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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Emergency Operations Center handles an average of 800 emergency 911 calls per day.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 4, 2023
Concerns on emergency dispatch prompt Longboat to reexamine call routing

Longboat Key residents brought up complaints about emergency dispatch at a recent commission meeting. While town officials are looking into the issues, solutions may not be cut and dry.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harbor58 plans to build villas to temporarily house individuals aging out of foster care to help transition them to successfully living on their own.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 4, 2023
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit works to build housing for foster youth

Harbor58 plans to build six villas to provide temporary housing for individuals aging out of foster care.

  • East County
  • News
Man banned from a store after bathroom beer break
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2023
Man banned from a store after bathroom beer break

A man broke a four-pack in a store bathroom and drank one without paying. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Rebecca and Richard Hopkins have been the driving forces of growth and creativity during their long tenure at Florida Studio Theatre, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • October 4, 2023
At 50, FST is the beating heart of Sarasota theater

Richard and Rebecca Hopkins have shaped Florida Studio Theatre from a scrappy upstart into a cultural powerhouse.

  • Arts + Culture
An aerial view of the Concession project.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 4, 2023
Concession development project to be heard for a third time

While denied by the Manatee County Commission twice already, Concession's request to build 22 homes will be heard for a third time.

  • East County
  • News
The Lord's Warehouse is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 4, 2023
The Lord's Warehouse reopens with new wares for season

The thrift store at the Longboat Island Chapel welcomed back its regulars with open arms.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ann Weber, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 632 Mourning Dove Drive to Michael Canney and Diane Canney, trustees, of Leesburg, Virginia, for $2.55 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 4, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 18-22 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home Bird Key home at 632 Mourning Dove Drive tops this week's sales at $2.55 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Satchel’s Last Resort and the Humane Society of Sarasota County are seeking to empty the shelters in October with the help of Bissell and Subaru.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2023
Global brands team with local shelters to adopt pets

Bissell and Subaru seek to help local communities "empty the shelters" in October.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Is Gaetz really the bad guy?
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 4, 2023
Is Gaetz really the bad guy?

Matt Gaetz’s outspokenness wouldn’t make it in a business. But his brazenness just may be the disruption that is needed in Washington. Finally.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Why they voted the way they did
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 4, 2023
Why they voted the way they did

We contacted Florida’s two U.S. senators and three Florida House members from Florida’s west coast to ask why they voted the way they did on the continuing resolution that prevented a government shutdown.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Booker High sophomore Kevontay Hugan.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kevontay Hugan

The Booker High football sophomore holds offers from Miami, Penn State, South Florida and Maryland.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Liz Cole's new art collection "Color Paths" displayed at All Angels Episcopal Church
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 3, 2023
Local artist displays new collection at All Angels gallery

Liz Cole's "Color Paths" depicts her world travels via acrylic and handmade collages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Air quality warning in effect for Sarasota County
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2023
Air quality warning in effect for Sarasota County

The advisory expires at sunset Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High girls sophomore golfer Phoenix Scanlan.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Phoenix Scanlan

The Lakewood Ranch High girls golf freshman is ranked 21st in Class 3A by the FHSAA.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ruth's Chris Steak House opened Tuesday at the Center Point development in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 3, 2023
Ruth's Chris Steak House opens in Lakewood Ranch

The nation's largest steakhouse chain has opened a restaurant in the Center Point development.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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