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Lakewood Ranch coach Tony Cummins congratulates his team following a scoreless inning. Photos by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2014
Postseason Promise

The Mustangs captured their fifth-consecutive district championship with a victory against Braden River. The teams may face off again in regional play.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Ashley Bongart plays Ingrid Neel in her first professional tennis match April 17. (Photo by Kelsey Grau)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2014
Mustang Ashley Bongart makes debut as a pro

Lakewood Ranch High junior Ashley Bongart competed in the quarterfinals of the 2014 Sarasota Open April 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cameron Greco, a sophomore at Riverview High School, is an aspiring actor who hopes to see the message of valued diversity translate into his future field of work.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 23, 2014
The Good News: Embracing Our Differences' Cameron Greco

Using the universal language of art, Embracing Our Differences hopes to create newfound appreciation for the value of diversity.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Cortez Bridge connects mainland Manatee County to Bradenton Beach. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 23, 2014
Repair project on Cortez Bridge begins next week

The $4 million project is expected to extend the bridge's life by 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Deputy Chief of Police Frank Rubino has 33 years of law-enforcement experience. (Photo by Robin Hartill)
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 23, 2014
Rubino promoted to deputy police chief

The town's new deputy chief hopes to create an unpaid unit of certified reserve police officers who could help the department and combat senior scams.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 23, 2014
Town, WCIND to draft agreement on cost share for $760,235 sand project

The town's estimated cost for an upcoming West Coast Inlet Navigation District (WCIND) dredging project that will place sand on the severely eroded north end this summer will be approximately $300,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 23, 2014
Discussion avoids 237-unit elephant in the chambers

The commission discussed possible changes to its nuisance procedure without mentioning the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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Bush
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2014
Our View

Why Jeb Bush will win

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Paragon sets the record straight; ZBA approved variance over residents' opposition

  • Longboat Key
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Kai inventor Kelly Atkins, center, leads a class at Sara Dance. Photos by Molly Schechter
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • April 23, 2014
Aerobic Grandma: Local teacher launches new way to dance yourself fit

Kelly Atkins created Kai, a dance-based form of cardiovascular conditioning with strong connection to the mind/body universe.

  • Longboat Key
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This home at 232 Seagull Lane in Bird Key has five bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths, a pool and 7,287 square feet of living area. It sold for $6.1 million. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 23, 2014
Five-bedroom Bird Key home sells for $6.1 million

A home on Bird Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Simon Greenman submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Simon Greenman submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

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  • Neighbors
"It always puts me in the place of being the learner," Rob Tarbell says. "Masters (of paint) know how to manipulate paint ... With smoke, it's hard to manipulate because it's conditional."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 23, 2014
Secondhand Smoke

For newly Sarasota-based artist Rob Tarbell, being out of control is half the fun.

  • Arts + Culture
Fish tacos at Eat Here Sarasota feature locally caught fish, Brazilian sweet red pepper and pineapple.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 23, 2014
Four chefs' hook on fish

Diversions reeled in four area chefs to participate in a challenge of creating new recipes just for you.

  • Arts + Culture
John Miller
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 23, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
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Drs. Joel and Gail Morganroth could be often seen dotting on their dogs, Brandy and Bentley. The couple is seen here at the Siesta Key home in early 2025.
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