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Lakewood Ranch resident Olivia Weldon, 6, is torn between pizzas No. 3 (Fresh Market) and No. 4 (Michelangelo's).
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 2, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Library hosts first Pizza Taste-off

Teens were invited to a blind taste test of pizza from four different Lakewood Ranch establishments.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Omnilert Gun Detect system recognizes a rifle a man is holding as he approaches a building. The software can alert school personnel and police in a matter of seconds.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • August 2, 2024
Sarasota schools add high-tech security systems

New metal detectors and AI-driven video system are coming to middle and high schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Nicholas & Associates, which was a a jersey sponsor for the 2024 season, has purchased an interest in the Sarasota Paradise men's soccer team.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 2, 2024
Family with construction firm buys interest in Sarasota soccer team

The Papanicholas family created an entity to join the Sarasota Paradise ownership.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Zuri
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 1, 2024
Big Cat Habitat adopts first cheetah

Zuri will serve as an ambassador for cheetahs in the wild.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The inspector general's office is located at 1115 Manatee Avenue West.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 1, 2024
Inspector general protects Manatee County from fraud

From audits to investigations, the department focuses on preventing fraud and abuse.

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Teresa Mast and Alexandra Coe are running for the District 1 Sarasota County Commission seat.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2024
Mast, Coe square off for District 1 County Commission seat

The Aug. 20 primary election between the two GOP candidates appears likely to decide the race.

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"The Music of Laurel Canyon" runs through Sept. 1 at FST's Court Cabaret.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 1, 2024
FST's 'The Music of Laurel Canyon' is a rhapsodic time trip

The summer cabaret show revisits the folk-rock legacy of a magical neighborhood.

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Julia Yesler at Longboat Key Pilates
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • August 1, 2024
Longboat Key retail center is all about making connections

The Centre Shops' tight-knit community of small businesses anchors the plaza, which has a handful of vacancies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gleaming condo towers along Sarasota's bayfront.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 1, 2024
Sarasota drops six spots on best cities to live list

Affordability appears to be a factor in the city being ranked 11th by U.S. News & World Report — but at least it beat Green Bay this year.

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The home at 8201 Midnight Pass Road was built in 2018 and has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 5,034 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 1, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for July 15-19 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Midnight Pass Road tops sales at $4.13 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Mark Vu, 13 and his brother Matthew Vu, 16, practice at SRQ Fencing Club.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 1, 2024
Train like an Olympian: Niche sports have home in Sarasota

Fencing and synchronized swimming clubs offer fun and high-level instruction.

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  • Neighbors
Premier Sports Campus is one of many Manatee County amenities that the tourist development tax helps fund.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 1, 2024
Increased tourism tax in Manatee County now in the voters' hands

A referendum to increase the tourist development tax by 1% will be on the Nov. 5 ballot.

  • East County
  • News
The Wright Bush House
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 1, 2024
Newtown is largest Black historic district in state thanks to coalition effort

The preservation project helped Sarasota become only the second city to win the Stewards of Heritage Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 1, 2024
School board adopts tentative budget and new millage rates

The board approved the $1.35 billion budget and the property tax rate of 6.131 mills.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Orchard, a baby ring-tailed lemur, stays with her mom, Dalia. Although she's becoming more independent, Orchard spends more of her time with her dad, Goose.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 31, 2024
Lemur Conservation Foundation welcomes four baby lemurs

The four baby lemurs and their families are adjusting to new dynamics as the babies grow not only in size but also in their personalities.

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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.
  • June 11, 2026
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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.
  • June 11, 2026
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EverCreek at Lakewood Ranch will be built by Pulte Homes off Bourneside Boulevard.
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