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Johnnie Williams IV drives the lane for a layup against Southeast.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
Booker sophomore finds success after tragedy

The 6-foot-3 forward is already getting D-I scholarship offers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Each patient enrolled in Tidewell' s Music and Memory program receives a custom playlist curated by volunteers.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 2, 2017
Local hospice strikes a chord with music program

In the midst of crippling memory loss, a local hospice finds hope in the high notes.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 2, 2017
Your Town 02.02.17

League of Woman Voters of Sarasota County names woman of the year and Southeastern Guide Dogs make adorable cameo in Super Bowl commercial.

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Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.2.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Michael Bush II.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.02.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.02.17

  • Sarasota
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Hayley Walding.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.02.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.02.17

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2017
Barbecue, seafood restaurants en route to State Street garage

Brick’s Smoked Meats, Atlantic Beer & Oyster and Studio G Home plan to move into the 1500 block of State Street.

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Zahodri Jackson, coach Todd Johnson and Vince Sellers, Jr. Photo courtesy Jay Lorenz.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
Sarasota 2017 National Signing Day roundup

Sarasota 2017 National Signing Day roundup

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2017
Dave Barry speaks at Library Foundation luncheon

The former Miami Herald columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner entertained the audience during the Library Foundation of Sarasota County's annual luncheon.

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Heidi Brown
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2017
New exec starts at nonprofit

New Jewish Family and Children Services CEO plans to expand and streamline services.

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Core Development purchased the properties at 540 N. Tamiami Trail for $5.4 million in November, a precursor to the proposed 51-unit condo project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 30, 2017
Developer plans high-rise condo on U.S. 41

Kevin Daves, the developer of the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, plans to construct a 49-unit, 18-story residential project on the edge of the Rosemary District.

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Shelby Ernst won the High School Novice Lightweight event with a time of 7:51. Photo courtesy the Sarasota Scullers.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 30, 2017
Sarasota Scullers win gold, silver at Southern Sprints

26 rowers set new personal records at the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The band shell was installed in Riverview' s auditorium to enhance the sound of band performances.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 28, 2017
Riverview dedicates new band shell

Riverview High School honors former band director Andrew "Jack" Crew with fitting tribute.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Passerine performed at the fundraiser.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 27, 2017
Healthy Start fundraiser trades ball gowns for baby bjorns

The organization, which advocates for the health of infants and mothers, tries to make their annual bash unlike any other.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota sports roundup: 01.27.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 27, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 01.27.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 01.27.17

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