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Casey, Kiley and Dennis Berkery performed in "The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe." at Venice Theatre. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 10, 2018
'Peter and the Starcatcher' makes theater a family affair

Two father-son actor pairs take family bonding to the next level through "Peter and the Starcatcher" at Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 9, 2018
Youth learn life skills with Blooming Impressions

Blooming Impressions partner with Kappa Alpha Psi to offer minority youth a way to learn skills and gain self-esteem.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 9, 2018
Art Center Sarasota's third iconcept jr. fundraiser showcases the future of fashion

Young designers prepare to debut outfits made from recycled materials for the fashion show on Sept. 23.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 8, 2018
Sarasota runners have sweet treat at Donut Run

About 300 runners participated The Half Dozen Donut Run to raise awareness about apraxia.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2018
Braden River football beats Manatee for first time

The Pirates won a 41-31 shootout with the Hurricanes

  • East County
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East County football roundup: 09.07.18.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2018
East County football roundup: 09.07.18

East County football roundup: 09.07.18

  • East County
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Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.18
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.18

Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Police closed Gulf of Mexico Drive for 15 minutes while clearing the wreckage of a two-car collision.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 7, 2018
Update: Driver charged in GMD crash that injured three

Gulf of Mexico Drive closed for 15 minutes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Knowledge McDaniel is now eligible to play in three games for Braden River this year.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2018
FHSAA rules Braden River receiver limited to non-district games

The senior was originally ruled completely ineligible on Aug. 8

  • East County
  • Sports
Sidewalk astronomy provides telescopes for viewers to take a closer look at space. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 7, 2018
Calendar

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
Thunder and Lightning, two female pygmy killer whales, in a hospital pool at Mote. (Mote photo)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 7, 2018
Two rescued whales die, Mote reports

Third whale found on Longboat Key beach remains in critical condition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Work crews begin spreading the first loads of sand on a renourishment project on the north end of Longboat Key. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 7, 2018
Longboat kicks off north-end beach project

30,000 tons of sand is making its way from Polk County for $1.1 million project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bay Sarasota board members Jennifer Compton and A.G. Lafley chat with City Manager Tom Barwin at a special City Commission meeting Thursday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 6, 2018
City Commission adopts bayfront master plan

City officials endorsed a vision for redeveloping 53 acres of land around the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall at a special meeting Thursday.

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    In Memoriam |
  • September 6, 2018
Saul Putterman

Saul Putterman of Selinsgrove PA passed away on August 92, 2018, his obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Since 2002, the town has displayed about 3,000 knee-high American flags on Sept. 11.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 6, 2018
Longboat resumes Sept. 11 flag tradition

Hurricane Irma prevented town in 2017 from posting about 3,000 flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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