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At the Oct. 18 Town Commission retreat, Town Manager Tom Harmer explained to commissioners how they are allowed to use ARPA funding.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 22, 2021
Town commissioners discuss how to use $3.65 million in ARPA funding

Federal COVID-19 relief money is heading Longboat's way. Commissioners begin figuring how to use it wisely.

  • Longboat Key
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Brista Homes founder and President Mark Ursini prefers to build two single-family homes on Buttonwood Drive. If the Nov. 2 referendum fails, he plans to develop an additional office building.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 22, 2021
Town, Manatee referendums on Nov. 2 ballots

Sarasota voters in Longboat have one issue to decide; Manatee voters have two.

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"Love" (Evan Stevens) coaches "Everybody" (Sidney Story) in Asolo Conservatory's production. (Photo by Frank Atura)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 22, 2021
Here comes 'Everybody'

'Everybody' reimagines the classic medieval morality play in the FSU/Asolo Acting Conservatory’s latest production.

  • Arts + Culture
Marjorie Broughton, the executive director of Meals On Wheels of Sarasota. (file)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2021
Meals on Wheels of Sarasota seeks gift donations

Collections of small gifts, personal items are sought until Dec. 3.

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Timothee Chalamet is Paul Atreides. Photo via HBO Max.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 22, 2021
Cringe Blog: "Dune" reminds you that fear is the mind-killer

Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi blockbuster is on "HBO Max" right now.

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The landlubbers of the heron family, cattle egrets mostly forage inland, far from the water-based feeding habitats of other herons. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • October 22, 2021
Bird of the week: Cattle egret

Upland-living species differs from its aquatic relatives in food choices, hunting methods.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
City officials celebrated the groundbreaking of the Sarasota Housing Authority’s Lofts on Lemon project earlier this year, but so far, incentives have failed to produce other affordable developments in the Rosemary District.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2021
Committee identifies affordable housing strategies

An advisory board has presented the city with a suite of policy recommendations aimed at addressing a shortage of affordable residences in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo and Avelo airport relations spokesperson Bud Hafer announced Thursday the addition of nonstop flights between Sarasota and New Haven, Connecticut.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 21, 2021
Avelo to add nonstop service between SRQ and Connecticut

The airline plans to start its service on Jan. 13 between Sarasota and New Haven.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 21, 2021
Braden River Elementary rocks the school day in Lakewood Ranch

Rock Our School Day at Braden River Elementary gives students an opportunity to leave their mark on campus.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 21

Sharon Kunkel captured this sunset photo on the north end of Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2021
East County weather page photo: October 21

Gordon Silver captured this busy bee gathering nectar in Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: October 21

Laurie Richardson captured a reflection on the Myakka River.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The city has selected a 27-hole design for renovating Bobby Jones, but officials have not yet decided whether to partner with a private management company on operating the facility. File image
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 21, 2021
City sets special meeting on Bobby Jones

Ahead of planned renovations, the city has narrowed its search for a contractor or private partner to two vendors, though negotiations are still ongoing.

  • Sarasota
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Consultant Kurt Spitzer presented a map that adjusted 2019 boundaries to create a better balance between districts across the county. Image via Sarasota County.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 21, 2021
Sarasota County narrows list of redistricting maps

As officials work to redraw district boundaries, county commissioners continue to take issue with a voter-backed change to local elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After launching this summer, rainouts scuttled plans for follow-up evening markets in the Rosemary District. Now, organizers say the event is back through next April. Photo courtesy DreamLarge
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 21, 2021
Rosemary District resumes evening market

Neighborhood leaders hope the Rosemary Art and Design District Night Market will benefit businesses while bringing the community together.

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