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Most Sarasota County offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2024
Most Sarasota County offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday

The holiday will also affect most county services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
According to executive chef and director of operations, Greg Campbell, the secret of Grove’s success is positive energy.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 21, 2024
Grove's executive chef shares the inspiration for much of his food philosophy

Greg Campbell keeps everything real, fresh and original at Grove and Pier 22. Just like his grandmother taught him.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Polo Club's Tim Hornung has followed a blueprint for success his entire career.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 21, 2024
Polo Club resident sets example for the ages

Tim Hornung has connected with all age groups through a career filled with success.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Some merchants have decided to close their stores on St. Armands Circle after two years of flood events.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 21, 2024
St. Armands leader asks city to revive its complete streets plan

Multiple flood events over two years leaves residents perplexed over drainage system as the "jewel of Sarasota" remains under water during its high season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at Oyster Bay Landings was built in 2015 and has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,030 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 21, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 4-8 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

An Oyster Bay Landings home on Rebecca Lane tops the week's sales at $3.8 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Glad Wags marketing coordinator/field manager Csenge Csicsek with her dog, Uka; Glad Wags founder Chris Cooper with her dog, Ivy; and office/field manager Amanda Gunter with her dog, Bodhi.
    By
  • Marty Fugate, Su Byron
  • November 21, 2024
Lakewood Ranch is full of places focused on catering to canines

From gourmet treats to holistic care, explore the best local resources for your canine companions.

  • East County
  • Business
Tyler and Maya Kirby.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 21, 2024
Son returns to operate plant-based coffee house his father founded

Simon's Coffee House, founded in 1991, has become a staple of plant-based dining in the Sarasota community.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
There are more than 110 species of lemur and 98 percent are threatened with extinction, including the critically endangered red ruffed lemur.
    By
  • Emily Leinfuss
  • November 21, 2024
Lemur Conservation Foundation provides oasis for an endangered species

The Lemur Conservation Foundation has been protecting and conserving lemurs — among the most primitive of primates — for nearly 30 years.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Alistair Weatherstone and Jeremy Finney created a high-tech, indoor golf experience where members enjoy lifelike golf played on renowned courses.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • November 21, 2024
Golf Society welcomes players looking to take their game to the next level

The Golf Society redefines the game of golf by offering a high-tech, indoor golf experience where members enjoy lifelike golf play on renowned courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Christopher Laney says the labor market in Sarasota County is OK for the moment, but the forecast has clouds on the horizon.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • November 21, 2024
Sarasota's labor market may see big shortages

Market analyst says the area's aging population is not being replaced.

  • Sarasota
  • News
White Sands Cabanas after Hurricane Helene
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 21, 2024
Architecture Sarasota leads effort to repair historic buildings in wake of hurricanes

Its disaster recovery program "Restoring a Sense of Place" is helping buildings navigate challenges that include buildings code requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home’s bold exterior design, classified as “farmhouse modern,” offers a mix of bold elements softened by wood accents.
  • By Robert Plunket
  • November 21, 2024
State-of-the-art model home offers a master class in contemporary design

John Cannon's farmhouse modern Wild Blue model home, Pindari, blends the latest in styles, mixing farmhouse elements with contemporary design.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Your primer on not-to-miss performances and exhibits this arts season
    By
  • Su Byron
  • November 21, 2024
Your primer on not-to-miss performances and exhibits this arts season

Our arts and performance season has officially begun. Here's a look at five standout events.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County
  • November 20, 2024
ELC Sarasota Builds Bright Futures for Our Littlest Learners

The ELC serves 4,000 children and assists 150 childcare providers annually, yet the work doesn’t stop there.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Allegiant is one of the top airlines at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2024
Allegiant announces eight new routes at SRQ

The new Allegiant flights coincide with the opening of Concourse A at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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