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A rendering of the Kolschowsky Research & Education Institute at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2024
Construction of new SMH research building reaches max height

The $75 million Kolschowsky Research & Education Institute is scheduled to open in mid-2025.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch's Steve and Laura Saladino finish the Run for the Beads together. Steve says Laura, who married him 31 years ago, "is still trying to get away," but she can't run fast enough.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 10, 2024
Run for the Beads returns to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

The Mardi Gras-themed event produced a fun atmosphere while generating serious funds for community nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Linn Torres at the "New to You" art sale at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • February 10, 2024
All Angels' art sale raises record amount of money in first 3 days

The annual art sale at All Angels by the Sea has received more than 300 art pieces.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Anna and Elsa walk their fans over to a better photo spot. The sisters were mobbed with hugs the minute they arrived.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 10, 2024
Movie in the Park at Waterside Place attracts 'Frozen' super fans

It was a special night in Lakewood Ranch to stay up late and dress like your favorite princess.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
According to staff there are more than 700 short-term rentals operating throughout the city in neighborhoods such as Arlington Park.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 10, 2024
Vacation rental ordinance expanded citywide

The registration period for short-term rentals in Sarasota will be July 1 to Oct. 31, and the new law will go into effect Jan. 1, 2025.

  • Sarasota
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Summit offers residents chance to quiz Manatee representatives
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 10, 2024
Summit offers residents chance to quiz Manatee representatives

The summit is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Feb. 23 at the Lakewood Ranch Library.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key resident Rusty Chinnis offers private fly casting lessons.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 10, 2024
The art of fly casting: Lessons from a local guide

A Longboat Observer reporter spends an afternoon learning fly casting from local fisherman and resident Rusty Chinnis.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Attendees dance together, with Talia Von Bender, Jamie Taylor and Marisa Von Bender in front.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 9, 2024
Parents and kids dance to same beat at Family Fun & Resource Night

Booker Middle School hosted kids activities and key community resources.

  • Sarasota
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Lydia Landa and Masterworks 5 co- host, Kay Aidlin
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • February 9, 2024
Norwegian guest conductor Rune Bergmann wows Masterworks 5 dinner crowd

The Sarasota Orchestra's pre-concert dinner previewed the "Smoke and Fire" concert starting Feb. 9.

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Nora Patterson in 2015.
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • February 9, 2024
Former Sarasota mayor, county commissioner dies at 79

Nora Patterson had lived in Sarasota County since 1970.

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Ed's Tavern was founded in Lakewood Ranch in 2008.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 9, 2024
Ed's Tavern to host block party at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Co-owners Bob Bender and Albert Myara wanted to celebrate their 10 years of ownership.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Aster & Links in downtown Sarasota will be made up of two 10-story buildings with a total of 424 units.
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • February 9, 2024
One Main Plaza secures $56 million in financing

The downtown development consists of two 10-story residential towers with 424 apartments and 778 parking spaces.

  • Sarasota
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County Administrator Scott Hopes served as Manatee County administrator for 22 months.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 8, 2024
Former Manatee administrator faces three felony charges

The State Attorney's Office will pursue three third-degree felony charges against Scott Hopes.

  • East County
  • News
University Park's Bart Schubert lip-synchs to Robert Palmer's "Simply Irresistible" while Dancing Queens, a dance group from University Park, dances in the background.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 8, 2024
Dancers, models take center stage at University Park Fashion Show

Proceeds from the University Park Women's Club event benefit area charities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Crews doing underground repairs at Bogey Lane and Putting Green Lane on Feb. 8.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 8, 2024
Boil water advisory in place for Longboat Key street

The advisory comes after a water main break on Feb. 8 and will stay in effect until a safe water sample is obtained.

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