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This image shows the new configuration with only one exit loop and lengthened on- and off-ramps.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2018
Construction ramps up for I-75 interchange

FDOT begins its $80.8 million project for a safer I-75/S.R. 70 interchange.

  • East County
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"Raisin" is playing Oct. 3 to Nov. 11 at Westcoast Black Theatre. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 26, 2018
Live Theater: Critic’s Picks for 2018-2019

Live theater, sarasota, manatee, critic makes picks for upcoming 2018-19 theater season, including from organizations such as Florida Studio Theatre, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Manatee Players, The Players Centre for Performing Arts, Westcoast Black Theatre

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 26, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 27

A look at our favorite events happening this week.

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Scott Hamilton is a 1984 Olympic gold medal figure skater.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 25, 2018
Scott Hamilton to speak at hospice fundraiser

Figure skating legend to share at Tidewell Hospice's signature fundraising luncheon in Sarasota.

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    In Memoriam |
  • September 25, 2018
David L. Ferguson, Sr.

David L Ferguson Sr passed away September 18, 2018 in Chicago and wintered in Longboat Key Florida where he played with the Minneapolis Civic Orchestra and is obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Key Observer of the Observer Media Group.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • September 24, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra opens new season with two stellar chamber performances

Together, 'Out of the Opera Pit' and 'Colorful Combinations' made for an impressive kickoff to the 2018-2019 season.

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“Sunlit Gardenia” by Betsy Cameron
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 24, 2018
Art Ovation collaborative exhibits open in time for upcoming season

Two new exhibits at Art Ovation Hotel — one in collaboration with Alfstad& Contemporary Gallery and the other with Florida Watercolor Society — aim to broaden perspectives.

  • Arts + Culture
Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby said research needs to keep moving forward, as more needs to be learned about the force and functions that cause red tide.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 24, 2018
State directs $2.2 million to Mote for red tide research

The money will allow scientists to focus on applied science and technology to develop methods that can fight red tide in Florida.

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  • News
American Airlines will begin twice-weekly flights to Philadelphia in January.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 24, 2018
SRQ lands American Airlines flight to Philadelphia

The airline is expanding its offerings from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, adding three new destinations this winter.

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Three people are dead in a murder-suicide in the Lakewood Ranch neighborhood of Central Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 24, 2018
Three dead in Lakewood Ranch murder-suicide

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office suspects a Central Park man of killing his wife and her 16-year-old daughter in Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2018
Longboat Letters to the Editor

Letters from readers for the week of Sept. 27.

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Both the ODA boys and girls programs have new head coaches.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 24, 2018
ODA announces changes in basketball leadership

The school’s boys and girls basketball programs both have new head coaches.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • September 23, 2018
Young designers walk the runway in handmade creations

iConcept Jr. was held Sept. 23 at Art Center Sarasota.

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Longboat firefighters battle blaze at Colony Saturday.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 23, 2018
Firefighters return to Colony after seeing smoke

Longboat firefighters return to Colony as a precaution

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"Annie Get Your Gun" plays at the The Players Centre for Performing Arts through Oct. 7.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 23, 2018
'Annie Get Your Gun' offers fully loaded fun

The Players Centre for Performing Arts in Sarasota offers a fun-loaded production of "Annie Get Your Gun" in its 2018 season. Eliza Morehouse, Amanda Heisey, Mick Mazaeda, Belle Babcock

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