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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 15, 2018
Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast remembers passionate volunteer

The organization’s 15th Annual Luncheon and Silent Auction was held March 15 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
The recreation center will reopen Monday morning.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
Robert L. Taylor center to close for maintenance

The Robert L. Taylor Community Complex will be closed Friday and Saturday as the city repairs the water system and paints the building interiors.

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The full report comes less than three months before the start of the next hurricane season.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 15, 2018
After-Irma report helps guide county's planning for future hurricanes

Among the top priorities in the Hurricane Irma after-action review: shelter operations, public communication and employee training.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2018
'Time capsule' home on Bird Key sells for $3.5 million

The home features all-original decor from when it was built.

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Steve Branham and retired Brig. Gen. Charly Shugg
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  • Bret Hauff
  • March 15, 2018
Longboat Kiwanis club talks cyber security

A retired Brigadier General and director of the Global Consortium for Counter Cyber Terrorism gave the club tips on how to stay safe online.

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The property in question has direct access to the Braden River. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2018
River Club HOA sues Manatee County

Lawsuit serves as warning against creating a taxing district.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 15, 2018
The Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award Luncheon honors two generous philanthropists

Glitz at the Ritz was held March 15 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Supporters of the Legacy Trail, known for their yellow shirts, have already been working to educate the public about this referendum.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 15, 2018
Voters to decide on funding Legacy Trail extension

In November, voters in Sarasota County will decide if they want to pay $65 million to extend and construct the Legacy Trail over the next 20 years.

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Ruta Jouniari filed her intent to run for the District 2 seat being vacated by Paul Caragiulo.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 15, 2018
Sixth candidate joins race for County Commission

Ruta Jouniari is the sixth candidate to file their intent to run for the County Commission, and the second Democrat.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • March 15, 2018
Letters to the editor: Observer has served as Unicorp’s shill

Longboat readers sound off on key issues.

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Alex Kompothecras, Juliette Porter, Pauly Apostildes, Madisson Hausburg, Chloe Trautman, Garrett Miller, Kelsey Owens and Brandon Gomes star in “Siesta Key” on MTV.
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • March 15, 2018
The reality of Siesta Key’s reality show

Many readers groan at the mere mention of MTV’s ‘Siesta Key.’ So why do we write about it at all?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jordan Curtis (1) takes a final look at the scoreboard before heading to the locker room. The Tornadoes fell to Leesburg by one point, 62-61.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2018
The dust settles on Booker High's dream season

The Tornadoes boys basketball team has even bigger plans for the future.

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Riverview High senior Tyler Dunigan sprints down the track at practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2018
Riverview High student joins the track team as a senior — and shines

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 15

Robert Todd photographed this flock of white ibises in Longboat Village.

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  • March 15, 2018
East County weather page photo: March 15

Dawn Illch photographed this big gator in the pond behind her house in Summerfield in Lakewood Ranch.

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