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Students from the Riverview High School Kiltie Band march along the parade route.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 11, 2025
Generations honor sacrifices at Sarasota Veterans Day Parade

Amid cold weather, the parade featured various local organizations and clubs, schools and government departments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
From left, Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche, retired Capt. Demetri Konstantopoulos and Deputy Chief Scott Mayforth following Konstantopoulos' retirement ceremoony.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 11, 2025
Retiring SPD captain gives tribute to his extended police family

Sarasota Police Department Capt. Demetri Konstantopoulos flips his retirement ceremony to credit his law enforcement family during his 28-year career.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A team from the community of Heritage Oaks volunteered at the event and included Sandi Merrill, Pauline St. Martin, Gary Chapin, Sheri Abramson, Alice Chapin, Ruth Scribner, Steve Ronis, Linda Trageser and Sharon Boss.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 11, 2025
Bowls of Hope event helps fight hunger in the community

The Sarasota event brought around 50 area restaurants to offer samples of their meals to guests, while also raising funds for All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joaquin Cortez and Craig Mutch won first place in the people's choice awards, doubles, for "Be the Change" at the 2024 Siesta Key Crystal Classic.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 13-19

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sue Ann Miller, Regina Negrycz and Sue Glass represent the Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library, which won the award for the Group/Club of the Year.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 11, 2025
Youth fishing volunteer hooks big award in Lakewood Ranch

Ed Van Stedum snags Volunteer of the Year award at the Community Appreciation Awards.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Front row: Vickie Miller-Yanics, Elliott Metcalfe and Becky Metcalfe. Back row: Tom Smith, Tom McElheny and Ben Knisely
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 11, 2025
Marine vets celebrate 250th birthday of US Marine Corps

This year's Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon in Sarasota hosted Elliott Metcalfe, the former public defender who founded the event in 2003.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
During field trips at Mote Marine Laboratory, students are given the opportunity to see sea creatures up close and explore whether or not a career in science is for them.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • November 11, 2025
Freshwater education grants awarded to two East County schools

The Southwest Florida Water Management District presented $3,000 to Lakewood Ranch High School and $2,500 to Bashaw Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Schools
Donovan Plakyda poses for a photo on Oct. 27 with the FHSAA Class 3A District 11 trophy. The junior has dropped 14 strokes in an 18-hole format since his freshman season.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • November 11, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Donovan Plakyda

The junior for Lakewood Ranch boys' golf tied for fourth at the FHSAA Class 3A Region 3 championship on Nov. 4 as the Mustangs advanced to the state tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Man peels out, slinging shells and prompting police response
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • November 11, 2025
Man peels out, slinging shells and prompting police response

A disagreement between a man and a security guard highlights this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A rendering of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's new North Port hospital, which is scheduled to open in 2028.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2025
Hospital system breaks ground on new North Port facility

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's new south county hospital will open with 100 beds and can be expanded to 400.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Daredevil clown Johnny Rockett, the Grinch and superstar aerialist Nik Wallenda pose in front of Wonderland's new tent near UTC.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • November 11, 2025
Nik Wallenda teams up with LECOM for holiday circus

The medical college bought three-year naming rights to the new Wonderland tent.

  • Arts + Culture
The Wild Blue at Waterside home at 8512 Sandpoint St. sold for $1.94 million. Built in 2025, it has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool, and 3,802 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 11, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 27-31 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in Reserve at Harbour Walk topped the week’s sales at $4.025 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Longboat Key Club Key Niners brought their A-game for a bit of friendly competition at their opener tee off for The Women's Nine Hole Golf Association on Nov. 6.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • November 11, 2025
Longboat Key Golf Club welcomes back winter players

The Longboat Key Club Key Niners started off a new season on Nov. 6 with a few friendly rounds of golf, luncheon and fashion show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jessica Muroff has been CEO of the United Way Suncoast since 2019.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 11, 2025
Community Foundation of Sarasota County names new CEO

The new leader, Jessica Muroff, has held leadership roles with United Way Suncoast and Girl Scouts of West Central Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
The Longboat Key Town Commission and Sarasota County Commission met at Longboat Key Town Hall Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • November 11, 2025
Town Green Library remains on path to completion

Community leaders from St. Armands Key also shared concerns about stormwater drainage during a joint meeting of Longboat Key and Sarasota County leaders.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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