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Sandra Tapfumaneyi speaks at the event.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • May 13, 2025
Sarasota County hosts community conversation on hurricane preparedness

The event welcomed local and federal officials to speak on ways to be prepared for the next hurricane season, starting June 1.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch football has several returning players who are champing at the bit for their first playoff win.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • May 13, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High football hopes to turn the corner

A senior-laden Mustangs team is hungry for its first playoff win in 23 years.

  • East County
  • Sports
Police investigate suspicious knives stabbed in the ground
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 13, 2025
Police investigate suspicious knives stabbed in the ground

The intention of the act was unclear, but a resident called to report the odd sighting in front of a residence. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The home at 16407 Clearlake Ave. has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,967 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 13, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for April 28-May 2 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Clearlake Avenue topped the week’s sales at $5.78 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sarasota Orchestra violinist Max Tan is the founder and artistic director of Soundbox Ventures, producer of the Suncoast Composer Fellowship Program.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 13, 2025
Suncoast Composer Fellowship Program explores musical storytelling

The public event will feature seminars, masterclasses and concerts.

  • Arts + Culture
Zoto is being developed by James Beard-nominated restaurateurs Jimmy and Johnny Tung.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2025
Upscale Japanese restaurant and bar coming to University Town Center

Zoto is being developed by James Beard-nominated restaurateurs Jimmy and Johnny Tung.

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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • May 12, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Sarasota Vortex Tour

Tap into Sarasota’s wild side with a tour blended with nature, energy and mindfulness that promises to awaken your senses and elevate your spirit.

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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • May 12, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Anna Maria Oyster Bar

From AMOB's famous all-you-can-eat fish and chips on Mondays to slammin' Salmon Wednesday's, there's something delicious to pair with daily happy hours each day of the week.

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Bryan Shuerger of the 501st Legion's Tampa Bay Squad came dressed as Darth Vader
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 12, 2025
Siesta Con brings together characters and community members

The event, now in its second year, featured costumes, celebrity guests, vehicles, vendors and other offerings.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
David Curran and Shannon Fortner of MeteorEYES
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 12, 2025
Be Fabulous Music & Arts Pride Fest celebrates LGBTQ+ community

The event, which celebrated 15 years, found a renewed visibility as it returned to the location of Selby Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Honoree Paula Sharp places the May flower crown atop the statue outside St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church on Mother's Day.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 12, 2025
Despite rain showers, St. Mary celebrates May flowers

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church recognized member Paula Sharp at this year's May flower crowning on Mother's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A vehicle representing the Historic Aircraft Society arrives at the Main Street and Orange Avenue roundabout during the Memorial Day parade in 2024.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2025
Sarasota prepares for annual Memorial Day parade, ceremony

The procession down Main Street concludes at J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Of course, ofKors Bakery has a plethora of perfect pastries filled with strawberries.
    By
  • Emma Burke
  • May 12, 2025
The berry best places to celebrate National Strawberry Month

These eateries serve up treats jam-packed with flavor and the sweetest spoonfuls of sunshine.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A partially destroyed home in the Twin Shores community on Longboat Key after Hurricane Milton.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 12, 2025
What to keep in mind as hurricane season approaches

Longboat Key’s Fire Chief and Emergency Manager Chief Dezzi recently shared insights and best practices to help the community prepare for the season that starts June 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In addition to benefiting native flora and fauna, wetlands within and upstream of urban areas are particularly valuable for flood protection.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 12, 2025
Manatee County's efforts to reinstate wetland buffers challenged

Commissioners take stance that they eventually will reinstate the buffers no matter the opposition.

  • East County
  • News
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The inaugural Under Armour Track and Field Nationals featured Daphne Quintal, and she ultimately placed sixth for pole vault among female middle schoolers.
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The installation of span wire traffic signals on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard at the intersections of Gatewood Drive and Wood Fern Trail are two projects within Manatee County's "master vision" for speed management on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard between 44th Avenue East and State Road 64.
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