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Funding from the penny sales tax has in years past been used for the Robert L. Taylor Community Center, among other projects.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2021
Committee considers priorities for sales tax extension

Before voters decide whether to extend the county’s penny tax for another 15 years, city officials will prepare a list of infrastructure projects for funding.

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Philadelphia's Alex Rendon flaps his wings to finish the Florida Turkey Trot 5K at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota on Thanksgiving morning. "I'm crazy," he says.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 25, 2021
Florida Turkey Trot in Sarasota draws almost 3,000 participants on Thanksgiving.

Nathan Benderson Park of Sarasota hosts 3,000 runners for Florida Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2021
East County weather page photo: November 25

Gordon Silver captured this monarch butterfly gathering nectar in Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch.

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  • November 25, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: November 25

Gordon Silver captured these palms along a colorful sky on Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 25

Patricia Muller captured this photo of the sun rising over Sarasota Bay from Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2021
Give back to the community this holiday season in Sarasota, Manatee

It’s easy to help others have a festive and memorable holiday season while making a difference in your town.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Badger Bob's Services
  • November 25, 2021
Cold Turkey

Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool During Thanksgiving.

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  • Neighbors
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Max, Jake, Roger and Alisa Pettingell. Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 24, 2021
Roger Pettingell hosts 19th annual Pie Day

The Coldwell Banker realtor's pie tradition is one of his favorite parts of Thanksgiving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and Friends of the Braden River Library President Judy Mullen cut the ribbon to officially open the new 4,250 square foot expansion to the Braden River Library on Nov. 17.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 24, 2021
Studio 70 highlights Braden River Library expansion

The 4,250 square foot expansion of the Braden River Library includes a "Makerspace" along with meeting areas, study rooms and more.

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Lakewood Ranch resident Crystena Starre picks up an order from "Horhay" of the Horhay's Mac & Cheez food truck at Waterside on Nov. 17. Food trucks will soon be allowed for social functions inside CDD 2 in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 24, 2021
Food trucks may soon be allowed in some Lakewood Ranch communities

The Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 2 will vote soon on allowing food trucks to special events.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 24, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: None shall pass (well, you're OK)

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Longboat Key Town Commission hasn't had a contested election since March 2018. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 24, 2021
Since 2018, elections on Longboat have been no contest

Challengers to seated Longboat Town Commissioners are often hard to come by.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2021
No swim advisory posted for Bird Key Park

Results of follow-up testing expected on Friday.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 24, 2021
With record broken, Sarasota area home prices reach state's elite

Sarasota County median price hits $410,000, moving region to No. 3 statewide.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2021
This Week in Sarasota: Nov. 25 to Dec. 1

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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