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Young Amish women play a casual game of pickup volleyball on a sand court in the community of Pinecraft. Photo courtesy Dina Litovsky
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 7, 2018
'The Fence' exhibit at Nathan Benderson Park offers portrait of Pinecraft visitors

Get a unique look inside the local Amish community through ‘The Fence’ photo exhibit.

  • Arts + Culture
The New Yorker called Matthew Graybil a " “exceptional young artist.” Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 7, 2018
Musicians Matthew Graybil and Rhiannon Banerdt keep classical music accessible

The Chopin Project concert duo, pianist Matthew Graybil and violinist Rhiannon Banerdt, help listeners of all ages learn the importance of classical music.

  • Arts + Culture
Skye Ekes (14) and Dalton Judge (3) leap to block an Oxbridge Academy shot away.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 6, 2018
Cardinal Mooney volleyball wins region, heads to state semifinals

The Cougars beat Oxbridge Academy in five sets

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Scott Hopes celebrates his win with his wife Ronda Hopes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2018
Hopes keeps School District of Manatee County board seat

Carol Whitmore pulls away from challenger to keep at-large commission seat in Manatee County while school board incumbent Scott Hopes turns away challenger..

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Voters settled six ballot questions related to county issues Tuesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2018
Voters approve all county referendums

In Tuesday's election, Sarasota residents supported the Legacy Trail extension, changes to county elections, reopening Beach Road and more.

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Al Maio and Christian Ziegler appear at a Republican Party of Sarasota County election night event. Maio and Ziegler both won seats on the County Commission on Tuesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2018
Ziegler, Maio win commission seats

Newcomer Christian Ziegler and incumbent Al Maio won four-year terms on the County Commission tonight.

  • Sarasota
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Change the Date supporters Michael Barfield, Matt Wooddall, Christine Robinson, Kevin Cooper, Suzanne Atwell, Paul Caragiulo and Hagen Brody celebrate Tuesday's results outside of Caragiulo’s.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2018
New dates set for city elections

Voters approved a proposal to move city elections from March and May of odd-numbered years to August and November of even-numbered years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city approved the Whitaker Gateway Park dog park in 2017, but it reversed course following resident pushback.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2018
City abandons Whitaker Gateway Park dog park plan

At Monday’s City Commission meeting, the board also set a public hearing on the proposed Lido pavilion project and moved forward with establishing a park district.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2018
Sarasota voters head to the polls

As of 3 p.m. today, voter turnout in Sarasota County was near 60%.

  • Sarasota
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U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan celebrates his victory Tuesday night with his son, James, who won a seat in the Florida House of Representatives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2018
Two Buchanans, two victories

Incumbent member of the U.S. House of Representatives wins seventh term, son takes State House seat.

  • Longboat Key
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Phyllis Black
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 6, 2018
Longboat Key voters turn out to exercise their rights

Voters are split on many issues.

  • Longboat Key
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Marie Hunter and Diane Patrone
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 6, 2018
Key Niners tee off new season

The women's golf group enjoyed lunch and a fashion show after golfing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 6, 2018
Operation Warrior Resolution offers holistic healing for veterans

Kendra Simpkins and Ryan Praefke of Operation Warrior Resolution are on a mission to provide alternative forms of mental health care for veterans.

  • Sarasota
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5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 6, 2018
Voters to decide fate of Mote parcel -- again

Voters to decide fate of Mote parcel

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 5, 2018
Aviva Jewish Housing Foundation hosts sweet evening

Keep the Dream Alive was held Nov. 6 at Michael's On East.

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