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The roadway leading into the entrance of Waterfront is discolored due to an oil spill.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 5, 2023
Waterfront residents concerned over cooking oil spill

The spill in a parking lot near the Waterfront entrance is under investigation.

  • East County
  • News
The Flock SRQ, a social club and indoor playhouse for young children, will open Dec. 8.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2023
Indoor playhouse, children's social club opens in Sarasota

The Flock SRQ will offer a wide variety of classes, programs, toys, meet-ups and events for children ages 4 and under.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Tables of bowls lined the walkway around Ed Smith Stadium.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • December 4, 2023
Bowls of Hope combines crafts and cuisine to raise money

Featuring more than 30 vendors along with local artisans, Bowls of Hope is All Faiths Food Bank's largest fundraiser of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gary Heard, Brian Hersh, Sarasota Orchestra President and CEO Joseph McKenna and Chandler Pennington
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2023
Patrons get a sneak peek of Sarasota orchestra’s Masterworks No. 2

At the Sarasota Orchestra’s Masterworks dinner series, patrons learned more about the performance ahead.

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Louis Langley, Allison Byrd, Karen Tonnesen, Scott Tonnesen, Missy Erickson and Kathy Callahan
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • December 4, 2023
Longboat Lawn Party reaches raffle sales goal of $20,000

Longboaters enjoyed dishes from more than 25 local restaurants at the Kiwanis Club's biggest fundraiser of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Banko Doors
  • December 4, 2023
Banko Overhead Doors: Elevating Excellence in Garage Solutions

Banko Doors, your community’s door to service, selection and style since 1984.

  • East County
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Sarasota recriminalizes marijuana possession
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 4, 2023
Sarasota recriminalizes marijuana possession

Due to noncompliance with fines, Sarasota Police will refer misdemeanor cannabis cases to alternative mitigation, such as the state's pre-arrest diversion program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Club opens up new pickleball gardens in its Tennis Gardens.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • December 4, 2023
Longboat Key Club opens new pickleball courts in Tennis Gardens

After being in the works for about two years, four pickleball courts are now open at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ella Bryant, Rhema Stahlmann, and Ariana Hagaman
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • December 4, 2023
St. Armands Circle lights up for the holidays

Thanks to the Holiday Night of Lights, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County is accepting applications for the Library Advisory Board. The new Lakewood Ranch branch is expected to open the first week in January.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • December 4, 2023
Manatee County seeks additional Library Advisory Board members

East County residents are eligible to apply for all four of the newly created seats on the board.

  • East County
  • News
ESPN's Andy North said he is looking forward to seeing the course at The Concession Golf Club for the first time in person at the World Champions Cup.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 4, 2023
ESPN's Andy North shares thoughts on inaugural World Champions Cup

The two-time U.S. Open champ will be part of ESPN's coverage of the event, held Dec. 7, 8 and 10 at The Concession Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jennifer Hackbarth and Ricardo Rhodes star in the Sarasota Ballet's production of George Balanchine's "Theme and Variations."
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • December 4, 2023
Sarasota Ballet brings Balanchine to life

The company's third program of 2023-24 features "Theme and Variations," the first of three ballets by George "Mr. B" Balanchine this season.

  • Arts + Culture
Co-chairs August and Rochelle Curley and Jen Keller
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2023
Florida Center for Early Childhood hosts Luminous Tide winter gala

The nonprofit's 36th annual winter gala delighted with a display of elegance.

  • Black Tie
The Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences float makes its way down Main Street.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • December 3, 2023
Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade lets it snow community spirit

The parade brought together organizations and businesses throughout the community to celebrate a theme of “Christmas Around the World.”

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's John Rapp and Susan Rapp drop off 249 shoeboxes the Acts of Kindness Group at Grace Community Church made. The group more than doubled its donations compared to last year.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 3, 2023
Community rallies to help seniors in need with Shoebox Collection

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee received hundreds of donated shoeboxes from community members and businesses.

  • East County
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