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East County sports roundup: 04.24.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 24, 2017
East County weekend sports roundup: 04.24.17

East County weekend sports roundup: 04.24.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Justin DeMutiis
    A time to celebrate |
  • April 23, 2017
Just Married: Kim Goldberg and Christian Poslock

The college friends-turned-sweethearts married on March 11 at The Ringling.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2017
A dance beneath the stars

Sparkles, sundaes and dancing highlight prom at ODA.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 22, 2017
Sarasota Bay Cup: The Mote Marine Laboratory Regatta sets sail

More than 70 boats sailed around Sarasota Bay on April 22 in the regatta that will benefit Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2017
Tropical touch for charity

Sunset highlights Lakewood Ranch fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 22, 2017
Christ Church sends off snowbirds

Congregation members gathered at Cedars East Tennis Resort on April 22.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 22, 2017
St. Martha hosts fashionable benefit

St. Martha hosts fashionable benefit

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 22, 2017
Euphemia Haye walks for a cure

The annual JDRF-affiliated walk took place on April 22 at Joan Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 22, 2017
Southeastern Guide Dogs host a walk in the park

Southeastern Guide Dogs host a walk in the park

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2017
Prom proves wonderland for adults with special needs

This year's 'night with the stars' prom had an 'Alice in Wonderland' theme.

  • East County
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Chuck Whittall, president of Unicorp National Developments, at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort property.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 21, 2017
Colony developer has agreed to new terms with unit owners, Colony Association president says

Unicorp President Chuck Whittall met with members of the Colony Association on Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
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Florida' s dry weather has prompted an emergency declaration from Gov. Rick Scott.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 21, 2017
Sarasota County issues burn ban

Fire danger high in drier-than-normal year.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 21, 2017
Plymouth Harbor celebrates Earth Day

Residents led and participated in the event that include trivia, vendors and a video.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.21.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 21, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.21.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 04.21.17

  • Sarasota
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East County sports roundup: 04.21.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 21, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.21.17

East County sports roundup: 04.21.17

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 20, 2017
All Angels sends off snowbirds

Parishioners gathered for a beach barbecue on April 20.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 20, 2017
First Presbyterian Preschool holds annual fundraiser

First Presbyterian Preschool holds annual fundraiser

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 20, 2017
Longboat Harbour sends off snowbirds with cheesy farewell

About 150 residents gathered for an end-of-season party on April 20.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy’s Magic is a blind therapy horse used for SMART’s literacy program.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 20, 2017
Magic: SMART’s badge of honor

Annual derby celebration raises money for riding therapy program.

  • East County
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Longboat Key is considering the possibility of relocating a historic cottage.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 20, 2017
Longboat Key Historical Society hopes for a new home

The organization's museum closed in 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Saunders and Stephanie Anton, executive vice president of Luxury Portfolio International
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 20, 2017
Local realtors lunch at Serenissima

The six- bedroom mansion is listed for $26.5 million, a record listing price for Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Childrens Dream Fund Marketing and Communications Director Amanda Griffin holds up a picture of a 9-year-old girl who will benefit from the Rotary grant. The girl, Kiya, will go to Give Kids the World.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 20, 2017
Festival fun spills over for charity

Club donates $112,000 from annual wine festival proceeds.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: April 20

Marie Pelicano captured this photo of sunset at Island Park in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2017
East County weather page photo: April 20

Gordon Silver captured this shot of a few dozen white pelicans making a pit stop in a GreyHawk Landing lake.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 20

Marie Pelicano captured this shot from Lido Key after sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 20, 2017
Canines steal the show

your town

  • East County
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Phineas Alpers Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 20, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: April 20, 2017

Evelyn Fresch, Phineas Alpers and Richard Hershatter died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rachel Weeks, pictured with her daughters, Hailey, left, and Audrey, right, is eager to better navigate her community with her guide dog, Plum.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 20, 2017
Guide dog gives new leash on life

Service dog provides Lakewood Ranch mom with new opportunities.

  • East County
  • News
East County sports roundup: 04.20.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.20.17

East County sports roundup: 04.20.17

  • East County
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 20, 2017
Give this bill an ‘F’

Florida lawmakers can’t help themselves. They love to meddle (too much) in public education. The latest idea — ‘Schools of Hope’ — doesn’t offer much hope. It’s bureaucracy at its worst.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Martine and Pierre Filiatrault pose with a photo taken in front of their castle in Gaujac, France.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 20, 2017
Opsrey couple inherits French castle

Castle on a Hill

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 20, 2017
MYTH OF SARASOTA: THAT IT IS A BOOM TOWN, HOT BED OF GROWTH

The numbers don't lie.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Developer Greg Kveton said the new construction technique will benefit both his company and the city.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 20, 2017
City approves DeMarcay construction changes

Despite the protests of neighboring residents, the city will not mandate a construction technique for an 18-story condominium project on Palm Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ringling College President Larry Thompson said the school is committed to being a collaborative neighbor — but also that the campus could continue to expand.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 20, 2017
Ringling College growth draws mixed reactions from neighbors

Ringling College is expanding even faster than school officials hoped. The North Trail embraces the growth, but Newtown fears its impact.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fernando Vega and the CryoXL cryosauna.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2017
Cryotherapy a cool new option for pain relief

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Max Drewett patrols the Rams' defensive side of the field.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2017
Riverview lacrosse shows sport can take hold in Sarasota

The program made the Sweet 16 in its first playoff-eligible season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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