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Robert Willis Elementary School fifth-grader and Safety Patrol member Jordyn Milburn goes to open a car door to assist a student as they exit the car to go to school.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 26, 2019
A simple 'Hello' may save the day in Lakewood Ranch schools

Sandy Hook Promise, other initiatives help students feel more included at Lakewood Ranch schools

  • East County
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Brendan Ragan and Summer Wallace in the Urbanite theatre with the backdrop for the Modern Works Festival.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 26, 2019
Urbanite Theatre shines spotlight on female playwrights

In its second year, the Modern Works Festival features five new works over five days.

  • Arts + Culture
Artie Henry is making an impact at Marshall at wide receiver. Photo courtesy Marshall Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 26, 2019
Prose and Kohn: The next level

At places like Marshall, Indiana and Mississippi State, area athletes are shining.

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney coach Chad Sutton said the loss to Riverview will be a good thing for his team down the line.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 26, 2019
Loss may help Cardinal Mooney volleyball later

Getting beat by rival Riverview isn't fun, but for the Cougars, this loss may be educational.

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Madison Binkley.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 26, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madison Binkley

The Riverview junior talks beach volleyball vs. indoor volleyball and her favorite subject in school.

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    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • September 26, 2019
Longboat Key Planning & Zoning to zero in on issues related to climate change

Board Member David Green is spearheading the effort.

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The County Commission will continue its dialog about a mental healthcare district at a future meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2019
County considers mental health funding strategy

Commissioners are researching the procedures for establishing a taxing district to support mental healthcare.

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County commissioners said they'd had conversations with Mote about the importance of a request for $20 million in public funding to build a new aquarium near University Parkway and Interstate 75.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2019
Officials seek answers on Mote aquarium funding

Sarasota County is still mulling a 2018 request for $20 million toward the proposed Nathan Benderson Park project.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.26.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2019
Sarasota High holds third-annual Hall of Fame ceremony

Six new inductees were honored by the school for their contributions.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 25, 2019
Bashaw Elementary celebrates Hispanic Heritage Night in Bradenton

Bashaw Elementary families embrace Hispanic Heritage Night in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
The roundabout construction area, highlighted in this image the project team provided, will extend along portions of Fruitville Road and U.S. 41.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 25, 2019
Fruitville roundabout project set to begin

Next month, crews will commence construction on another U.S. 41 roundabout.

  • Sarasota
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Sarah Haley
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Courtesy Gregory Urbano
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 25, 2019
Autumn colors … for a bridge

The $178,000 lighting project started in June 2019 and is designed to reflect the bridges of other big Florida cities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Cucci has seven touchdown catches on the season, including the one pictured against Lemon Bay High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch senior wideout capitalizing on his opportunity

All Michael Cucci wanted was a chance to show his skills.

  • East County
  • Sports
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