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The former Yume Sushi restaurant space has sold for $2.47 million.
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  • Louis Llovio
  • February 15, 2024
Local restaurant owners buy downtown Sarasota eatery for $2.47M

The former Yume Sushi restaurant space in downtown Sarasota has been bought by well-known local restaurateur Michael Evanoff.

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Dakin Dairy Farm is on the market in Manatee County.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 14, 2024
Agriculture experts say overdevelopment will have terrible consequences

Farmers and ranchers of the East Manatee Preservation group discussed the future of Manatee County agriculture and suggested actions that would counter urban sprawl.

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Mark Richardson talks to the committee about the town's sandbag operations.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 14, 2024
Emergency management committee reviews town storm procedures

The second meeting for the new committee included guest speakers from town staff to talk about Public Works, reentry and communications.

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The center turn lane would benefit drivers entering Country Club Shores.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 14, 2024
Construction on GMD turn lane to start this summer

After seven years of behind-the-scenes work, the Country Club Shores turn lane project is expected to be underway around June.

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Sarasota City Commissioner Kyle Battie in October 2022.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 14, 2024
Defamation lawsuit filed against Sarasota City Commissioner Kyle Battie

The complaint seeks damages of more than $50,000 from Kyle Battie after public racism allegations against city hall critic Kelly Franklin.

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Allegiant is one of the top airlines at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2024
Allegiant adds new nonstop route at SRQ

The new service to Plattsburgh, New York, will begin in June.

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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • February 14, 2024
Waterside breaks ground on new neighborhoods

The Lakewood Ranch community Waterside Place continues to take shape with new neighborhoods.

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Christopher and Emmy Treston and Janice and Michael Novello look forward to the new parish activity center and rectory.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 14, 2024
Our Lady of the Angels begins another expansion

Bucking nationwide church attendance trends, Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church embarks on its second expansion in six years.

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The core library space is estimated to be around 8,000 square feet.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 13, 2024
Community shares input on county-run Longboat library project

Sarasota County kicked off resident participation in shaping a new library on Longboat Key.

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True Fitness provided all new equipment for Reed Medical Group.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • February 13, 2024
Reed Medical Group expands with new physical therapy suite

The PT team at Reed Medical Group moves to a suite with all-new equipment to serve Longboaters.

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The current Planning Commission as of Feb. 8: Lorraine Prosser, Cindy Kebba, John DeLesline, Paul Rutledge, Richard Bedford, Jeffrey Eslinger and Monaca Onstad.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 13, 2024
Two East County residents join Manatee Planning Commission

Monaca Onstad and Jeffrey Eslinger were appointed to the board on Feb. 1.

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Following a ceremonial start to demolition, site clearing is expected to begin at the Sarasota Kennel Club in the coming weeks.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 13, 2024
Demolition set to begin at Sarasota Kennel Club

After 95 years, the 26-acre site on University Parkway will be cleared for unspecified future development.

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Community Foundation raises $4.21 million to help those in crisis
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2024
Community Foundation raises $4.21 million to help those in crisis

The annual Season of Sharing campaign will benefit needs identified by Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

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Dick and Abby Schlorf
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  • Petra Rivera
  • February 12, 2024
Longboat Key tennis legend Dick Schlorf dies at 85

Dick Schlorf, who was instrumental to the creation of the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center, died Feb. 2 at age 85.

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Smoke and flames billow on Alta Vista Street on Monday after a home caught on fire.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2024
Firefighters respond to Sarasota house fire

Sarasota County firefighters responded to a 911 call of a structure fire at 11:45 a.m. Feb. 12 on Ponder Avenue.

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Ed Ference is running for the District 6 at-large Manatee County commission seat.
  • March 24, 2026
Lifelong East County resident enters Manatee County Commission race
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Byeong Hun An, who won the 2022 LECOM Suncoast Classic, is ranked No. 129 in the world, as of March 23. He tied for 21st place at the 2025 Masters Tournament and played in all four majors of the PGA Tour that season.
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From left to right: Sarasota County Commissioner Mark Smith, Gulf Coast Community Foundation Senior Vice President Jon Thaxton and One Stop Housing CEO Mark Vengroff made up a panel hosted by Miracle on the Key Thursday, March 19 on the subject of affordable housing.
  • March 24, 2026
Panel discusses the thorny problem of affordable housing
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This Lake Club home at 16336 Daysailor Trail sold for $3.1 million. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,859 square feet of living area.
  • March 24, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for March 9-13 in Lakewood Ranch
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Wearing her mother's favorite color, Abby Ferreira, one of Cathy Ann "Cam" Maddox's children, raises a glass in memory of her mother on March 21 at Harry's Continental Kitchens with Brian Maddox. He said his late wife wanted a celebration of life that brought together loved ones and friends to smile, share fond memories and show their support for the Longboat Key Turtle Watch, a conservation program she passionately championed.
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Longboat volunteer supports conservation through celebration of life

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