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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 9, 2013

Today's Stories: Downtown Sarasota construction continues; Sarasota Police arrest man suspected of hotel burglaries; Ringling International Arts Festival kicks off; Boat runs aground off Siesta Key; and MORE.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Five-year-old Tiana Haywood walks with mom Reva Kates to her kindergarten class at Tuttle Elementary School on the first day of school. Sarasota County Schools will now require students and staff to wear masks indoors. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2021
Sarasota County School Board adopts mask mandate

At an emergency meeting that drew more than two hours of public input, a split board voted to defy state regulations and require masks for students and staff for the next 90 days.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 8495 Lindrick Lane in The Concession sold for $3.6 million. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 5,314 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 17, 2021
Concession home in Lakewood Ranch area sells for $3.6 million

Twelve million-dollar-plus sales light up Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area residential real estate transactions for Oct. 4-8.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
This pictures shows the Myara property from the western end of Clubhouse Drive. The road currently dead ends at the property. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 28, 2018
Bradenton taxing district showdown nears

Residents clash about formation of special taxing district to form a preserve.

  • East County
  • News
City staff will investigate the possibility of prohibiting large trucks from using Main Street as a through route.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 25, 2016
City investigates Main Street truck prohibition

Rumblings about noise and pedestrian safety have led city officials to consider preventing large trucks from cutting through Main Street.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 1, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Real Estate Reports

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Preservation advocates argued the 1701 Hashay Dr. home was a precursor to the design elements that defined the Sarasota School of Architecture, but city staff said the structure was an unremarkable example of a common style.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 15, 2021
Preservationists protest demolition decision

The City Commission overruled an advisory board in determining a McClellan Park house of disputed origin did not carry any historical significance.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: November 21

Allison Forsyth captured this image of a setting sun from under Ringling Bridge at Bird Key Park.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2019
East County weather page photo: November 21

This black-bellied whistling duck was captured in flight over a field near Lorraine Road by photographer Gordon Silver.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Suzanne Aguirre, shown swimming at Marble Pool, is one of many Tsunami swimmers that live in Lakewood Ranch. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 16, 2021
Manatee County proposed budget includes Premier pool

Besides the aquatic center, other amenities included for Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch are a pickleball and racket center and multipurpose soccer building.

  • East County
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  • By Weldon Frost |
  • May 14, 2009
A political 'bucket list' to fix America

Here are multiple steps to correct the nation's socio-political scene, brought on 'by the thuggery' in Washington, D.C.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Karson Ligon.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 4, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.04.21

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.04.21

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The event will run from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, beginning at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 29, 2013
Registration open for Sister Keys Cleanup

Participation is limited to 75, so sign up now for this May 11 event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nate Benderson last month with Deb Millman, former executive director of the Honor Animal Rescue Ranch in East Manatee.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2012
Our View: An American classic

If you wanted to create the national poster symbolizing what America used to be and is supposed to be, the late Nate Benderson should be its model.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The owner of Plaza at Five Points aims to sell the top floor of the downtown Sarasota building for $12 million.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 21, 2016
Downtown Sarasota office owner seeks $12 million for one floor

The listing for the top floor in the Plaza at Five Points is among the most expensive in the local market.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Meetings this week were held at the Sarasota County Administration center, 1616 Ringling Blvd.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 15, 2011
Barrier island height restrictions back on track

The County Commission Tuesday started a process to impose maximum construction height restrictions once again on the barrier islands.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Riverview senior hurdler Sumner Mullins returned to the track less than two months ago after missing his junior season due to a back injury.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 21, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview senior happy to be back on the track

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, Animal Network board member Debra Star (behind), Animal Services Division Director Sarah Brown (center) and Animal Network President Pam Freni said the community has demanded more.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 8, 2019
Price of stray pets rises in Manatee County

County officials say $8 million animal shelter would address overcrowding.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 22

JoAnn Schwencke photographed this sunset and driftwood at Beer Can Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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