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The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team is heading to its first Final Four Feb. 19 (courtesy Karter Clark)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2016
Meet the Team: Lakewood Ranch Girls Basketball

A look at the 11 girls who will take the court for the Mustangs in the Final Four Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 18, 2016
St. Mary Men’s Club hosts February meeting

The Men’s Club at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its monthly meeting Feb. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 18, 2016
Bashaw Elementary students find their rhythm on the dance floor

The school hosted its annual Daddy-Daughter Dance Feb. 18.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Auditor Joe Welch runs through audit highlights for each community development district.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 18, 2016
Lakewood Ranch audits deemed 'clean'

Auditors report no problems.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School's College and Career Fair will feature more than 80 colleges, universities and career options.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 18, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High explores college and career options

The school will host its annual College and Career Fair Feb. 19.

  • East County
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File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 18, 2016
Manatee County Natural Resources Department hosts photography contest

The winners will be featured in a gallery at Robinson Preserve.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • February 18, 2016
Film review: 'Where to Invade Next'

Michael Moore's new film is a beautifully constructed travelogue that explores the uncomfortable truth.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team will face Niceville in the state semifinals Feb. 19, at the Lakeland Center.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2016
Mustangs face Niceville in girls basketball Final Four

The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team will make its first Final Four appearance Feb. 19.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 18, 2016
Siesta Beach nabs No. 3 ranking in TripAdvisor awards

A year after topping the Travelers’ Choice Award for the best U.S. beach, Siesta Key is again recognized as a frontrunner for the distinction.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
ODA senior Parke Phillips hit three home runs, including two grand slams, the first week of the season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview sweeps Player of the Year and Coach of the Year honors for Class 8A

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Susan Kelley during a rare time when she's not Florence, Italy which serves as the inspiration for her latest book "Ciao Pussy!"
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 18, 2016
An American in Florence

Susan Kelley’s latest book “Ciao Pussy!” documents her 16 years abroad as a resident of Florence, Italy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dan Watnem, who manages the Excelsior condominium, looks at the damage to a Building 5 unit.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • February 18, 2016
Tornado recovery slow for some

One month after the storm, 58 Siesta Key condo units remain uninhabitable, and many other residents are still waiting for repairs.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Photo by Jack Short. The new pavilion and walkway at Siesta Key Beach will be open to the public on Saturday, Feb. 20 after two years of construction.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 18, 2016
Sarasota calendar 2.18.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Feb. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 18, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Sebly orchids and found hounds

WEEK OF FEB. 18

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • February 18, 2016
Work ends, begins on Siesta Key beaches

As one Siesta Key beach project winds down and prepares for its grand opening, another ramps up.

  • Siesta Key
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