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Jonathan Mitchell and Jason Starkman look forward to offering The Original Wolfie's New York-style deli items at its new location in Lakewood Ranch on Paylor Lane.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 22, 2024
The Original Wolfie's to open location in Lakewood Ranch

The new location will be a commissary and production facility that offers grab 'n' go items as well as delivery of its New York-style deli food.

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A rendering of the proposed Sarasota Youth Sailing building in Ken Thompson Park by PSDW Architecture shows outdoor boat storage, which may not be permitted there by code.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 22, 2024
New youth sailing building faces zoning headwinds

Plans for a new Sarasota Youth Sailing facility could be subject to a restriction on outdoor storage of boats.

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Cliff Kaplan is proposing this bridge in Greenbrook Adventure Park be transformed into a "rainbow bridge," a place where pet owners can pay tribute to their dogs, cats and birds after they die.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 22, 2024
Rainbow bridge for pets proposed in Greenbrook Adventure Park

The footbridge would be a place of comfort for grieving pet owners.

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Sarah Rubin of Save Our Seabirds showcases a hawk foot to Finn Seth-Ward, 4.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 22, 2024
Save Our Seabirds' education programs take flight

Director of Outreach and Avian Care Sarah Rubin said the educational ramp-up will start at the end of summer.

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Matthew Burns, a Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary volunteer, shows off the new shuttle bus that will expand the nonprofit's educational opportunities.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 20, 2024
Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary upgrades its facilities

An anonymous endowment funds a new retrofitted shuttle and classroom area.

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A home in an exclusive neighborhood on Lighthouse Point Drive has sold for $10.8 million.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2024
Longboat Key Club home sells for $10.8 million

The home faces New Pass and includes an office and theater room.

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A still image of bodycam footage of the Feb. 26, 2024 shooting off University Parkway.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 19, 2024
State clears Sarasota Police officers in Feb. 26 fatal shooting

The pursuit of a suspected bank robber ended in the killing of a suspect who brandished a gun in a partially submerged car.

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Police respond to Thursday night bomb threat at Selby Library
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2024
Police respond to Thursday night bomb threat at Selby Library

No explosives were found in the backpack of a 57-year-old Sarasota man.

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Candidates for seats on the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board participate in a League of Women Voters forum in Venice recently. The race has garnered increased interest in the wake of the COVID pandemic.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board race generates renewed interest

With Democratic and write-in candidates, Aug. 20 will be a closed primary.

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Seagrasses under Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 18, 2024
Longboat plans to mitigate infrastructure impacts on seagrass

Two projects require seagrass mitigation. If done properly, the planting will help boost Sarasota Bay's fish habitat.

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The Lakewood Ranch Deli will be open in the San Marco Plaza on July 29 at 10 a.m.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 18, 2024
New deli and lunch spot coming to Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Deli will open in the San Marco Plaza on July 29.

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Sandbar Seafood & Spirit is one of three Manatee County waterfront restaurants Chiles Hospitality has sold.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 18, 2024
Chiles Hospitality sells Mar Vista and 2 other beachfront restaurants

A St. Petersburg-based restaurant group also purchases Anna Maria Bake House and Chiles Hospitality's events department.

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Voter registration deadline for August primary election is fast approaching
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2024
Voter registration deadline for August primary election is fast approaching

Registration and party affiliation changes must be done by July 22.

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Visit Sarasota County works to attract nature tourism, capitalizing on activities such as kayaking at The Bay park.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 18, 2024
Seasonal visitor numbers down as travel normalizes after pandemic

Visit Sarasota County reports a 9% drop in visitors during season.

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Sarasota Police investigates Thursday overnight shooting
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2024
Sarasota Police investigates Thursday overnight shooting

No injuries were reported in the incident at the 2100 block of Waldemere Street.

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