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Least terns on South Lido Beach compete for a fish.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 30, 2024
Humans likely caused abandonment of shorebird nests on Longboat Key

Sarasota Shorebird Steward Coordinator Emily Briner reminds the public that human disturbances can lead to abandoned nests.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Take a break with FST Improv most Saturdays at Florida Studio Theatre's Bowne's Lab.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 1-7

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch High rising junior running back Colton Dempsey.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 30, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Colton Dempsey

The Lakewood Ranch High running back transferred from Bradenton Christian this offseason.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kyle McCreight adopted Tre on June 29, 2019, from Nate's Honor Animal Rescue in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 30, 2024
Three-legged dog gives 'Tre'-mendous inspiration

A dog inspired a Sarasota man to reach a berth on "American Ninja Warrior."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Police Department body-worn camera program began in 2021.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 30, 2024
SPD budget request seeks to expand video technology

The department would create a Real-Time Operations Center to use existing cameras in Sarasota to provide officers with real-time situation assessments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat police evict man camping near Beer Can Island
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 30, 2024
Longboat police evict man camping near Beer Can Island

While on patrol, officers find a man violating the prohibition against camping on Longboat Key. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
This Lake Club home at 8559 Pavia Way sold for $3.8 million. It has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,162 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 30, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for July 15-19 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Pavia Way tops this week's sales at $3.8 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
North-end residents push for lowest alternative for Longboat Pass Bridge
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 30, 2024
North-end residents push for lowest alternative for Longboat Pass Bridge

New data dives into the details of bridge openings and bridge options' potential effects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota swimmer Emma Weyant took a bronze medal in the Women's 400-meter Individual Medley at the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 29.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 29, 2024
Sarasota Olympians earn medals in Paris

Four Sarasota-affiliated swimmers and gymnasts took the podium on July 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Hermitage Artist Retreat in Manasota Key brings world-class artists to Sarasota to develop their work and to interact with local audiences.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 29, 2024
Hermitage Artist Retreat receives $238,000 in grants

The awards will help support a variety of programs and initiatives, including residencies for Hermitage Fellows, arts education and program accessibility.

  • Arts + Culture
John Lutz, Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board candidate, dies
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • July 29, 2024
John Lutz, Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board candidate, dies

Lutz, a Democrat running for at-large Seat 2, died after a fight with leukemia.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Commission cuts will affect at-risk children
  • By Christine Robinson
  • July 29, 2024
Sarasota County Commission cuts will affect at-risk children

When county commissioners cut $510,000 from early learning, they created devastating, far-reaching negative effects.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Keep politics out of medicine, SMH
  • By Patricia Maraia
  • July 29, 2024
Keep politics out of medicine, SMH

The Medical Freedom movement has morphed into polarizing agendas that present an imminent threat to the quality and longevity of our valued community hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Geomar Perez and Alessandro Di Ferdinando
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 29, 2024
Salsa night revival brings dancers to St. Armands

15 South By Napule hosted the weekend event featuring a Latin band from Tampa and DJs from Miami.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics' EmmaGrace Kelly, Natalie Thomas and Alyssa Orgen are headed to West Chester University, George Washington University and the University of Kentucky respectfully.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 29, 2024
3 Lakewood Ranch gymnasts earn their shots at competing on collegiate level

Alyssa Orgen, Natalie Thomas and EmmaGrace Kelly put in mental and physical work to reach this point.

  • East County
  • Sports
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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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EverCreek at Lakewood Ranch will be built by Pulte Homes off Bourneside Boulevard.
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