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  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 22, 2016
St. Mary has an Italian feast

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Men’s Club hosted its annual Italian Night Jan. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One team made a butterfly from a strawberry and apple slices.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 22, 2016
Freedom Elementary students build with broccoli

Technology Student Association members create scenes from fruits and vegetable

  • East County
  • Schools
A $675,000 seasonal traffic study that’s going to analyze traffic in both Manatee and Sarasota counties is going to need some local money to get it done.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 22, 2016
Traffic study needs local funds

A $675,000 study will examine seasonal traffic on the barrier islands but local money is needed to help pay for the study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 22, 2016
The Ringling announces opening date of Center for Asian Art

The center, part of the Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt Gallery of Asian Art, is set to open May 15.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River sophomore forward Lexi Madrid battles Ida Baker midfielder Marcela Montoya for the ball in the first half.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 22, 2016
Pirates season ends in regional quarterfinals

The Braden River High girls soccer team fell to Cape Coral Ida Baker 4-3 Jan. 21.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 21, 2016
Mermaids makes splash at ODA

ODA students bring 'Little Mermaid' to life.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ed Smith Stadium, which was built in 1989, was named the 2015 Field of the Year for professional baseball. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 21, 2016
Ed Smith Stadium named Field of the Year

Over the past six years, 640,000 fans have enjoyed Orioles baseball at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ryelee Lococo dressed as the statue of liberty to signal to passengers that they had arrived at Ellis Island.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 21, 2016
Phillippi Shores reenacts Ellis Island arrivals

Phillippi Shores Elementary students research heritage back to immigrant roots.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 21, 2016
Garden Club finds its roots

The Longboat Key Garden Club honored Florida Arbor Day by donating four trees to the island Jan. 21, at Bicentennial Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rep. Tom Rooney and Joe Hembree
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 21, 2016
Argus Foundation welcomes new president

The Argus Foundation hosted its 32nd annual meeting and installed Rod Hershberger as president.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Samantha Bisceglia, of Sarasota, captured this shot of an osprey spreading its wings in its nest.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 21

Samantha Bisceglia, of Sarasota, captured this shot of an osprey spreading its wings in its nest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 21, 2016
East County weather page photo: Jan. 21

John DiGirolamo, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this sunset photo, captured from his lanai.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 21, 2016
Flood warning issued for Myakka River

Flooding should be isolated to the Myakka River State Park.

  • East County
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Wayne Piazza, the general manager of the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, will continue in his role under new owner Heritage Golf Group.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 21, 2016
Country club life may work out

Struggling industry hopes to get healthy by catering to health-conscious baby boomers

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 21, 2016
Wave Volleyball gears up for winter

Wave Volleyball Alliance will hold a six-week winter league, beginning Jan. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
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