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Roksolana Tymiak-Lonchyna, Vassyl Lonchyna, Oksana Bashuk Hepburn, George Mycak and Anisa Mycak
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 15, 2022
Ukrainians on Longboat Key organize donations, information

As they try to help their people from afar, Longboat Key's Ukrainian community have become de facto experts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Melanie Stern, a director of human resources for logistics for Bealls, shares information about herself to show the importance of first impressions.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 15, 2022
Project TEACH teaches east Bradenton fourth graders to dream big

Freedom Elementary students learn about new careers and think about their futures during Project TEACH.

  • East County
  • Schools
Outdoor water use is one of the biggest drags on countywide water supplies.
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • March 14, 2022
Sarasota County asks residents to limit water use

Sarasota County faces high water demand during dry season, the Public Utilities Department says.

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Chris Duke speaks to veterans on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • March 14, 2022
Gratitude America hosts veteran's retreat on Siesta Key Beach

Veterans worked through traumatic experiences through nature-based activities.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
George Turner is the 16th police chief in town history. He was sworn in on Monday.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 14, 2022
Turner is officially Longboat Key's new police chief

Former captain in the town's police force says he's proud to be back.

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Cyndel Flores says she is honored to automatically advance to the live show of "America's Got Talent: Extreme" as a result of judge Travis Pastrana hitting the golden buzzer for her breakaway sway pole act. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 14, 2022
Myakka stunt performer produces the buzz on 'America's Got Talent: Extreme'

Myakka City's Cyndel Flores takes the big stage to advance on 'America's Got Talent: Extreme.'

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  • By BayView Dental
  • March 14, 2022
What is a Smile Makeover?

What is a Smile Makeover?

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Jeff Borysiewicz said his shops derive the majority of their revenue from retail sales, but the presence of a bar and late-night hours drew concern from some downtown residents. (Image courtesy Corona Cigar Co.)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 14, 2022
Sarasota Planning Board approves cigar bar and store

Corona Cigar Co. owner says operation at Lemon Avenue and First Street will be a high-end addition to the city.

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Steve Penn with his Arcimoto Fun Utility Vehicle.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 13, 2022
Longboater's electric runabout turns heads

On an island full of supercars, Steve Penn gets a lot of requests for rides in his tangerine machine.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 13, 2022
Para-athletes compete in triathlon

The championship race was held March 13.

  • Sarasota
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Five-O Donut Co. offers a variety of donuts from classics to fancy donuts.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 13, 2022
Five-O Donut Co. and The Paper Store now open at UTC

Donut lovers and shoppers flock to grand openings for the donut and gift stores at Sarasota's University Town Center.

  • East County
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Connecticut's Luke Anthony won the men's Junior Elite race in 27:59.5.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2022
Athletes show perseverance during cold Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon

Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon contested during cold conditions at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 12, 2022
Harbour Circle neighborhood hosts luau event

Despite the rain, the residents had a tropical evening.

  • Longboat Key
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Interim Police Chief Rex Troche urged anyone who has information on the two death investigations to contact police.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 11, 2022
Sarasota Police investigating pair of homicides on Tamiami Trail

Two women found dead nine blocks apart between Feb. 25 and Thursday.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • March 11, 2022
Jamie Hannon named Southside Elementary School principal

Hannon has served as interim principal since July 2021.

  • Sarasota
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Monaca Onstad finished her run as community relations director for Lakewood Ranch Communities Feb. 25 and will now open her own business.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 11, 2022
Award-winning Lakewood Ranch lifestyles director leaves post to open new company

Monaca Onstad leaves Lakewood Ranch community relations post with SMR to open new lifestyles company.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 11, 2022
Market on Longboat Key hosts last rendition

The market is likely to return next season, but for now, it's over.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, reaches a settlement agreement with the Education Practices Commission. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 11, 2022
Manatee schools superintendent settles with Education Practices Commission

School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders is fined for alleged graduation rate inflation scandal.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 11, 2022
Lord's Warehouse Fashion Show brings garden party indoors

Models walked the Longboat Island Chapel runway in secondhand fashions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 11, 2022
Smoke, no fire discovered at Sarasota High

Air handler blamed in morning incident, fire-rescue department says.

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The Market on Longboat Key will host its last event on March 11.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 10, 2022
Market on Longboat Key hosts last event

There have been two other events at Town Center Green in 2022.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: March 10

Patricia Donnelly captured this photo of a sandhill crane with two young colts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 10

Jessica Wilson captured the sun shining through trees at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2022
East County weather page photo: March 10

Joseph Cueto captured this black-bellied whistling duck with her babies in Heritage Harbour Lake.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
William Hatt of Élan Manatee visits with a zebra for the first time at Rye Road Giraffes in East County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 10, 2022
Navy veteran fulfills bucket list by visiting with a zebra at Rye Road Giraffes

An East County 98-year-old veteran finally sees a zebra up close at the Bradenton farm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Boating along the Gulf of Mexico beaches is unrestricted except for an area north of Gulfside Road in Manatee County.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 10, 2022
Longboat raises a variety of boating concerns

Noise, access, exclusion zones all part of the conversation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wagner Realty's Diane Lee says the company is excited about its move to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 10, 2022
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch still a powerful hub

Wagner Realty is the latest to feel the draw of Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
John Rivera, a Lakewood Ranch High and University of Mississippi alumnus, will represent Puerto Rico at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 10, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High grad still making his mark in college track

John Rivera is now one of the nation's best 800-meter runners at the University of Mississippi.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • March 10, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: The neighbor's kids

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Hoskinson often has social meetings outdoors to avoid too many smells.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 10, 2022
Woman's long-term COVID-19 side effects prompt far-reaching changes

Change in sense of smell means a new way to approach diet, lifestyle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
1313 Westway Drive overlooks New Pass.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 10, 2022
Westway Drive home sells for $11.5 million

Notable fashion designer, architect styled the home built in 2005.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jada Phillips.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Jada Phillips

The sophomore shortstop had a big week for the Braden River softball team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Adrian Moore and Spence Purnell
  • March 9, 2022
Proposed Florida digital privacy bill misses mark

House Bill 9 would likely reduce consumers’ access to platforms and drive companies to change business models or create a paid category of social media.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Former Sailor Ben Hartvigsen is climbing the distance running leaderboards at Harvard. Photo courtesy Harvard Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2022
Area spring sports alumni excel in college

From the baseball diamond to the track, Sarasota-area athletes have it covered.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ringling Bridge was first illuminated in the colors of Ukraine last week.
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • March 9, 2022
Sarasota suspends sister city relationship with Vladimir, Russia, in support of Ukraine

Sarasota's sister city relationship with the Russian city has been suspended.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2022
Lakewood Ranch crafter brings gnome fad to local art show

Lakewood Ranch has become gnome central as lifetime crafter prepares for art show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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A rendering of the Mira Mar building set against the backdrop of Mira Mar Residences, the project that will provide revenue to fund the $25 million to $30 million restoration of the historic structure.
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From left to right, Maya Carpentiere, Amanda Gonzalez, Christiana Allison, Grayson Buchanan, Sheila Wallis and Ryan Duga star in Florida Studio Theatre's children's production, "The Pirate Ship and the Sea Monster and Other Winning Plays."
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Florida Statute 1001.42(4)(f)2 will require high schools, including Braden River High (pictured) and Lakewood Ranch High, to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. unless the district submits paperwork and gets accepted to keep the current start times.
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