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Jaelen Childs throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Cardinal Mooney's game against Bishop Verot.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 11, 2019
Ceremonial first pitch means everything to Mooney family

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 11

Nancy Goldman, of Seaplace, captured this sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2019
East County weather page photo: April 11

Bill Turnbull captured this photo of a great blue heron surveying rooftops in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: April 11

This alligator approached too close for Mary Tygh Parks’ comfort while she was photographing a limpkin at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Olivia Martin

The Sailors junior talks Miss Sarasota All-Stars and her love of "The Cheetah Girls 2."

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • April 11, 2019
Decision looms on Fruitville Road redesign

Longboat Key leaders are formulating a strategy for fighting a road diet, but downtown stakeholders stand behind the city’s proposal.

  • Sarasota
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Bill Waddill is hopeful the city will approve a partnership with The Bay Park Conservancy, a group formed to lead the development of city-owned bayfront land.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 11, 2019
Bayfront agreement set for review, again

An independent group is pushing the city to approve a partnership agreement for managing the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • April 11, 2019
City works on recycling education

As the city switches to a new single-stream recycling system, officials are reminding residents to be mindful of what they’re throwing away.

  • Sarasota
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A proposed hotel project at the corner of U.S. 301 and Main Street will not be moving forward after the prospective developer failed to close on the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 11, 2019
Hotel plans progress, falter

Two more hotel projects are under review, while a third downtown will not end up being built.

  • Sarasota
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Piles of shells cover the beach.
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  • Guest Author
  • April 11, 2019
Letters to the editor

Residents sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
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Roz Ehrenpreis and John and Jeanne Brown
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2019
Winding Oaks toasts to another season

On April 10, about 60 residents gathered at Bay Isles Beach Club for dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Event committee member Kathy Neudorfer, Mary Del Pup, Glorida Long, Sue Pariseau, Peggy Jelinek and Marge Nuzzo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2019
Seaplace hosts farewell bash

On April 10, residents gathered for the final party of the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The tattoo features Solorzano with his arms crossed.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 10, 2019
Siesta Key pizza deal involves ink

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  • Siesta Key
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The twice-daily flights aboard EMB-175 aircraft to Washington are scheduled to begin Oct. 27. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 10, 2019
Sarasota airport lands flight to Washington, D.C.

United Airlines announced today it will offer twice-daily service to Dulles International Airport beginning in October.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 10, 2019
ODA students embark on surgical education

STEM Day in Lakewood Ranch focuses on animal sciences.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2019
Longboat Republican Club hears from town manager

Town Manager Tom Harmer spoke about the Gulfstream roundabout and its impact on Longboat Key traffice at the April 9 dinner.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 10, 2019
Four arrested following strong arm robbery in Sarasota

A man was left beaten in a Sarasota parking lot following an exchange coordinated through the app Let Go.

  • East County
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  • By E. Keith Dubose
  • April 10, 2019
My View: Let’s transform our social, cultural landscape

The ‘Purple Cow’ and bayfront were cool placees to go as a boy growing up in Sarasota. They still are. But they can be so much more.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Students prepare to leave Tom Honsa's class before the bell rings at Lakewood Ranch High School on Wednesday, April 3.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 10, 2019
Teachers' turn to make their move in Manatee County schools

Community members need not worry about many teachers up and leaving Lakewood Ranch High School — or other schools — after former Lakewood Ranch Principal Craig Little and athletics director Shawn Trent both took positions with the new high school, noted t

  • East County
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The 2018 red tide bloom prompted action both by grassroots groups and politicians.
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • April 10, 2019
Seek balance in red tide solutions

A lack of scientific data means there are no silver bullet solutions for red tide. Let’s strive to do the best we can with common sense.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Braden River JROTC members about to compete in the male armed platoon event kneel to pray prior to taking the field.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 10, 2019
You know the drill — 'Believe'

Braden River High JROTC drill team heads for state championships.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 10, 2019
Record run for Doggies for Duchenne 5k

Just how much did the race raise? $20,637.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High alumna LaDazhia Williams, here hitting a shot against Maryland, saw NCAA Tournament action with South Carolina this season. Photo courtesy South Carolina Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 10, 2019
Former Lakewood Ranch basketball star reflects on her NCAA Tournament experience

Former Lakewood Ranch girls basketball star LaDazhia Williams reflects on her NCAA Tournament experience.

  • East County
  • Sports
Esteban Vega, 9, slides into a shot on goal for Braden River Soccer Club's U11 team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 10, 2019
Future soccer stars grace East County scene

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Gerich uses scenery around her as inspiration for her contemporary work.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2019
Longboater paints contemporary twist on local scenes

Lila Gerich moved to Longboat Key 15 years ago to enjoy the area, but in turn, she's gotten plenty of inspiration for her artwork.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Steve Bierman Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2019
Happy retirement, Steve!

On Sunday, April 7, Club Longboat Association Manager Steve Bierman retired.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High Key Club members Lindsey Hyer, Nicole Hyer, Lucas Scott and Connor Chapman volunteered to stuff plastic eggs for Eggstravaganza.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 10, 2019
Eggs and alpacas at Lakewood Ranch's Eggstravaganza

Annual Eggstravaganza will have 27,000 Easter eggs scattered around the Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Tristan McWilliam.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 10, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Tristan McWilliam

The ODA freshman talks his running career and his stance on clowns.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 9, 2019
County to explore drawing new district lines

The Board of County Commissioners will revisit the topic of redistricting in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 9, 2019
Bradenton woman scammed after online purchase

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Stephanie Peabody is the founding director of the Academy for Brain Health and Performance.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 9, 2019
Reasons to get excited about the Lakewood Ranch Study of Brain Health

Driving forces behind the Lakewood Ranch Study of Brain Health explain key components.

  • East County
  • News
Downtown Sarasota. Courtesy of Visit Sarasota.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 9, 2019
Sarasota named one of the best places to live in America

Sarasota was also ranked as the No. 3 city in America to retire in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Officer Marilyn Bettencourt, Monsignor Gerry Finegan, officers Sue DiNatale, Paul Sharp and JoAnn Sifuentes
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 9, 2019
St. Mary Women's Guild appoints new officers

Additionally, Anne-Marie Russell, executive director of the Sarasota Museum of Art, spoke to the group at the April 9 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 9, 2019
Key Niners celebrate season

While rain kept the Longboat women's golf group from the course, it didn't keep away the smiles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • April 9, 2019
Eugene Oberdorfer II, “Gene”

Eugene Oberdorfer II, “Gene”, age 86, passed away March 31, 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The Sarasota City Commission will once again consider an agreement with the Bay Park Conservancy to manage the 53 acres of bayfront surrounding the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 9, 2019
Commissioners: Sign the conservancy agreement

Yes, the city can hardly afford more financial burdens. But the best bet for the bayfront is to seize an opportunity that likely won’t come again.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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