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Colleen Blumenthal says she doesn't know if Blumenberry Farms will survive if Sarasota County commissioners allow light industrial uses on her section of Lorraine Road.
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 20, 2022
Rezone vote due for section of Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch

Blumenberry Farms owner says allowing light industrial would be a blow to agriculture.

  • East County
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    A time to celebrate |
  • October 19, 2022
Piper Anne Dawson

Longboat Key has a NEW (youngest) resident!

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Willis Smith Construction CEO David Sessions says his company has had a more than 40-year relationship with Bill North's HBK CPAs firm.
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 19, 2022
Willis Smith Construction celebrates 50 years of excellence

Clients, partners join with Willis Smith to celebrate the milestone at Waterside Place.

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Rickie Fowler, who has won five career PGA Tour events, will team with Paula Creamer to form the Tour Pro Team in the $25K Showdown, the final competition of the PopStroke Tour Championship. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images.)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2022
PopStroke Tour Championship will bring PGA, LPGA stars to UTC

PopStroke founder Greg Bartoli explains why the event was conceived and the impact bringing Rickie Fowler and Paula Creamer to the event will have.

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This year, Main Street Market will extend beyond the area pictured, to the area of Ed's Tavern and The Fish Hole. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 19, 2022
Main Street Market returns to Lakewood Ranch with expanded offerings

Bigger version of the Main Street Market begins Oct. 22 at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

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Manatee County Public Works Fleet Services employee Christopher Brooks unloads containers of bottled water.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • October 19, 2022
Manatee County continues to serve Myakka residents who have contaminated water

Drinking water, water testing provided to Myakka residents by Manatee County following Ian.

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From left, the cast of Charlotte's Web: Benjamin Brandt, Gemma Vodacek, Observer editor Spencer Fordin, Jack Bausch, Marissa Gast, Jeric Gutierrez and Caroline Younglove. (Photo by Lydia Baxter)
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  • Spencer Fordin
  • October 19, 2022
FST enlists Observer's arts editor as true friend and good writer

Spencer Fordin is a ham. But he's not an actor. Not until Florida Studio Theatre asked him to walk on to Charlotte's Web.

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Brenna Markey, Stefano de Peppo and Hanna Brammer star in Sarasota Opera's production of the rare Cimarosa gem "The Secret Marriage." (Photo by Rod Millington)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • October 19, 2022
Sarasota Opera brings rare gem in 'The Secret Marriage' to kick off fall season

It was one of the world's most popular operas in its day and may have caused the longest encore ever. But Cimarosa's 'The Secret Marriage' is rarely performed in America.

  • Arts + Culture
Phở Cali's lemongrass chicken is a rich and textured blend of herbs and spices. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
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  • Spencer Fordin
  • October 19, 2022
Lemongrass leads blend of herbs and spices that set Phở Cali's chicken apart

It's a recipe that's been made for centuries in Vietnam. And yet lemongrass chicken has made a seamless transition across the world for diners of all palates and persuasions.

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The Buddy Holly Story is playing at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for one night only. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • October 19, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Oct. 20-26

A new season begins for Sarasota Ballet and Jazz Club of Sarasota, and there's plenty of drama and music to take in around town.

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Cast of Guys and Dolls: Warren Nolan, Derric Gobourne Jr., Thomas-Matthew Elijah Shands, Leon S. Pitts II, Lee Hollis Bussie (kneeling), Brian L. Boyd, Michael Charles, Aaron Pottenger, Carvas Picke. (Photo by Sorcha Augustine)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 19, 2022
Old classic gets new life in faithful recreation

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe brings new life to eternal favorite “Guys and Dolls.”

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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
  • October 19, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Mooney boys golf wants a top-five finish at states

The Cougars believe they have both the top-end talent and the depth to get it done.

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Previously, administrative approval for development has been restricted to the downtown core. (Eric Garwood)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 19, 2022
Sarasota City Commission builds new set of development rules with 4-1 votes

City approves batch of changes aimed at moving quicker on attainable housing, though critics say public comment is cut out of the process.

  • Sarasota
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Helena Hebda. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 18, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 10.20.22

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 10.20.22

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 18, 2022
Lots of love shown at Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's Putts Fore Mutts tourney

Putts Fore Mutts and Racquets for Rescues fundraisers are crucial for the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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