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  • August 15, 2019
East County weather page photo: August 15

This great blue heron was photographed by Pamela Williams catching a snake for dinner in the Hazeltine subdivision of Country Club East.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 15

Cindy Bucklen captured this sunrise over Sarasota Bay at Sutton Place.

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The complex will feature a new synthetic turf and regulation track. Photo courtsey
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 15, 2019
Cardinal Mooney undergoes $3 million renovation

The renovation includes a new athletic complex and updated classrooms.

  • Sarasota
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Jim Becherer and Lucia Barrett began Save Our Y at the Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch. Brynn Mechem
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 15, 2019
Organizations still working to save Sarasota YMCA

Two groups have started petitions and created business proposals to save the Frank G. Berlin and Evalyn Sadlier Jones branches.

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    By
  • Jess McIntyre
  • August 15, 2019
Back at the Ranch: Back-to-School Blues

Being back in school doesn’t have to be a drag. Ranch Mom offers some insight into how to make it a rather painless season for all — despite the continued ovenlike temperatures.

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Renee Di Pilato is excited to step into her new role as Sarasota County's Libraries and Historical Resources Director. Photo Courtesy
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 15, 2019
Conversation with: Renee Di Pilato

The new Libraries and Historical Resources Director is excited to learn about Sarasota County libraries and implement new techniques.

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The $106,000 grant bolsters Sarasota Bay Watch's clam restoration efforts. File photos.
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  • Sten Spinella
  • August 15, 2019
Sarasota Bay Watch garners its most lucrative grant

The $106,000 will support the group's clam restoration work.

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Cardinal Mooney senior quarterback Ryan Bolduc is expected to carry the offensive load in 2019.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 15, 2019
Cardinal Mooney High football season preview

Experienced Cardinal Mooney High Cougars football players hope their talent can stay upright in 2019.

  • Sarasota
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Baraka Atkins is taking over as head coach at Booker High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 15, 2019
Booker High football season preview

Family ties remain strong with the Booker High Tornadoes football team's new regime and Baraka Atkins.

  • Sarasota
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Ryan Bolduc.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 15, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ryan Bolduc

Cardinal Mooney High quarterback Ryan Bolduc talks injury recovery and going to collegiate camps at Appalachian State and Davidson College.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team, raising outfielder Denali Schappacher high, celebrates after winning the district title in 2016.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 15, 2019
Wave of Change

With deep roots in place at Lakewood Ranch High School, its new leaders are ready to take school spirit — and achievement — to new heights.

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Apollo Lirio fits former Riverview High offensive lineman Kye Dixon, who will play for Jacksonville in the fall, for a custom mouthguard.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 15, 2019
Sarasota dentist's mouthguard solution brings smiles to customers

Sarasota dentist Apollo Lirio's mouthguard solution brings smiles to customers, including Riverview High football players.

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Lizzette Canyard posed with her granddaughter Imani Velazquez at Unconditional Surrender on Friday, Aug. 9.
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  • David Conway
  • August 15, 2019
Unconditional Surrender undergoes renovations

Public art experts came to Sarasota to restore the statue ahead of the anniversary of the end of World War II.

  • Sarasota
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Corinne Tucker and Cate McLean are coordinating a group of young professionals focused on the future of transportation in the region.
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  • David Conway
  • August 15, 2019
Young professional group focuses on future of transit

A coalition led by millennials is working to define what transportation will look like in Sarasota in 2045.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.15.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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