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Nelle S. Miller, right, incoming president and CEO of All Faiths Food Bank succeeding longtime CEO Sandra Frank, left, who announced her retirement plans in March. Center is Lin Williams.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2023
All Faiths Food Bank raises funds to provide produce for families in need

The Sarasota nonprofit hosted a long-table dinner Oct. 20 in its warehouse.

  • Black Tie
Premier Sports Campus is one of many Manatee County amenities that the tourist development tax helps fund.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 18, 2024
Do your research on Manatee's tourist tax

The 1% increase makes sense to keep our attractions pristine.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Roads in downtown Sarasota are flooding following Hurricane Idalia.
  • By James Peter |
  • February 8, 2024
Sarasota nonprofit says the time to adapt to climate change is now

Climate Adaptation Center CEO Bob Bunting will present climate change research and possible adaptations at an upcoming lecture.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rob Oglesby, the development director at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue, is thrilled to see the nonprofit's expansion project nearing its end. The project is expected to be complete in April.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 28, 2023
Animal rescue expansion completes in April for increased care

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue has been able to boost its intake and services as its expansion project nears completion.

  • East County
  • News
Jack Dowd's "Last Call," a life-sized installation of a New York tavern, runs through Aug. 16 at Ringling College's Stulberg Gallery.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 26, 2024
Jack Dowd's 'Last Call' gets another round at Ringling College

The life-sized installation of a mythical New York City tavern was last seen in Sarasota in 2001.

  • Arts + Culture
A rendering of the new welcome center at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens downtown campus.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 12, 2023
Selby Gardens' orchid oasis grows on the bay

As the first phase of the Selby Gardens downtown campus master plan nears completion, planning is underway for the rest of the $92 million project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • October 17, 2024
Surgeon Shares Good News for GERD Sufferers

Samuel Yelverton, MD, board certified general surgeon at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center addresses questions related to a common digestive disorder.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
Team USA pops bottles of champagne to celebrate winning the first-ever World Champions Cup, held at The Concession Golf Club.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 10, 2023
Team USA wins first World Champions Cup at The Concession

The American team trailed Team International for much of the final day before making a late comeback.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tom Edwards, Thomas Babicz and Liz Barker answer questions from Morgan Bentley.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 15, 2024
Sarasota School Board candidates share stances at forum

Candidates told attendees what they would change in the school district if given a "magic wand."

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The home at 387 S. Washington Drive has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,268 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 16, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 30-Oct. 4 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A John Ringling Estates home on South Washington Drive tops the week's sales at $6.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
A Concession home at 19443 Newlane Place sold for $3,082,500. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,020
square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 10, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 25-29 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession home on Newlane Place tops the week's sales at $3,082,500.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By The Owen Golden Gate Point |
  • April 11, 2024
The Owen Golden Gate Point Checks All the Boxes for a Luxurious Lifestyle

Every facet of The Owen Golden Gate Point is designed to provide a remarkably luxurious lifestyle in the heart of Sarasota’s thriving downtown district.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
  • By BayView Dental |
  • June 12, 2024
4 Dental Truths for a Sparkling Smile

The Tooth, The Whole Tooth, and Nothing But the Tooth and Surprising Truths.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
The Unit 1005 condominium at 1281 Gulf of Mexico Drive has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,667 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 13, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 28-Nov. 1 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Water Club condominium tops the week's sales at $4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Rev. David Svihel, priest associate for Christian formation and outreach at Church of the Redeemer, leads the walk.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 28, 2024
Good Friday pilgrimage on Main Street grows in size

The annual walk, held along Main Street in Sarasota, is anticipated to draw over 1,000 participants this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hip Replacement Gives Patient New Lease on Life
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • November 14, 2024
Hip Replacement Gives Patient New Lease on Life

“It’s amazing to watch someone’s life change," Roland V. Askins, III, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
Karen Dudley navigates the pool.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 16, 2024
Swim school helps adults overcome fear in the water

Adults travel across the country to visit the Sarasota-based Miracle Swimming School for Adults and gain confidence in the water.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High girls sophomore golfer Phoenix Scanlan.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Phoenix Scanlan

The Lakewood Ranch High girls golf freshman is ranked 21st in Class 3A by the FHSAA.

  • East County
  • Sports
How they vote will influence how we vote, Bradenton residents Bob and Pam Luersen said.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 12, 2023
Some Manatee County voters say they won't forget wetlands decision

The Manatee County Commission voted 5-1 to cut additional wetland protections out of the Comprehensive Plan.

  • East County
  • News
The historic McAlpin House at 1530 Cross Street occupies a key parcel in the redevelopment plans of Orange Pineapple LLC for a 3.1-acre site in downtown.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 4, 2024
Historic McAlpin House's destiny remains undetermined

The Sarasota City Commission again continues a public hearing over a request to demolish the McAlpin House to make way for a 3.1-acre downtown development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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