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The Juice Pod serves cold press juices, smoothies, bowls, wellness shots and specialty toasts.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 5, 2025
The Juice Pod is open on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

After a series of setbacks, owners Tali and Jeremy Williams are up and running with the brand's first Florida franchise.

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Debbie Coulter, Beth Otto, Jana Pendery and Terri Guthier get in the Kentucky Derby spirit on Saturday at Lo' Key Island Grille.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 5, 2025
Kentuckians in Longboat Key root on derby contestants

Lo' Key Island Grille owners said considering one hails from Lexington, they couldn't pass up hosting a watch party.

  • Longboat Key
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Obsidian condo tower appeal set for May 13
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2025
Obsidian condo tower appeal set for May 13

Opposition to the approved 348-foot, 14-unit condo tower will go before the Sarasota City Commission on Tuesday.

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Corvettes on the Circle returned on Saturday to St. Armands Circle after last year's hiatus, celebrating 26 years of bringing together fans of the brand.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 5, 2025
Corvette fans rejoice at return of beloved car showcase

Fans of Corvettes on the Circle applauded the event's return this year, which they missed last year due to logistical disputes.

  • Longboat Key
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Karen Hall and her partner Paul Voloshen watch the musical performance.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 5, 2025
Art Ovation Hotel celebrates Kentucky Derby with Derby Day

With live music and elegant hats, the event combined the sporting event with the arts.

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The archry show concludes, with Attila Toth at the center of the group.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 4, 2025
Hungarian festival connects people of different nationalities

The event, now in its 18th year, features archery, falconry shows, live music and dance, and other offerings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Artist April Davis puts finishing touches on a painting.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 4, 2025
Downtown Sarasota hosts Spring Craft Fair

The event showcased works by artisans such as jewelry, photography, painting.

  • Sarasota
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Sports Center anchor and tonight's gala emcee Kevin Negandhi, UF basketball coach Todd Golden, Dick Vitale, ESPN's Hannah Storm, former WNBA player Nancy Lieberman, U Conn head coach Dan Hurley and V Foundation CEO Shane Jacobson.
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • May 4, 2025
Dick Vitale Gala expects to surpass $100M raised for pediatric cancer research

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the event welcomed a crowd of sports celebrities among its 1,000 attendees.

  • Black Tie
"Have a good time and forget about what people think," said Jerry Wood. He and his wife of 56 years Carol Wood dance to the blues music, being the only ones dancing at the time.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • May 4, 2025
Main Street comes alive for Music on Main

Music on Main consisted of live musical entertainment, inflatable games for kids and food and business vendors.

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  • Neighbors
Manatee County is considering purchasing 9000 Town Center Parkway for a new administration building.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 4, 2025
Manatee County government looks at moving east

Staff is proposing to move the administration building to Lakewood Ranch.

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  • News
Ecological connectivity is critical for imperiled native species such as Florida scrub jays, who were last observed at Myakka in 2005.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • May 4, 2025
Connectivity key to healthy habitats

Wildlife corridors help maintain natural processes that support clean air, rich soil and freshwater.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Benjamin Hansen plays Scar.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 3, 2025
'The Lion King Jr.' pounces onto the stage

Students at the Woodland Fine Arts Academy have been working on the production since August.

  • East County
  • Schools
Kenneth Ordonez and his elementary teacher Joadie Durfee got to reunite at the gathering. Ordonez described Durfee as not only a teacher, but a good friend.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • May 3, 2025
Past Braden River Elementary students gather before graduating high school

Seven years after graduating elementary school, Manatee County seniors reunited with old friends and teachers to reminisce before graduating high school and heading separate ways once more.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Longboat Key Police Department.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 3, 2025
Longboat Key starts search for new police chief

The town hopes to have the best candidate selected by mid-June while Frank Rubino continues in the interim role.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Just off the Legacy Trail north of Bahia Vista Street, the entire neighborhood was flooded from rain from Hurricane Debby.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 3, 2025
Several approaches to Phillippi Creek flooding, dredging in play

Federal spending and local financing form the basis for projects moving forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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