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The photography of orchids at Selby Gardens has yielded new discoveries but also indelible art. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
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  • Spencer Fordin
  • October 26, 2022
Selby orchids exhibit celebrates vibrant photography

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens treasury has more than 20,000 digital assets, and many of them are stunning photos of orchids.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 26, 2022
Lake Club home tops sales at $3.25 million

A Lake Club home on Staysail Court tops the week's sales at $3.25 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Manatee County has canceled its red-light camera program. (File photo)
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 26, 2022
Manatee County dumps red-light camera program

If you received a notice of a red-light violation after Oct. 15, you no longer are required to pay it.

  • East County
  • News
The property proposed includes eight units and 38 parking spaces. (Courtesy rendering)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2022
Longboat approves initial requests to build on long-empty land

The condo project is proposed for land that was once owned by Mote Scientific Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota senior running back Joe Ziegler has set an initial target of 1,200 yards for the 2023 season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sailors football shows glimpse of potential

Sarasota High dominated Braden River on Oct. 21, 28-3, to break a seven-game losing streak to the Pirates. Is another streak set to break Friday?

  • Sarasota
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Those opposing development along a section of Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch attended Tuesday's Sarasota County Commission meeting dressed in white shirts to show unity. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 25, 2022
Sarasota County declines rezone for section of Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch

The County Commission also approved a major extension of Lakewood Ranch that includes building 5,000 homes.

  • East County
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The town's letter was addressed to Mayor Erik Arroyo and FDOT as the event is scheduled in state right of way. (File photo)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2022
Longboat details concerns surrounding St. Armands winter festival

Town worries are centered around traffic associated with an event of the festival's length and intensity.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 25, 2022
Baby Basics of Sarasota celebrates fairy tales at annual luncheon

The annual luncheon was held Oct. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The majority of the changes are minor, allowing the town to meet state statutes. (File photo)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2022
Town approves first reading of changes to procurement rules

The changes eliminate the use of outdated practices including the use of a bulletin board to make calls for bids.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • October 25, 2022
The best things to do in Sarasota for Oct. 27 to Nov. 3

The opera season makes its long-awaited return, and Sarasota will also play host to several concerts, comedy performances and art shows in the week to come.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch 7-year-old Marissa Mae Famularo reads to 12-year-old Lab mix Annabelle, who was brought to the Braden River Library by Mary Ringland.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 24, 2022
Braden River Library hosts Read 2 Dogs program

Children can practice their reading skills in non-judgmental environment.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Macarena Giménez and Maximiliano Iglesias in Ricardo Graziano's "The Pilgrimage." (Photo courtesy of Frank Atura)
    By
  • Sara Rachon
  • October 24, 2022
Sarasota Ballet moves boldly into the future with 'Premieres'

The Sarasota Ballet kicked off its new season with a program that consisted of three world premieres.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 24, 2022
Fire teams compete at chili cook-off

Firefighters competed for the best recipe in the annual Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dignitaries take part in the ceremonial opening of The Bay Park. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2022
Dignitaries open The Bay with ribbon-cutting

The first phase is ready for fun, while funding is approved for the second phase of the bayfront project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shaded in yellow, the Progress University apartments site is directly adjacent to the planned Aventon Sarasota multifamily community across University Parkway from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. (Courtesy image)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 24, 2022
Progress University apartments move toward planning board

With Development Review Committee sign-off in hand, the 280-unit Progress University development now moves to the city Planning Board for approval.

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