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  • Jay Heater
  • January 22, 2021
Sapphire Point of Lakewood Ranch hosts grand opening Saturday

Lakewood Ranch's newest neighborhood, Sapphire Point, hosts an in-person event on Saturday to showcase its homes.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Mitsuha and Taki in "Your Name."
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 22, 2021
Binge Blog: If we see each other, we'll know

"Your Name." is this week's recommendation.

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Sarasota actor Daniel Pelissier auditions at Jiggs Landing Outpost.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 22, 2021
The Players Centre of Sarasota hosts auditions at the Jiggs Landing Outpost

As the Players Centre gets closer to opening a new theatre complex in Lakewood Ranch, it is expanding its outdoor shows.

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Caitlyn Haley and Tim Fenimore of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Brandon Coffey of MD Now and Carol Kolenda, district secretary for Rep. Tommy Gregory, prepare for the ribbon cutting.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 22, 2021
MD Now ready to build clientele in Lakewood Ranch area

Florida's largest urgent care provider now has an East County location. in Lakewood Ranch area.

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Workers put the finishing touches on one of the buildings at Waterside Place, expected to open in May.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 22, 2021
Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch is the place to be in 2021

Lakewood Ranch's new restaurant and entertainment hub of Waterside Place is expected to have a soft opening by May.

  • East County
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Linda Robinson and Father Fred Robinson
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 21, 2021
Sarasota Orchestra brings music to Michael's On East with classical dinner

The first of the classical dinner series was held Jan. 21.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • January 21, 2021
Fruitville Elementary kindergarten teacher wins top educator award

Kari Johnson, a 15-year teacher at the school, is now the county's nominee for Florida teacher of the year.

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Seniors age 65 and up wait for 15 minutes to be monitored for adverse effects after receiving COVID-19 vaccines from Manatee County on Jan. 7 at Bennett Park.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 21, 2021
Manatee County restricts vaccine distribution to Florida residents

Non-Florida residents can no longer get vaccine from Manatee County

  • East County
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Longboat Key Mayor Ken Schneier wrote a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • January 21, 2021
Longboat Key mayor writes governor on COVID-19 vaccines

The letter asks Gov. Ron DeSantis to prioritize distributing the vaccine to the most vulnerable populations.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2021
East County weather page photo: January 21

Mark Dimitroff captured this sunset from Edgewater looking over Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: January 21

Jennifer Stewart captured this mirrored sky over Siesta Key beach.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: January 21

John Belmonte captured this stunning sunset recently on Lido Beach.

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The town of Longboat Key completed phase one of the Town Center project in the summer of 2020. Phase two work of further improving the outdoor venue is ongoing. Phase three is the development of new facilities at the site.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • January 21, 2021
Commissioners differ on Town Center next steps

Phase three of Longboat Key's Town Center project calls for the development of new facilities at the site.

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Black-necked stilts have the second-longest legs in proportion to their bodies of any bird, exceeded only by flamingos. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • January 21, 2021
Bird of the week: Black-necked stilt

Wading birds have a defense activity of their own.

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  • Neighbors
Renderings of the Bath and Racquet Club plans showcase the new residential buildings, courtyard and tennis courts slated for the site. File image.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 21, 2021
Revised Bath and Racquet plan earns warmer response

The Planning Board offered praise for a reconfigured proposal to add 207 residential units to the fitness center site.

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