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Rob Oglesby, Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's development director, says panels from the cottages that were wrecked by Hurricane Ian are salvageable. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 3, 2022
Hurricane Ian causes limited damage at Lakewood Ranch pet rescues

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue and Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch make it through Hurricane Ian with limited damage.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 2, 2022
Equine therapy nonprofit SMART hit hard by Hurricane Ian

Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy is in need of funds and volunteers to repair damages from Hurricane Ian.

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Tour manager Courtney Dakin stands in front of the framework of one of the barns that was damaged by Hurricane Ian. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • Ian Swaby
  • October 1, 2022
Approximately 200 cows at Myakka's Dakin Dairy Farms die in Hurricane Ian

Owner Jerry Dakin said he isn't sure that rebuilding the longtime dairy farm is feasible.

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  • Ian Swaby
  • September 25, 2022
The UPS Store in Lakewood Ranch celebrates grand opening

The UPS Store on Lorraine Road and State Road 70 completed its opening Sept. 24 with puppies from Nate's Honor Animal Rescue greeting customers.

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Clive Daniel Home opened in September in Fruitville Commons (Photo by Eric Garwood)
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  • Eric Garwood
  • September 23, 2022
Upscale home store aims to satisfy Sarasota style sensibilities

Clive Daniel Home opens in Fruitville Commons as the company's third showroom.

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Rumble founder and CEO Chris Pavlovsk and prominent Wall Street executive Howard Lutnick on a screenshot from a Rumble video where they talked about the SPAC merger.
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  • Mark Gordon
  • September 22, 2022
Longboat Key video-sharing firm reels in $400M from merger

"We have only scratched the surface of what this business could be," Rumble officials say.

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A screenshot of the planned area for the Tesla facility in Sarasota. (Image via Sarasota County)
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2022
Sarasota officials to consider a Tesla expansion

The new facility will be located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
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  • Ian Swaby
  • September 12, 2022
Pineapple Kitchen of Bradenton hosts sweet charity event

Sisterhood for Good benefits from a special fundraiser at the charcuterie and catering company.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2022
WUSF, Barancik Foundation roll out collaborative news operation

The Sarasota-based team will provide content on a variety of topics to media organizations in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties.

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The vegan Gypsy roll is pictured alongside the Cucumber roll. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • Ian Swaby
  • September 12, 2022
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi set to open in Lakewood Ranch after construction delays

The highly anticipated restaurant at The Green in Lakewood Ranch was delayed by supply chain issues and worker shortages.

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(Photo courtesy of the Chicago Zoological Society's Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, taken under the National Marine Fisheries Service Scientific Research Permit #20455)
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 8, 2022
Dolphin study changes focus from patterns to conservation

The Sarasota Dolphin Research Program was started in 1970 and tracks about 170 dolphins around Sarasota Bay.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 3, 2022
Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard in Bradenton celebrates reopening

Labor Day weekend celebration provides opportunity to see additions to East County winery.

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30-year-old Palmetto resident Michael Manuel, pictured with Valentino, participates for help with PTSD, and to learn a new skill. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • Ian Swaby
  • September 3, 2022
Equine therapy delivered with heart in Bradenton

East County's Hooves with HEART survives with donations and volunteers to benefit the community.

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TPC offers a Zumba class every Thursday. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 2, 2022
The Paradise Center combats loneliness with connection

Loneliness is an epidemic among seniors. One-fourth of adults over 65 are socially isolated, reports have found.

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Craft Growlers To Go & Tasting Room (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • August 31, 2022
Craft beer is picking up in Lakewood Ranch

Craft beer aficionados don't have to travel far to quench their thirst. Lakewood Ranch has become a go-to destination for craft beer enthusiasts and entrepreneurs.

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