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Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance volunteer Patrick Larivaud takes a break from packing food to visit with Meals On Wheels Plus CEO/President Maribeth Phillips.
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 12, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance volunteers give back to help hurricane victims

The LWRBA's annual "Alliance Gives Back " event takes on extra meaning after Hurricane Ian.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ava Krug committed to Duke University on Oct. 3. Krug will join her brothers Jake and Connor Krug in the Blue Devils tennis program. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2022
Lakewood Ranch tennis player commits to Duke

Ava Krug will join her brothers Jake and Connor Krug in the Blue Devils' tennis program.

  • East County
  • Sports
PopStroke founder Greg Bartoli announced Wednesday in a release that pro golfers Rickie Fowler and Paula Creamer were coming to its UTC location for the PopStroke Tour Championship, held Oct. 26-28. (File photo)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2022
Rickie Fowler, Paula Creamer featured at PopStroke Tour Championship finals in Sarasota

The two pros will play the winners of the PopStroke team event in the $25K Showdown Oct. 26-28 at UTC.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alec Miller. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alec Miller

The Sarasota boys cross country runner finished 18th (15:38.80) at the 2022 FSU Invitational on Oct. 8 in Tallahassee.

  • Sarasota
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Superintendent Brennan Asplen said minimal interruptions occurred during Monday's return to school. (File photo)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2022
Sarasota County Schools touts smooth return for Monday's reopening

School officials weighing possibility of presenting calendar changes to School Board.

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Barbara Schwan is an up-and-coming artist after just turning 70 years old. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 12, 2022
From Wall Street to watercolors: Barbara Schwan makes a splash

Schwan started painting at 62 years old and is now a top seller.

  • Longboat Key
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Head Coach John Stevenson has turned the Sarasota High cross country program in a consistent winner. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 11, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota cross country stays near the top of the pack

The program has found consistent success under Head Coach John Stevenson.

  • Sarasota
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Kevin Hennessy, an attorney for the Sarasota Medieval Fair and Hunsader Farms, spoke against the requirements. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 11, 2022
Manatee commissioners line up against adding more requirements to agritourism events

County staff wants to add informal traffic study and permits to the process.

  • East County
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Jolene Bryant has helped Rebecca McCullough plan "Haunted Nights" at Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions in Myakka City.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 11, 2022
Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions hosts special Halloween event

Despite damage from Hurricane Ian, famous ranch will host "Haunted Nights."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Law enforcement personnel from at least four agencies are blocking traffic near Riverview High School. (Lauren Tronstad)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2022
Lockdown lifted at Riverview High after threat against school

Sheriff's Office said reports were likely a hoax, no shots were reported.

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If Rams junior quarterback Jeremiah Dawson, here looking to pass to Charles Lester III (1), plays well, the Rams can have success in the second half of the year. (File photo.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 11, 2022
Sarasota football teams retake the field Friday after prolonged break in action

A look at everything that happened before Hurricane Ian mandated a pause — and a look at what could happen next as the postseason looms.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County has continued a discussion about a possible smoking ban on the county's beaches and in parks. (File photo)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 11, 2022
County Commission tables smoking ban discussion

Citing a need for more public information and input, the Sarasota County Commission has continued a discussion about banning smoking on beaches and in parks.

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    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • October 11, 2022
Orchestra, Van Wezel raise six figures in relief funds

The Sarasota Orchestra and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall raised more than $100,000 for relief efforts with assistance from The Patterson Foundation.

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Commissioner George Kruse's pretrial conference on a DUI charge is postponed to Nov. 8 by a Circuit Court judge.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 11, 2022
Manatee commissioner's pretrial hearing on DUI charge postponed

George Kruse's attorney tells judge he needs more time to review the evidence.

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Tree debris lie along Gulf of Mexico Drive for pickup Tuesday morning. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2022
Town debris cleanup expected to span at least a month

Florida Department of Transportation's initial sweep of Gulf of Mexico Drive was completed Tuesday morning.

