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Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 18, 2015
Chamber to hold Business After Hours

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's monthly Business After Hours will be on Aug. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Urbanite Theatre
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 18, 2015
Theater review: "Isaac's Eye"

Lucas Hnath's play pushes biographical boundaries at Urbanite Theatre

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
School starts Aug. 24 for Manatee County public school students.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 18, 2015
Manatee County schools open for registration, schedule open house events

Manatee County schools open for registration, schedule open house events

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner will open the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall 2016 Lecture Series.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 17, 2015
Former Disney CEO to kick off 2016 Town Hall series

Michael Eisner will replace former President of Israel Shimon Peres as opener for RCLA Town Hall lecture series.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although the City Commission remains committed to a housing-first model for now, it also wants to work in tandem with the county on addressing homelessness issues.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 17, 2015
Philosophical differences still divide city, county on homelessness

The City Commission is willing to meet with county leaders to discuss homelessness issues, but it declined to commit to any of three action plans outlined by the County Commission.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2015
Familiar Focus

After spending last year at Booker, safety Vince Sellers Jr. is looking to make a name for himself at his father’s alma mater.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Quarterback Dominic Caldwell is one of Riverview's top players to watch this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2015
Football Preview: Riverview High

After failing to win a district game last season, the Rams are looking to get back to the playoffs for only the second time in seven years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Courtesy photo. Students from Pine View School, Sarasota High School and Sarasota Military Academy contributed to a mural in the All Faiths Food Bank sorting room.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 17, 2015
Students put creative touch on All Faiths Food Bank facility

Pine View, SMA and SHS students contribute to mural at All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 17, 2015
School Board to discuss $300 million growth

With a consultant recommending the construction of at least seven new schools at a cost more than $320 million million over the next decade, the Sarasota County School Board will vet funding options during a workshop Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rob Wells has been named Visit Sarasota County's new Director of Sports.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2015
VSC hires new director of sports

Robert Wells has been named the new director of sports for Visit Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • August 17, 2015
SARTQ opens "Here and Now" at the State of the Arts Gallery

The 16-member artist collective's first show runs through August 29.

  • Arts + Culture
The Manatee All-Stars outscored their opponents 63-19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2015
Manatee wins World Series crown

The Manatee All-Stars defeated Jonesboro, Ark. 15-2 to win the Cal Ripken 10U World Series Aug. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • August 17, 2015
Urbanite Theatre opens "Isaac's Eye" by Lucas Hnath

The last show in the theater's inaugural summer season runs until Sept. 6

  • Arts + Culture
Monica Welde, Heather "Lucy" McFall and Tonie Waters dance on grapes.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 15, 2015
Rosa Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard hosts grape grapple

Stomp out Cancer event at Rosa Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard offers attendees food, crafts and the chance to crush grapes barefoot and for a cause.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John Wilcher and Jacqueline Spencer share a moment on the dance floor.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 15, 2015
Goodwill Manasota helps keep the spirit of '45 alive

Goodwill Manasota hosts dinner for veterans to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII.

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