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  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2018
Longboat Key democrats gather for final season meeting

On April 10, about 100 members and guests gathered to hear from upcoming candidates and more.

  • Longboat Key
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Co-Chairwomen Jackie Rogers, Penny Hill and Sheba Matheu
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 10, 2018
Girls Inc. and The Bealls Family celebrate honorees

The Past Honorees Luncheon was hosted April 10 at Michael's On East.

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The crime scene on Central Avenue is still being investigated. (Sarasota Police photo)
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2018
Two Sarasota officers hurt in overnight shooting

18-year-old will be charged with aggravated assault.

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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 9, 2018
Superintendent names new principal for Southside Elementary

Current Principal Steve Dragon is retiring in May, when Assistant Principal Jennifer Nzeza will take over as Southside's principal.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 9, 2018
Compeer Sarasota touchdowns on emotional luncheon

Crossing the Goal Line: A Match for Every Friend was hosted April 9 at The Francis.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2018
Deputies looking for car involved in aggravated battery of motorcyclist

A video taken by a witness depicts a gray Mazda 3 striking a motorcyclist and causing him to crash on the side of the road.

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Ali Wentworth shares stories at RCLA's Town Hall Lecture Series.
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  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 9, 2018
Actress Ali Wentworth dishes on life, love and aging

Actress, author and comedian Ali Wentworth brings the laughs at RCLA's final 2018 Town Hall Lecture.

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  • Neighbors
RCLA 2019 Town Hall chairwoman Mitzie Henson announces the lineup for next year's series.
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  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 9, 2018
Comey, Shaq, Wikipedia founder among 2019 RCLA series speakers

Tickets go on sale May 1.

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    In Memoriam |
  • April 9, 2018
Virginia (Ginny) Ceci

Virginia (Ginny) Ceci, age 87, of Longwood, Fla., formerly of Roslyn and Locust Valley, N.Y., passed away on March 24, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
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    In Memoriam |
  • April 9, 2018
Edith Morse

Edith May Morse, a resident of Longboat Harbour Condos for over forty years, passed away on March 28, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Edward Alley
  • April 9, 2018
Virtuoso performances propel Sarasota Orchestra’s Masterworks 7

Audiences were transported into an unrelenting musical journey at the final masterworks concert of the season.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 8, 2018
Hermitage Artist Retreat awards Greenfield Prize

The Greenfield Prize Dinner was hosted April 8 at Michael's On East.

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  • Katie Johns
  • April 8, 2018
Garden Club enjoys Dinner and a Movie

The event was held at Bayfront Park on April 8 to benefit the club's grants and scholarship fund.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 8, 2018
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church celebrates 50 years

Following a special worship service, congregants gathered in the fellowship hall for an anniversary lunch.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 7, 2018
Sarasota Ballet welcomes special guests for gala performance

The annual Ballet Gala was held April 7 at both Sarasota Opera House and Art Ovation Hotel and featured performances by Misty Copeland and Marcelo Gomes.

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