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Observer Staff
June 28, 2023

SMH breaks ground on research and education institute

The $75 million project will enhance training programs and help retain physicians locally.

Sarasota
News

A time to celebrate |

June 28, 2023

Suncoast Community Church

Celebrating 25 Years !

Sarasota
Celebrations

Ryan Kohn
June 28, 2023

Take on these Sarasota food challenges — if you dare

In honor of July 4's hot dog challenge, these local challenges will have your mouth and stomach putting up a fight.

Sarasota
Sports

Ryan Kohn
June 28, 2023

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Connor Heald

The Cardinal Mooney basketball player scored 39 points in a FABC camp game June 18.

Sarasota
Sports

Liz Ramos
June 28, 2023

College degree leads to new opportunities for first-generation graduate

Bradenton's Shelbie Ricks will pass on her family's agriculture knowledge and legacy as a teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School.

East County
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
June 28, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for June 12-16 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Country Club Shores home on Halyard Lane tops the week's sales at $4.1 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Ian Swaby
June 28, 2023

Sarasota High School graduate carries on family's dreams

Alejandro Peralta, whose parents came from Ecuador to pursue their dreams, carries on their story in America.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Matt Walsh
June 28, 2023

Greatest civil document

The Declaration of Independence was much more than a secession from tyranny. It changed the world.

Sarasota
Opinion

James Peter
June 28, 2023

Hunter aims to teach the importance of conservation

Sarasota's Larysa Switlyk has taken a path less traveled to make her mark as an adventure TV host. Now she’s launching a nonprofit to get more people outdoors and educate on hunting and conservation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 28, 2023

With no buzzards around, no body is found

Police searched a vacant property for a reported body with no results and no scavengers in sight. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

Liz Ramos
June 28, 2023

Manatee Technical College's new diesel program is in high gear

Students received several offers from prospective employers even before finishing the class.

East County
Schools

Ian Swaby
June 28, 2023

Sarasota boaters create watercraft management app

The YachtWave app is intended to be a one-stop shop for all needs related to boat care, maintenance and use.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Liz Ramos
June 28, 2023

Italian restaurant, deli brings slice of New York to east Bradenton

Morrone’s of Arthur Ave. opened June 10 on 53rd Avenue East.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Carter Weinhofer
June 28, 2023

Mangrove trimming under dispute with Florida environment agency

State regulations for trimming mangroves are strict due to the benefits that the plants can provide their ecosystems.

Longboat Key
News

Ryan Kohn
June 28, 2023

Lakewood Ranch Prep athletics building for the long term

The school is building a football field even though it will not field a team for several seasons.

East County
Sports

Petra Rivera
June 28, 2023

New co-presidents of Temple Beth Israel keep David Gorin’s legacy alive

Michael Boorstein and Marion Levine plan to pursue big goals for the temple following in the footsteps of their hard-working predecessor.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Andrew Warfield
June 28, 2023

Sarasota PD grants 4-year-old's wish, swears in youngest officer

At age 4, cancer patient Andrew Pickart's beach trip wish was enhanced as he became an honorary officer of the Sarasota Police Department.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Carter Weinhofer
June 28, 2023

Newest commissioners graduate from first step of elected official training

Longboat Key commissioners Debbie Murphy and Gary Coffin recently attended the first of two sessions of the Florida League of Cities' Institute for Elected Municipal Officials.

Longboat Key
News

Matt Walsh
June 28, 2023

Declaration of Independence: Most important civil document in the world

The Declaration represented a movement of a people. "It was in no sense a radical movement but took on the dignity of a resistance to illegal usurpations."

Sarasota
Opinion

Carter Weinhofer
June 27, 2023

Boat explosion off Longboat sends six to hospital, under state investigation

The explosion occurred on June 24 in New Pass channel between Longboat Key and City Island.

Longboat Key
News

Liz Ramos
June 27, 2023

Junior Ranchers program introduces campers to life in agriculture

Kids get a firsthand look at chickens, pigs and cows at the Lakewood Ranch High School camp.

East County
Neighbors

Ryan Kohn
June 27, 2023

East County Athlete of the Week: Mario Martinez Reyes

The Lakewood Ranch Little League 11U All-Star hit .571 in the team's district tournament.

East County
Sports

Monica Roman Gagnier
June 27, 2023

Sarasota artist and arts advocate Peppi Elona dies at 86

Elona was one of 13 founding members of the contemporary Sarasota Art Museum.

Arts + Culture

In Memoriam |

June 27, 2023

Peppi Elona

Peppi Elona, a vibrant, colorful, unconventionally imaginative and kind woman passed away peacefully at her home on Siesta Key.

Siesta Key
Tributes & Obituaries

In Memoriam |

June 27, 2023

Deborah Chalmers

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our special Mom, Deborah Chalmers, on June 1, 2023, at the age of 84.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

Lauren Tronstad
June 27, 2023

Home health care agency continues 28 years of growth, success

Sarasota-based Take Care Home Health started with one office and four employees. It has grown into a multimillion-dollar business with multiple locations and nearly 400 employees.