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A daytime and nighttime rendering of Poly, which will be installed at the roundabout on U.S. 41 at 14th Street.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 26, 2024
Foundation being laid for 14th Street roundabout art installation

Approved in 2019, the roundabout at U.S. 41 and 14th Street is being prepped for Poly to be installed in January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Resident flags officer for help removing raccoon from car grill
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 26, 2024
Resident flags officer for help removing raccoon from car grill

After accidentally hitting the raccoon, the driver found the raccoon to be alive and behind the grill. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Most of the upper canopy of the tree on Buttonwood Drive was trimmed on Nov. 14.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 26, 2024
Buttonwood Drive tree trimming proceeded as planned

The tree that stirred debate in Buttonwood Harbour was trimmed by professional arborists, removing the eagles nest but preventing property damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cheif Lee Whitehurst and Fire Commissioner Garry Lawson celebrate another East County fire station opening.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 26, 2024
East Manatee Fire Rescue opens new Myakka City station

The new station replaces the old Station 11 located at 10215 Wauchula Road.

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The 46th annual Holiday Night of Lights will be held at St. Armands Circle on Dec. 6.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 26, 2024
Holiday Night of Lights set for Dec. 6

The 46th annual tree lighting event at St. Armands Circle marks a significant step in recovery.

  • Sarasota
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A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is set up at Sarasota's Municipal Auditorium.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • November 25, 2024
FEMA disaster aid deadline extended to Jan. 7

Aid is available to pay for displacement, basic home repairs and personal property losses.

  • Sarasota
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Heather Hackett has been named the 2024 C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian Award recipient.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 25, 2024
Heather Hackett named Lakewood Ranch Humanitarian of the Year

During disasters, Heather Hackett measures up with Local Relief.

  • East County
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  • By Copenhagen Imports
  • November 25, 2024
Furnishing Hope: How Copenhagen Imports is Giving Back to the Homeless This Holiday Season

Copenhagen Imports, is continuing its commitment to support Sarasota's homeless community through its popular annual Stressless promotion.

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Lakewood Ranch Varsity basketball Head Coach George Holub looks to bring stability to the program in a rebuilding year.
    By
  • 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
Nancy Rozance (Santa) and the current Rotary Club President Jan Wallace said residents brought a record number of gifts to donate at Light Up Longboat 2024.
    By
  • 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
Jennifer and Grayson Tullio attend the dedication ceremony for Dream Oaks Camp on Nov. 20.
    By
  • 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
A massive live oak at Sarasota City Hall was toppled by Hurricane Milton, falling away from the building toward First Street.
    By
  • 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
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium opened the aquarium to the public on Nov. 22 after eight weeks of closure following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
    By
  • 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
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Talking turkey at the Grove — before and after.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 24, 2024
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
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