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U.S. Dragon Boat Federation President Andrew Szymanski; Visit Sarasota County Sports Director Shelby Connett; NBP Dragons paddler Beth Turconi; SANCA President/CEO Stephen V. Rodriguez; Operations Director Bob Whitford.
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 18, 2019
Sarasota bid lands major dragon boat event in Sarasota for Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota bid lands major dragon boat event in Sarasota for Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
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From front left, Braden River Middle School teachers and staff Jill Bergeron, Lannette Gillen, Heidi Enneking and Patty Sisson dance with other teachers and staff during the school's first Renaissance assembly of the year.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 18, 2019
Braden River Middle School teachers connect through dance

Braden River Middle School teachers, staff perform during Renaissance assembly

  • East County
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Girl Scouts Maia Bacchus, 8, left, and Olivia Hedrick, 7, right, use puffy paint to make non-slip socks for patients at Heartland Health Care Center as Hedrick's mom, Sara, watches as a parent volunteer.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 18, 2019
Girl Scouts need local volunteers in Lakewood Ranch

Girl Scouts need volunteers in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Alana Kutt has advanced to the regional finals of the Drive, Chip and Putt competition.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 18, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Local golfer's drive sends her to major event

Alana Kutt is headed to TPC Sawgrass on Sept. 28 for the Drive, Chip and Putt regionals.

  • East County
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Gracie Marston.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 18, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Gracie Marston

The Braden River sophomore talks her running origins and how her motivations have changed.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dan, Katie and Robert Powers are excited Manatee County has agreed to rename a baseball field at Lakewood Ranch Park in honor of Matthew Powers, who played baseball there.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 18, 2019
Tragedy sparks year of change in Manatee County

State, local officials look for ways to speed up safety improvements following teenagers' deaths.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 19

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 18, 2019
A final letter from the editor

I’d say ‘Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,’ but I promise I’m not that conceited.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 18, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: I'm fine . . . really

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Veronica Swift performs at 2 p.m. Feb. 9. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 18, 2019
Glenridge Performing Arts Center unveils 2019-2020 season

From a jazz guitarist to ‘America’s funniest piano player,’ the lineup of Glenridge Performing Arts Center's upcoming season includes something for everyone.

  • Arts + Culture
"Gay Chorus Deep South'' chronicles the tour of The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus and The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir through the Southern states.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 18, 2019
Sarasota film festival independently fabulous

The 2019 Fabulous Independent Film Festival puts the contemporary LGBTQ experience in focus from Sept. 25-29.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Edward Alley
  • September 18, 2019
Critic's picks for the 2019-2020 music season.

From new collaborations to renowned conductors, there's a great deal to look forward to this music season.

  • Arts + Culture
Superintendent Todd Bowden speaks with a student at Alta Vista Elementary. Photo courtesy Sarasota Schools.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 17, 2019
Sarasota School Board rates Bowden as 'highly effective'

In its annual evaluation, the school board rated superintendent Todd Bowden as highly effective and awarded him a $5,000 bonus.

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Although more detailed plans are still forthcoming, The Bay has refined its vision since first presenting a conceptual proposal for Phase 1 in September 2018.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 17, 2019
City Commission endorses bayfront park plans

City officials approved the latest proposal for the first phase of The Bay Sarasota project, though additional planning work remains.

  • Sarasota
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    In Memoriam |
  • September 17, 2019
Marlene L. Yohe (Mickey)

Marlene L. Yohe (Mickey) 87 years passed peacefully Sept. 5 at Santa Barbara, CA where she was living with her husband, and near to her daughter and family.

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