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Elisabeth Waters of Sarasota says routine exercise is "something you do, and you're proud that you're doing it and you still can do it."
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 3, 2017
Elisabeth Waters remains a picture of health

When it comes to self improvement, consistency outweighs intent.

  • Health
Damien Gordon, here shooting a three-pointer, led the Mustangs with 19 points.
    By
  • Breanne Williams
  • December 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball wins season opener

The Mustangs took down Plant City High at the RP Funding Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 2, 2017
Lawn Party serves Longboat's best dishes

The seventh annual Longboat Key Kiwanis Lawn Party featured 28 restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2017
Manatee County hosts TSA competition

More than 800 students test technology skills, knowledge at Braden River High.

  • East County
  • News
Kathryn Shea, President and CEO and Stacy Pinkerton
    By
  • Daniel Perales
  • December 2, 2017
Festival of Trees celebrates its 30th Anniversary

The 30th Anniversary of Festival of Trees benefiting the Florida Center for Early Childhood was held on Dec. 1 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 1, 2017
Santa brings holiday cheer to St. Armands

Santa Claus flipped the switch on the Circle's Christmas tree and took photos with children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 1, 2017
St. Mary sings to the holidays

The Women's Guild and Men's Club hosted the annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 1.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2017
Drink This: Mistletoe Wishes

Toast to the holiday season with this cranberry cocktail.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
If a site plan is approved, the new lease for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion would begin in May 2018.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 1, 2017
City sticks with Lido pavilion lease deal

City Commissioner Willie Shaw reversed his position on leasing the Lido Beach pool and pavilion to a private operator, but the majority of the board remained in favor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A boat makes its way to Linger Lodge during the 2015 parade.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2017
Boat parade continues on Braden River

The fifth annual event will be held Dec. 2.

  • East County
  • News
Rick Piccolo, President and CEO of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, called the new flight a "home run" for the area.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 1, 2017
SRQ announces nonstop flight to Pittsburgh

The flights will run Mondays and Fridays starting Feb. 23, 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alexander Pier serves during the Senior Clay Courts Super Category II Tournament.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 1, 2017
Super Cat II Tournament brings tennis competition to Longboat

Tournament play began on Nov. 28 and continues until Dec. 3 at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 1, 2017
CAC swings for a big(ger) top

Circus Arts Conservatory’s most recent capital campaign is about more than just a building.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 1, 2017
Downtown Sarasota lights holiday tree

The Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association hosted its annual tree lighting event Nov. 30 in Five Points Park.

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  • Neighbors
The cast of Asolo Rep's production of "EVITA" performs. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 30, 2017
Theater review: 'Evita'

Innovative production offers fresh take on “Evita” at Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Florida Statute 1001.42(4)(f)2 will require high schools, including Braden River High (pictured) and Lakewood Ranch High, to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. unless the district submits paperwork and gets accepted to keep the current start times.
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