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Courtesy photo. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Gulf Coast of Florida members Phil Yoder, Jule Doran and Jan Mazer after helping rebuild the reading garden at the North Sarasota Public Library.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 1, 2016
Returned Peace Corps volunteers continue service at home

Years after serving abroad, Peace Corps volunteers work on projects throughout Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. Natalie Gavrielov during the Sarasota Sailing Squadron's 69th annual Labor Day Regatta.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 1, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 9.1.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Sept. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.1.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

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Vince Sellers Jr. looks to have a big game versus Venice Sept. 2.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 1, 2016
That's the ticket ...

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

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 31, 2016
Bradenton home leads local transactions at $918,000

Built in 2006, 11660 Eighth Ave. Circle E. has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,617 square feet of living area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
County offices are closed now and Sept. 1.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2016
Manatee County cancels land-use meeting

County offices are closed immediately.

  • East County
  • News
Tropical Storm Hermine spurs state of emergency declaration from Florida Gov. Rick Scott.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2016
Gov. Scott declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Hermine forms

Longboat Key personnel prepping for 3 to 5 inches of rain

  • Longboat Key
  • News
All Manatee School District school's, office's and extracurricular activities cancelled Thursday.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 31, 2016
Manatee County schools closed on Thursday, Sept. 1

Due to heavy rainfall, all schools, district offices and extracurricular activities to be cancelled

  • East County
  • News
Waterlefe's golf course is a part of the community's amenities. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2016
Waterlefe settles debt on golf course

Residents will pay 28 cents on the dollar on golf course bonds.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 31, 2016
FWC offers help for boaters just in time for Tropical Depression 9

Florida Wildlife Commission has money available for derelict vessel cleanup

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Clark Dean, Zack Skypeck, Andrew Leroux and David Orner won a bronze medal in the Men's 4x at the Junior World Rowing Championships. (courtesy USRowing)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2016
Sarasota Crew members hit international waters

The Sarasota Crew sent seven athletes to compete at the World Rowing Championships Aug. 21-28, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2016
Drink This: Monte Mora

Enjoy a refreshing take on gin — just in time for Labor Day.

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Camillo Bustos as the rock star Jason James in “Why Can’t I Be You?” Photo by Don Daly
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 31, 2016
The Players brings new scripts to life

What does it take to bring a New Play Festival-winning script to life?

  • Arts + Culture
Curator Dustin Juengel and Director Lisa Berger discourage the safe route.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 31, 2016
Boundary Pushers: Art Center Sarasota's evolving focus

Art Center Sarasota embraces the unknown in its push for a more experimental, collaborative art scene.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 31, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 1

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Staff at the 12th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem program sort through the delivery of presents for children up to 18 years of age.
  • December 22, 2025
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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • December 22, 2025
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
  • December 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library

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