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Booker High School cheerleaders bring their enthusiasm to the walk.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • January 15, 2024
Celebrations span Sarasota for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The day’s events included the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast and Community Awards, the Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Walk and Celebration, and MLK Music Fest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Roseate spoonbills feed by wading in shallow water and sweeping their unique bill from side to side. Spoonbills are very sensitive to shifts in water depth.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • January 15, 2024
Myakka bird count shows park's avian habitat importance

A citizen science event tallied 14,386 individual birds on one day in Myakka River State Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Harbour Yacht Club preps boaters for emergencies
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • January 15, 2024
Longboat Harbour Yacht Club preps boaters for emergencies

New club commodores partner with the Coast Guard to teach residents what to do when disaster strikes on the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Roger Kabler as Robin Williams
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • January 15, 2024
Robin Williams impersonator shares his story at TBI comedy show

Longboaters enjoyed a night of laughter and nostalgia at the synagogue during "The Ultimate Robin Williams Tribute Experience."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Colorful Conversation" by Eric Appelquist was included in the "Embracing Our Differences" art exhibit that ran from Jan. 21 to April 14 at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • January 15, 2024
'Embracing Our Differences' art exhibit returns to Bayfront Park

The global art show kicks off with a party featuring music and food trucks on Jan. 21.

  • Arts + Culture
One option for the intersection of Shade Avenue and Novus Street is traffic separators and raised crosswalks.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 15, 2024
Resident input sought on Shade Avenue, Novus Street intersection

Sarasota city staff wants the public's thoughts on a complete street project at Shade Avenue and Novus Street.

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The long-awaited 22-classroom addition at Lakewood Ranch High School is open for students and teachers.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 15, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High welcomes students back with new building

After years of waiting, the 22-classroom addition is open to students and teachers.

  • East County
  • Schools
Will affordable housing policy encourage 'concrete canyons'?
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 15, 2024
Will affordable housing policy encourage 'concrete canyons'?

Sarasota Vice Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch worries that the city's proposed incentives might bring about unintended consequences.

  • Sarasota
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The Whitney Plaza Community Center would be located at 6810 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • January 15, 2024
Lease and funding in place for Whitney Plaza Community Center

Classes and course offerings at the center are still to be determined at the Longboat Key center.

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Tom Arnold with Co-Chairs Taylor Karp Teymuri and Sarah Karp-Renkliyuz, Executive Director Marlene Hauck, Amie Austin and President/ CEO Jeffrey Peterson
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 14, 2024
Sunshine From Darkness lights up night with stories of inspiration

The annual Inspiring Hope Gala did just that with keynote speaker Tom Arnold and Legacy Award winner Bunny Skirboll.

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Rose Burns places second, Cindy Jackson placed first and Marissa Stephenson places third in the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association's chili cook-off.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 14, 2024
Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association hosts chili cook-off

Participants put their own twist on chili recipes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River Library is one of seven locations in the Manatee County Public Library System.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • January 14, 2024
Manatee County severs ties with American Library Association

The commission voted to end the county's membership and barred staff from attending conferences of the national library organization.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School sophomore Camryn Shear has her steer hold its head up with pride during the auction.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 13, 2024
Students flourish at Manatee County Fair steer shows

The annual steer show highlights action at the fair on Jan. 13.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Lake Club home at 15420 Anchorage Place closed this week for $6.3 million.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 13, 2024
Lake Club home sells for $6.3 million

The previous owners of the Lakewood Ranch home loved the area so much that they purchased another home in The Lake Club.

  • East County
  • News
Kettle of Fish performed at Savor the Sounds on Feb. 19, 2022.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • January 13, 2024
Savor the Sounds brings fresh lineup to 2024 season

Longboat Key's outdoor concert series kicks off Jan. 27 at the Karon Family Pavilion.

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Diane DelloRusso, who has worked in the jewelry business for 36 years and been a longtime manager at Jewelry by Cole, said she believes customers will appreciate the new St. Armands Jewelry store with its blend of classic and contemporary styles. She came out of retirement to assist with the transition and can't wait for longtime patrons to see the boutique's new look.
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The pickleball courts and basketball courts at Longboat Key’s Bayfront Park will be renovated over the summer.
  • June 16, 2026
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Elliott Mathes grew up watching his older brother, Will Mathes, compete for Sarasota Crew at the USRowing Youth National Championships. From June 11-14, he himself rowed with a junior national title on the line.
  • June 16, 2026
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