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  • Observer Staff
  • May 26, 2022
East County weather page photo: May 26

Patrick Cummings got this close-up pic of an alligator and babies at Waterside in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 26, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: May 26

Richard Bottorff captured this red-bellied woodpecker in Saddlebag Creek in Myakka City.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House has locations in Fort Myers, Naples and Marco Island.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 26, 2022
Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House headed to Lakewood Ranch

Waterside Place has signed a lease with the upscale casual seafood restaurant.

  • East County
  • Business
Andy Sandberg, Shariffa Ali and Flora Major celebrate the announcement of the Hermitage Major Theater Award on Wednesday. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • May 26, 2022
Shariffa Ali wins Hermitage Major Theater Award

Theater-maker Shariffa Ali enjoyed a life-changing moment on Wednesday evening when she accepted a $35,000 commission from the Hermitage Artist Retreat.

  • Arts + Culture
Goodwill Manasota president Donn Githens with CEO Bob Rosinsky
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 26, 2022
Patterson Foundation donates patriotic artwork to veterans services office

The Goodwill Manasota Veterans Services Program office received the artwork on May 25.

  • Sarasota
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Mayor Ken Schneier proclaims May 21-27, 2022 as National Safe Boating Week. Behind him from left to right are rear admiral Bill Merlin, flotilla commander James Barnard, flotilla officer Zac Tapp, and rear admiral Steve Branham.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 26, 2022
Longboat Key mayor signs safe boating proclamation

Safe Boating Week is May 21-27.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Builders of the St. Regis project this month received permits for vertical construction, advancing from previous foundation work.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 26, 2022
Taxes unpaid on 244 former Colony parcels under Unicorp ownership

The developer of Longboat Key's St. Regis resort and condo project says it's working with Sarasota County to make sure all taxes are paid.

  • Longboat Key
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Award recipients Joy Mahler, Susan Flynn and Pat Robinson
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 26, 2022
Sarasota Chamber honors community leaders

The 2022 Celebrate Outstanding Leadership Awards was held May 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Traffic heads north from the main construction zone on Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 26, 2022
Work moves to the traffic circle at US 41/Gulfstream Avenue roundabout project

A new phase of roundabout construction will bring three 90-day intersection closings. FDOT signals re-striping of Ringling Bridge to aid Bay Runner will start soon.

  • Sarasota
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Fausto Stampiglia calls it a career after more than 60 years.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 26, 2022
Rev. Fausto Stampiglia calls it a career

The beloved St. Martha Catholic Church figure has retired after 31 years at the parish.

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The late Craig Boots of the Country Club was a former Navy pilot who flew planes off aircraft carriers.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 26, 2022
Lakewood Ranch woman talks of Tidewell Hospice's impact

Miriam Boots says her husband's final days were made more peaceful by the hospice's care and kindness.

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1. Mooney junior Jordyn Byrd was named the Gatorade Florida Volleyball Player of the Year in January.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 26, 2022
Top 10 moments from the Sarasota high school sports season

State championships, incredible streaks and a Player of the Year award: The 2021-2022 season had it all.

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The home at 3535 Flamingo Ave. was built in 2002. It has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,560 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 26, 2022
Bay Island Shores home sells for $4.9 million

A Bay Island Shores home on Flamingo Avenue tops the week's sales at $4.9 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says change can be difficult even if it takes Manatee County in a positive direction.
  • By Vanessa Baugh, Manatee County Commissioner | Guest
  • May 25, 2022
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh hopes Manatee County residents embrace change

District 5 commissioner says facts show Manatee County is moving in the right direction.

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Massimo Murdocca.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 25, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Massimo Murdocca

The Sarasota Little Leaguer had an impressive performance in his Majors-level championship game.

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