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Booker sophomore Jakai Peterson is in the top-10 in Class 2A in the girls long jump.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 21, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Area spring athletes get their due

From the diamond to the track, some unheralded players get their time in the sun.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The shopping center is under development at the intersection of Pope Road and State Road 64. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 21, 2022
Pope Road shopping center expected to be fully open by early 2023

Tenants including Culver’s and Tropical Smoothie are beginning to fill out the State Road 64/Pope Road strip mall in east Bradenton.

  • East County
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  • By Child Protection Center
  • April 21, 2022
Nurse Susan Barber Honored for 20+ Years on the Frontlines of Fighting Child Abuse

Nurse Susan Barber Honored for 20+ Years on the Frontlines of Fighting Child Abuse

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
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  • Matt Walsh
  • April 20, 2022
The rumble over Rumble

In the scheme of things, the money was a pittance. But the squalls that blew brought to the fore free speech hypocrisy and the flaws of ‘incentives.’

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bramwell Tovey is looking forward to his first season as Music Director of the Sarasota Orchestra. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • April 20, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra announces program for 2022-23 season

Bramwell Tovey's first year as music director of the Sarasota Orchestra will feature an exciting mix of classical composers and engaging contemporary material.

  • Arts + Culture
Angelee Gens, left, stands with U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan and fellow Sarasota County award winners Shannon Nelson and Eric Lostorto.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2022
Buchanan honors six Manatee, Sarasota teachers

The congressman has recognized educators with awards since 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Artist Joey Salamon returns to paint the street art. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 20, 2022
Project Pride SRQ repaints street mural

Repairs to the crosswalk were approved on March 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Traffic Control room in the Public Safety Building on 47th Terrace East is responsible for day-to-day management of traffic signals.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 20, 2022
Manatee County expands technology use to improve traffic conditions

The county's award-winning Traffic Engineering Division is stepping up efforts to fight snarls.

  • East County
  • News
2 Steps Further Founder Cathleen Studdiford, Gocio Elementary School Principal Steven Royce, Ella Lahners and Kelley Bakan
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 20, 2022
Gocio Elementary receives donation for Step Up for College program

Sarasota 18-year-old Ella Lahners donated $1,000 to the program on April 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Caroline Steinwachs.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Caroline Steinwachs

The Riverview High girls lacrosse freshman scored five goals in the team's district championship win against Manatee High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dwell, a multicolored sculpture in the shape of coral by artist Sujin Lim. (File rendering)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 20, 2022
Sarasota Commission rejects Dwell for Tamiami-Fruitville roundabout

Leaders vote to send the art advisory committee back to the drawing board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Country Club's Lauren Larkin and Lauren Navas won a USTA 40+ doubles tennis national title in San Diego.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch tennis players win USTA doubles national title

Lauren Navas and Lauren Larkin both began playing tennis five years ago and have conquered the sport together.

  • East County
  • Sports
At St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, new Easter lilies were planted.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 20, 2022
Longboat Key faith communities uphold traditions

The churches and temple on Longboat Key have their own unique traditions to celebrate their holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mayor Ken Schneier applies one of his sticky dots to a town initiative he favors.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 20, 2022
Longboat leaders lay out hopes for county library teamwork

The library and community center could coincide with tax base effects of the new resort and residences opening in 2025.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This University Park home at 7420 Mayfair Court sold for $2,995,000. It has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,808 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 20, 2022
University Park home tops sales at $3 million

A home in University Park tops this week's sales at $3 million.

  • East County
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