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Lesley Dwyer
May 17, 2023

Retired colonel to lead Tribute to Heroes parade in Lakewood Ranch

In 2021, two-time Purple Heart recipient Gill Ruderman was inducted into the Florida Veterans' Hall of Fame.

East County
Neighbors

Matt Walsh
May 17, 2023

Government by the people? Not for Siesta Key

Advocates for incorporating Siesta Key spent fulfilled state requirements to conduct a referendum. But so much for government "by the people." Florida lawmakers decided they know better than citizens.

Sarasota
Opinion

Louis Llovio
May 17, 2023

New flagship Fleming's steakhouse coming to UTC

A restaurateur is building its new 13,000-square-foot flagship restaurant in Tampa and plans to grow the chain to 100 locations, starting with a new location in Manatee County.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Andrew Warfield
May 17, 2023

One Park attorney calls reopened state inquiry 'baseless'

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has not disclosed why it reopened a preliminary investigation into claims of impropriety.

Sarasota
News

Lesley Dwyer
May 17, 2023

The search continues for a new Manatee County administrator

Municipal recruiting firm Colin Baenziger & Associates will be conducting a national search for Manatee County.

East County
News

Ian Swaby
May 17, 2023

Postal Service helps local food bank stamp out hunger

The May 13 food drive collected several tons of food for the All Faiths Food Bank.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Liz Ramos
May 17, 2023

Graduation is a time of celebration and reminiscing

East County graduates, and Observer columnist, have four years worth of memories to treasure.

East County
Opinion

Marty Fugate
May 17, 2023

Sarasota actor bares his soul in one-man show

Comedy boot camp helped Scott Ehrenpreis prepare for “Clowns Like Me,” inspired by his struggles with mental illness.

Arts + Culture

Ryan Kohn
May 17, 2023

Under-the-radar Sarasota spring athletes get their due

These athletes made noise in 2023 even when their high school teams didn't.

Sarasota
Sports

Adam Hughes
May 17, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for May 1-5 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A John Ringling Estates home on Cleveland Drive tops the week's sales at $4.2 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Andrew Warfield
May 17, 2023

False shoplifting accusation results in a 44-cent refund

A man was falsely accused by grocery store employees of stealing bananas. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.