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It was Sarasota 8-year-old David LaBonte who broke out first at the start of the 5K, but it was Sarasota's Matt Russell, at right in the blue shirt, who won.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 9, 2019
Doggies for Duchenne draws record crowd in Lakewood Ranch

Doggies for Duchenne draws record crowd in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 8, 2019
St. Barbara Church hosts 35th annual Greek Festival

Sarasota and Manatee residents can experience in Greek traditions and food.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Trevor and Alivia Sting
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 8, 2019
St. Martha's loves to dance

The father-daughter dance had a Valentine's Day theme.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2019
It's time for sweethearts at Willis Elementary in Lakewood Ranch

Valentine's ball features music, dancing and doughnuts.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Levi Silljestrom, Finn Silljestrom and Dewey Silljestrom
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 8, 2019
Pop in a movie at Church of the Redeemer

Church of the Redeemer's family movie night showcased "Incredibles 2."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clint and Heather Kasten at a Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance event.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 8, 2019
Time for Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance to look toward the future

Heather Kasten has accepted the role of president and CEO with the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch's Erv Hyde is 78 but he still loves to make music.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 8, 2019
Come join the Manatee Community Concert Band

Lakewood Ranch residents among those who enjoy a renewed musical career with the Manatee Community Concert Band.

  • East County
  • News
Rob Emery and Chris Beyersdorff are the co-owners of the new DOGPerfect store at The Green in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 8, 2019
Partners cater to dog lovers in Lakewood Ranch

DOGPerfect set to open at The Green in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Cops Corner
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 8, 2019
Strange storage theft in Bradenton

Interesting police reports in the Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area.

  • East County
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Dick Vitale will present a $200,000 pediatric cancer research grant in the name of Tyler Trent.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 8, 2019
Dick Vitale to present $200,000 pediatric cancer research grant at Gala

The grant will be made in honor of former Purdue University student Tyler Trent

  • East County
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    In Memoriam |
  • February 8, 2019
James Joseph Viera 1940-2019

He traveled the world as a Lieutenant on several nuclear submarines from 1962-1968.

  • Sarasota
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University Park resident Pat Thompson makes sure to congratulate Recreation District Chairman Bob Wood after the meeting.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2019
University Park homeowners approve golf club purchase

Homeowner who opposes the process files lawsuit against the recreation district.

  • East County
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With his parents, Mary Gordon Berman and Jason Berman nearby, 3-year-old Jacob checks out some rabbits.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 8, 2019
Hunsader Farms hosts Shabbat event

Jewish families enjoy Shabbat nature event at Hunsader Farms in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The city attorney advised the commission to approve the proposed lease termination agreement.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 8, 2019
Developer seeks cash for ending Lido pavilion lease

Before a group agrees to relinquish its rights to manage the Lido Beach pool and pavilion, it’s asking the city for more than $200,000 in reimbursements.

  • Sarasota
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Joseph Khalipha, of the business Secrets of the Desert, shakes hands with patron Frank Callan, of Atlanta.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 8, 2019
A local visit to Greece in Sarasota

St. Barbara's annual festival celebrates Greek Culture.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The St. Armands Circle parking meters, installed late last year, will go live next week.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 8, 2019
St. Armands paid parking to begin Tuesday

The new district-wide paid parking program will coincide with the opening of a parking garage on North Adams Drive.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 7, 2019
Palm Grove Mennonite Church sells quilts for a cause

The show has been running for more than 30 years.

  • Sarasota
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The public is asked to be cautious of new road construction on State Road 64 at Rye Road.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 7, 2019
FDOT issues road watch advisory for State Road 64 and Rye Road in Bradenton

FDOT issues road watch advisory for State Road 64 and Rye Road in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 7, 2019
Off-duty Sarasota police officer assaulted at Payne Park

The incident occurred just after 12 p.m. at 2050 Adams Lane.

  • Sarasota
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Natalie Richard answers some follow-up questions on the Rosewood Massacre.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 7, 2019
Sarasota Middle School teaches history lessons

The middle school participated in National History Day, with students giving presentations on past events.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 7, 2019
Cleaning woman accused of taking jewlery, cash, Prada wallet from a Longboat home

Police are still investigating items pawned by Michelle Wood

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Valentine’s Day themed vases decorated the lunch table.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 7, 2019
St. Mary Women's Guild welcomes new members

On Feb. 7, Ginny Akhoury hosted the new members and guild members for lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
(Right to left) Sergeant Duane Oakes, Officer Elena Giannini, Chief Tim Enos and Sergeant Todd Perna. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 7, 2019
Sarasota schools' police force hires first academy recruit

The newest school resource officer of The Sarasota County Schools Police Department was recognized at the Feb. 5 School Board meeting.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 7, 2019
Author and screenwriter pays Longboat a visit

Author Robert Forte and a team of actors read a few scenes to people at Harbourside.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 7, 2019
Home-based business waves victory flag

The longstanding Sarasota flag business finally gained legal status following a contentious hearing with county commissioners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Runners complete the final mile of the 2018 Turkey Trot, which is across the attenuation bridge. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 7, 2019
Holiday race series comes to Nathan Benderson Park

Races revolve around St. Patrick's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving at the park.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner Hines stands on the set of the Access Sarasota studio.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 7, 2019
Commissioner aims to inform one episode at a time

County Commission Chairman Charles Hines aims to inform constituents on current issues in their community through his new Access Sarasota program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 7, 2019
Sarasota school has an out of this world lesson

Ashton Elementary gets a "visitor" from outer space.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alexia, Brandon, Nick, Phoenix and Shaun listen to The First Tee coach Kate McKenney teach lessons during a Birdie class.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2019
The First Tee Sarasota/Manatee and the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association join forces

The merger gives young local golfers more options

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota's Nikki Yanez has won nine of her last 10 tournaments. Photo courtesy Paul Yanez.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2019
Acing the test: Sarasota tennis player has capitalized on her potential

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 7

Michael Cohen photographed this pelican eating a fish in Sarasota Bay near Big Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2019
East County weather page photo: Feb. 7

Ronda Clark photographed this roseate spoonbill flying over a pond in Tara Preserve.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 7

Kevin French photographed this adult and juvenile red-shouldered hawk at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris Gallagher, a vice president with Hoyt Architects, thinks the city's development regulations have significantly improved downtown. He worries the changes STOP wants would negatively affect the quality of growth in Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 7, 2019
Public options: City considers development input strategies

Officials want more community feedback on downtown projects, but there's disagreement on the best way to accomplish that goal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
With hundreds of new residents moving into recently built projects such as CitySide, those living in the Rosemary District want to secure space for a community park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 7, 2019
Rosemary residents prioritize park purchase

Lots of new residential units have been built in the Rosemary District. A park hasn’t. The city will consider its options for changing that.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bill Waddill, The Bay Park Conservancy's managing director, said the group hoped to maximize the efficiency of a private nonprofit while maintaining the city's ultimate control of the bayfront project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 7, 2019
Bayfront conservancy agreement under review

Residents and city officials want more time to consider the terms of an agreement with a private bayfront management group.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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