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  • November 14, 2017
Gulf Coast CEOs encourage students to stay in the region

Executives with job offers and students with resumes recently joined forces.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Tucker Ritchey, and his dad, retired U.S. Marine Winston Ritchey, enjoy their free day at TreeUmph!
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 13, 2017
TreeUmph! helps veterans soar to new heights

Jay Heater: Side of Ranch

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2017
Sarasota shooting reclassified as traffic dispute

Detectives say a Lakewood Ranch man was shot in self defense.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 12, 2017
Cops Corner: Drunk man tries to get money from ATM, ends up fighting brother-in-law

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 12, 2017
All Angels reunites over brunch

Church members gathered for a welcome back brunch on Nov. 12 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 12, 2017
Siesta Key hosts annual Crystal Classic

The sand sculpting competition continues throughout the weekend.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 12, 2017
Sarasota salutes its veterans

More than 30 organizations marched down Main Street for Sarasota's Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11

  • Sarasota
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Gen. Jarvis Lynch and Tom Roadley
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 12, 2017
Sarasota Marines celebrate corps' 242nd birthday

What started as 14 Marines meeting to celebrate their branch's anniversary has grown to over 200 people.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 11, 2017
Bird Key toasts to commodore

Commodore Charlie Wilson was honored at the annual Commodore's Ball on Nov. 11.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 11, 2017
Wine, food take spotlight in Lakewood Ranch fundraiser

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch hosted the 16th annual Suncoast Food and Wine Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Parade Grand Marshal Aaron Cushman, who served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and the Korean War.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 11, 2017
Longboat Key salutes veterans

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosted the fourth annual Veterans Day Parade and Honor Program on Nov. 11.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 10, 2017
Braden River rolls South Fort Myers 41-13

The win means the Pirates have a rematch with Venice High next week.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 10, 2017
Bacchus on the Beach perfects food and wine pairing

The annual event benefited Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • November 10, 2017
Riverview blows by Gateway

The Rams advance to the 8A Region 2 semifinals following a 60-15 win.

  • Sarasota
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The 2017 Crystal Classic kicks off Nov. 10.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 10, 2017
Siesta Key Crystal Classic returns, this time with lights

The event is in its eighth year, and is changing things up by including a colored lights display around

  • Siesta Key
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Bob Ritchie, the president and CEO of American Integrity Insurance, accepts a Chargers jersey with his company logo on it from Premier Sports Director Antonio Saviano.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's Premier lands stadium naming rights

American Integrity Insurance Group forges three year deal.

  • East County
  • News
Lauren Clark, marketing and sponsorship director for the Mall at University Town Center, demonstrates how children will track their "flight experience" with Santa Claus.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 10, 2017
Santa's arrival highlights holiday events at UTC

The Mall at University Town Center will host "Santa’s Grand Arrival and Fireworks Spectacular" Friday evening.

  • East County
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 10, 2017
Property owners along Legacy Trail could be eligible for legal compensation

The extension of the Legacy Trail could pose problems for some property owners.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 10, 2017
School district looking for new director of communications

After ending its contract with an outside PR firm, the district is now seeking one person to oversee communications.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight and Paul Mercier
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 10, 2017
Kiwanis club honors area veterans

The Kiwanis Club of Sarasota hosted its fourth annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Oct. 10 at Sahib Shrine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Guests took a tour of the facility, getting a firsthand look at Roskamp’s ongoing analysis.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 10, 2017
Roskamp Institute showcases veteran services

The research and development institute has dedicated itself to understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other brain-related diseases.

  • Sarasota
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The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has received reports of possible loose tigers near Myakka City Thursday night.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 9, 2017
Possible loose tigers in Myakka City

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says it can't confirm the report

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2017
Tara Elementary honors veterans

Fourth-graders give a patriotic tribute.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Farmers Market will work with city staff and downtown leaders to review options for security upgrades.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2017
Farmers market seeks security upgrades

The director of the Sarasota Farmers Market wants to install barricades to protect attendees from potential harm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Before shot of the kitchen at 6809 Belmont Court.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 9, 2017
Fresh for the Lakewood Ranch market

No matter how beautiful, homes might need freshening to be sold in today's market.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mike Ward will serve as the new President and CEO of the Pines of Sarasota.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 9, 2017
Pines of Sarasota announces new leadership

The rehabilitation and senior care community has appointed Mike Ward as President and CEO.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Julia Sawyer and Addyson Danforth at an "Aqua Kids" summer camp at Mote.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 9, 2017
Winter camps now offered at Mote

For six days, first through fifth graders can attend winter-themed camps at the aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Wesley Haney and his daughter, Audrey, enjoy Braden River Elementary's "Fall-ing into Literacy."
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 9, 2017
Lakewood Ranch-area school puts spotlight on reading

Students at Braden River Elementary gather for a night of scholastic fun.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 9

Pepsi Freund captured this photograph early morning at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2017
East County weather page photo: Nov. 9

Susan DeVictor photographed this lotus on the water at Summerfield Community Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The home at 7202 Teal Creek Glen recently sold for $1.95 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 9, 2017
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1.95 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 23-27

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 9

Cindy Bucklen captured this Longboat Key sunset at Sutton Place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 9, 2017
Ten Longboat things you missed while you were away

A lot happened while you snowbirds were up north.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2017
Ten Sarasota things you missed while you were up north

You mean you weren't watching Siesta Key all summer?

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 9, 2017
Sarasota honors female wartime contributions

Sarasota is honoring the women of war with its 2017 Veterans Day Parade.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A controversial debate by the County Commission was just one of the things you missed in Sarasota this summer.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 9, 2017
Quiz: Do you know what made the news this summer?

Test your knowledge on what happened after you fled to higher ground and cooler weather for the long days of summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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