Ranch's largest apartment complex to date.

  • East County
  • News
Corey and Bonnie Keyworth are one big, happy family with their four children, Michael, Malachi, Dominick and Kaitlynn.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2015
East County family does double take

Just 13 months after having fraternal twins, Bonnie and Corey Keyworth now have their second set.

  • East County
  • News
New Facility Committee Chairman Randy Volkart and Exalted Ruler Christine DiMarco are eager to see the new facility's design and construction begin.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2015
Elks prep for new, larger space

Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge 2855 has purchased land and sold real estate so it can build a new, larger facility.

  • East County
  • News
Al Arbour at a press conference in 2007 following his 1500th game coached for the New York Islanders. At the game, a banner with the number 1,500 was raised in the Nassau Coliseum.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 2, 2015
Al Arbour: A champion on and off the rink

Al Arbour, 82, who won eight Stanley Cups as an NHL player and coach, died Aug. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 7518 Mizner Reserve Court has four bedrooms, three and a half baths, a pool and 3,577 square feet of living area.Â
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 2, 2015
The Sound at Waterlefe condo sells for $760,000

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 09.03.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
LBK Liquors employee Jim Crawford
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 2, 2015
Open for business: Whitney Beach

Meet the businesses of Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Armando Linde keeps a close eye on the town’s budget in retirement and is enjoying being able to give back to his community after years of traveling during his career prevented him from putting down roots.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 2, 2015
Conversation With Armando Linde

Long before Country Club Shores resident Armando Linde was known for his work with the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key and the town’s Investment Advisory Committee, the Cuban-born resident was an economist performing financial work for governments in more th

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota 15-Under Babe Ruth All-Stars
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 1, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments 09.03.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments 09.03.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 1, 2015
Siesta takes a breath after a busy summer season

Tourism numbers were strong on Siesta Key this summer

  • Sarasota
  • News
In 1969, Hal Lenobel flew to Longboat Key and signed a contract for a Longboat Harbour unit. It became the Lenobels’ vacation home for 23 years before they moved there permanently in 1993 to retire.
  • By Robin Hartill and Kurt Schultheis
  • September 1, 2015
Hal Lenobel: A Longboat legend

Hal Lenobel scored 12 and a half years on the Longboat Key Town Commission and 13 holes in one on the golf course.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance executive director Heather Kasten and Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce president Gail Loefgren at last year's expo.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 1, 2015
East Meets West Business Expo to showcase businesses

Professionals from across Sarasota and Manatee counties will show off their businesses and products at the seventh annual East Meets West Business Expo on Sept. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Marlon Mack will open his sophomore season with USF this weekend.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 1, 2015
Sarasota Sidelines 09.03.15

Sarasota Sidelines 09.03.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Midnight Pass road has been the subject of two proposed FDOT projects recently, and SKVA members aren't happy about either.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 1, 2015
Siesta merchants fear traffic backup from FDOT plan

SKVA asks FDOT to reconsider proposed plans to remove a northbound merge lane at Midnight Pass and Stickney Point Rd.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 1, 2015
Sheriff's Office identifies body found in Gulf of Mexico

David Barngrover, 57, was a Sarasota resident.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Anne Ross has been a town of Longboat Key employee for eight years.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 1, 2015
Ross applies for Lakewood Ranch position

Longboat Key’s assistant town manager is applying for a executive director position where she resides in East Manatee.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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