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Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Rodriguez in "Widows." Photo source: HBO.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 24, 2020
Binge Blog: Music, music everywhere

"John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch" and "Widows" are this week's picks.

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Dani Butler, a member of Hope Assemblies, tells the girls at Braden River Middle School they have a voice and should be empowered to use it after sharing her story of how she got out of a bad relationship.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 24, 2020
Love can't hurt in East County

Braden River Middle School students are challenged to carry the love on campus.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 23, 2020
Gulf Coast Builders Exchange brings networking social to Michael's on the Bay

The networking social was held Jan. 23.

  • Black Tie
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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 23, 2020
Sarasota-Manatee Originals kicks off Forks & Corks 2020

The kickoff party was held Jan. 23 at the Suncoast Porsche dealership.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 23, 2020
Roskamp Institute hosts film fundraiser at Burns Court Cinema

“When All That’s Left Is Love” made its Sarasota premiere at Burns Court Cinema.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch's Bill Poulton was named to the Florida Citrus Commission in February.
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  • Jay Heater
  • January 23, 2020
Lakewood Ranch man juiced about new role with Florida Citrus Commission

Tropicana's Bill Poulton receives honor from Governor.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 23, 2020
Bottoms up for Mote

We'll drink to ending red tide.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 23, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Location, location . . . communication?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The homeowners removed the ropes that were blocking off the area, leaving stakes and rocks.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 23, 2020
Sarasota County says Siesta house barricade is unauthorized, homeowners remove ropes

Sarasota County officials sent a letter to the homeowners asking them to remove the barricade.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: January 23

John Caviglia photographed the sunrise over Moorings Marina on Longboat Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: January 23

Ann Klemeyer captured an image of this wood stork in Sarasota’s Red Bug Slough.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2020
East County weather page photo: January 23

Richard Bottorff captured a moment between a limpkin and an alligator in Rye Wilderness.

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  • Neighbors
Demolition of the Siesta Key Water Reclamation Facility is set to begin in June.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 23, 2020
Siesta Key to soon see work on two major projects

Sarasota County will begin the demolition of the Siesta Key Water Reclamation facility and begin replacing a water pipeline near Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
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When grease gets into the county’s wastewater collection system it can cause blockages and clogs. Photo Courtesy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 23, 2020
Change in Sarasota County grease regulations leave business owners concerned

A change in the county's fats, oils and grease regulations leave business owners with additional annual expenses.

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As the county funds more large scale projects, less funds are being allocated to tourism promotion.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 23, 2020
Tourist Development Council expects slower gains

Because money is being diverted to pay for capital projects, there is less available money to market Sarasota County

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • December 22, 2025
Longboat's Hope Seeds nears 10 years of giving back
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
  • December 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library
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Sarasota students share Christmas wishes in letters to Santa
  • December 22, 2025
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