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Ricardo Robinson-Shinall has worked in the Braden River High School theater department since 2016.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • April 19, 2025
'Hadestown' will be Braden River High theater director's final show

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall is leaving Braden River High after 15 years.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office began flying its new Bell 429 helicopter this spring.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 19, 2025
Sarasota Sheriff's Office adds safety, abilities with new helicopter

The aircraft is designed to make rooftop rescues possible with greater hoisting power.

  • Sarasota
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The town is working on an accelerated timeline to begin construction of the roundabout.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 19, 2025
Town, FDOT plan public meeting for Broadway Roundabout

The open-house style meeting will be held on May 1 for residents to talk with Longboat Key and FDOT officials about the Broadway Roundabout Project.

  • Longboat Key
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Johnny Keefer lines up a putt on No. 18 at Lakewood National during the third round of the LECOM Suncoast Classic on Friday. Keefer shot a 2-under 69 to put him in a tie for 19th place.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 19, 2025
Leaderboard tightens headed into final round of LECOM Suncoast Classic

Twenty-six players are within five strokes of the lead with one round to play at Lakewood National.

  • East County
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Al Earnst, Don Tersigni and Cliff Hornsby perform at the first Comedy Night fundraiser, part of this year's "Arts in April" on April 17 at the Town Center Green.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 18, 2025
Comedians bring impressions, anecdotes to Longboat Key venue

New this year to Arts in April, a comedy night fundraiser went off on Thursday at the Pavilion.

  • Longboat Key
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Guest Conductor Stuart Chafetz
    By
  • Lori Sax
  • April 18, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra patrons spend a night at the Pops Supper Club

The fundraiser featured an elegant dinner paired with a one-night-only pops performance.

  • Black Tie
Rev. David Svihel stands before the crowd.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 18, 2025
Big gathering heads down Main Street for stations of the cross

The annual walk invited all denominations to celebrate a Good Friday tradition, with 14 stations representing the story of Jesus' crucifixion.

  • Sarasota
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Jose Fernandez Valdes watches his tee shot on No. 14 at Lakewood National Thursday. He shot 2-under 69 and is tied for the tournament lead through two rounds.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 18, 2025
Leaderboard tightens on cut day at LECOM Suncoast Classic

Jose Fernandez Valdes and Michael Johnson are tied for the lead at 12-under-par.

  • East County
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Visit Sarasota County names new visitor experiences coordinator
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 18, 2025
Visit Sarasota County names new visitor experiences coordinator

Jennifer Manzanilla Dolgetta joins Visit Sarasota County from First Watch Restaurants group where she was customer care manager.

  • Sarasota
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Two Sarasota apartment projects clear preliminary hurdle
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 18, 2025
Two Sarasota apartment projects clear preliminary hurdle

A multifamily development at the Temple Beth site is one of two apartment projects that have received partial sign-off from the city's Development Review Committee.

  • Sarasota
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Store manager Jessica Siriphokha celebrates the reopening of the Lilly Pulitzer on St. Armands Circle on April 17.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 17, 2025
Longtime Lilly Pulitzer fans share approval of remodeled shop

Six months post-storm, Lilly Pulitzer celebrates reopening on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
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Larry Thompson has served as president of Ringling College of Art and Design since 1999.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 17, 2025
Ringling College president announces retirement plans

Larry Thompson will continue to serve through the 2025-26 academic year, planning to step down in May 2026.

  • Sarasota
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Impact100 SRQ held its fundraising reveal event on April 16 at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 17, 2025
Impact100 SRQ raises $864,000 for grants to nonprofits

Grants of $108,000 will be awarded later in 2025 to nonprofits working in five areas of philanthropy.

  • Sarasota
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Spencer Levin watches as his ball rolls toward the pin on the par-3 No. 15 at Lakewood National. Levin shot 75.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 17, 2025
Low scores dominate in first round of the LECOM Suncoast Classic

Jorge Fernandez Valdez leads the Korn Ferry Tour event with a 61.

  • East County
  • Sports
Death of Palm Aire couple likely homicide-suicide, investigators say
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 17, 2025
Death of Palm Aire couple likely homicide-suicide, investigators say

A weapon and a note were found in connection with the death of a couple in their late 80s, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • News
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The inaugural Under Armour Track and Field Nationals featured Daphne Quintal, and she ultimately placed sixth for pole vault among female middle schoolers.
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The installation of span wire traffic signals on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard at the intersections of Gatewood Drive and Wood Fern Trail are two projects within Manatee County's "master vision" for speed management on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard between 44th Avenue East and State Road 64.
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