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Dave Jaco says he's proud of the heart he displayed in the boxing ring.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 29, 2017
Area Hall of Fame boxer battled the titans

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Fort Hamer Bridge will help give rowing exposure in Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding area, Trish Chastain said. Photo courtesy Manatee County.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 29, 2017
New bridge could attract area athletes to rowing

Shorter trip to Fort Hamer Park may make sense for Lakewood Ranch students.

  • East County
  • Sports
Evan Spiller (21). File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 29, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 11.30.17

East County High 5 Moments: 11.30.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Joshua Young.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 29, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Joshua Young

Lakewood Ranch's boys basketball junior talks dunking and superheroes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Ballet dancers rehearse Marcelo Gomes' piece, "Dear Life." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 29, 2017
Sarasota Ballet's 'Metropolitan' gets the pointe across through storytelling

Sarasota Ballet focuses on storytelling with its latest production, "Metropolitan."

  • Arts + Culture
Ana Isabelle performs in Asolo Rep's production of "EVITA." Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 29, 2017
Josh Rhodes and Asolo Rep reinvent the story of a controversial icon

An interview with Josh Rhodes, director and choreographer of Asolo Rep’s groundbreaking production of 'Evita.'

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 28, 2017
East and West network at business expo

More than 100 vendors attended the 2017 East Meets West Regional Business Expo on Nov. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade file photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2017
Downtown Sarasota roads to close for parade

The annual holiday parade takes place Dec. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 28, 2017
Manatee County moves closer to Premier Sports Campus purchase

Commissioners support buying the facility and will vote on the deal in December.

  • East County
  • News
A ravaged mangrove forest on Greer Island, killed by ocean water washing over the eroded shoreline.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 28, 2017
Longboat commissioners seek north end protection

The Town Commission approved the town's pursuit of permitting for five rock groins on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
James Mains, Alex Lowe-Mains and Mark and Tammy Kerr at last year's lawn party.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 28, 2017
Kiwanis Club ready to serve up Lawn Party

The seventh annual event takes place from 12 to 2 p.m. on Dec. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Toys for Tots donation box in the lobby of the Longboat Key Police Department has been a busy place of late.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 28, 2017
Gifts roll in at Longboat Key Toys for Tots donation site

Unwrapped toys are welcome in lobby of police station.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Laura Stuart Wood was afraid her linens would clash, but she had nothing to fear. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 27, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 11.30.17

From a linen mishap to an impressive Turkey Trot, here's the latest on the social scene.

  • Black Tie
Emanuel Lefresne sits on the curb along Ocean Boulevard before the Siesta Key holiday parade.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 27, 2017
Siesta Key flips the switch on holiday spirit

Siesta Key Village hosted its annual holiday parade on Nov. 25.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 27, 2017
Film review: 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'

This role was literally and figuratively made for Frances McDormand, and her character in the dark comedy teaches us an important life lesson.

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