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  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 26, 2019
Wave of boating enthusiasts hits Sarasota Bay

The annual Suncoast Boat Show will be at Marina Jack through Sunday.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 26, 2019
First Presbyterian raises funds for preschool

The annual event was held at the Michael's on East wine cellar.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Back to Michigan: A car carrier was loading up a Longboat Key winter resident's vehicle for a ride back north.
  • By Katie Johns and Eric Garwood
  • April 26, 2019
Longboat says so long to another season

Another one is in the books for Longboat, and residents, business owners and town officials say it went pretty well.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 25, 2019
NAMI Sarasota County goes green for mental health

An Emerald Evening was held April 25 at Michael's On East.

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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 25, 2019
Sarasota discuss solutions to duration, schedule of commission meetings

As their meetings can often go late into the night, city commissioners seek an alternative to their “marathon” meetings.

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Jim Brown
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  • April 25, 2019
Letters to the editor

Longboat readers sound off on key issues.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 25, 2019
Bird Key ladies step into spring

On April 25, the club hosted its monthly Style Show complete with lunch, a raffle and fashion show featuring clothing from Lilly Pulitzer.

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  • Adrian Moore
  • April 25, 2019
City advances thinking on marijuana charges

The city is contemplating civil charges for possessing small amounts of marijuana. The real benefit is the flexibility this would give law enforcement.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The fire truck at Station 11 raises extends its ladder in a demonstration of its capabilities.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 25, 2019
Lack of ladder truck sparks fire concerns on Siesta Key

One of the county’s ladder trucks is just minutes away from Siesta Key, but remains flexible enough to serve a wider area.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: April 25

Pepsi Freund captured a fisherman during sunset on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 25

Longboat Key weather page photo: April 25

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Scott Veix photographed this little blue heron hunting for lunch off Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
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  • April 25, 2019
East County weather page photo: April 25

Scott Veix photographed this little blue heron hunting for lunch off Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
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Lucas Caragiulo won the 800-meter race at the district championship. Photo courtesy Jay Roper.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 25, 2019
Riverview junior runner changes focus, sees big improvement

Riverview High junior runner Lucas Caragiulo changes focus, sees big improvement.

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  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney seniors Sophia Hebda and Kali Plattner are the Cougars' top pair.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 25, 2019
Two local beach volleyball programs are headed to states

The Riverview and Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball programs have a shot at the SSAC title.

  • Sarasota
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Brycen Torres.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 25, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Brycen Torres

The Booker High pitcher talks his curveball and his desire for super speed.

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