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Faculty and staff spell out "ODA" to celebrate the groundbreaking of The Out-of-Door Academy's upper school in 1995 in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 12, 2024
The Out-of-Door Academy expands with Lakewood Ranch

From dirt roads to school expansion, ODA's "crazy" idea to open its upper school in Lakewood Ranch continues to pay off 28 years later.

  • East County
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The runners sprint away at the start of the Run for the Beads 5K at Waterside Place. Funds for the race support area nonprofits through the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 12, 2024
Nonprofits play key role in Lakewood Ranch's growth

A small-town feel prompts newcomers to immerse themselves in the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The color guard, including Cpl. Christopher Short and Cpl. Antonio Martinez (pictured) march in the ceremony.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 11, 2024
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee remembers Sept. 11, 2001

The country's unity following the events of 9/11 was the theme of the ceremony.

  • Sarasota
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Sara Mackey and Sheila Monaghan at Le Macron French Pastries on the St. Armands Breakfast Tour.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • September 11, 2024
Walking tour company provides tasteful experience at St. Armands Circle

Key Culinary Tours educates patrons about Sarasota's cuisine and rich history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lake Club residents rally together to participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in 2023.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 11, 2024
LWR-area communities unite to raise money for breast cancer research

Residents in University Park, Lake Club, Rosedale and others strive to raise thousands for cancer research.

  • East County
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Lucy Tobias walks in her garden.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 11, 2024
Author Lucy Tobias describes the joys of exploring nature at a slow pace

Tobias just released "Floating in Florida," which takes her enjoyment of Florida into its waters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eight employees of the Longboat Key Public Works Department lined up American flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive in honor of Sept. 11.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • September 10, 2024
Longboat Key lines up flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive for Sept. 11

In preparation for Sept. 11, Longboat Key Public Works employees plant American flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive to remember the lives lost.

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  • Neighbors
Trey Hamer, 11, works with other youth soccer players at the new indoor facility, The Fitballer.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 10, 2024
New Sarasota facility brings soccer training indoors

The Fitballer offers professional training for kids and adults.

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The 40th Sarasota Grand Prix boat races will be held this weekend at Lido Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2024
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix returns this weekend

The 40th annual Sarasota Powerboat P1 is the second-longest powerboat race in the country.

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Brian, Holly and Austin Highfield at Exotic Cars on the Circle.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • September 9, 2024
Exotic Cars on the Circle supports Flight to the North Pole

The festival on St. Armands Circle raises funds for the nonprofit, which provides support of terminally ill children.

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According to ABC, Gregg, a contestant on the upcoming season of "The Golden Bachelorette" is from Longboat Key.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 9, 2024
Longboater featured on 'The Golden Bachelorette'

Longboat Key resident Gregg Lassen will be one of 24 suitors on the upcoming ABC show "The Golden Bachelorette."

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Bill Sadlo, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties stands with honorees Harriet Moore, director of Strategic Engagement at Sarasota County Schools and Jack Cox, president and owner of Halfacre Construction.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 8, 2024
Boys & Girls Clubs honors community leaders Harriet Moore and Jack Cox

The annual event celebrated contributions to the community's young people while supporting the teen programs at Boys & Girls Clubs.

  • Sarasota
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The Take Stock in Children crew includes Scott Atkins and Heather Clark with Bank of America, along with Executive Director Lisa Bechtold and the incoming chair Brittany Lamont.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 5, 2024
Bank of America celebrates Sarasota-Manatee nonprofits

The bank awarded over $450,000 in grants in the past year.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Mike O'Donnell has launched a virtual biographer that will help people preserve their life memories and defining moments.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 4, 2024
Lakewood Ranch businessman uses AI to capture lasting memories

Through the Leaves Legacy Project, Mike O'Donnell preserves and produces life stories that includes a virtual biographer.

  • East County
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Bobby Burnett (left) and his family go to the beach with his brother Josh Burnett (right) and his family, who were visiting from Nicaragua. Bobby Burnett says his brother and his family have been tremendous support since his daughter Grace Burnett suffered from a brain aneurysm suddenly.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 4, 2024
12-year-old's aneurysm leaves her family living in a 'nightmare'

Grace Burnett remains in intensive care since Aug. 4, and her parents hope to spread awareness about brain aneurysms.

  • East County
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