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Senior Hannah Witham (2) takes the court for the final time at Braden River.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 21, 2018
Pirates treasure record season

Braden River girls basketball finishes with school-record 20 wins.

  • East County
  • Sports
Abigail Kate Lewis, 4, helps announce her new siblings. Photo by Emmalee Legler.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 21, 2018
PGA golfer Ben Curtis, and his 2003 British Open trophy, party crash and photo bomb

The golfer gave the ladies at the Women's Sports Museum a surprise.

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The Stonewater is Shoreview at Lakewood Ranch Waterside's newest model home. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2018
Pulte to hold grand opening at Waterside

Builder will showcase new Stonewater model in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Kevin Cooper, Ernest F. DuBose II, Terrill Salem, John Annis, Steve Seidensticker and Commissioner Willie Shaw participate in the groundbreaking ceremony of Miss Susie's Newtown Kitchen.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • February 20, 2018
Groundbreaking for Miss Susie’s Newtown Kitchen marks a new day for neighborhood

The restaurant is a community-based project that will provide hospitality training and jobs to the Newtown neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tom Knight has proposed a plan to place more armed personnel at Sarasota County schools. (File photo).
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • February 20, 2018
Sheriff's Office looks to place armed veterans, retired police officers at county schools

Sheriff Tom Knight said the plan would improve student safety.

  • Sarasota
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The BID is considering replacing the existing speaker system on St. Armands Circle, installed in the early 2000s.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 20, 2018
St. Armands explores music options

Amplified music may be on its way back to St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
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Galen Murphy-Hoffman, Samantha Joy Pearlman, William Selby and Dane Becker perform in "Shakespeare's Greatest Hits." Photo by Matthew Holler
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 20, 2018
'Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits' proves the point at FST cabaret

Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret show is a fun a revue of Shakespeare-inspired tunes with a loose narrative.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 16 Recap

On this week's episode we learn Brandon is a fool, Garrett is now Mr. Cool and Alex is probably skipping school.

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  • Reviews
Rose Chapman has retired from her year-and-a-half stint as CEO emerita for the JFCS after 23 years as CEO.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • February 20, 2018
Rose Chapman reflects back on her 25-year career with JFCS of the Suncoast

As Chapman transitions to retirement from her tenure as CEO emerita, she leaves behind a legacy of commitment and service to the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key voters cast their ballots in two precincts, one of which is in Town Hall.
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • February 20, 2018
Observer to host candidate forum for Town Commission candidates

The forum will feature the six contested candidates on the ballot in the March 20 election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Last year, the decor at Foodlosophy included vintage postcards and vibrant-colored signs with produce scattered around. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 20, 2018
'Foodlosophy' event menu inspired by patients

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s third annual culinary event puts a spin on patients’ favorite foods.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • February 19, 2018
'Happy End' is confrontational, confusing and thought-provoking

Fantine Harduin steals every scene in which she appears in this unhappy drama about a group of broken people.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 19, 2018
Opera patrons gather to celebrate the year

The Opera's Co-Producer Donor Luncheon was held on Feb. 19 at Michael's on the Bay.

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The commission is following up on earlier conversations regarding incorporating resident input into the special event permitting process.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 19, 2018
City Commission to discuss event regulations

The Downtown Sarasota Condo Association proposed new event rules designed to minimize the effects of street closures on residents.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 19, 2018
LBK firefighter rescues man clinging to small sailboat

93-year-old man taken to hospital for hypothermia treatment.

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