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09/01/2024

Mill Creek's Bill Curphey is still active after 50 years as an attorney.

08/31/2024

SRQ Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo has won the 2024 Aviation Leadership Award by the Florida Airports Council.
https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2024/aug/31/piccolo-aviation-leadership-award/

08/31/2024

A Bird Key home on Partridge Circle tops the week's sales at $1.68 million.

08/31/2024

Shark tooth collecting finds its way to Sarasota.

Local interest in shark tooth hunting prompted the recent Sarasota Sharks Tooth Festival.

08/31/2024

Sarasota High football shuts down Braden River High as defenses rule the day.

The Sailors won a 10-6 game in which defenses ruled the day.

08/31/2024

7 Steps to Successful Financial Planning for Retirement: How to work effectively with your financial advisor.

Read the full story from J.L. Bainbridge here: https://bit.ly/jlb-facebook-august-financial-planning-article

08/31/2024

Architects to reveal the first look at Sarasota's new performing arts center.

Renzo Piano Building Workshop and theater design group will hold two community workshops to show an initial concept and receive public input.

08/30/2024

Foundation for Dreams strikes a deal with Manatee County on a 62-acre property near Rye Preserve.

The nonprofit that serves children with disabilities signed a 10-year license agreement with Manatee County.

08/30/2024

Remembering Ernie Kretzmer, a scientist who nurtured Sarasota's arts.

Ernie Kretzmer died on Aug. 24, four months short of his 100th birthday.

08/30/2024

Do you have an old fur hanging in the closet not being worn? Restyle Your Fur has the fur-ever solution for you!

Join us at Scout & Molly's in Lakewood Ranch on Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6 from 10-5pm to see how we can restyle your furs. Appointments recommended/walk-ins welcome! Call 941-210-4686.

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08/30/2024

A Sarabande condominium tops the week's sales at $2.97 million.

08/30/2024

Longboat Island Chapel donates $5,000 to Turning Points.

The church's charitable outreach committee hosted the new special events coordinator of the nonprofit Carolyn Nielsen at its monthly charity happy...

08/30/2024

Don't miss these storewide savings at Copenhagen Imports Furniture Inc's Labor Day weekend sale! This holiday weekend (and for an additional limited time) prices will be slashed throughout the store — including many top name brands like Stressless®. Plus, get 12 months free financing.

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08/30/2024

Sarasota has earned an award from the Florida League of Cities for its attainable housing density bonus program.

With several projects in the pipeline, the city has earned a Local Action Award from the Florida League of Cities for its attainable housing...

08/30/2024

New sea turtle lighting issues have resulted in fines for the St. Regis Longboat Key.

According to town staff, the resort has received $6,850 in fines since May 10, and Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium reported three sea turtle...

08/30/2024

Some Sarasota football takeaways after week one of the 2024 season.

There was good, and there was bad, for area teams to kick off the season.

08/29/2024

A Bradenton man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on Feb. 29 in Sarasota.

Devan Shaun Carroll was apprehended by Manatee County deputies and charged with the killng of an 81-year-old woman in downtown Sarasota.

08/29/2024

Results from both of the island’s precincts show that Longboat Key residents' votes mirrored those of the counties at large.

Results from both of the island’s precincts show that Longboat Key residents voted similarly to the counties at large.

08/29/2024

Sarasota County staff explain causes of flooding from Hurricane Debby.

The presentation led commissioners and residents to question whether the county's stormwater regulations are stringent enough.

08/29/2024

Labor Day Weekend is the perfect time to update your home and Pamaro Shop Furniture has everything you are looking for and more. Whether you're looking for a cozy new sofa, stylish dining set, or unique home accents — shop 25% off in-stock furniture and accessories this holiday weekend.

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08/29/2024

School District of Manatee County leaders say sustained progress is key to becoming an A district.

School District of Manatee County leaders say sustained progress key to becoming an A district.

08/29/2024

Design work is already underway for Pilatus' new $40 million office, hangar and aircraft assembly space at SRQ.
https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2024/aug/29/aircraft-maker-srq-expansion/

08/29/2024

Selby Gardens - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens announces the winners of the Virtual 44th Annual Juried Photo Exhibition! Visit selby.org/virtual-44th-annual-juried-photographic-exhibition/ to view the gallery – on view through September 30!

08/29/2024

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's CEO takes a new post at Manatee Memorial Hospital.

Andy Guz was promoted to CEO of Manatee Memorial Hospital.

08/29/2024

Frontier Airlines will begin new nonstop service at SRQ to and from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

It will be the low-cost airline's third route at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

08/28/2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 29 to Sept. 4.
https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2024/aug/27/things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/

08/28/2024

Congratulations to our weekly photo contest winners who got their photos published in the Observer! Pick up a copy of your Observer to see the photo in print.

Go to YourObserver.com/weather to submit a photo or several photos! Each week, we will choose a photo to run on the weather page of our print edition.

All submissions will be entered for the 2024-25 Weather and Nature photo contest. In February 2025, you will vote for your favorite photo, and the submission with the most votes will win a $500 gift card.

08/28/2024

In an about face, Manatee County commissioners voted 6-0 to allow citizens to once again call in to commission meetings.

Call-ins were ended in December 2022 without a vote.

08/28/2024

No one could have prepared our community for Tropical Storm Debby. If you've experienced flooding or you have concerns about damage to your flooring, Manasota Flooring is here to help you from devastation to restoration — with the goal to help our towns rise from the ground up and working with major manufacturers to help with cost and availability.

Visit us at www.manasotaonline.com to find exactly what you are looking for.

08/28/2024

Registration has opened for the 19th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop.

The daylong event will feature a keynote address by "Planetwalker" John Francis.

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