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Dylan Campbell
November 25, 2024

Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball looking to rebound to past glory

New Lakewood Ranch High basketball Head Coach George Holub aims to bring stability to the program.

East County
Sports

Carter Weinhofer
November 25, 2024

Community regroups as Light Up Longboat kicks off holiday season

After a challenging summer of hurricanes for the island, members of the Longboat community came together for an early holiday celebration.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Lesley Dwyer
November 25, 2024

Manatee County dedicates 62 acres to Foundation for Dreams

East County nonprofit Foundation for Dreams celebrated its move to a 62-acre property next to Rye Preserve.

East County
News

Andrew Warfield
November 25, 2024

Hurricane damage takes a bite out of city's fund balance

Sarasota Deputy City Manager estimates cost of damage repairs and citywide cleanup at $18 million.

Sarasota
News

Carter Weinhofer
November 25, 2024

Mote reopens after two tough months, introduces new resident manatee

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium reopened its doors to the public on Nov. 22 after an eight-week-long closure from hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Longboat Key
News

By Manasota Flooring
November 25, 2024

For 50 Years This “Family Business” Mission Extends to Employees, Their Families, Other Local Businesses and Non-Profits

Manasota Flooring is one of the largest flooring companies in our area, servicing Palmetto to Venice, Longboat Key to Lakewood Ranch.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Grove workers bring a Thanksgiving feast to the masses

When it comes to feast mode, not many can compare to the Grove's recipe for Thanksgiving success. The Lakewood Ranch restaurant uses military precision to feed 7,000 people turkey and all the fixings.

East County
News

Petra Rivera
November 24, 2024

Lord’s Warehouse works to reopen next year after Hurricane Helene

After losing 75% of its merchandise, the Lord's Warehouse at the Longboat Island Chapel asks for donations and volunteers to reopen by February.

Longboat Key
Business

Mirabai Holland
November 24, 2024

In times of distress, we bounce back and show resilience

In the aftermath of the hurricanes, it's in all of our nature to look and find the light at the end of the tunnel.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
November 24, 2024

SMH invests $160 million in new electronic records system

The new information platform at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System will provide seamless integration of patient data across all providers and facilities.