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There are still quite a few historical structures you can learn about on the walk.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 11, 2022
Getting Away: Historic Spanish Point

The history-filled nature area reopened on Oct. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Susan Goldfarb is the Program Director for the Education Center at Temple Beth Israel. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 10, 2022
The Education Center gears up for a new semester on Longboat Key

Classes start November 7 online or in person.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cleanup and repairs on Longboat Key have been underway since the passage of Hurricane Ian two weeks ago. (Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2022
Town Commission meeting to include Hurricane Ian report, smoking ban

Town Commissioners will hear from Town Manager Tom Harmer about the town's response to Hurricane Ian and efforts moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 10, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: 'Get gas here often?'

Police reports from around Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 10, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Sniff, sniff, parts 1 and 2

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 10, 2022
Families flock to Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

An annual tradition offers a lot more than just picking out a pumpkin.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Glen Gibelina, a spokesperson for the affordable housing advisory board, addresses commissioners.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 10, 2022
Commissioner George Kruse criticizes density bonuses

George Kruse says density bonuses being approved by Manatee County are not fulfilling intended use.

  • East County
  • News
At a cost of $15 million, The Canal District is part of Phase 2 of The Bay. (Courtesy image)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 10, 2022
City Commission OKs bond funding for The Bay Phase 2

At a cost of $65 million, the Sarasota City Commission approves $48 million in TIF-backed bonds for the second phase of The Bay park redevelopment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 9, 2022
Sarasota's Fresh Friday event raises money for Hurricane Ian relief

The monthly event was held Oct. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Built in 2006, the home at 700 Lyons Lane has four bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,763 square feet of living area. (Eric Garwood)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 9, 2022
Lyons Lane property sells for $3.9 million

Sleepy Lagoon home is the top-seller on Longboat Key and surrounding barrier islands for the week of Sept. 26-30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 9, 2022
Sarasota traffic crash kills woman in garage

Driver charged with several offenses in Friday night collision with house on Courtland Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cord Byrd is secretary of state of Florida and Michael Bennett is Manatee County Supervisor of Elections.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 9, 2022
Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd visits Bradenton to consider election restrictions

Hurricane Ian's impact could hinder the voting process in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 8, 2022
Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch hosts the Breast Cancer Walk-a-thon

Hundreds of Del Webb residents raise awareness about breast cancer with a walk-a-thon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 8, 2022
Lakewood Ranch comes together at Music on Main to support Hurricane Ian victims

The event was a chance for East County residents to relax after Hurricane Ian, as well as support those most impacted by the storm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
High school football roundup: Week seven
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 8, 2022
High school football roundup: Week seven

A week of road games meant positive things for only one area school.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 7, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High football comes up short against Manatee High

The Mustangs failed to hold onto a 20-14 halftime lead and lost 35-23.

  • East County
  • Sports
Recycling collections in the city will resume on their normal schedule on Monday. (File photo)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 7, 2022
Sarasota city, county recycling collections to resume on Monday

The City of Sarasota's recycling receiving vendor will be back in operation this weekend. Collections will resume on their normal schedule beginning Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
According to native American folklore, white ibis are last to shelter before storms, and first to emerge afterwards, thus symbolizing both danger and optimism.  (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • October 7, 2022
Extreme weather, like that of Hurricane Ian, affects region's wildlife

Though hurricanes are part of the natural environment, increasingly intense storms will likely make it more difficult for them to bounce back.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A site map shows the proposed layout of a winter festival in St. Armands Circle. (Courtesy image)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 7, 2022
Sarasota City Commission OKs St. Armands winter festival

Amid accusations of secrecy from the St. Armands Circle Association, the Sarasota City Commission approves a proposal for a winter festival to highlight the new holiday tree.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Contractors and utility workers from around the nation have used the Sarasota County Fairgrounds as a staging area since Hurricane Ian. (Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 7, 2022
Longboat Key power essentially restored

FPL reports 100% restoration though a handful of individual customers might still require attention.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Players Centre for Performing Arts and Bay Park Conservancy are vying for control of Municipal Auditorium. (Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 6, 2022
Sarasota City Commission sends Municipal Auditorium lease back to staff

After The Players Centre and Bay Park Conservancy failed to reach a compromise on leasing Municipal Auditorium, the City Commission sent the matter back to staff for further evaluation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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