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Meredith Ellsworth moved to Spanish Main Yacht Club in June 2013.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 25, 2016
Sarasota area sets the scene for novelist Meredith Ellsworth

Known by her pen name M.S. Spencer, Spanish Main resident Meredith Ellsworth's newest novel unfolds at Mote Marine.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 25, 2016
Cops Corner 5.24.2016

Comical crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
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Alexander and Andreas Niederer practice together every day, having set up piles of fallen logs, tractor tires, concrete slabs and wooden contraptions in their backyard.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 25, 2016
Riding on the edge

East County brothers vie for AMA NATC MotoTrials National Championship Series crown

  • East County
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Lance Lourent played Klumpy the Mustang for two years.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 25, 2016
No more horsing around for Lakewood Ranch seniors

High school seniors prepare to get serious after graduation while pursuing new careers.

  • East County
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Laraine Batista serves students at multiple schools in Manatee County. Although her day is supposed to end at 3 p.m., she said she tries to finish up her tasks so she can start fresh the next day at the next school.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 25, 2016
Lakewood Ranch's classy “Maestra"

Retiring migrant family liaison changed students' lives for 23 years.

  • East County
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John Brocki, CDD supervisor, said he fishes in the pond behind his home in Waterlefe frequently, and has seen strangers come into his back yard.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 25, 2016
Trespassing a reel problem

Waterlefe CDD hopes to ward off non-resident fishermen with no trespassing signs.

  • East County
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Superintendent Diana Greene accepts flowers from her husband, James, after the Manatee County School Board approved her 4-year contract.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 24, 2016
Superintendent Diana Greene "locked in" for four years

The board voted unanimously to approve Greene's contract.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 24, 2016
Manatee County School Board votes to remove impact fee caveat

The vote was unanimous.

  • East County
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More than 100 East County residents wore red T-shirts to symbolize their opposition to the Tara Bridge project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 24, 2016
Tara bridge hot topic

Residents voice opinions over project

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • May 24, 2016
Film review: 'The Nice Guys'

A witty script and perfect chemistry make for the perfect buddy action flick.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 24, 2016
Sarasota Chamber leader resigns after 40-year career

Steve Queior has led the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce since late 2003.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 24, 2016
Phillippi Shores Measurement Olympics in action

Students at Phillippi Shores Elementary School participate in the second grade Measurement Olympics.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Sarasota EDC President and CEO Mark Huey championed an economic incentive gran to bring a national headquarters to the region.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 24, 2016
County rejects $1 million economic development grant

Multiple businesses argued against incentives proposal, which was designed to bring a national roofing firm’s corporate headquarters to the region.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 24, 2016
Coast Guard refuses Longboat bridge request

The U.S. Coast Guard may alter the timings of two Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island bridges.

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Back row: Detective Patty Hetrick and Deputy Donnie Olmstead Front row: Sergeant David Byington, Detective Jason Carey, Lieutenant Andy Ramdath, Major BJ Dixon and Deputy Sandy Keller. Photo courtesy BJ Dixon.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 24, 2016
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies bike 250 miles for law enforcement support

Five bikers rode in the Road to Hope Memorial Bicycle Ride from Virginia to Washington, D.C.

  • East County
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Cardinal Mooney football was stocked with star athletes in 2025 en route to the FHSAA Class 2A state title. The Cougars, though, were far from the only local high school athletic program to achieve big things.
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Madison McKay is in her second and final season with Sarasota Crew. With the club's Youth Women's Eight boat, she'll have a chance at ending her high school rowing career as a junior national champion.
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