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Peter Pan teaches Jane (Bea Kelly) how to fly. Photo by Renee McVety.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • August 1, 2016
Theater review: 'Peter Pan'

Venice Theatre experiences close encounters of the “Peter Pan” kind.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Possible overdose could be cause of death of man in Myakka City on Saturday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 31, 2016
Possible overdose may be cause of death of man in Myakka City

Man admits to first responders that he used large quantities of methamphetamine.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 30, 2016
Country Club East home sells for $917,000

Built in 2013, 15304 Linn Park Terrace has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,202 square feet of living area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 29, 2016
Opera fundraiser helps animals

OASIS hosted its annual young artist program.

  • East County
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Lou Marinaccio, a Players Centre supporter, and Managing Director/CEO Michelle Bianchi Pingel, are working hard to raise money for the theater's construction. The field of possible architects has been narrowed to three.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 29, 2016
Players Centre close to selecting architect for Waterside project

Field narrowed to three architectural firms, decision due Aug. 31.

  • East County
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The city of Sarasota posted a photo of a Pokémon at Bobby Jones Golf Club today.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 29, 2016
Pokémon Go inspires Bobby Jones special

The city of Sarasota has invited mobile gamers looking for rare Pokémon to the municipal golf course.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reports a 3-year-old drowns in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 29, 2016
3-year-old drowns in Sarasota

The Sarasota County Sheriff's office says the girl was found in a pool.

  • East County
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File photo. Principal Barbara Shirley
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 29, 2016
Eagle Fest to land at Alta Vista Elementary

Alta Vista Elementary will host 5th annual Eagle Fest Thursday, Aug. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 29, 2016
Sarasota Chamber meets for investment update

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce met last night at the Longboat Key Club for a briefing the economic impact of their Sarasota Tomorrow efforts followed by a trustee reception.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Interchange construction should be complete by September 2017.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 29, 2016
University ramp closure expected tonight

FDOT contractors will be working on the intersection of University Parkway and I-75.

  • East County
  • News
[Photo courtesy of Michael Long] SailFuture is currently renovating this house on the bay of St. Petersburg.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 29, 2016
SailFuture brightens horizons with home renovation

The organization announces next steps in helping at-risk youth.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 28, 2016
Ready, set, action! at Dream Oaks Camp

Forty campers attended this week's camp.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sisterhood for Good members Kathy Collums, Kathy Fraley, Angela Massaro-Fain, Shelby Isaacson and Violeta Huesman celebrate after handing out five grants on Thursday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 28, 2016
Lakewood Ranch 'Sisters' hand out grants

Sisterhood for Good Giving Circle presents five grants at ceremony.

  • East County
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Luis Figo signs a ball for Lakewood Ranch's Brinley Beorlegui on her 10th birthday. Carlos Vallejo, who will be Figo's tournament director when it comes to Lakewood Ranch in November, watches.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 28, 2016
Luis Figo makes his pitch in Lakewood Ranch

Soccer legend makes quick stop to promote upcoming tournament

  • East County
  • News
The intersection of Beneva Road and Fruitville Road heavily congested following a nearby collision this afternoon, the Sarasota Police Department said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 28, 2016
Police investigate crash near Fruitville and Beneva

The Sarasota Police Department is asking drivers to avoid the area near Fruitville Road and Beneva Road following a scooter-car crash this afternoon.

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