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Beach debris following tropical storm Nicole. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2022
Town beaches in good condition following recent storms

Town staff provided a report of the status of the beaches after nourishment projects and storms.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota Police Department Public Information Officer Genevieve Judge addresses the media Tuesday about an officer involved shooting near the intersection of Beneva and Fruitville roads. (Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 15, 2022
Sarasota Police officer uninjured after shooting incident

The suspect was taken to the hospital following events in the 500 block of Beneva Road, police said.

  • Sarasota
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A makeshift nursery uses poles that were formerly part of the ceiling as supports at Jessica's Organic Farm. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 15, 2022
Organic farm struggles to survive in the wake of Hurricane Ian

Among the significant losses at Jessica’s Organic Farm in Sarasota were two nurseries that were ripped apart and the loss of trees and crops.

  • East County
  • Business
The March 2018 election was the last time commissioners had to run a campaign for their desired seat. (File photo)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2022
Longboat likely to have another uncontested election

As of Nov. 14, Jeff Lenobel, Deborah Murphy and Mayor Ken Schneier have submitted necessary paperwork.

  • Longboat Key
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RVs fill the campground at Linger Lodge RV Park only weeks after it suffered major damage from Hurricane Ian. The park has reopened after a two-year renovation only three days before the hurricane. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 14, 2022
Renovated Linger Lodge RV Park reopens in east Bradenton

Linger Lodge RV Park weathered Hurricane Ian and is back open after repairs and improvements.

  • East County
  • Business
In one of his final official acts as mayor of Sarasota, Erik Arroyo (left) presents outgoing City Commissioner Hagen Brody with a plaque commemorating his service to the city as commissioner and former mayor. (Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 14, 2022
Read the text of Sarasota Mayor Erik Arroyo State of the City address

Outgoing mayor Erik Arroyo says the state of the city of Sarasota is strong, and getting stronger.

  • Sarasota
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After being selected as the new mayor, Kyle Battie presents his predecessor, Erik Arroyo, with a key to the city.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 14, 2022
Sarasota city commissioners sworn in, pick Battie as mayor for 2022-23

After Jen Ahearn-Koch and Debbie Trice were sworn in, the Sarasota City Commission selected Kyle Battie to succeed Erik Arroyo as mayor.

  • Sarasota
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The Main Street Market founders are looking for locally owned businesses that either handcraft or locally source the goods they sell. (Photo by Nancy Guth)
    By
  • Abby Weingarten
  • November 14, 2022
Locals-first market blossoms on Lakewood Main Street

Niki Dalsing and Lindsay Wood, the founders of Main Street Market, launched these boutique-style shopping experiences in 2020 with 24 vendors. The vendor list has now grown to more than 75.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The bar at Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar at its November 2022 opening.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 14, 2022
New Italian restaurant opens in Whitney Plaza

Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar has replaced the Bayou Tavern, but you can still order the veal cannelloni.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
The property takes advantage of its scenic setting, with expansive windows, sliding doors and balconies overlooking the beach. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 14, 2022
Beachfront home sale is Longboat Key's second highest price of 2022

A waterslide and views of the shore are among the key amenities of the $11.5 million property.

  • Longboat Key
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It's a giant tower of meat served in its own juices, and Grove's pork osso buco is a meal for all seasons. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • November 14, 2022
Grove's pork Osso Buco is an eye-catching vertical standing meat shank

You can call it a dinosaur bone or a turkey leg. But Grove's pork osso buco is drawing attention whenever you order it.

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Imperiled epiphytes, such as these young giant air plants, are being collected from damaged trees at Myakka River State Park and will be reattached to new host trees. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • November 13, 2022
Rain and wind place endangered air plants in peril

Myakka River State Park rangers collect specimens from damaged trees for future relocation.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 13, 2022
Missing woman returns home safely, police say

The 45-year-old woman was last seen on 10th Street nearly a week ago.

  • Sarasota
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Waterlefe's Glenda Myers works with Ballard Elementary kindergartner Kemora Wallace once per week. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 13, 2022
Rotary Club pilots new Books for Kids kindergarten program

Volunteers work one on one with kindergartners at Ballard, Oneco and Daughtrey elementary schools in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 12, 2022
Pedestrian killed on Clark Road, FHP says

32-year-old Sarasota woman pronounced dead at the scene of Friday evening crash.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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