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Cold-weather shelters opening in Sarasota, Manatee
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2024
Cold-weather shelters opening in Sarasota, Manatee

Two shelter locations will be available in Sarasota County and one in Manatee County as temperatures are expected to dip into the mid-40s.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jon Mongeau, Lita and John Brannan are the owners of Le Gardenia Bleu.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • December 3, 2024
New flower shop opens before hurricanes on Longboat Key

Le Gardenia Bleu aims to bring hope to Longboat Key with its unique trinkets from local artists and accessible flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
16-year-old Broden Beorlegui is a star forward on the Lakewood Ranch boys varsity soccer team.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • December 3, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Broden Beorlegui

The junior forward leads the Lakewood Ranch boys varsity soccer team in goals this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Comedic daredevil Johnny Rockett (left) and Master of Ceremonies Ty McFarlan deliver joy at Wonderland Circus: Illuminate, which runs through Jan. 5 at the Big Top near UTC Mall.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 5-11

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ursula Abplanalp and Kelly Shrout place a white ornament on the Community tree.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • December 3, 2024
Longboat Island Chapel kicks off Christmas in the Garden

As the island recovers from the hurricane season, the chapel hopes to provide holiday cheer and strength through its holiday display in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River High School JROTC cadets volunteer for Manatee County Habitat for Humanity. They work on refurbishing a home with hopes of the new owners being able to move in by Christmas.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 3, 2024
Braden River High JROTC cadets volunteer for Habitat for Humanity

Cadets help refurbish a home for new owners as a service project.

  • East County
  • Schools
The new pavilion will be built with steel and cement. It will also feature a more open layout.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • December 3, 2024
Pavilion construction progresses at Greenbrook Adventure Park

The roof of the Lakewood Ranch park pavilion should be in place in January.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River sophomore guard Jerrod Long (front) has a laugh during practice with junior forward Sebastian Rivera.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • December 3, 2024
Braden River High basketball is hungry for more

The Pirates look to defend their district title in the 2024-25 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Celery Fields is a more than 300-acre property that doubles as Sarasota County's primary stormwater collection zone as well as a public park and bird estuary.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • December 3, 2024
Opponents of development near Celery Fields gearing up for next battle

Sarasota County commissioners will decide the matter early next year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Man frustrated with broken ATM calls Longboat Key police
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • December 3, 2024
Man frustrated with broken ATM calls Longboat Key police

The man needed cash and thought the police could assist. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Morgan Bettes is the producer of the first Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival, to be held Dec. 7 at Waterside Place.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • December 3, 2024
Lakewood Ranch music producer knows all the chords

Morgan Bettes Angell has plenty of experience under her belt as she prepares for the Ranch's first blues festival.

  • Arts + Culture
This Concession home at 20819 Parkstone Terrace sold for $5.95 million. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,998 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 3, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 18-22 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession home on Parkstone Terrace tops the week's sales at $5.95 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sharon Meier, Melanie Dale, Susan Loprete and Debra Sauers welcome back Longboat Key Garden Club at its annual welcome back party.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • December 3, 2024
Longboat Garden Club releases cookbook to fund environmental recovery

As it welcomes back members, the club plans to focus on the re-beautification of Longboat Key after the impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commission has denied a coastal setback variance for the lot outlined in green on Siesta Beach.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 3, 2024
County denies variance for Siesta Key beachfront home

The owner of a beachfront lot on Siesta Key was denied a coastal setback variance that would have also allowed use of a pedestrian access as a driveway.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Public Works Director Isaac Brownman will officially take over as Assistant Town Manager in January 2025.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • December 3, 2024
Public Works Director Isaac Brownman accepts assistant town manager job

Brownman is looking forward to taking the next step in his career and, along with it, a larger role in the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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