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Jim Wolohan and Alice Green play pickleball at Bayfront Park Tuesday morning.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • February 8, 2023
Pickleball demand continues to see speedy growth

Bayfront Park pickleball courts are typically full with upwards of 40 people waiting their turn at peak play times.

  • Longboat Key
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Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, says Parrish Community High School has been cleared and is safe after bomb threats were made against the school.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 7, 2023
Manatee County Sheriff's Office investigating bomb threats at Parrish Community High School

The campus has been declared safe after students were evacuated and a thorough search was conducted.

  • East County
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Guest speakers Susan Lowy and Pavitra Ciavardone
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 7, 2023
Bird Key Yacht Club enjoys Goodwill and good friends

The Seafarers lecture series is held monthly in the club's ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2023
Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2022-23

Readers from across the region submit their photos to the Observer's 2022-23 Weather and Nature Photo Contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
County Administrator Scott Hopes served as Manatee County administrator for 22 months.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 7, 2023
Scott Hopes out as Manatee County administrator

The embattled administrator, who was hired in May 2021, had reorganized the face of Manatee County's government.

  • East County
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The School District of Manatee County has announced a press conference Tuesday to address the bomb threat at Parrish Community High School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 7, 2023
Manatee school district to address threat at Parrish Community

Parrish Community High students were evacuated Tuesday in response to a bomb threat.

  • East County
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The Sarasota Police Department held a charity corn hole tournament at UTC’s The Green on Feb. 4
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • February 7, 2023
SPD hosts charity cornhole tournament

First responders and community members show their support for the Dederick family with corn holes.

  • Sarasota
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Rowdy Gaines speaks with Michael Phelps.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 7, 2023
Ringling College Library Association brings Michael Phelps to Sarasota

Olympic athlete Michael Phelps spoke to his journey during a Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture series event on Feb. 6.

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Erin O'Connor and Evan Stevens star in Asolo Rep's production of "The Three Musketeers."
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 7, 2023
'The Three Musketeers' brings swordplay and silliness to the stage

"The Three Musketeers" combines rapier wit with actual rapiers. This hilarious Asolo Rep production is still a gripping adventure.

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Smart watch incorrectly watches out for wearer
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • February 7, 2023
Smart watch incorrectly watches out for wearer

Wrist-worn tech calls police, but there wasn't anything wrong. This and other police reports on Longboat Key in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Don't miss this year's captivating acts in Circus Sarasota from Feb. 10 to March 5.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota for Feb. 9-16

The top events to enjoy in the Sarasota-Manatee arts and entertainment scene this week.

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Cardinal Mooney won a district title Feb. 3 with a 70-30 win over Bradenton Christian.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2023
Trio of stars lead Sarasota's Cardinal Mooney to No. 4 class ranking

The Cougars are seeking a third-straight trip to the state Final Four.

  • East County
  • Sports
This Mill Creek home at 1220 Mill Creek Road sold for $2.2 million. It has three bedrooms, five baths and 2,804 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 7, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 23-27 in Lakewood Ranch

A Mill Creek home tops the week's sales at $2.2 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Walter and Gale Frank in the Grand Bay clubhouse where they got married.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 7, 2023
Longboat couple finds love after loss

Walter and Gale Frank are in their 80s and celebrated their first wedding anniversary last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Olivia Schaedler-Luera, Tornado and Karen Barbosa celebrate Bookerfest at Booker Middle.
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • February 6, 2023
Booker nation brings a tornado celebration

Emma E. Booker, Booker Middle and Booker High School joined together to celebrate Bookerfest on February 4.

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