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

Fourth-graders give a patriotic tribute.

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

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

  • Sarasota
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    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
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 9

Cindy Bucklen captured this Longboat Key sunset at Sutton Place.

  • Longboat Key
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    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
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    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
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    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
Mable Ringling (left) sits on a bench with Ca’ d’Zan guests.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 9, 2017
Garden Club celebrates 90 years

The club was created in 1927 by some of Sarasota's most notable names.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2017
Zota names leadership team

General manager led operations at the former Longboat Key Hilton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 9, 2017
Grey weather puts damper on the Blues

Organizer of Giving Hunger the Blues asks for donations after all-day rain keeps eventgoers away.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Emanuele Moschini gives a teammate a hug after barely missing the net on a shot.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2017
Cardinal Mooney boys soccer hopes to play as a stronger unit

The Cougars reached the regional finals last season, but lose the top goal-scorer in school history.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A closeup of Samson Miller during a joust. Photo courtesy the Knights of Valour.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2017
Jousting troupe at Sarasota Medieval Fair goes full-contact every time

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A condominium at 420 Golden Gate Point sold recently for $2,517,500.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 9, 2017
Waterfront condominium sells for $2,517,500

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 23-27.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle discusses recreation opportunities with resident Jude Levy at Payne Park Auditorium on Saturday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2017
Sarasota begins parks and recreation master plan

The city is inviting residents to share their thoughts on Sarasota’s parks and recreation needs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Projects like the CitySide apartment complex have brought new investment and new residents into the Rosemary District, but area stakeholders want more variety from future developments.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2017
Rosemary District seeks benefits from new projects

After a spike in residential building in the Rosemary District, the neighborhood hopes to extract community improvements from future high-density developments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A proposed parking garage on the Selby campus would be four stories, with an additional story on a portion of the structure for a rooftop restaurant.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2017
Selby Gardens master plan draws questions

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hopes to grow its bayfront campus, but there are seeds of doubt among neighboring residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Palm Avenue scaffolding malfunction was one of several high-profile construction accidents downtown this summer.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2017
Growth issues dominate city conversations

As building continues throughout the city of Sarasota, officials are examining polices designed to manage the effects of new development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.9.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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