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Sarasota

    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2018
Key Niners say ciao to golf season

The ladies played a final round of golf and celebrated with lunch April 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The store will primarily focus on draft beer sales, according to the application.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 10, 2018
Craft beer store planned for Second Street

A proposed bottle shop in the ground floor of The DeSota would focus on craft beer and wine sales for consumption on- and off-site.

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  • News
The crime scene on Central Avenue is still being investigated. (Sarasota Police photo)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2018
Two Sarasota officers hurt in overnight shooting

18-year-old will be charged with aggravated assault.

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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 9, 2018
Superintendent names new principal for Southside Elementary

Current Principal Steve Dragon is retiring in May, when Assistant Principal Jennifer Nzeza will take over as Southside's principal.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2018
Deputies looking for car involved in aggravated battery of motorcyclist

A video taken by a witness depicts a gray Mazda 3 striking a motorcyclist and causing him to crash on the side of the road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ali Wentworth shares stories at RCLA's Town Hall Lecture Series.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 9, 2018
Actress Ali Wentworth dishes on life, love and aging

Actress, author and comedian Ali Wentworth brings the laughs at RCLA's final 2018 Town Hall Lecture.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
RCLA 2019 Town Hall chairwoman Mitzie Henson announces the lineup for next year's series.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 9, 2018
Comey, Shaq, Wikipedia founder among 2019 RCLA series speakers

Tickets go on sale May 1.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 7, 2018
A roaring good time at Big Cat Habitat’s Jungle Jam

Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary hosted its Jungle Jam fundraiser on April 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 7, 2018
Run for the Turtles races into 32nd year

The annual event had more than 1,000 participants on April 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 6, 2018
Alta Vista student “poked” other student with pocket knife on campus

An elementary student was suspended after bringing a pocket knife to school. No one was injured.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 6, 2018
Child Protection Centers thanks community partners at Blue Ribbon Breakfast

Child Protection Center’s 14th Annual Blue Ribbon Breakfast honors those who serve through all facets of child abuse prevention and awareness.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 5, 2018
Food for thought at USF Sarasota-Manatee's Soul Food Symposium

Students and community members come together to learn about the soul behind soul food.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 5, 2018
Fruitville Elementary students back in class after evacuation

No injuries were reported, and officials believe it was an issue with an air conditioning unit.

  • Sarasota
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Lindsay Kaighin patrols the net during a Riverview practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 5, 2018
Rams girls lacrosse finding success behind first-year goalie

Riverview is 9-1 on the season.

  • Sarasota
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Riverview grad Brion Whitley played in the NCAA Tournament with Murray State University. Photo courtesy Dave Winder/Murray State Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 5, 2018
Racing to the top: Sarasota native talks his NCAA Tournament experience

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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