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Richard Mandell consults his Donald Ross notes while walking a green during the restoration of the Bobby Jones Golf Course in June 2023.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 19, 2023
Bobby Jones course architect reflects on why 'Sarasota has me for life'

Richard Mandell explains how old-school course design was blended with modern water management to create a fun course that's true to the Donald Ross plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos of people killed or injured in a car accident are remembered during World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 19, 2023
Bradenton memorial service honors those killed in traffic accidents

Melissa Wandall promotes driving safety during World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 20 years after losing her husband in a car accident.

  • East County
  • News
Sir Lilith (Erin Eisenmann) and Sir Michael (Michael Murphy) face off against one another in a sword fight on horseback.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 18, 2023
SunCoast Renaissance Festival provides fanciful showcase of the past

On the first day of the festival, attendees enjoyed sword fights, jousting matches and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Waylon Roberts of Canada rides Fernhill Salt Lake as they change speeds while approaching a jump during the Event at TerraNova Saturday in Myakka.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 18, 2023
The Event at TerraNova in Myakka goes into final day Sunday

World-class show jumping and the Empty Bowls fundraiser highlight the final day of competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Susan Melgaard participates in her first Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch Fall Art Show and Sale. "It's great to work with all the different artists and see all the different creativity everyone has," she says.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 18, 2023
Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch showcases local talent

From jewelry to fused glass to oil paintings, artists display quality work.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Third-year acting students from the Asolo perform "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at Waterside Place.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 18, 2023
Sight and Sounds at Waterside Place takes on Shakespeare

The Asolo Rep on Tour presented “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Nov. 18.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 18, 2023
Riverview High construction program helps students find footing in field

The construction technology lab enables students to graduate high school with industry-recognized skills and get hired straightaway.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Original Wolfie’s Deli and Wolfie Cohen’s Rascal House will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 18, 2023
Sarasota deli that shuttered two days after its debut reopens

The Original Wolfie’s & Rascal in the Rosemary District, a New York-style and Jewish deli that opened to big fanfare Nov. 2 only to temporarily close two days later, has reopened.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 18, 2023
High school football roundup: FHSAA regional semifinals

All three Sarasota-area teams are still alive after wins Friday night.

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney senior Emerson Warthling (24) leads the Cougars onto the field while carrying an American flag.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 18, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High football sinks Lakeland Christian

The Cougars beat the Vikings 54-14 in the FHSAA Class 1S regional semifinals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Femcity host disco dance party and fashion show at the Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 17, 2023
Women's entrepreneur group throws disco party

Longboat Key's Femcity held its second annual fashion show, dancing to disco, making new friends and supporting local nonprofits.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Keith Pandeloglou, the owner of UTC Venture Group and President and CEO of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities, won the Best Rancher award at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Sandies event Friday at the Grove.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 17, 2023
'Mr. Lakewood Ranch' lands big Business Alliance award

Keith Pandeloglou was named Best Rancher at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's annual Sandies awards.

  • East County
  • Business
Caroline Pamukcu of Riegelsville, Pennsylvania, competes in the dressage class of The Event at TerraNova in Myakka on Friday. The event continues Saturday and Sunday and is free to the public.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 17, 2023
TerraNova hosts major equestrian event in Myakka

The Event at TerraNova continues both Saturday and Sunday with free admission and parking.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Market on Longboat Key was a hit when it debuted about two years ago.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 17, 2023
Market on Longboat Key returns, now with preorders for baked goods

After a one-year hiatus, the outdoor market will set up shop on the Town Center Green once a month from December to April.

  • Longboat Key
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Tania Castroverde Moskalenko has been named CEO of the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2023
Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation names new CEO

Tania Castroverde Moskalenko brings more than 20 years of experience in leading capital campaigns and programming.

  • Sarasota
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Amber, a scarlet macaw; Alan Gillespie, Sarasota Jungle Gardens entertainment host; Elizabeth Adams, Sarasota Jungle Gardens education coordinator; Katie Dow, Sarasota County Libraries outreach manager; Heather Gorman, SCL digital services supervisor; and Ellen India, SCL adult services coordinator.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2023
Roller-skating parrot reveals library’s 2024 community read selection

“An Immense World” was chosen for the communitywide book club to help readers gain a deeper appreciation for the diversity of wildlife in the world.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A raised seating area in the primary suite offers a quiet nook for reading and relaxation.
  • By Robert Plunket
  • November 17, 2023
Country Club home proves renovation can give aging homes a new life

Katina and Ken Shanahan’s home in The Country Club shows how a simple remodel can turn a tired residence into a showplace.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Tina Lickey and Terri Noyes
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 16, 2023
The Paradise Center hosts beginners pickleball workshop

