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Lakewood Ranch's Nolan and Trey Naese are graduating from The Out-of-Door Academy.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 21, 2024
Lakewood Ranch twins set different paths after graduation from ODA

Trey Naese is headed to Notre Dame, while Nolan Naese is going to Towson.

  • East County
  • Schools
Members of the American Legion Unit of Sarasota Bay Post. No. 30 make their way down Main Street during the Memorial Day parade on May 29, 2023.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2024
Street closures announced for Sarasota's Memorial Day Parade

Three downtown streets will be closed from 8:45 a.m. to noon Monday, May 27.

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Police captain named officer of the year
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2024
Longboat Police captain named officer of the year

The Manatee County Hundred Club honored Robert Bourque for his work on the Zota Resort murder case.

  • Longboat Key
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Resident calls police, too afraid to talk to construction workers
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 21, 2024
Resident calls police, too afraid to talk to construction workers

An officer helped communicate with the construction crew so the resident could leave her house. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Underwater Recovery Force and marine unit searches for a missing swimmer near Turtle Beach on May 20, 2024.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • May 20, 2024
Body of missing Turtle Beach swimmer found by boater

The 23-year-old man was last seen Sunday night off Turtle Beach.

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Former Sarasota High running back Brian Battie remains on a ventilator after being shot May 18, according to Auburn University Head Coach Hugh Freeze.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 20, 2024
Brian Battie suffers setback in recovery, according to Auburn coach

In a May 20 message on social platform X, Hugh Freeze said Battie is still on a ventilator following a May 18 shooting in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Cyclists head out on the Ride of Silence.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 20, 2024
Ride of Silence honors cyclist victims of roadway accidents

The 22nd annual ride, a 7-mile loop through downtown Sarasota, was held in honor of cyclists injured and killed on public roads.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new Sarasota County Planning and Development Services One Stop Shop will be located on Apex Road at Palmer Boulevard.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 20, 2024
Sarasota County breaks ground on development services building

The county's campus in the Fruitville Commons area continues its growth with the start of One Stop Shop for development services.

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Sammy's Run to hit the streets for a final time in Lakewood Ranch
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 20, 2024
Sammy's Run to hit the streets for a final time in Lakewood Ranch

The race is in its eighth year raising awareness about Phelan-McDermid Syndrome while raising money for a wheelchair bicycle.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Deputies search for swimmer missing off Turtle Beach
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • May 20, 2024
Deputies search for swimmer missing off Turtle Beach

Two other swimmers were rescued by good Samaritans. Strong rip currents were reported in the area.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tinkerbell and Bisou at Freedom Fest with their owners, Michael and Medge Jaspan and Frank and Martina Kinslow.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • May 20, 2024
Dogs who met at Freedom Fest 2023 will have puppies

Coinciding with their one-year "anniversary," Tinkerbell and Bisou are expecting.

  • Longboat Key
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Let’s talk dog poop on Longboat Key
  • By Letter to the Editor
  • May 20, 2024
Let’s talk dog poop on Longboat Key

A resident writes that he's fed up with entitled dog owners who expect someone else to clean up the mess.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota Sheriff's Office warns of phone scam uptick
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2024
Sarasota Sheriff's Office warns of phone scam uptick

Callers tell victims to pay up to avoid arrest for skipping jury duty.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pools, a lagoon and 800 feet of beach access will be available at the St. Regis Longboat Key, a rendering of which is pictured.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 20, 2024
St. Regis Longboat Key now accepting reservations ahead of opening

Although the barrier island resort may not be open yet, people can make their reservations now.

  • Longboat Key
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Principal Rachel Shelley greets Maximiliano Lopez Zapata
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 19, 2024
Booker High grads share advice as they prepare for their next steps

Commencement speaker Annabelle Truong had an optimistic appraisal of the moment to share during the graduation ceremony for Booker High School on May 18.

  • Sarasota
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