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Alena and Ayanna Fernandez enjoy an elephant ride.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady of the Angels Parish Festival

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church is bringing the sights and sounds of the fair to the East County this weekend with its Parish Festival. Festivities run today until 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Matthew Kenner, as Benny the pig and Emily Gartenberg, playing Jenny the pig, sat alone as the Wicked Witch went to trial.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Trial of the Wicked Witch

Students at Braden River High School put the Wicked Witch on trial during a rehearsal of 'Trial of the Wicked Witch' Jan. 24. The show, a parody of fairy tales, played Jan. 25 and Jan. 26 in the Braden River auditorium.

  • East County
  • News
David Wittmar tells his life story through a traditional hoop dance.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Native American Indian Festival

The Sarasota Native American Indian Festival started Friday, Jan. 25 and runs through Sunday, Jan. 27. The event features dancers, musicians, arts and crafts and Native American food.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Allison Scanlan, Patricia Estes, Karen Grierson and Dottie Baer Garner
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 25, 2013
Sarasota Women's Cancer Awareness Luncheon

Sarasota Women's Cancer Awareness Luncheon

  • Black Tie
The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team celebrates following its 2-1 victory over Manatee in the Class 4A-District 11 championship Jan. 25.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. Manatee

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team captured its first district title in four years with a 2-1 victory over Manatee in the Class 4A-District 11 championship tonight. Forward Ryan Sollazzo scored both goals in the first half for the Mustangs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tube Dudes find a new home on Main Street
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 25, 2013
Jan. 25: Daily Headlines Video

SCAT needs $1.8 million for Siesta Key route; Proposed gun club in Lakewood Ranch put on pause; Tube Dudes find a new home on Main Street; East County schools celebrate winter

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown told attendees Thursday the town is working to change codes to make it easier to revitalize Key properties.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 25, 2013
Forum discusses Longboat Key revitalization

A panel of six Longboat Key residents and business owners discussed Longboat Key's revitalization issues Thursday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The six candidates are vying for two at-large seats. The election is Tuesday, March 12, with a runoff election May 14 if necessary.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 25, 2013
Sarasota City Commission candidates begin campaign fundraising

The election for two at-large Sarasota City Commission seats is March 12.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tickets can be purchased at the gate. Cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 6 through 12, and free for children ages 5 and younger. File photo
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 25, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Sarasota Native American Indian Festival

Learn about the traditions and culture of the Native American people this weekend at the fourth annual Sarasota Indian Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sam Franzone helps Max Berndt get loaded up in the sled at The Tabernacle School's Winter Wonderland event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2013
East County schools celebrate winter

Foundations Academy and The Tabernacle Christian School celebrated the winter season with snow days.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 25, 2013
Hazardous waste collection event takes place tomorrow

Residents of Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island can dispose of household hazardous and electronic wastes tomorrow at the Coquina Beach Gulfside parking lot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Attendees can shop for a variety of handmade objects such as $15 silver bracelets and life-sized sculptures in excess of $50,000. File photo.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 25, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Armands Winter Art Festival

The 11th annual St. Armands Winter Art Festival will feature more than 175 artists and artisans from across the country.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Interim Transportation Planning Director Jonathan Paul will discuss bus rapid transit, which utilizes rails for public transportation during the Jan. 30 Sarasota County Commission meeting.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 25, 2013
SCAT needs $1.8 million for Siesta Key route

Sarasota County Area Transit must allocate nine bus operator positions and buy two buses to start a new route on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rex Jensen, president and CEO of Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, will be one of several representatives to make the announcement.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2013
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Tampa Bay Lighting to announce partnership

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch and the Tampa Bay Lightning are announcing a new branding partnership.

  • East County
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