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The Angel Fish and Blue Dolphins played one another, Saturday, March 24, out at Glebe Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Sports teams play out at Glebe Park

The Suncoast Sports Club's soccer and NFL flag football seasons are underway out at Glebe Park

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Screenshot of the 2012 Giving Partner Leaderboard at 10:31 a.m., today.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 27, 2012
Giving Challenge surpassed in first few hours

Within the first four hours of the Giving Partner's 36-Hour Giving Challenge, more than 5,000 gifts were donated, totaling more than $1.7 million.

  • Sarasota
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Mizui Asuka and Tomomi Yase give the peace sign while posing with Mason Bo and Lori Bo, Sunday, March 25, at the Kiltie and Green Band picnic.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiltie Band and Green Band beach party

The Riverview High School Kiltie Band and the members of Japan's world-famous Green Band had a picnic and cookout, Sunday, March 25 at Siesta Key Beach. The two bands will be performing a free concert tonight, Tuesday, March 27, at the Riverview Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The study recommends a terminable groin at Beer Can Island and two permeable adjustable groins at the north end.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 27, 2012
Manatee County to discuss Longboat Pass today

Commissioners will discuss how to proceed with the recommendations of the Longboat Pass Inlet Management Study.

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Anyone with information is encouraged by police to call the Criminal Investigations Section at 941-861-1719 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), online at www.crimestoppers.com.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 27, 2012
Police report two burglaries on Lockwood Ridge Road

Sarasota Police report two incidents on Lockwood Ridge Road last night, possibly committed by the same two males.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 27, 2012
SCORES: Lady Mustangs win 3200-meter relay

The Lakewood Ranch High girls 3200-meter relay team of Natalie Novak, Devin McDermott, Kristin Zarrella and Olivia Ortiz took first place in the event at the FSU Relays March 23 in Tallahassee.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 27, 2012
World Class Senior Challenge upcoming

National 70s champion Joe Bachmann and Fred Farzanegan will face off in the Gettel Nissan Tennis Series World Class Senior Challenge April 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dr. Zachary Johnson played on the small stage inside Siesta Key Chapel, Sunday, March 25, as part of the Arts Series.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dr. Zachary Johnson at Siesta Key Chapel

Dr. Zachary Johnson performed a handful of classical pieces on his guitar, Sunday, March 25, as part of Siesta Key Chapel's Arts Series.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Legitimate lotteries do not ask for money upfront to collect winnings.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 27, 2012
Lottery scam revealed

Florida residents are being warned that legitimate lotteries do not ask for money upfront to collect winnings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Scott Anderson and Lee Peterson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 26, 2012
AJC West Coast Florida 2012 Human Relations Award Dinner honoring Ernie and Alisa Kretzmer

AJC West Coast Florida 2012 Human Relations Award Dinner honoring Ernie and Alisa Kretzmer

  • Black Tie
  • By Kristen Pace
  • March 26, 2012
Not Penny's Boat!

Not Penny's Boat!

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Cruza Palooza racers start out on the 8-mile course.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboarda Cruza Palooza

Longboard enthusiasts braved the rain and got their wheels spinning Sunday, March 25, for CaliFlorida Surf and Skate Shop's Longboarda Cruza Palooza. Racers competed in 8.8, 4.4 and 2.6-mile races around the Siesta Key Village. Despite the wet road conditions, professional skaters and newcomers alike enjoyed the four-wheel frenzy.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Town Clerk Trish Granger administers oaths of office to Vice Mayor David Brenner and Mayor Jim Brown.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 26, 2012
Brown gets second term as mayor

Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown and Vice Mayor David Brenner will keep their posts following unanimous votes by the commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Colors in the Dark performed on the youth stage, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues

People had fun rocking out on Hillview Street, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival. All proceeds benefited the All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Arts and Crafts Festival

On Saturday March 24, local artists took over downtown Sarasota. The day was filled with colors, scents, sounds and smiles.

  • Sarasota
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