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George and Holleh Poulos, of Sarasota, sold their home at 470 E. Royal Flamingo Drive to Michael Wallace Liddle and Sally McGee Abraham, of Sarasota, for $1,675,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 21, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 5-9 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home on Bird Key tops the week's sales at $1.7 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Steve Spurrier spoke about his coaching career at Grove restaurant in Lakewood Ranch on Aug. 17.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 21, 2024
Steve Spurrier talks at Rams football fundraiser

The "Head Ball Coach" shared stories and advice from the sideline.

  • Sarasota
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Jon and Teresa Mast
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 21, 2024
Two new faces will join Sarasota County Commission this fall

In a study of contrasts, Teresa Mast wins District 1 as Tom Knight ousts incumbent Neil Rainford in District 3 Republican primaries.

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George Kruse celebrates with family, friends and constituents his win of the republican nomination for the District 7 seat on the Manatee County Commission.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer, Liz Ramos
  • August 20, 2024
Grassroots candidates dominate Manatee County's primary election

Bob McCann upsets incumbent Ray Turner in District 5 Commission race while Carol Felts wins in District 1.

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Sarasota County primary election results
  • By Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2024
Sarasota County primary election results

Complete results from the Aug. 20 Sarasota County primary election.

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Manatee County Primary election results
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  • Jay Heater
  • August 20, 2024
Manatee County Primary election results

George Kruse, Bob McCann, Carol Felts big winners in Commission races

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key outages leave up to 4,000 residents without power
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 20, 2024
Longboat Key outages leave up to 4,000 residents without power

Outages were reported throughout the afternoon on Aug. 20, and were possibly caused by an issue in FPL’s main feeder in Sarasota.

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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 20, 2024
Paid lobbyists won't have to register in Sarasota

City commission denies Erik Arroyo's proposal to separate those paid to advocate from genuine activism.

  • Sarasota
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Flooded neighborhood debris collections begin Aug. 27
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2024
Flooded neighborhood debris collections begin Aug. 27

City announces final collection pass through the heavily damaged Bellevue Terrace neighborhood.

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A forest of campaign signs fill the space along Fruitville Road at the polling place at the Knights of Columbus hall on Fruitville Road.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • August 20, 2024
Sarasota voters head to the polls on primary election day

Balloting off to slow start countywide

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High girls sophomore golfer Phoenix Scanlan.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 20, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Phoenix Scanlan

The Lakewood Ranch High sophomore girls golfer wants to get the Mustangs back to the state tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Students’ complaints fall on deaf ears
  • By Letter to the Editor
  • August 20, 2024
Students’ complaints fall on deaf ears

Things to consider in voting for Sarasota County School Board.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Bermuda Mavericks (Les McCurdy and Ken Sons) play McCurdy's Comedy Theatre May 8-10.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 22-28

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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Wilderley Mauricette
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 20, 2024
Ringling College graduate harnesses Sarasota’s Black history for feature film

Wilderley Mauricette was granted the opportunity by the Mometu College Short Film Festival in Los Angeles to adapt his short film 'Spare Me' into a feature-length production.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Senior quarterback Lucas Despot will act as a stabilizing force for Braden River High in 2024.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 20, 2024
Braden River High football hits the reset button in 2024

A new coaching staff will lead a group of inexperienced players.

  • East County
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Though homesteaded residents would gain property tax savings if Florida's overhaul proposal gains 60% of support in the November elections, even non-homesteaded property owners would see new protections from sharply rising property assessments.
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Olivia Mulliner sits in the first seat of the Youth Women's Eight for Sarasota Crew — a change in position made after the boat's fourth-place finish at the USRowing Southeast Youth Championships.
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The home at 1915 Tulip Drive was built in 2025 and has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 2,918 square feet of living area.
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