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East County's Steve Oppen says the Neuro Challenge Foundation has helped educate him and navigate him through his Parkinson's disease.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 25, 2022
Sarasota man with Parkinson's disease lauds Neuro Challenge Foundation for its support

Steve Oppen participates in Neuro Challenge Foundation programs and expo to educate himself on Parkinson's disease and help ease his symptoms.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 25, 2022
Save Our Seabirds hosts Sunset Soiree

The City Island nonprofit hosted its fundraising event at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 25, 2022
Longboat Key Town Hall hosts art reception

About a dozen local artists have displayed their work in town hall.

  • Longboat Key
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Rabbi Howard Simon and Barbara Pressman welcomed attendees into the concert.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 25, 2022
Temple Beth Israel hosts memorial concert

The theme of the night was TBI Rocks and featured music by Jewish musicians.

  • Longboat Key
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Sawyer DeYoung said she believes the Cougars have what it takes to win a beach state title.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 25, 2022
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball earns national recognition

The Cougars are 9th in the nation according to MaxPreps and contenders to win not one, but two state titles

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 25, 2022
Longboat Harbour blessing of the fleet has extra guests in manatees

As boats made their way through the harbor to be blessed, manatees tried to make their own way through.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 25, 2022
Atkins files to run for County Commission

Former Sarasota mayor lost in 2016 bid when elections were contested countywide.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • March 24, 2022
Five file for two Sarasota City Commission seats

The field would be cut to three after August primaries.

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In addition to its main concert hall, the site is also expected to allow for room to construct education facilities, event and outdoor space as well.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 24, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra finds new home on Fruitville Road

32-acre site between Honore Avenue and Cattlemen Road will include performance space, along with event and educational facilities.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2022
Sarasota, Weather Page, Nature, Photo Contest

Bruce EntSilverman captured these two monarch butterflies in the gardens at Spanish Point.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 24

Michael Cohen captured this pelican landing after catching a fish on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2022
East County weather page photo: March 24

Gordon Silver captured this colorful sunrise from a drone over Country Club East.

  • East County
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Sydney McCullough entertains the crowd aboard Achilles.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 24, 2022
Myakka horse show raises money for historic schoolhouse

Entertainers and riders from Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions perform and share regional history in a fundraiser for renovations of the Myakka City Historic School House.

  • East County
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Participants stretch before the 2019 walk.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 24, 2022
Walk to End Summer Hunger returns to Sarasota after two-year hiatus

A major All Faiths Food Bank fundraiser returns to Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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Samantha Sokolis, an Advanced Manufacturing student, adjusts a robot. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 24, 2022
MTC receives state funding to fast-track students into the workforce

Manatee Technical College will continue its rapid credentialing project that places graduates into high-demand jobs.

  • East County
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