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Riverview senior Keanan Dols and his Rams teammates will host the Riverview Invitational Sept. 10, at the Selby Aquatic Center.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview alum Richie James caught eight passes for 73 yards and a touchdown during Middle Tennessee State University’s 55-0 victory versus Alabama A&M Sept. 3.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.08.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.08.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview senior libero Samantha Norden recorded 23 digs and three aces in the Rams' 3-0 victory versus Lithia Newsome Sept. 7.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2016
Rams serve up district win

The Riverview High volleyball team improved to 4-0 on the season with a 3-0 victory versus Lithia Newsome Sept. 7.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 7, 2016
East Meets West Expo brings businesses together

The 8th Annual East Meets West Business Expo sold out of vendor space four weeks ago.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 7, 2016
WCR Sarasota Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon

Women’s Council of Realtors Sarasota chapter hosts its 23rd annual luncheon and fashion show at Hyatt Regency Sarasota

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Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch is known for keeping kids busy with its assortment of sports programs, but now it is going to offer a movie night.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 7, 2016
Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch hosts movie night

'The Sandlot' is the first kids-friendly offering on Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners today paved the way for a 103-room hotel next to Der Dutchman.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 7, 2016
Commissioners bless 103-room Pinecraft hotel

The Sarasota County Commission has approved plans for a new hotel in the Pinecraft neighborhood.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 7, 2016
County Commission votes to limit Beach Road parking

Commissioners voted today to prohibit parking on Beach Road just north of the public beach between midnight and 5 a.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Louis Siegel, at right, practices his three-minute pitch about the MarinAid-er as Paul Halpern rotates the boards for him.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 7, 2016
Lakewood Ranch inventor knows how to marinate meat

His latest invention is the MarinAid-er.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key police reports from Aug. 30-Sept. 5.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 09.07.16

Longboat Key police reports from Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
MacAllisters Grill & Tavern is closed for renovations.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 7, 2016
MacAllisters in Lakewood Ranch closed for renovations

The restaurant will reopen Sept. 25.

  • East County
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    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 7, 2016
JP Morgan Chase wants to build bank, offices on Longboat Key

Plans approved three years ago must be reapproved by Town Commission

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  • News
Neal Signature Homes will build more homes in Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 7, 2016
More Neal Signature Homes coming to Lakewood Ranch

Neal enters purchase agreement for final 32 homesites in Collingtree at Country Club East.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota County School Board identified eight finalists in their search for Superintendent Lori White's replacement.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 7, 2016
Sarasota County School Board settles on superintendent finalists

Sarasota County School Board has narrowed down the list of 49 superintendent candidates to a list of eight finalists.

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“A Streetcar named Desire” runs through Sept. 11, at The Players Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 7, 2016
Sex, Lies and Tennessee Williams: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’

The Two Chairs Theatre Company’ s ‘Streetcar’ plays through Sept. 11.

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