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Ilee Finocchiaro and Danielle Curtis met in 2023 and began to formulate a plan to merge the two nonprofits they helped run.
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • February 17, 2025
SMART joins forces with a similar nonprofit

Two nonprofits with a similar focus — helping people through horse therapy — have merged into one organization.

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Drywall is removed in Nicole Eveloff's River Club home after Hurricane Debby flooded the home Aug. 5, 2024. At the time, Eveloff was told it could be four to five months before her family could return home.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 14, 2025
Deadline approaches for 2024 catastrophic property tax refund

Residents can now report property damage and file applications through the Manatee County Property Appraiser's website.

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Allegiant Air celebrates the opening of Concourse A at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport with a custom wrap on one of its aircraft.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2025
Allegiant embarks on seven new routes from SRQ this week

Allegiant Air adds seven new routes from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airports following the airline's opening of five new gates in Concourse A.

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Lidar data shows a 3- to 4-foot difference in a portion of the embankment underneath the bridge on River Club Boulevard.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 12, 2025
Lakewood Ranch's response to Hurricane Debby flooding was immediate

Engineers identified and fixed issues inside Lakewood Ranch within months, but problems still exist beyond its boundaries.

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A speed detecting camera sits in front of Tara Elementary School.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 12, 2025
School zone speeding cameras rev up criticism in Manatee County

Commissioners limited the ticketing hours and made the speed limits uniform following complaints.

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Greeters Ethan McNary and Sarah Williamson welcomed guests to Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar at UTC during a soft opening event Saturday.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • February 8, 2025
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse opens at UTC

The new Fleming's is the second in the Sarasota area.

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  • Eat + Drink
Former librarian and East County resident Pamela Gibson recalls her 2018 travels to Spain with the Voyagers Program.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 10, 2025
Manatee County Library patrons invited to explore Morocco

The Voyager program introduces residents to different countries, but flying is optional.

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The parking lot at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport could jump from 2,700 spaces to as many as 4,400 because of anticipated growth.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 10, 2025
Parking plan proposed for future SRQ airport growth

The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority hears near-term parking expansion could cost more than $220 million, even more for long-term growth.

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Cloud, a Myakka 16-year-old mare who went missing last week, was known as a snuggler when giving rides in the bay for Florida Beach Horses.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 7, 2025
Missing Myakka City horse found dead

The grey mare went missing Jan. 9 and was found Feb. 7 in a pond.

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Commissioner Tal Siddique presents a rendering Jan. 28 of possible uses for the property that include facilities for Public Works, Natural Resources, Utilities, Animal Services and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 5, 2025
Manatee County trashes plans to sell property near Lena Road Landfill

The county was in negotiations to sell the land to D.R. Horton, but commissioners voted to cancel negotiations.

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Alyssa Gay says she just wants to serve her community.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 5, 2025
After unsuccessful campaign, candidate finds new ways to serve Manatee

Alyssa Gay is keeping busy after campaigning for the District 72 House seat.

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The real estate market in Sarasota and Manatee counties is returning to what realtors say is a pre-pandemic balance predicting buyer-favorable conditions, new data suggests.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2025
Real estate market poised to favor buyers, new data suggests

A year-end report for Sarasota and Manatee counties shows prices dropping slightly and inventory increasing.

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Manatee County commissioners and staff members celebrate the groundbreaking for the Athletics and Aquatics Center at Premier Sports Campus North.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 1, 2025
Athletics, aquatics center breaks ground at Premier Sports Campus North

The center will feature a 50-meter pool and 24 pickleball courts.

  • East County
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Commissioners Tal Siddique, George Kruse and Dr. Bob McCann listen to a caller during the Jan. 28 commission meeting.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • January 30, 2025
Discussions continue around possible east Manatee County building moratorium

Developments east of county utilities, fluoride in the water and speeding tickets are all on track to be limited.

  • East County
  • News
Gulf Drive is indistinguishable from the beach on Anna Maria Island following Hurricane Helene.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • January 30, 2025
Manatee County to receive over $252 million for disaster recovery

Residents will have 30 days to weigh in on the project plans.

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CEO Mike Bisaha says the new equipment will at least triple Big Top Brewing Co.'s beer production.
  • December 3, 2025
Big Top to open expanded brew house at Sarasota's Fruitville Commons
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Mill Creek's Ilana Simone, who performs as Ilana Armida, has returned to her roots after living in Los Angeles to pursue her musical career.
  • December 3, 2025
Mill Creek musical artist continues to search for her audience
3
Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Jason Huh has founded a few different companies, including Sodi Pop. Sodi Pop is now available in a healthy vending machine at the school for staff and students to enjoy.
  • December 3, 2025
Sodi Pop, billed as a healthier product, comes to Lakewood Ranch High
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Marine Corps veteran Dale Cole lives in Greenfield Plantation and is a regular user of Manatee Moves.
  • December 3, 2025
Ride service for Manatee County veterans is on the move
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Commissioners George Kruse and Bob McCann are on opposite sides of the AAA High School vote. Kruse voted in favor of approving the site plan, and McCann voted to deny the site plan.
  • December 3, 2025
Manatee commissioners have final say about new school but no real power

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