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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 8, 2021
Sarasota embraces medieval life at Suncoast Renaissance Festival

Locals lived it up at the weekend festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2021
Tennis for Fun returns on Longboat Key

The Special Olympics program began a Sarasota chapter last spring thanks to Coach Brenda Terihay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jason McConnell's photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2021
#BestofLBKphoto contest wraps with chosen photo

The winner was a classic shot of the beaches of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2021
Longboat Key resident celebrates 99th birthday

Stan Horwich was surrounded by friends at his Nov. 5 party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Zohreh Ambrose shows those in attendance at the Waterlefe Golf and River Club that mustard is the "in" color this season.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2021
Waterlefe Golf and River Club hosts fall fashion show

P.J.'s Boutique of Sarasota brings fall fashions to Waterlefe Golf and River Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Farmers Market of Lakewood Ranch was crowded 10 minutes after it opened at its new site at Waterside Place.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2021
Market at Lakewood Ranch enjoys huge opening at Waterside Place

Market at Lakewood Ranch's debut at Waterside Place is a hit.

  • East County
  • News
The Mark, adjacent to Paul Thorpe Park in Downtown, opened in 2019 at 111 South Palm Avenue.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 7, 2021
Condo in the Mark Sarasota is week's top seller

Unit 1115 sells for $1.78 million, the highest price of Oct. 25-29 in Sarasota, Siesta and surrounding areas.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 7, 2021
Bird Key home is the area's top seller at $3.9 million

Price for property at 367 W. Royal Flamingo Drive is highest for barrier islands for the week of Oct. 25-29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Joanne DiCarlo says her longtime companion Jack Unger loved to help disadvantaged children in his role with the Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2021
Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks mourn late exalted ruler

Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks honor the late Jack Unger for his more than 50 years of community service

  • East County
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 7, 2021
All Faiths Food Bank starts turkey distribution

Volunteers passed out turkeys at at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Nov. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jasmine Dennison and Josie Golish, both of Sarasota, make their traditional visit to the Sarasota Medieval Fair on Saturday.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 6, 2021
Sarasota Medieval Fair gets underway in Myakka City

The Sarasota Medieval Fair begins in its new home at the Woods of Mallaranny off State Road 70 in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Piyachat Dobbs, Poonsita Geden and Tuanchai Boonnoen of Lakewood Ranch greeted finishers of Saturday's Fort Hamer Bridge run with medals, some music from a tambourine and big smiles.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 6, 2021
Hundreds brave the elements for the annual Fort Hamer Bridge Run

Over 700 area runners beat the cold and the rain in Saturday's Fort Hamer Bridge Run in Parrish.

  • East County
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 6, 2021
Sarasota's debut of Fresh Friday dodges the stormy weather

The first in monthly event series took place Nov. 5.

  • Sarasota
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Braden River senior running back Nehemiah Jenkins breaks avoids a tackle from Sailors linebacker Kafale Rivers. Jenkins, normally a defensive back, has become part of the Pirates' running back duo with sophomore Trayvon Pinder.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 6, 2021
Injuries to Braden River High's football team can't derail Pirates

Despite a number of players playing out of position, Braden River's football team has thrived in 2021.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 6, 2021
Braden River football knocks off Sarasota

The Pirates controlled the clock in a 21-6 win.

  • East County
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Benderson Park dragon boat Coach Angela Long and veteran paddler Rick Jensen got the NBP Veterans team off the ground.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 5, 2021
Prose and Kohn: New NBP Veterans dragon boat team makes a splash

The program is for male and female veterans injured, wounded or able-bodied.

  • East County
  • Sports
Country Club East's Susan Tabicman and Len Tabicman are overwhelmed by the number of soups from which they could choose.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 5, 2021
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee hosts Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch

Rain doesn't stop Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee from raising money through Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 5, 2021
Ultra-Yacht opens in former post office on Longboat Key

Ed and Terry Kolodzieski finally host a grand opening after COVID-19 delays.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 5, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Science!

