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D'Angelo Antonino
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 30, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: D'Angelo Antonino

D'Angelo Antonino, a Braden River junior boys basketball forward, talks the challenges of moving and his best skill

  • East County
  • Sports
Mela Sharma.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 30, 2019
East County High 5 Moments: 01.30.19

East County High 5 Moments: 01.30.19

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 30, 2019
Cops Corner: A stray sailboat on shore leave.

Police reports from around the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Despite a sustained push from preservation advocates, the city's decision to demolish the GWIZ building still stands.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 29, 2019
After deadlock, GWIZ demolition plans stand

The city’s Historic Preservation Board voted 3-3 on an appeal seeking to overturn the demolition of the former Selby Library building.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 29, 2019
Lido Key Residents Association hosts Save the Beach Soiree

The event drew around 125 people to The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club Jan. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Artist Jeffrey Laramore designed the sculpture "Jumping Fish" to be placed at the Palm Avenue-Cocoanut Avenue roundabout.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 29, 2019
Roundabout art installation set for Saturday

A segment of the intersection of Palm Avenue and Cocoanut Avenue will be closed Saturday morning as crews install a sculpture in the roundabout’s center.

  • Sarasota
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    In Memoriam |
  • January 29, 2019
Marvin S. Peretz

Marvin S. Peretz, 88, of New York, NY, passed away on January 19, 2019 in Sarasota, FL.Marvin was born in New York to Nadine and Irving Peretz on March 10, 1930. His obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
When the project is finished nearly 185,000 cubic yards of sand will be relocated.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 29, 2019
New Pass dredge halfway done

The sand from the $3.9 million dredge is being used to renourish nearby Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack Brill
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 29, 2019
Brill takes over as Sarasota's acting GOP chief

Brill wants to unseat Margaret Good

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The master plan was announced in October 2018.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 29, 2019
Selby Gardens receives record donation for master plan

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens received a $5 million dollar donation from Drs. Joel and Gail Morrison Morganroth, who donated to $15 million to Ringling College in Sarasota last year.

  • Sarasota
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Ticket sales for the Orioles spring training season opened Saturday.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 28, 2019
Orioles spring training tickets now on sale

Sarasota County residents stood in line for hours in order to secure seats to their desired games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The former GWIZ building on Boulevard of the Arts was originally built as the Selby Library in 1976.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 28, 2019
Board to make decision on GWIZ demolition

The Historic Preservation Board will hear an appeal challenging the city’s decision to demolish the former Selby Library.

  • Sarasota
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Athletes make their way off the Ringling Bridge nearly an hour into the 2018 running of the Sarasota Music Half-Marathon and Rockin' 10K.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2019
Half-marathon course prompts road-closure plans on Sunday

Ringling Bridge, St. Armands Circle, bayfront area among those affected.

  • Sarasota
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All the baked goods were homemade at the festival.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 27, 2019
Jewish Food Festival brings cultural foods to Sarasota

The festival, hosted by Temple Sinai, celebrates jewish foods.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anthony Limoncelli is a featured soloist during the Key Chorale's performance.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 27, 2019
Key Chorale's festival honors heroes

The Sarasota Chorale Festival focused on local first responders.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Carol Ohlendorf and Stoneybrook's Sue Morrison supported Corks for Canines and Cats along with Kenzie, Morrison's Yorkie.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 26, 2019
Wine to the rescue at Fiorelli Winery in Bradenton

Fundraiser at Fiorelli Winery benefits Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2019
Opera in Sarasota is a pet project

OASIS hosts annual fundraiser at Palm Aire Country Club.

  • East County
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April Davis and Luisa Velasquez
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 26, 2019
St. Armands Circle gets artsy

Artists from around the country displayed their work on St. Armands Circle Jan. 26 for the first day of the Winter Art Festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2019
School imagines wintery wonderland

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch welcomes families for night of fun.

  • East County
  • News
Main Plaza co-owner Jesse Biter said negotiations are ongoing with other potential tenants, but no announcements of additional occupants are currently planned.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 25, 2019
Main Plaza lands office tenant

PropLogix, a real estate company helmed by Main Plaza co-owner Jesse Biter, will move more than 110 employees into the Main Street property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elizabeth Kalben and Jane Shea
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 25, 2019
Sarasota Garden Club gambles down the runway

The annual fashion show had a Monte Carlo theme.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The town purchased the former Amore restaurant property in early 2017 for $2.2 million to add to the acreage for the proposed Town Center venue.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 25, 2019
Ringling president casts doubt on Longboat Arts Center fundraising

There is no donor excitement for theater

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Facing land on one of the north end groins.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 25, 2019
Manatee drops objection to Greer Island groin

Plans for new groins are proceeding forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Opponents of plans to redevelop the Lido Pavilion wore red to the City Commission meeting on Jan. 14.
  • By Cathy Antunes
  • January 25, 2019
My View: Lido Pavilion vote only strengthens public resolve

Observer column left out key details.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lee Byron, Kathryn Shea, Kristen Theisen and Ellie Decker.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 25, 2019
Junior League gains advice from elected officials

Margaret Good, Tom Knight, Charles Hines and Jane Goodwin spoke to League members Jan. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steve Reid signs the board that will be built into a home for Habitat for Humanity.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 25, 2019
Habitat for Humanity thanks volunteers

Together We Build served as a way to celebrate volunteers, donors and community partners.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • January 25, 2019
Janet C. Crouse

Janet C. Crouse, 75, passed away peacefully December 13, 2018 after a courageous battle with breast cancer.  She was born January 30, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY to the late William and Doris Freimuth.  Her obituary tribute is publishing in the East County/Saras

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 24, 2019
County, state agree on path forward for Legacy Trail extension

After voters approved a $65 million bond, Legacy Trail land buys, design and construction may wrap up in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Sarasota County Schools Police Department vehicle sits outside of Sarasota High School. (Photo by Cassidy Alexander)
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 24, 2019
Sarasota County Schools continues to expand its police department while building rapport with students

Having first entered local public schools in August, Sarasota County’s internal school police force will continue to expand its countywide presence in the 2019-2020 school year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 24, 2019
County officials look forward to community input on Siesta Key congestion

In an effort to tackle the well-known issue plaguing Siesta Key, county officials have scheduled a public workshop and forum to for community members and government leaders to address parking in a collaborative setting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This home at 557 Mast Drive recently sold for $800,000. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,005 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 24, 2019
Lake Club home tops local sales at $1.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 7-11

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 24, 2019
Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrests 1 following vehicular pursuit

The man, who was seen at Circle K, was known to have felony arrest warrants.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior and Gulf Coast Flames forward Connor Nicholson controls the puck during the Blue Line tournament in Orlando. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 24, 2019
Oh, captain: Cardinal Mooney senior helms three different teams

Cardinal Mooney senior Connor Nicholson leads two hockey teams in goals and anchors the Cougars boys soccer midfield

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Omari Davis fires off an outside shot.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 24, 2019
Tornadoes girls basketball a force to be reckoned with this season

The Booker High Tornadoes girls basketball team is a force to be reckoned with this season

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jan Stephenson moved to Florida because of any place in the U.S., it reminds her most of her native Australia.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 24, 2019
Up close with a golf legend at Waterlefe

Hall of Fame golfer Jan Stephenson brings her skill and wine to Waterlefe in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Maicy Powell wrote "The Kid is Alright" about her growth in WBTT.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 24, 2019
Sarasota high school student writes "The Kid is Alright"

Booker High 18-year-old's one-woman show is an autobiographical look at her life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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