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Summerfield's Maureen Flaherty receives kisses from Mina, who recognized "Auntie Mo" within five seconds of seeing her. It's been at least two years since Flaherty last saw Mina.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 21, 2024
Doggy siblings reunite in Lakewood Ranch after 10 years apart

The cocker spaniels, now 11, were adopted out and haven't been together since a 1-year anniversary.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
In defense of developers
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 14, 2024
In defense of developers

It was certainly a cringe moment recently when former Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight, who is running for the District 3 Sarasota County Commission seat, made a comment about the region’s most prominent developers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Longboat Key's beaches looked deflated after Hurricane Helene.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 2, 2024
Hurricanes historically miss Longboat Key

Hurricane Helene is the latest hurricane that didn't follow the trend of protection of the island from tropical storms.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A conceptual site plan shows remote airport parking on the west side of the former Sarasota Kennel Club property with future commercial development on the east site.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 17, 2023
New development in the works at former Kennel Club site

A plan to offer temporary off-site airport parking while a master plan is conceived met obstacles from Sarasota's Development Review Committee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Selby Gardens names new vice president for strategic communications
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2024
Selby Gardens names new vice president for strategic communications

Nancy Seijas-Kipnis previously worked for the Tampa Museum of Art for more than a decade.

  • Arts + Culture
Chris Sachs, Police Chef George Turner and Micahel Garey at the Kiwanis Club meeting.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 21, 2024
Longboat Key Police Chief speaks to the Kiwanis Club

Members of the Longboat Key Kiwanis Club ask Police Chief George Turner about the updates on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Burglar turned out to be a renter who was double-booked
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 16, 2024
Burglar turned out to be a renter who was double-booked

An officer responded to a burglary call but discovered the "intruder" was another vacationer who booked the same rental. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Palm Aire's Nick Barbi says students in the Community Observations and Analysis using Spectroscopic Techniques and Wetlands Imaging to build Stewardship of the Environment program will use spectrometers. The program is funded through the Mary Jo Barbi STEAM Education and Scholarship Fund.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 7, 2024
Nonprofit creates education fund in honor of Palm Aire resident

Science and Technology Society fund will provide educational programming to students.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jolie Pastorick said she practices golf in some form every day.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 18, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jolie Pastorick

The Cardinal Mooney High girls golf freshman finished second at the Donald Ross Memorial Invitational on Oct. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota Jewish Theatre’s May 2024 production of “The Immigrant” has received three nominations in BroadwayWorld's 2024 regional theater awards.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • November 17, 2024
Sarasota Jewish Theatre moves closer to being ensemble driven

Carole Kleinberg's fledgling company has been nominated for three regional theater awards.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Little League's Finley Miller.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 17, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Finley Miller

The Sarasota Little League slugger hit a grand slam in his team's 50/70 Championship win May 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Oasis Gospel Justice Center team celebrates the opening of the legal aid service at Oasis Church.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 3, 2024
Oasis Church opens justice center in Lakewood Ranch

The Oasis Gospel Justice Center provides legal aid to anyone once per month.

  • East County
  • News
A rendering of 1260 North Palm Avenue Residences, formerly Obsidian, overlooking Sarasota Bay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 8, 2024
Downtown condo tower returns with modifications and a new name

Now branded 1260 North Palm Avenue Residences, the 18-story tower proposal shaved a little off the top and made progress toward street-level requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Crew freshman Jenna Khalil (second from left) was in the stroke seat in the Sarasota Crew girls U16 8+ boat at the US Rowing Youth National Championships, between coxswain Sophia Karanjai and rowers Claire Xia and Annalise Naylor. The boat finished seventh in the A Final (7:32.17).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 13, 2024
Sarasota Crew rowers race the best at Youth Nationals

For senior rowers, the race was the finish line on their Crew careers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch residents Marilyn and Marty Munce are regulars at Waterside Place.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 28, 2024
Manatee Community Concert Band rocks Waterside Place

The band played classics including "Moon River" for the August installment of Sights and Sounds.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ginger Collins, the principal of Southeast High School, is thrilled to be adding Korissa Erdman, a University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee graduate, to her staff. Erdman will teach math.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 6, 2024
USF, Manatee schools partner to address teacher shortage

Eight University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee students will start their careers with the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Schools
A green sea turtle hatchling makes its way to the Gulf.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 23, 2024
What to know as turtle nesting season approaches

Sea turtle nesting season officially begins on May 1, but nests may start appearing earlier.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A L.E.A.D. session takes place at Cranberry Elementary School in North Port.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 1, 2024
School police officers lead new program to prevent drug use

The Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence program brings school resource officers and students together to tackle the issue of drug use.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Julie Fidalgo showcased the book "If You Want to Be Happy," and brought her dog Rocky, who she said is a source of happiness.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 14, 2024
Local authors showcase their knowledge at book fair

The Local Authors Book Fair by Bookstore1Sarasota brought together authors with varying contributions to the literary scene.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eleni Sokos, 35 is taking over the CEO role (Chief Executive Oyster) from Anna Maria Oyster Bar founder and co-owner John Horne, 63.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 29, 2024
Anna Maria Oyster Bar founder to slow down, names next CEO

Restaurateur John Horne found a succession plan in the office next door to his, with up-and-coming executive Eleni Sokos.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
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