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The Cardinal Mooney High beach volleyball team captured the SSAC state title April 22 in Orlando.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 23, 2023
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball captures SSAC tournament title

The Cougars beat Bradenton Christian School 3-0 in the tournament finals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Frank Sulzman, Friars golf group member, presents Sam Seager with the Bill Flinter Memorial Award.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 23, 2023
Sam Seager celebrates a milestone at Longboat Key Club

The Friars and Seager's children got together to mark his birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
2-year-old Zakylee Elliott, 3-year-old Zynylah Elliott, 5-year-old Nikolas Cotirla, 8-year-old Ava Colindres, and 5-year-old Nikolas Cotirla learn about composting at the Sunshine Community Compost station.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 23, 2023
Third rock is the star at Earth Day celebration at Sarasota's Bay Park

Family activities and tables on the bay were designed to encourage appreciation of the environment.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
7-year-old Jett Claymore, Kristen Shepherd, and 5-year-old Bodhi Claymore
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 23, 2023
Attendees climb aboard for Suncoast Boat Show

The event at Marina Jack returned with more boats and gear than previous years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The cast strikes a final pose after performing "All I Care About is Love."
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 23, 2023
Ovation Theatre's razzle-dazzle thrills audience with 'Chicago'

Lakewood Ranch performers were among those to land key roles in the production of "Chicago."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Alex Chiarella walks down the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National after his tee shot. Chiarella shot 3 under par in round three of the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic and is 12 under par for the tournament.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 22, 2023
Dougherty holds one stroke lead after Suncoast Classic round three

Six golfers are within three strokes of the lead at Lakewood National Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Co-chairwoman LaShawn Frost, president and CEO Angie Stringer and co-chairwoman Kay Mathers
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 22, 2023
Girls Inc. puts on 2023 Celebration Luncheon

The annual Girls Inc. Celebration Luncheon brought hundreds of supporters to the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium on April 20.

  • Black Tie
Seniors Kaitlyn Harper, Ryan Garrison, Tyler Woodin and Ali Thomas say it feels great to be at prom.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 22, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High seniors enjoy last dance before graduation

Prom was bittersweet for seniors who were able to dance the night away with classmates at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Schools
Speed tables are currently used at crosswalks at St. Armands Circle. A complete street project would include enhanced pedestrian safety features.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 22, 2023
St. Armands complete street project could be costly, take a decade-plus

City staff presented three options for the St. Armands project ranging from $45 million to doing nothing at all.

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  • News
Rendering of planned parking garage at St. Regis with landscaping.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • April 22, 2023
Planning and Zoning Board approves St. Regis parking changes

Following hours of public comment, board members voted 5-2 to pass the issue onto the Longboat Key Town Commission.

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Mac Meissner shows off his ball and scorecard after round two of the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Meissner shot 59 (12 under par) in round two after an even par round one and sits 12 under par for the tournament.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 21, 2023
Mac Meissner's 59 highlights second round of 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic

Meissner scorches the Lakewood Ranch course to become the eighth player to break 60 in Korn Ferry Tour history.

  • East County
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Postal worker arrested for fraud and money laundering
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 21, 2023
Postal worker arrested for fraud and money laundering

At least 60 businesses were victims of stolen mailed checks amounting to more than $70,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kids can sit in the driver's seat of big tractors and trucks at the 27th annual Big Truck Day.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2023
Big trucks on display at CoolToday Park

Get behind the wheel of some big rigs at the 27th Annual Big Truck Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cheryl Taub, local artist, has a master's in art education and has been creating art all her life.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 21, 2023
Town exhibit showcases work from local artists

The seventh annual Artists’ Reception at Longboat Key Town Hall was the largest one yet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Geof Jacob and William Clarkson
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 20, 2023
Josh Provides puts on fifth annual interactive dinner

Josh Provides cooked up a variety of dishes at its annual interactive dinner on April 19.

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