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Team Serenoa (Aidan Strzempka, John Piroli, Trenton Bardi, Jackson Septer, Nathan Turpin, Drew Halpin, Vivian Kuang, Aaron Whitley, and Jacqueline Putrino) won the GSJGA championship May 20.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 25, 2017
Youth group wants golf back in middle school

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brooks Larson started the Sailors' regional final on the mound.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 25, 2017
Senior's timely performances have Sarasota baseball in final four

He's performed well at the plate and on the mound.

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Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.25.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Max Drewett.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 25, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.25.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.25.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jacqueline Putrino.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 25, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.25.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.25.17

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 24, 2017
What about the Christians?

It seems a bit like reverse discrimination, and Christian stereotypes should be part of the discussion.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 24, 2017
Sailors baseball advances to final four

Sarasota High scored four runs in the fifth inning to take the lead.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The boat ramp is scheduled to reopen Thursday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 23, 2017
Tenth Street Boat Ramp to close temporarily

Beginning tonight, the city will temporarily close the boat ramp for 36 hours as crews resurface the Centennial Park parking lot.

  • Sarasota
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Historical photos were on display during the dedication of the 15 historic markers that have now been installed throughout Newtown.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 23, 2017
Newtown Alive earns state recognition

The ongoing project to document and preserve the history of Sarasota’s historic African American community wins Historic Preservation Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
To look in on the event, follow the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Twitter account: @SarasotaSheriff.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 23, 2017
Sarasota deputies invite county on 'virtual ride along'

Social media campaign launches on Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior defenseman Max Drewett was named to the 2017 All-American team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 23, 2017
US Lacrosse honors two Riverview players, coach

The school's lacrosse program has existed for just two seasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The city is exploring the possibility of making significant improvements to the municipal golf course.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 22, 2017
City to brief golfers on Bobby Jones plans

A consultant is 90% done with a master plan for Bobby Jones Golf Club. On Tuesday, he’ll present his ideas to the public during two workshops.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 20, 2017
Booker High School hosts timeless night

Students attended prom on May 20 on Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
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Megan Mitchell, Carolina Morales, Ben Mayhew, Amelia Garey and Natalie Roth
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 19, 2017
Cardinal Mooney sends off class of 2017

Cardinal Mooney High School seniors graduated on May 19 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 19, 2017
First Presbyterian celebrates its graduates

First Presbyterian Preschool held its annual graduation on May 19.

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