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  • By Brynn Mechem and Harry Sayer
  • November 21, 2019
Artists create 'labor of love' at 10th annual Crystal Classic

Sculptors came from all over the world to compete in the competition on Siesta Key Beach.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: November 21

Allison Forsyth captured this image of a setting sun from under Ringling Bridge at Bird Key Park.

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  • November 21, 2019
East County weather page photo: November 21

This black-bellied whistling duck was captured in flight over a field near Lorraine Road by photographer Gordon Silver.

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  • November 21, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 21

David Holliss captured this heron enjoying his own umbrella at Beachplace on Longboat Key.

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Rams coach Josh Smithers talks with his team after the loss.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 21, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Riverview football coach will miss his senior class

The Rams lost to Steinbrenner 24-20 on Nov. 15.

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Shon Devald.
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  • November 21, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Shon Devald

The Riverview High soccer player talks his passing ability and recovering from an injury.

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A 2019 version of the master plan notes a band shell and lawn with a seating capacity of 19,000, which makes it comparable to the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater, pictured here, just outside Tampa.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • November 21, 2019
Strike up the band

Early plans have arisen for a ‘concert’-type venue in Lakewood Ranch. What it will look like and when — or if — it gets built are questions that remain.

  • LWR Life
Dom DiMaio talks to Anna Clark, of Sirius Day Spa, and Ed Levins, of Village Bikes, while making his way to the different tents at the annual Lakewood Ranch Block Party and Club Day.
    By
  • Shellie Terry
  • November 21, 2019
Biz Boon: Q&A with Dom DiMaio

Six months into his post, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance President and CEO Dom DiMaio checks in with LWR Life about his intentions to boost the support organization’s already thriving efforts.

  • LWR Life
A new in-line hockey rink located in Lakewood Ranch Park, adjacent to Lakewood Ranch High School, is open to the public as programming details are considered.
    By
  • Shellie Terry
  • November 21, 2019
Lakewood Ranch is getting cooler than ice with new rink

With the help of The Lightning Foundation, Manatee County adds another sweet amenity to Lakewood Ranch’s outdoor recreation bag in the form of an in-line hockey rink.

  • LWR Life
When Connecticut natives Vic and Mary Frances Emerson bought a home in Esplanade Golf & Country Club, Mary says she had to be “dragged kicking and screaming” out of New England. “I didn’t know I would fall in love with LWR."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 21, 2019
Class Act: Rising Tide

Some couples support causes by opening their checkbooks. Other couples do it by opening their homes to fundraising events. Vic and Mary Frances Emerson are the second kind.

  • LWR Life
Flight to the North Pole organizer Sidney Ettedgui (right) pictured with Larry Morris, 9, who will attend the event for the fifth year in a row.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • November 21, 2019
Charity Snapshot: Taking Flight

Going on 34 years, a seemingly under-the-radar charity gives terminally ill children exceptional cheer through gift-giving and a big ol’ holiday party.

  • LWR Life
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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 21, 2019
Style: You can take it with you

Figure out which travel bag and accessory is best for you this holiday season.

  • LWR Life
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  • Randi Donahue
  • November 21, 2019
Main Street Lakewood Ranch offers a diverse selection to please all palates

No need for Ranchers to leave the country — or the county — to get their fix of international cuisine.

  • LWR Life
    By
  • Randi Donahue
  • November 21, 2019
Grape Expectations

An East County vineyard is making its mark in the Florida wine scene and invites tourists and locals alike to share the fruit of its labor.

  • LWR Life
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • November 21, 2019
Haven: Top of the line

Toys and treasures abound in a Lake Club showplace.

  • LWR Life
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