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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
Hurricane Helene left the Lord's Warehouse at the Longboat Island Chapel in disarray.
    By
  • 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
Discarded belongings flooded from Hurricane Helene were scattered by Hurricane Milton's winds on Siesta Key, where the storm made landfall.
    By
  • 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
The Sarasota campus of Sarasota Memorial Hospital in 2021.
    By
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Libby's, in Hillview and Lakewood Ranch, offers $7 martinis during happy hour.
    By
  • Emma Burke
  • November 23, 2024
A 'tini look into some of the best martinis in town

Here's where to get shaken or stirred in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The current board makeup consists of Tim Enos, Bridget Ziegler, Robyn Marinelli, Liz Barker and Tom Edwards.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 23, 2024
Sarasota School Board swears in newly elected members

Liz Barker was sworn in for her first term, while Tom Edwards was sworn in for a second term.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
All of the tennis center courts are being used for the tournament.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 23, 2024
National tennis tournament to come back to Longboat for 21st year

The Masters Clay Courts Men's Tennis Tournament will be Dec. 2-8 to welcome players from ages 50 to 90 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Private property off of Post Boulevard in East County is being used as a temporary debris management site.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 23, 2024
Manatee County will pay a fraction of hurricane recovery costs

Of $121 million in estimated hurricane damages, Manatee County is responsible for about $34 million.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2024
Shore to leave St. Armands Circle; Tommy Bahama to lease its space

Shore owners say flooding issues are prompting the brand to leave Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Ashley and Joshua Connors
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • November 23, 2024
Crowd samples local flavors while protecting children at Night of Hope and Healing

The Child Protection Center's fundraiser featured several restaurants while raising money to help protect children from abuse.

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