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Art and Soul Dance Company will be performing in front of thousands during the Daytona 500 weekend.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 5, 2021
Lakewood Ranch dance company super charged to perform during Daytona 500 weekend

Art and Soul Dance Company of Lakewood Ranch receives an invitation to perform during Daytona 500 weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Elks Tom Sweeney and Jerry Ditty stand with veteran Michael Monthervil during a fundraiser for Homes for Our Troops.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 5, 2021
Homes for our Troops benefits from Lakewood Ranch Elks and Rosedale Golf Classic fundraisers.

Army Specialist Michael Monthervil was paralyzed in Afghanistan, but Homes for our Troops builds him a home with help from the Lakewood Ranch Elks and the Rosedale Golf Classic.

  • East County
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    In Memoriam |
  • November 5, 2021
Sandra Gjerde Frisoli

Sandra Gjerde Frisoli, aged 73, passed away on October 27, 2021, in New York City. With stoic courage she fought a decades-long battle with cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The Meals on Wheels' Plus fundraiser — Empty Bowls — was turned into a drive-thru event today on Lakewood Main Street in Lakewood Ranch while Music on Main was cancelled for Friday night.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 5, 2021
Music on Main cancelled in Lakewood Ranch

Tonight's return of Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch washed out by rain.

  • East County
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Eastern phoebes eat many insects that humans find annoying. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • November 5, 2021
Bird of the week: Eastern phoebe

One of Florida's winter visitors, the medium-sized bird often snatches its insect prey from mid-air.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Manatee River winds through Rye Preserve in northeastern Manatee County. Last year, Manatee County voters approved a referendum that will raise funds for the county to purchase more environmentally sensitive lands.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 5, 2021
Manatee Commissioners discuss how to implement environmental tax

Manatee County to implement the environmental tax referendum approved in 2020.

  • East County
  • News
Although Sarasota Contemporary Dance restarted performances in the spring, it got to move back into the Cook Theatre this fall.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 5, 2021
Season's back: Raise the curtain

Area artistic directors celebrate their return to live performance in the real world.

  • Arts + Culture
A rendering of the future East Manatee County Library in Lakewood Ranch. On Oct. 26 Manatee County Commissioners signed off on plans for the two-story, 50,000 square-foot facility at the north end of the Premier Sports Campus
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 5, 2021
East Manatee library clears final hurdle for construction in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Commissioners approve project despite escalating cost.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 5, 2021
All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church hosts first artist reception

Pamela Olin, who was the Artist of the Month for October and November, was the guest of honor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ashton Elementary students celebrate the day with teacher Shannon Haddad.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 4, 2021
Teacher of the Year finalists surprised at the announcement

Sarasota County's winner will be named Dec. 9 in a ceremony honoring each of the district's 43 nominees.

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Retired Navy Capt. Leo Hyatt's photo hangs on a wall honoring veterans at Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living. Hyatt served from 1957 to 1986 and spent five years as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch veteran recalls imprisonment during Vietnam War

Lakewood Ranch's Leo Hyatt talks about being a Vietnam War POW as we approach Veterans Day.

  • East County
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Michael Halflants said pedestrian upgrades at U.S. 41 and 14th Street has improved the connection between Whitaker Gateway Park and neighborhoods to the east. He hopes his project will enhance that connection. File rendering
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 4, 2021
Developer revives North Trail mixed-use project

At the outset of the development review process, neighboring residents questioned how the proposal would affect parking in the area.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 4, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce celebrates Small Business Awards

The winners in four categories were honored at a luncheon on Nov. 4.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: November 4

Luann LaRussa captured this sailboat at sunset on the Gulf of Mexico from Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 4

Elizabeth Yerkes captured this photo of a palm in bloom in Longboat Landings.

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