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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 21, 2017
Sarasota Garden Club toasts to 90 years

The club marked its anniversary with a party themed to the decade of its founding — the roaring 20s.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Melanie Johnson points to where she wants players to be during a post drill. Johnson's first regular season game as head coach is Nov. 21 against First Coast High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch girls basketball coach has drive to succeed

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Natalie Gorji.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 21, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Natalie Gorji

The ODA sophomore talks soccer and Paris.

  • East County
  • Sports
Camie Lizardi signed with the University of South Florida. Photo courtesy Abby Toole-Plummer.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 21, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 11.21.17

East County High 5 Moments: 11.21.17

  • East County
  • Sports
The city approved a lease that will allow a private operator to manage the Lido pavilion for up to 30 years.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 20, 2017
City approves controversial Lido pavilion lease deal

Despite opposition from Lido Key residents, the city approved a plan for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion that includes the operation of a restaurant and Tiki bar.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 20, 2017
Florida Poodle Rescue organizes barking good time

The nonprofit hosted its annual Sarasota luncheon, Puttin’ on the Poodle, on Nov. 20 at Michael’s On East.

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Keith Pandeloglou, director of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities, and Meals on Wheels Plus CEO Maribeth Phillips, enjoy a Shoebox Party fundraiser at The Ranch Grill in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 20, 2017
Meals on Wheels makes compelling introductions

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 20, 2017
First Presbyterian Preschool gives thanks

The preschool celebrate Thanksgiving with a pageant followed by a family feast.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Caden McClusky, left, talks with Manatee County paramedic Clint Faulkner, who treated him the day of his accident. Faulkner asks about Caden's shark tooth necklace, which Caden wore the day of the accident.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2017
Child injured in Lakewood Ranch crash reunited with paramedics

Paramedics call get-together a 'rare opportunity.'

  • East County
  • News
The condo at 623 Cedars Court is valued at $170,850, according to the Manatee County Appraiser’s office.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 20, 2017
Longboat files new voyeurism charges as town moves to seize condo

Adversarial Preliminary Hearing scheduled for Tuesday afternoon in Manatee County courtroom.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 20, 2017
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief shares Thanksgiving safety tips

Chief Dezzi shares cooking tips from the U.S. Fire Administration.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2017
Florida Highway Patrol to hold DUI Wolfpack Operation Thanksgiving weekend

There will be an increased law enforcement presence on area roads Friday.

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    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • November 19, 2017
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County celebrates Champions For Children

Under The Tuscan Sun honored Drs. Robert and Patricia Gussin on Nov. 18 at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.

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  • Jay Heater
  • November 19, 2017
Cops Corner: Driver denied entry to apartment complex crashes car through gate

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 19, 2017
Equality Florida celebrates 20 years

The 2017 Suncoast Celebration honored the progress of Equality Florida at Michael's On East.

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