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Sarasota

    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 24, 2018
Women's 18-Hole Golf Association swings into summer

Members gathered for a final round of golf and lunch on April 24.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2018
Miami man charged with three felonies in Lido Beach fight, shooting

No injuries reported in 7 p.m. fight, police say.

  • Sarasota
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Jordan Leschert took his hat out of the running to represent Siesta Key.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 23, 2018
Candidate withdraws from race for Sarasota County Commission

Three candidates are still running for the chance to represent Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Schools is investigating the incident and could take disciplinary action.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 23, 2018
Sarasota County Schools responds to racist 'promposal' from Riverview student

In response to the racist message, Sarasota County Schools made counselors available on Riverview's campus, and will be organizing a forum to discuss racism in the district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eastbound lanes will remain open as construction takes place on the westbound portion of the street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 23, 2018
City closes segment of Tenth Street for construction

A project designed to improve the city’s environmental infrastructure will close a portion of 10th Street to traffic until the fall.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 22, 2018
Suncoast Boat Show brings a wave of boating enthusiasts to Marina Jack

This year's boat show brought Twiggy, the waterskiing squirrel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jerry Chambliss, Jessica Reck and Wojciech Prezepiora
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 22, 2018
Lights, camera, action and awards for Riverview film students

Riverview High School's IB film students hosted its fourth annual Academy Awards night on April 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 22, 2018
Going green on Earth Day

Sustainability education and exploration took over Five Points Park on April 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maribeth and Rob Ditmars
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 21, 2018
Where Angels Play Foundation remembers Sarasota brothers

To honor Christopher and Jarrod Ditmars, a new playground was unveiled April 21 on South Lido Beach.

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    In Memoriam |
  • April 20, 2018
Linda Carol Harb

Linda Carol Harb, age 74, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida passed away on Monday April 16, 2018.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Eric Martin tosses a ball to himself. He scored four goals against Riverview.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2018
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse wins District 17 title

The Cougars got their revenge on Riverview High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarah Woods, a food and nutrition kitchen manager at Gulf Gate Elementary School, has been selected as this year’s Sarasota County School District School-Related Employee of the Year.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 20, 2018
Gulf Gate Elementary’s Sarah Woods honored as school-related employee of the year

Sarah Woods' contributions has been recognized by Sarasota County Schools and in a statewide competition.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 19, 2018
Is it curtain time?

The experts say the Van Wezel is obsolete and preserving it is looking increasingly remote. That is, unless you have some ingenious, affordable idea.

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  • Opinion
Mike Fields is the new boys basketball coach at Sarasota High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2018
Fields day: Sarasota High boys basketball job stays in the family

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Eric Martin finagles his way to the net.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2018
Clawing back: Cougars boys lacrosse team has risen to area dominance

Cardinal Mooney finished the regular season 16-1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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