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A man aboard a trimaran sailboat that was driven against the seawall at Hart's Landing works with a crew on shore to secure the craft with lines. (Eric Garwood)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 10, 2022
Tropical Storm Nicole updates in Sarasota and Manatee counties: SRQ wind gusts to 51 mph

Forecasters envision 35-40 mph winds and the potential for some storm surge.

  • Sarasota
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Allini fizzy bath truffles: $18.95. Allini bath bombs: $6.95. Allini artisan bar soap: $9.95. Set of 3 cosmetic bags: $59.95. Yellow natural sponge: $19.95.
    By
  • Guest Author
  • November 10, 2022
Up and down the keys, great gifts abound

Want to bring something special to a special someone? These local offerings lend a personal touch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The watercolor paintings of Stacey Lipton will be featured at the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch's 20th annual Fall Show and Sale on Nov. 19 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. (Photo by Jay Heater)
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 10, 2022
Lakewood Ranch artist hopes to draw crowds to Fall Show and Sale

Painter Stacey Lipton will be featured during the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch event Nov. 19.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 10, 2022
Avelo adds new flight from SRQ to North Carolina

The low-cost carrier initiated service from Sarasota last year to New Haven, Connecticut.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Built in 2000, Unit 52 of Tessera has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 3,315 square feet of living area. (File photo)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 10, 2022
Tessera condo tops sales at $3.4 million

A Tessera condo on South Palm Avenue tops the week's sales at $3.4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: November 10

Diane Suner captured this photo of a lightning whelk shell along Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tony Gamelin has been named chief financial officer of the Bay Park Conservancy. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 10, 2022
Bay Park Conservancy names new CFO

As it prepares for the state of phase two development of The Bay, the Bay Park Conservancy has hired Tony Gamelin as chief financial officer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Nassoons practice for a concert at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church on Saturday. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 9, 2022
The Nassoons: A cappella for the ages

At 90 years old, Jeremiah Ford is the longest traveling and singing of the Princeton group, which is performing Saturday at a Longboat Key church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Booker senior running back Ahmad Hunter was the area's leading rusher in 2022.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2022
Prose and Kohn: It is now or never for Sarasota football teams

With the playoffs beginning this week, here's a look at each team's chances and the players who could decide the games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Architecture Sarasota's 10th MOD Weekend will feature a yoga class at the iconic Umbrella house designed by Paul Rudolph on Sunday, Nov. 5. 
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 9, 2022
Lido Shores’ homes stand as a testament of time — and fabulous architecture

This architecturally unique neighborhood helped launch the Sarasota School of modernist architecture. Its vision of the future is not a thing of the past.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview High makes its way down the parade route in the 2021 event. (File photo)
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • November 9, 2022
Sarasota's Veterans Day parade planned for Friday

Sarasota's annual event will march down Main Street rain or shine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Crews assembled St. Armands Circle's new 60-foot tree this week. (Eric Garwood)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 9, 2022
St. Armands annual Holiday Night of Lights event canceled

St. Armands Circle Association cancels the 44th annual Holiday Night of Lights event, citing restrictions caused by the one-time Holiday Spectacular event in Circle park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Daniel Keegan, Elias Corn, Drew Vanden Heuvel, Evan Keogh, Luca Simon and Bogdan Zverev were part of the Sailors boys swim team's three-peat at states. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2022
Sarasota High boys swim team captures third-consecutive team title at FHSAA state meet

The Sailors collected three individual gold medals on their way to their third title in a row.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • November 9, 2022
Instructions from Ian

While we await the effects of Tropical Storm Nicole, we should take heed of the lessons we learned from Hurricane Ian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Strale Gole. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Strale Gole

The Sarasota High senior scored a goal in the Sailors boys soccer team's 4-1 win over Booker on Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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