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota Medieval Fair President Jeremy Croteau (center) leads East Manatee Fire Marshal Alex Onishenko (left) and Public Safety Director Jacob Saur (right) on a tour of the Medieval Fair site on Oct. 29.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 5, 2021
Manatee County grants temporary permits for the Medieval Fair

The Sarasota Medieval Fair will kick off as planned this weekend after Manatee County granted a temporary use permit for the 47-acre site in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
See the box below for the key to the buildings at the Quay now and in the future. Rendering courtesy GreenPointe Communities
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 5, 2021
Quay development plans come into focus

The owner of the bayfront site is putting together the last pieces of what’s been pitched as a destination district. When will Sarasota residents get to see the final product?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Art and Soul Dance Company will be performing in front of thousands during the Daytona 500 weekend.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 5, 2021
Lakewood Ranch dance company super charged to perform during Daytona 500 weekend

Art and Soul Dance Company of Lakewood Ranch receives an invitation to perform during Daytona 500 weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Elks Tom Sweeney and Jerry Ditty stand with veteran Michael Monthervil during a fundraiser for Homes for Our Troops.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 5, 2021
Homes for our Troops benefits from Lakewood Ranch Elks and Rosedale Golf Classic fundraisers.

Army Specialist Michael Monthervil was paralyzed in Afghanistan, but Homes for our Troops builds him a home with help from the Lakewood Ranch Elks and the Rosedale Golf Classic.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • November 5, 2021
Sandra Gjerde Frisoli

Sandra Gjerde Frisoli, aged 73, passed away on October 27, 2021, in New York City. With stoic courage she fought a decades-long battle with cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The Meals on Wheels' Plus fundraiser — Empty Bowls — was turned into a drive-thru event today on Lakewood Main Street in Lakewood Ranch while Music on Main was cancelled for Friday night.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 5, 2021
Music on Main cancelled in Lakewood Ranch

Tonight's return of Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch washed out by rain.

  • East County
  • News
Eastern phoebes eat many insects that humans find annoying. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • November 5, 2021
Bird of the week: Eastern phoebe

One of Florida's winter visitors, the medium-sized bird often snatches its insect prey from mid-air.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Manatee River winds through Rye Preserve in northeastern Manatee County. Last year, Manatee County voters approved a referendum that will raise funds for the county to purchase more environmentally sensitive lands.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 5, 2021
Manatee Commissioners discuss how to implement environmental tax

Manatee County to implement the environmental tax referendum approved in 2020.

  • East County
  • News
A rendering of the future East Manatee County Library in Lakewood Ranch. On Oct. 26 Manatee County Commissioners signed off on plans for the two-story, 50,000 square-foot facility at the north end of the Premier Sports Campus
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 5, 2021
East Manatee library clears final hurdle for construction in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Commissioners approve project despite escalating cost.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 5, 2021
All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church hosts first artist reception

Pamela Olin, who was the Artist of the Month for October and November, was the guest of honor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ashton Elementary students celebrate the day with teacher Shannon Haddad.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 4, 2021
Teacher of the Year finalists surprised at the announcement

Sarasota County's winner will be named Dec. 9 in a ceremony honoring each of the district's 43 nominees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Retired Navy Capt. Leo Hyatt's photo hangs on a wall honoring veterans at Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living. Hyatt served from 1957 to 1986 and spent five years as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch veteran recalls imprisonment during Vietnam War

Lakewood Ranch's Leo Hyatt talks about being a Vietnam War POW as we approach Veterans Day.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Halflants said pedestrian upgrades at U.S. 41 and 14th Street has improved the connection between Whitaker Gateway Park and neighborhoods to the east. He hopes his project will enhance that connection. File rendering
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 4, 2021
Developer revives North Trail mixed-use project

At the outset of the development review process, neighboring residents questioned how the proposal would affect parking in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 4, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce celebrates Small Business Awards

The winners in four categories were honored at a luncheon on Nov. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: November 4

Luann LaRussa captured this sailboat at sunset on the Gulf of Mexico from Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 4

Elizabeth Yerkes captured this photo of a palm in bloom in Longboat Landings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ashish Pawar, Glenda Leonard and Chris Sachs
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 4, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key prepares for Salvation Army bell ringing

The club is one of the top two area fundraisers every year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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