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Ross Johnson says enjoying Sarasota's hidden gems and meeting new friends at the local hangouts are my favorite treasures.
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  • Abby Weingarten
  • December 23, 2021
Gifts from the heart: Sarasotans reflect on the meaning of giving

Residents reflect on the greatest and most meaningful gifts they’ve ever received during the holidays.

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Cyndi Seamon, Karey Kaine and Sam Digiammarino attended the annual Light Up Longboat event. File photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2021
Longboat residents recall the greatest gifts

During this holiday season, Longboaters offer their take on what's really important.

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Nikki and Kim Williams experienced their own Christmas miracle, a kidney donation from Nikki to her mom.
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  • Jay Heater
  • December 22, 2021
Lakewood Ranch woman's kidney the perfect Christmas gift for her mom

A year after a Lakewood Ranch mom receives a kidney from her daughter, both are doing fine.

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A self-guided tour of Historic Spanish Gardens is included, along with access to Selby Gardens' downtown campus.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • December 21, 2021
Selby Gardens plans to launch boat tour in January

Full-day tour will take visitors from downtown location to Historic Spanish Point and back.

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Longboat Key Turtle Watch President Tim Thurman spot checks a nest towards the end of turtle season. Photo courtesy of Nat Kaemmerer.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • December 20, 2021
Longboat Key's new sea turtle regulations take effect in 2022

The rules officially take effect on Jan. 2, 2022, but are applicable during sea turtle season from May 1 - Oct. 31.

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The Longboat Pass Bridge currently has a 17-foot clearance. The state plans to raise the new bridge to be between 30-40 feet.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • December 20, 2021
Built to last 50 years (in 1957), Longboat Pass Bridge needs replacing — eventually

The state's $2,125,000 study will evaluate options for the bridge that links Longboat Key to Anna Maria Island.

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Phillip Hartl stands outside of the entrance to the Linger Lodge restaurant on Dec. 13. His family purchased the property in 2016 and have overseen an extensive remodel of the property over the last year and a half.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • December 18, 2021
Linger Lodge Restaurant & RV Campground moves closer to reopening in Lakewood Ranch

Owners completing major renovation of the property's RV Park and parking lot in February. AND Owners say Old Florida appeal will remain at Linger Lodge.

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Replacing the Coon Key Bridge is a key portion of a plan to connect the islands and mainland with a multi-use trail.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 18, 2021
Sarasota leaders will rank road priorities Jan. 3

At first commission meeting of the new year, road and transportation projects will be discussed.

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Duane Oakes
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  • Eric Garwood
  • December 18, 2021
Sarasota school district names new police chief

Oakes joined department as a sergeant when school board formed new security service.

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Scott Hopes, Vanessa Baugh, George Kruse, Sue Ann Miller, Reggie Bellamy, James Satcher and Charlie Bishop break ground on the new East County Library.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • December 17, 2021
Construction of the new East County library in Lakewood Ranch officially breaks ground

The new, 50,000-square-foot facility in Lakewood Ranch is scheduled to open mid-2023.

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Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes has received positive reviews from Manatee County Commissioners for his first eight months of work.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • December 17, 2021
Hopes draws positive reviews from Manatee County commissioners

Commissioners asked to evaluate administrator's first seven months and all were favorable.

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Jennifer Rominiecki, president and CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens addresses the groundbreaking crowd in June. Among those attending, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, state Sen. Joe Gruters and then-Mayor Hagen Brody.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 17, 2021
Selby names Turner Chief Advancement Officer

Work on downtown-adjacent campus' renovation is underway.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • December 15, 2021
Siesta Key home in Sanderling Place sells for $14 million

Property sold for $10.5 million in 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The town is planning to start its third annual citizen satisfaction survey on Jan. 10.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • December 15, 2021
Longboat Key finalizing questions for third annual citizen survey

The survey gives owners an opportunity to provide feedback, and express their opinions on services and policy issues.

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Mason Wroe rips a shot during last season's action. The new season opens Dec. 19.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 15, 2021
All aboard for the Sarasota Polo Club's opening day in Lakewood Ranch

The Sarasota Polo Club opens its season Dec. 19 in Lakewood Ranch.

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