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Dragos Alexandru immigrated to the U.S. from Romania in 1988. He lived in New York until moving to Sarasota in 2002, where he worked in IT and became a rowing coach.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 29, 2022
Romanian immigrant looking for more freedom of choice relishes what he found

For Romanian Olympian Dragos Alexandru, stories of the American dream were all the motivation he needed to leave the restrictive country and immigrate to the U.S.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Braden River football program has been elite since Head Coach Curt Bradley was hired in 2012.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 29, 2022
How football grew to dominate the US sports landscape — and all fall weekends

The rough-and-tumble sport isn't for the faint of heart. That's why Americans love it.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bald eagles often frequent the area in Lakewood Ranch aptly named White Eagle Boulevard. (Photo by Jay Heater)
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 29, 2022
Florida aviary enthusiasts flock to photograph the nation's emblem

As anyone who has seen one of these beauties in person can attest, it’s hard to imagine a better symbol of strength and freedom than the bald eagle.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Bidwell-Wood House is among the earliest documented structures in the Sarasota area.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • June 29, 2022
Sarasota landmarks to connect to the city's history

From native peoples that inhabited Sarasota 5,000 years ago to the establishment of modern communities, the Sarasota area is rich in history that reveals surprising ties to the events of the past.

  • Sarasota
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Big Top Brewing co-founder and partner Mike Bisaha draws a beer from a tap at the outdoor bar at its Cock & Bull location on Cattlemen Drive.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 29, 2022
Commercial or craft, beer drinkers unite over some frosty brew

While craft brewers take beer to new levels, legacy commercial brews still dominate American consumption.

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  • June 28, 2022
Fourth of July 2022 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From races to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

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Ted Sperling Park is operated by Sarasota County Parks and Recreation.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 28, 2022
Ted Sperling Park MURT underway after 12 years of planning

Originally conceived in 2010, a multiuse trail at Ted Sperling Park will serve to connect walkers and bikers from Sarasota Bay to South Lido Beach.

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Members of Save Gates Creek gather on June 24, 2022. Vice President Walter Wulczak stated the group has a membership of approximately 200.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 28, 2022
Court date nears for car lot planned for Lakewood Ranch border

A July 13 court date will decide if Cox Chevrolet can begin building a car lot the northwest corner of S.R. 64 and 117th Street East.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 28, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for June 30 to July 6

It's a Fourth of July celebration week packed with theater, comedy, concerts and art in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 28, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Hello? There's a golf cart parked poorly.

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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(File photo)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 28, 2022
Freedom Fest is a Fourth of July staple for Longboat Key

The Observer's own Lisa Walsh is this year's grand marshal.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 28, 2022
Manatee School District considers how to use vacant land to address growth

The district has three parcels totaling 186 acres in the Lakewood Ranch area on which to build new schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
Canal 1A connects the lagoon created by Greer Island to the rest of Sarasota Bay just south of Longboat Pass.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 27, 2022
Emergency dredge work to begin soon on Longboat Key

Area east of Longboat Pass Bridge will be closed to boaters and bathers for about three weeks.

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This Country Club home at 6803 Dominion Lane sold for $1,762,000. It has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,268 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 27, 2022
Country Club home tops sales at $1.76 million

A home in Country Club is the week's top seller at $1.76 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Currently, there are no traffic control measures at the intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Balmoral Woods Boulevard/Water Lily Way. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 27, 2022
Construction begins on Lakewood Ranch Blvd. traffic signal at Balmoral/Water Lily

Manatee County schedules the $2.8 million traffic light project in response to residents' requests for a safer intersection.

  • East County
  • News
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