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Dance instructor Daisy Saunders, 75, and student Helen McBean, who, at 88 years old, is a regular in Saunders' classes
    By
  • James Peter
  • July 28, 2023
Health fair encourages seniors to stay in motion

The Senior Friendship Centers Wellness in Motion Health and Services Fair drew a crowd for dance and fitness demos and outreach from 20 vendors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eleven-year-old Henry Greenwell, 12-year-old Max Dinetz and Mike Donnerstag make banana bread together.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 28, 2023
Kids choose their own culinary adventures at Chef Mike’s Catering camp

The camp helped children prepare an entire buffet with a wide variety of dishes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gail Loefgren, Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce president
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2023
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce president announces retirement

Gail Loefgren served in the role for more than 25 years and led the chamber’s development.

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The caution tape around a blank area in Publix on Longboat Key will be replaced with self-checkout machines.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 28, 2023
Revamp underway at Longboat's Publix

The Publix on Bay Isles parkway is under minor construction, which will include the addition of self-checkout machines.

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  • News
This 1977 Porsche 930 turbo valued at $250,000 was stolen on June 14 from Sarasota Classic Car Museum. It has since been recovered.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2023
Sarasota man held in connection with theft from Classic Car Museum

Daniel Boyce is being held without bond in the theft of a 1977 Porsche 930 turbo valued at $250,000.

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Fire and Police department of Longboat Key mingle over ice cream provided by the Longboat Key Rotary Club on July 25.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 28, 2023
Longboat Key first responders enjoy ice cream provided by Rotary Club

The Rotary Club arranged for an ice cream truck to deliver frozen treats to the police and fire departments to celebrate their hard work around the Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2023
Back-to-school sales tax holiday continues through Aug. 6

During the holiday, purchases of school essentials are exempt from sales taxes.

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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 28, 2023
Workshop on county administration workshop set for Tuesday

Benderson will present its proposal for comprehensive plan changes to allow for new urbanism redevelopment.

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Raymond Turner, with his wife Debbie at his side, takes the oath of office to become the District 5 Manatee County Commissioner Aug. 1, 2023. He is running for reelection.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 27, 2023
Manatee County welcomes its newest commissioner

Raymond Turner has been named as District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's replacement.

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No new local malaria cases reported since July 13
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 27, 2023
No new local malaria cases reported since July 13

The outbreak will be declared over if no new cases are reported by Sept. 7.

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Christina Unkel was named the club president of Super League Tampa Bay on July 15.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 27, 2023
Sarasota's Unkel selected as team president of Super League Tampa Bay organization

Christina Unkel, a former FIFA referee, has spent 15 years working at the highest levels of the sport.

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  • Sports
A Coast Guard helicopter flies over Nathan Benderson Park on July 26 for the Spirit of America camp week.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 27, 2023
Coast Guard teaches boating safety at Nathan Benderson Park

Campers, ages 10 to 14, enjoyed fun, adventure and safety during Spirit of America week at the park.

  • East County
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Mural Organizer Walter Gilbert, Colson family member Sonja McCoy Harvey and Mayor Kyle Battie
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 27, 2023
New mural in Rosemary District celebrates local Black history icons

The mural on the Planned Parenthood health center features Lewis and Irene Colson.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
What we do matters
    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • July 27, 2023
What we do matters

While some say artificial intelligence poses threats to the media, Florida newspapers remain strong with local journalism reporting human experiences and connections — something AI will never do as we do.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jennifer Welch Cudnik is the principal of the Sarasota Ballet School, which will perform its summer intensive showcase, "InMotion," from July 25-27.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 27, 2023
Sarasota Ballet School gets a new principal

Jennifer Welch Cudnik is a former dancer and longtime arts educator.

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