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Mooney senior linebacker JR Rosenberg led the Cougars with 108 tackles (71 solo) in 2021. (File photo)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 11, 2022
Experience, high-end talent has Cougars football excited for the season

Cardinal Mooney High has the pieces in place for a special season.

  • Sarasota
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  • Jay Heater
  • August 11, 2022
Windward at Lakewood Ranch launches latest salvo in amenities race

The Neal Communities property shows how middle- to upper-middle-class families are living the country club lifestyle.

  • East County
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  • Eric Garwood
  • August 11, 2022
Commissioners have a to-do list when they return next month

Routine and out-of-the-ordinary tasks await the Longboat Key Town Commission in September.

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Since the start of County Administrator Scott Hopes' tenure, numerous departmental reorganizations have taken place. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 11, 2022
Shake-up of Manatee County department heads part of restructuring plan

Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes says his reorganization process has reached its conclusion with the departure of two more department heads.

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Built in 2005, the home at 1423 Hillview Drive has six bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, a pool and 11,588 square feet of living area. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 11, 2022
Harbor Acres property sells for $17.5 million

A Harbor Acres home on two lots tops this week's sales at $17.5 million.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • August 10, 2022
The school board dilemma

After Tom Edwards declared he is working for woke-ism, he triggered questions about Lauren Kurnov.

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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 10, 2022
Manatee County Commission, At-Large: Carol Felts

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  • August 10, 2022
Manatee County Commission, At-Large: Carol Whitmore

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  • August 10, 2022
Manatee County Commission, At-Large: Jason Bearden

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(Photo via Breeze Airways)
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  • Eric Garwood
  • August 10, 2022
Airline adds service to suburban New York City from SRQ

Breeze Airways plans to launch flights to Westchester County in November.

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  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota City Commission, At Large: Terrill Salem

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  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 10, 2022
Gulf of Mexico Drive reopens after Longboat Key gas leak

The island's thoroughfare is ready to reopen less than an hour after the initial call.

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The plaques are being slowly taken out, cleaned and returned. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 10, 2022
St. Armands circus plaques removed for cleaning

Don't worry about possible thievery. The missing Circus Ring of Fame plaques are part of a process.

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Braden River junior quarterback Nick Trier is fully healthy after missing most of the 2021 season with an ankle injury. The Pirates expect him to be the next in a long line of QBs to perform at a high level. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 10, 2022
Pirates football does not expect to walk the plank in 2022

Braden River High expects a title run after moving past injury-filled 2021.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 10, 2022
Lakewood Ranch-area families say hello to a new school year

Braden River and Gilbert W. McNeal elementary schools are among those celebrating their opening days on Aug. 10.

  • East County
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  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota City Commission, At Large: Jen Ahearn-Koch

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  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota City Commission, At Large: Dan Lobeck

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Thomas Dart
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  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board, Central District 2: Thomas Dart

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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 10, 2022
Development, housing key issues for County Commission candidates

The candidates say that single-member districts open up possibilities for new faces.

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James Meister
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  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board, Northern District 1: Jim Meister

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Joseph J DeVirgilio, Jr.
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  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board, Central District 2: Joseph J. DeVirgilio Jr.

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Blanco will have two art pieces shown at the exhibition. Courtesy photo.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota artist enters illustration exhibition in Italy

Artist Jorge Blanco had two works submitted to the exhibition running in Italy from Aug. 6-28.

  • Sarasota
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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota students return for 2022-23 school year

Alta Vista Elementary School parents and students were up bright and early for the first day of school on Aug. 10.

  • Sarasota
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A 3-week-old kitten is being bottle fed at the Bishop Animal Shelter. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 10, 2022
Bishop Animal Shelter reopens with added capacity, upgraded facility

A donation from the Bishop Parker Foundation has kept the county from building an animal shelter in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
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Built in 1994, units J-204 and K-205 have four bedrooms, two-and-two-half baths and 5,185 square feet of living area. (File photo)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 10, 2022
L'Ambiance condos sell for $6.75 million

A pair of L'Ambiance condos top this week's home sales at $6.75 million.

  • Longboat Key
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Evan Vandepolder is a Publix employee of 30 years. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 10, 2022
A conversation at the checkout with Publix veteran Evan VandePolder

VandePolder has worked at the Publix on Bay Isles Parkway for 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Maggie Sharrer, the wellness coordinator and Hope teacher, is thrilled to share with students how to be happy and healthy people. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 10, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy ready to open for its first year

The newest school in Lakewood Ranch promises to offer education amplified.

  • East County
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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Fowl play

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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With the Lakewood Ranch Prep Academy in the background, a new set of signal lights is set to go operational at White Eagle Boulevard and Crossland Trail. (Photo by Jay Heater)
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 10, 2022
New signals set for intersection at Lakewood Ranch Prep

A traffic light at White Eagle Boulevard and Crossland Trail is expected to be fully operational by the first day of school.

  • East County
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This Country Club Village home at 13623 Legends Walk Terrace sold for $2.5 million. It has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,476 square feet of living area. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 9, 2022
Country Club home tops sales at $2.5 million

A Country Club home on Legends Walk Terrace tops this week's sales at $2.5 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Braden River linebacker Aidan Dangler (3, red) puts a hit on Lakewood Ranch running back Kevin Everhart with teammate Zamarion Mays during the teams' 2021 rivalry game. (File photo)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 9, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Football's senior stars will be on display

A look at 10 senior East County football players to watch during the 2022 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jaxon Brown (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 9, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Jaxon Brown

The Lakewood Ranch-based golfer went undefeated Aug. 1-2 at the Junior Florida Cup at Sara Bay Country Club, helping the South team capture victory.

  • East County
  • Sports
Carl Shofstall
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 9, 2022
Sarasota City Commission, At Large: Carl Shofstall

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  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 9, 2022
Sarasota City Commission, At Large: Sheldon Rich

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  • Sarasota
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Debbie Trice
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 9, 2022
Sarasota City Commission, At-Large: Debbie Trice

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  • Sarasota
  • News
Charlie Mopps will return on Wednesday to his new role in Longboat Key, serving in a senior role to Public Works Director Isaac Brownman, overseeing all major construction projects for the town. (File photo)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 9, 2022
Mopps returns to Longboat after seven months in Venice

The former town employee was hired as the Public Works program manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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