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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
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    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.

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  • 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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  • Things To Do
Brasil finds a personal connection in telling the history of the Seminole Indians native to Sarasota.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 31, 2016
Painting History: Richie Brasil honors Rosemary history

The graffiti artists pays tribute to local Seminole history with mural.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Nick Friedman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 31, 2016
Arise Music Arts Communication unleashes students' inner musician

For Susan Gabriel, learning an instrument is about more than notes on a page — it’s about communicating through a universal language.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy of Lou Newman
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 31, 2016
Lido black skimmer colony thrives, despite Colin

The storm washed away all their nests, but the skimmer carried on with a high populating season.

  • Longboat Key
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File photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 31, 2016
Grand Bay condominium sells for $675,000

The condominium has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,270 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 31, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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Gabby and Liz Sgro donate $1.40 from every shirt they sell to Girls Inc., because they believe it fits with their mission to empower girls.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2016
T-shirt business glows with growth, helps charity

Nolan Middle School sisters might be dressed for success.

  • East County
  • News
Lena Schlabach and daughters/co-workers Sydni and Felicia Schlabach take a break during their August visit to Sarasota to do a photoshoot on the beach. Photo courtesy of Katelyn Prisco Photography.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 31, 2016
Farmhouse fashion meets beachside boho in Burns Court

Former Amish woman looks to her roots to start handmade clothing line.

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