Volunteer certified instructor Terri Noyes and other experienced pickleball players give the low-down on the fastest-growing sport in the country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ginny Akhoury, Mary Lou Ivaska, Elaine Buckley and Stella Kelley
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 16, 2023
St. Mary Star of the Sea holds first women's guild meeting of season

The Women's Guild prepares for an exciting year on the Key with an increase in membership and exciting charity opportunities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braulio Vizcaino pulls a Margherita pie out of Osteria 500's trademark red Fiat pizza oven.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 16, 2023
Osteria 500 serves Italian food with Italian soul

The restaurant’s co-owner is grounded in Italy’s culinary past. He’s equally grounded in Italy’s inventive, creative commitment to the future.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Samantha Albano (left) and Gabriella Moss (right) are young entrepreneurs who are both driven to succeed.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 16, 2023
Two high school classmates reunite through their businesses

Samantha Albano and Gabriella Moss met in high school. But they reignited their friendship 10 years later through their businesses in San Marco Plaza.

  • East County
  • Business
Kailee Looman and Andrea Evans, LPN students at Manatee Technical College, practice taking each other’s blood pressure.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 16, 2023
Local colleges combat Florida's nursing shortage

Nurses are a critical part of our health care system. But studies show there will be a significant shortage of nurses in Florida by 2035. Here’s how some regional schools are addressing it.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mark Hiser believes in the healing power of horses.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 16, 2023
New executive director brings fresh ideas for SMART growth

As the new executive director of Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, Mark Hiser has plans to make the organization even more visible.

  • East County
  • Business
A roundabout at the Ringling Boulevard/Pine Place intersection is in the early planning stages.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 16, 2023
Ringling roundabout, Serena St. bridge among Sarasota transportation projects

The Sarasota City Commission was updated on impending and longer-range planning of transportation projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A home in Weber tops all transactions in this week’s real estate at $4.75 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 16, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 30 to Nov. 3 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch

A Weber home on Alameda Avenue tops the week's sales at $4.75 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Anna Kimbrell, 33, is one of 52 players participating in the 2023 All-American Women’s Baseball Classic Tournament.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2023
All-American Women’s Baseball Classic returns to Sarasota

Ed Smith Stadium will host the event Nov. 17-19, as well as a special youth clinic on Nov. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Grinch, in this case Kingsley Sim, appeared at the Santa's Grand Arrival Parade at UTC. His job, however, was to make people smile.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 16, 2023
Santa's Grand Arrival Parade not without a Grinch or two

Traffic congestion at UTC in Sarasota caused the expected social media firestorm.

  • East County
  • Opinion
CareerEdge offers a no-cost HVAC technician training program.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2023
CareerEdge offers free HVAC technician training

The Sarasota metropolitan area has the fifth-highest concentration of HVAC jobs in the country.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
SRQ's long-range master plan includes expansions with more gates and a connector between concourses.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 16, 2023
What happens when New College's lease on airport land expires?

SRQ airport's president warns "there will be no New College" if it doesn't buy the leased land before prices skyrocket and the school can't afford to stay there.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer Alokeh and Barbara Najmy lead The Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle with passion and compassion.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • November 16, 2023
Women’s Giving Circle raises valuable funds for regional nonprofits

The Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle has started a legacy that continues to blossom and benefit the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Known by her students as “Miss Maria,” Barringhaus is a Red Cross-certified swimming instructor and the founder of the School of Fish Swimming Lessons.
    By
  • Abby Weingarten
  • November 16, 2023
Swimming instructor boosts accessibility, enjoyment for all children

Maria Barringhaus was born to swim. Now she shares her passion with everyone she can.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Liz Alpert speaks after being awarded the key to the city by now-former mayor Kyle Battie just before she was named mayor for 2023-24.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 16, 2023
Sarasota gets a new mayor

Liz Alpert takes the gavel for a second time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
We need a housing leader
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 16, 2023
We need a housing leader

Politicians and government won’t solve the affordable housing shortage. It will take a champion, or champions.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The 200,000-square-foot facility will begin serving patients in late 2025.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2023
Sarasota Memorial Hospital breaks ground on Cancer Pavilion

The 200,000-square-foot facility will begin serving patients in late 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Concession Golf Club will once again receive worldwide attention when it hosts The World Champions Cup in December.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 15, 2023
Field finalized for World Champions Cup at The Concession

Ten of the top 11 players in the Charles Schwab Cup standings have agreed to play.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Sarasota Art Museum
  • November 15, 2023
Powerful New Artworks Featured At Sarasota Art Museum

A contemporary art museum with constantly rotating exhibits, Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design has transformed its galleries once again.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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