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  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Hospital earns spot on Best Hospitals list

The hospital earned accolades from U.S. News in multiple categories.

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The mangroves open up along the boardwalk to offer waterfront views. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 27, 2022
The best things to do on Longboat for every type of tourist

From marine life to Michelin Star food, Longboat Key has it all.

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Michael Eisenstat, Nancy Eisenstat, Miriam Goldfarb, Marla Sax, Alan Goldfarb and Barbara Pressman
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 27, 2022
Temple Beth Israel members day trip to the Sarasota Art Museum

Easy parking and air conditioning make the museum a great summer outing.

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Central Park's Keith Heifner started his golf collection in 2017 as something to pass on to his son one day. He is always looking for things to add to it, searching garage sales for diamonds in the rough. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
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  • July 27, 2022
Lakewood Ranch golf fan has an ace collection

Keith Heifner has only been collecting golf clubs and merchandise since 2017 but has nearly filled out his Central Park garage.

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JR Rosenberg (44) is a dominant linebacker at Cardinal Mooney High. (File photo)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 27, 2022
Prose and Kohn: 10 senior athletes to watch in Sarasota

A look at the area's top senior football players before practice begins Aug. 1.

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The Swim City store at Tamiami Trail and First Street has been plagued by roundabout construction for more than a year. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 27, 2022
Roundabout construction limits access to Tamiami Trail business

The owners of Swim City on Tamiami Trail say the construction has cost them nearly 30% in sales in recent months. Detours, street closures and a closed crosswalk will continue until fall.

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  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota Hospital Board Southern District, Seat 1: Patricia Maraia

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  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota County School Board District 4: Robyn Marinelli

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  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota Hospital Board Central District, Seat 2: Joseph J. DeVirgilio Jr.

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  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota Hospital Board Central District, Seat 2: Bridgette Fiorucci

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  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota Hospital Board Northern District, Seat 2: Nick Altier

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  • July 27, 2022
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  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota Hospital Board Central District, Seat 2: Thomas Dart

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The home at 1125 Center Place on Lido Key was built in 1960. It has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,371 square feet of living area. (Photo courtesy Lisa Rooks Morris, Premier Sotheby's International Realty)
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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 27, 2022
Lido Key home sells for $3.75 million

A Lido Key home on Center Place tops this week's sales at $3.75 million.

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  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: No motor, no service

Police reports from around Sarasota.

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Commissioner James Satcher talks with County Attorney William Clague during Tuesday's meeting. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • July 26, 2022
Decision delayed on allowing Manatee County employees to carry weapons in county buildings

The proposal by Commissioner James Satcher could be heard at the Aug. 9 Manatee County Commission meeting.

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  • July 26, 2022
Harbor Acres home breaks price record for region

The Sarasota bayfront property on Hillview Drive sells for $17.5 million.

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The $74.5 million improvement project at the I-75/University Parkway intersection included the use of an Acrow temporary bridge. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • Ian Swaby
  • July 26, 2022
Population growth outpaces road improvements in Lakewood Ranch

After spending $196.2 million on East County interchange upgrades, FDOT says more might be needed.

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(Renderings courtesy of Hoyt Architects)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 26, 2022
Hotel, restaurant project planned for Main Street near One Main Plaza

A new tower with 35 condos, 120 hotel rooms and a restaurant is nearing approval on Main Street and Goodrich Avenue.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • July 26, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Trouble with two kinds of alarms

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Larry Paul's "Anna Maria Island Sunset 85" will be part of the artist's show at Island Gallery West. (Courtesy Photo by Larry Paul.)
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  • Spencer Fordin
  • July 26, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for July 28 to Aug. 3

Dance takes center stage in Sarasota this week, and there's also art, theater, music and comedy on tap at local venues.

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This Lake Club home at 8469 Pavia Way sold for $2.81 million. Built in 2021, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool, and 3,832 square feet of living area. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 26, 2022
Lake Club home tops sales at $2.81 million

A home in The Lake Club tops this week's sales at $2.81 million.

  • East County
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The project is on track for completion by the end of the year. (File photo)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2022
Underground power line construction on track for end-of-year completion

Construction is planned for completion in the fall with the remaining work to be wrapped up by the end of the year, a year earlier than initially expected.

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  • July 25, 2022
Town project manager announces retirement

James Linkogle has been working with the town of Longboat Key for 23 years.

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(Rendering courtesy of Manatee County)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 25, 2022
Land use change proposal moves forward for Lena Road property

The Manatee County Commission will decide whether to change the land use designation on its controversial East County parcel for resale.

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Several city representatives held a press conference on Thursday. (Photos by Harry Sayer)
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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 25, 2022
Sarasota pays tribute to MLB legend Buck O'Neil

The historic baseball player and MLB's first Black coach was recently honored with a mural and a key to the city.

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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 25, 2022
Sarasota County ranks among the top 10 in Florida for purchasing power

Fintech company Smart Asset ranks Sarasota eighth in the state for purchasing power, though the ratio of per capita income to living expenses dropped significantly since last year.

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Scholarship Committee Chair Peggy Lammers with recipient Grace Lucas, recipient Samantha McLeod, Jeffrey Nunes and recipient Jessica Burdette (Photos by Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 25, 2022
Longboat Island Chapel awards 10 scholarships to local students

The students each received $1,500 for tuition, boarding and books.

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The Night Market, which takes place each month, was held July 21. (Photos by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 25, 2022
Christmas arrives early at UTC's Night Market

The event featured some Christmas cheer alongside the summer offerings of local vendors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chief George Turner shakes officer Brett Miklos' hand after Miklos was sworn in. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2022
Longboat Key Police Department seeks state accreditation

The accreditation process requires the department to meet strict guidelines set by Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.

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    In Memoriam |
  • July 25, 2022
Louis Gene Sanandres

The Man, the Myth, the Legend, passed away on July 11, 2022, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

  • Longboat Key
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The NBP Dragons Senior B Mixed team (men and women) won the 500 meters Short Boat Division to earn a gold medal. The gold was determined by aggregate time in three heat races. Photo courtesy Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 24, 2022
Benderson Park dragon boat paddlers soar in Sarasota

Six gold medals earned by the hosts during IDBF Club Crew World Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Crews shaping the 15th hole and 11th hole. A dry retention pond is being created, which will contribute to the significant water quality benefits of the project. (Courtesy of City of Sarasota)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 24, 2022
Bobby Jones Golf Club expects spring 2023 reopening

With site work stretching into the rainy season, planting at the Bobby Jones Golf Club will stretch into fall and likely into early next spring.

  • Sarasota
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The Twig's Lindsey May, left, and Katelyn Egolf, right, join Julie Swan of the Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle at the event. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 24, 2022
The Twig of Bradenton displays the compassion of area nonprofits

The Twig and The Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle combine to benefit foster children.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Shaun Swartz, environmental specialist, holds up a vertical oyster garden. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 22, 2022
Vertical oyster gardens improve local ecosystems and water quality, expert says

The ecosystem-improvement plan makes use of discarded oyster shells and unused space below docks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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