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Outgoing President Bruce Udell with incoming President Deb Kabinoff
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2024
Jewish Federation’s 65th anniversary bridges past and future

The celebration also premiered The Ora, the organization’s new event space.

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    In Memoriam |
  • February 27, 2024
Margaret “Pat” McGouran

Margaret “Pat” McGouran, resident of Bradenton, FL, passed away on February 17, 2024 at the age of 81.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Circus Sarasota performs through March 10 at the big top at Nathan Benderson Park.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 29 to March 6

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

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  • Things To Do
Co-Chair Kim Becker, Event Chair Marjan Zaun and Circus Arts student Rikki Hettig-Rolfe Meaux
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2024
Party Under the Stars takes celebration under the big top

Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation's annual event adopts a circus theme at Sailor Circus Arena.

  • Black Tie
This Country Club home at 13711 Red Rock Place sold for $1,795,000. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,784 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 27, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 12-16 in Lakewood Ranch

A Riverdale home on Hawk Island Drive tops the week's sales at $2.98 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The 1997 Manatee East All-Stars receive a commemorative plaque, which will hang at Lakewood Ranch Little League's fields. The team reached the Little League World Series in Williamsport, getting eliminated in the semifinals.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 27, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Little League honors 1997 All-Star team

The group reached the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Suncoast Walk-a-thon has become Southeastern Guide Dogs' biggest walk-a-thon that also raises the most amount for the nonprofit.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 27, 2024
Southeastern Guide Dogs gears up for annual Suncoast Walkathon

Local puppy raisers play key role in preparing the dogs to help their future clients.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Artist Babs Reingold with “Hair Nest ’01,” “Hair Nest ’16” and “Hair Nest ’15.”
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • February 27, 2024
Babs Reingold uses art to explore what lies beneath the surface

Babs Reingold's solo show, "Under My Skin," is on view at Spaaces gallery on Princeton Street.

  • Arts + Culture
Resident starts dispute over private beach, turns out to be public
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 27, 2024
Resident starts dispute over private beach, turns out to be public

A civil dispute over what was assumed to be a private beach called for police intervention. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Cedar Mill is under construction off Lorraine Road. Future construction projects will face increased impact fees in Manatee County.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 27, 2024
Manatee County impact fees will increase over the next 4 years

The move was delayed after the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association disputed the most recent study.

  • East County
  • News
Making An Impact resource guides make finding help easier for organizations and individuals.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 27, 2024
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit curates community resources

Making An Impact’s Community Connections Resource Guide contains information on more than 300 local organizations that provide assistance to residents.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
About 35 residents attend the Manatee County Neighborhood Summit at the Lakewood Ranch Library on Feb. 23.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 27, 2024
Manatee County staff and residents connect at Neighborhood Summit

The summit was held Feb. 23 to put residents and staff from different departments in one room together to provide easy access for residents.

  • East County
  • News
Rev. Julia Piermont, Jerry Fox, Stacy Efaw, Laurie Swink, Gabrielle Triplett, Kelly Bennett, Misty Laperriere and Sgt. Robert Morrison
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • February 27, 2024
LBK houses of worship raise awareness of sex trafficking

During the discussion at Christ Church, survivors shared their stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Executive Director Dave Tomasko holds his Climate Champion award.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 27, 2024
Estuary program director reflects on climate award and future challenges

Dave Tomasko, executive director for the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, won a Climate Champion award from the Climate Adaptation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota County Fire Department is offering free child safety seat checks beginning in March.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2024
County fire department offers free child safety seat inspections

Inspections will rotate to a different Sarasota County fire station each month.

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