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Sarasota, Manatee county 2024 general election results
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2024
Sarasota, Manatee county 2024 general election results

The 2024 general election was held Nov. 5. The voter turnout was high in both Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Elections
Aeryell Dunnuck, a volunteer, hugs Carol Felts to congratulate her on winning the Manatee County Commission District 1 race.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer, Liz Ramos
  • November 5, 2024
Manatee voters make statement by backing school tax referendum

Carol Felts completes Cinderella political story with victory in District 1 Commission race.

  • East County
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Newly-elected Charter Review Board District 4 member Greg "Tex" Bukowski raises his hand in the air while being introduced after securing a win for the Republican party. From left to right: Chairman of the Republican Party of Sarasota County Jack Brill, District 4 Greg "Tex" Bukowski, District 3 Tom DeSane and District 2 Stephen Webber.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 5, 2024
Sarasota County Republicans win out in 2024 general election

With wins ranging in races from tax collector to Charter Review Board, Republicans dominated local races on election night.

  • Sarasota
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Steve Bogg and Kathy Kelley Ohlrich
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 5, 2024
Ohlrich upends Arroyo in Sarasota City Commission race

Kathy Kelley Ohlrich ousts first-term incumbent Erik Arroyo in District 3 by a narrow margin. Liz Alpert and Kyle Battie retain their seats at the dais.

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Victor Lundy designed the Blue Pagoda, located at 655 N. Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • November 5, 2024
Sarasota architect Victor Lundy dies at age 101

A leading member of the Sarasota School of Architecture, Lundy died Nov. 4.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 5, 2024
Dates set for March 2025 Longboat Key election

The general election will take place on March 11, 2025, and a preliminary election, if necessary, will be held on Jan. 28, 2025.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Outlined in red is the proposed site for a future development fronting Fruitville Road and Fourth Street near Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 5, 2024
Collaboration results in approval of Fruitville Road rezoning

Months of meetings between multiple parties will permit rezoning of prime parcels to Downtown Core. The affordable housing density bonus will allow up to 200 units per acre on the 1-acre site.

  • Sarasota
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Tennis pro John Eagleton hopes to be a key part of the new phase at Cedars Tennis Resort and Club.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 5, 2024
Cedars Tennis Resort enters new era in adding tennis pro John Eagleton

The staff at Cedars and new Tennis Director John Eagleton are hoping to lean on Eagleton's expertise and tennis connections to build Cedars as a popular tennis resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
People line up to vote at the polling station at Siesta Key Chapel Tuesday afternoon.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • November 5, 2024
Voters turn out in high numbers in Sarasota, Manatee

Manatee County appears to see record turnout; Sarasota just shy of 1992 mark.

  • Sarasota
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Hayleigh Vuong, Sriya Ashok, Marguerite Barnett, Imelda Pallen Berry, Francis and Malloy McCaffrey, Romal Boldadora and Aegean McCAffrey perform at the Asian Talent and Fashion Show in 2023.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 5, 2024
East County benefit showcases Asian culture

The American Asian Women's Association is hosting its annual talent and fashion show at the University Park Country Club.

  • East County
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Outdoor seating at The Cottage, Siesta Key. The restaurant is back in operation after being heavily damaged by Hurricane Milton.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2024
Two Siesta Key restaurants reopen after Milton

The Cottage and The Hub Baja Grill welcomed customers back on Saturday, Nov. 2.

  • Siesta Key
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Blackburn Point Swing Bridge was built in 1925.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 4, 2024
A decision looms for the Longboat Pass Bridge's replacement

Transportation officials are studying options for a new bridge on the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sutter Roofing came to the aid of the Ski-A-Rees water ski team recently with the company's massive crane to help lift the bleachers out of the water. The bleachers had blown into Sarasota Bay as a result of Hurricane Milton.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 3, 2024
Sarasota roofing firm provides pick-me-up with crane for water skiing nonprofit

Despite seeing his business multiply after the storm, the president of Sutter Roofing believes it's important to take time out to help the community.

  • Sarasota
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Culverhouse gives a half million dollars to Season of Sharing
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2024
Culverhouse gives a half million dollars to Season of Sharing

The gift from Eliza and Hugh Culverhouse Jr. to the annual campaign will help provide relief for local families impacted by this year's hurricanes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The St. Regis Longboat Key opened in August during a big celebration of the long-anticipated resort.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 2, 2024
St. Regis opens a new wealth of possibilities for Longboat Key

After a decade of twists and turns, the St. Regis Longboat Key introduces a different level of luxury for the island — with a nod to the noted property that preceded it.

  • Longboat Key
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