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SRQ announced Thursday new service to Delaware and that a seasonal flight to Cleveland would return later this year.
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  • Amanda Postma
  • August 11, 2023
Sarasota-Bradenton airport adds nonstop flight to Delaware

The service is expected to begin in November.

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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 11, 2023
Self-help author, age 94, encourages seniors to embrace their stage of life

Author and former University of Maryland professor Nancy Schlossberg's most recent book was published in May.

  • Sarasota
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Derek Blankenship is the new executive director of the Venice Institute for Performing Arts.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2023
Venice Institute of Performing Arts names executive director

Derek Blankenship succeeds Reno Manne, who died in March.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 10, 2023
Longboat Key Police officer charged with armed trespassing

Rafael Martinez Jr., 27, of Bradenton is scheduled to appear in court for arraignment on Oct. 6.

  • Longboat Key
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Shawna Hicks-Cranston, the owner of PostNet, says Mentor Connect benefits both the mentors and mentees that participate.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 10, 2023
Young professionals, mentors connect through LWR Business Alliance

Mentor Connect, an LWRBA Young Leaders Alliance program, brings mentorship opportunities that benefit anyone in the business community.

  • East County
  • Business
Second graders Wyatt Hill, Zachary Choibekov and Hendricks Perez
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  • James Peter
  • August 10, 2023
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies welcomes students for new year

Principal Fayth Jenkins said the school located near downtown Sarasota is offering a number of new and enhanced programs to serve students.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Ainsleigh Herbert, 5, Katie Herbert, and Anniston Herbert, 8
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 10, 2023
A new year begins at Southside Elementary School

The first day of school saw students led by their families into the start of a new year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Nico Bencomo takes his second shot on the No. 9 hole at Laurel Oak Country Club's Jones course. Bencomo is one of Cardinal Mooney's top boys golfers in 2022. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 10, 2023
Beyond the gridiron: Sarasota-area fall sports packed with big storylines

With returning state champs and rising talent, swimming, golf, cross-country and volleyball deserve time in the spotlight.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Luke Langan, a pre-K student at Gene Witt Elementary School, says another goodbye to his father, Sean Langan.
    By
  • Jay Heater, Liz Ramos
  • August 10, 2023
Students across Manatee County head back to school

The new school year brings new beginnings for teachers, students and their families.

  • East County
  • Schools
With 41 maintenance personnel on staff, the Sarasota Parks and Recreation Department maintains some 700 acres of parks and non-park city property.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 10, 2023
Proposed city spending up $33 million for fiscal year 2024

Inflation, pensions and salaries cited for increase in overall budget. Parks and Recreation looks to add four new positions.

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Located at 8377 Midnight Pass Road, this home recently sold for $2.9 million. It has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,777 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 10, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 24-28 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

An Ocean View home on Midnight Pass Road tops the week's sales at $2.9 million.

  • Sarasota
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Jaiden Johnson and Sharon Preston-Folta
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2023
Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative adds two new team members

Sharon Preston-Folta and Jaiden Johnson are joining the nonprofit.

  • Arts + Culture
Residential developments containing attainable housing units may soon rise among the luxury condominium towers in the downtown Sarasota zoning districts.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 10, 2023
Downtown attainable housing ordinance approved on first reading

Sarasota takes a step toward achieving affordable and attainable housing in the downtown zoning districts. Primary corridors are next on the list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charlie Bishop was named as Manatee County's interim administrator on Aug. 3. A new county administrator is expected to be named by Aug. 22.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 9, 2023
Manatee commissioners to meet with final four administrator candidates

Selection of the new Manatee County administrator will be made Aug. 18 or Aug. 22.

  • East County
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Jacqueline Putrino finished third at the 2023 Florida Women's Open, her first event as a professional.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 9, 2023
Former Riverview state champion golfer sets sights on professional tour

Jacqueline Putrino will take part in the Epson Tour's Q School this month.

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  • Sports
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