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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 20, 2016
Riverview volleyball wins first district title since 2006

The Rams shrugged off a slow start to down Newsome 3-1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch boys cross country team won the Class 4A District 8 meet on Oct. 20 at Palm Harbor University.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch boys cross country team wins district meet

The team qualified for its regional meet on Oct. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Riverview girls cross country team won the Class 4A District 8 meet on Oct. 20 at Palm Harbor University.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 20, 2016
Riverview girls cross country takes first place in district meet

Sarasota finished in second place.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 20, 2016
Gloria Musicae entertains Amore diners

The choral group performed songs throughout the restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 chairwoman June Stroup poses with fellow board members, from left to right: Alan Roth, Gil Pearce, Gary Berns and Bob Swiatek.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 20, 2016
Longtime CDD supervisors retire

Lakewood Ranch leaders provided combined 21 years of service to the community.

  • East County
  • News
Gene Jaleski will run a fifth time for a seat on the Longboat Key Commission.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 20, 2016
Gene Jaleski to run again for Longboat Key Commission

Jaleski lost his last bid for a commission seat in March 2015 to at-large Commissioner Phill Younger.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo from the 2012 boat show that was sponsored by MaineMax.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 20, 2016
Cannons Marina to sponsor St. Armands Boat Show

The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 and Oct. 23.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 20, 2016
Forty Carrots expands services with therapy center

New therapy center officially opens at Forty Carrots Family Center campus.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 20, 2016
Residents lobby for restoration of historic architecture

As Ringling College works to transform the old Sarasota High School into an art museum, some residents want the building restored down to the very last detail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The incumbent Betsy Benac will face Jack Richardson in the General Election.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2016
County Commission — District 7: Betsy Benac

The incumbent Benac will face Jack Richardson in the general election.

  • East County
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Jack Richardson will face incumbent Betsy Benac in the General Election.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2016
County Commission — District 7: Jack Richardson

Richardson will face incumbent Betsy Benac in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
Edward Viltz will face Gina Messenger in the General Election.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2016
School Board — District 1: Edward Viltz

Viltz will face Gina Messenger in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
File photo. The force was strong with Jamie Murdick dressed as Princess Leia and London as Yoda during the the 18th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 20, 2016
Your Sarasota Calendar: Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview quarterback Mike Welcer will try and top last week's five touchdown performance this week on the road against Newsome on Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m .
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 20, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Margo Schnapf had 24 kills and 24 digs in Riverview volleyball’s 3-2 win over Venice on Oct. 13.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 20, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.20.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.20.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney senior setter Annie Shaw and her mother, Laurie Shaw, fight back tears during player introductions on Senior Night.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 20, 2016
Cardinal Mooney volleyball player's Senior Night is made unforgettable

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota triathlete Linda Bayne gets ready to practice swimming with the Sarasota Storm at Siesta Beach.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 20, 2016
Sarasota triathlete follows own rules on path to success

Her ultimate goal: Push her body to its limits

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Hoyt Architects produced this conceptual rendering of a Women’s Sports Museum along Sarasota’s bayfront — which has already upset City Commissioner Susan Chapman.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 20, 2016
Women’s Sports Museum sets its sights on Sarasota bayfront

A local group is pitching a bayfront home for a women’s sports museum. Will the concept be a hit with city leaders and residents?

  • Sarasota
  • News
In 2001, a statue of John Ringling was erected on a new median neck-out at South Boulevard of the Presidents — one of the many projects Marty Rappaport helped become a reality on St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 20, 2016
Longtime St. Armands Circle leader announces retirement

Colleagues and city officials say Marty Rappaport, the founder of the St. Armands Business Improvement District, had a lasting impact on the direction of the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 20, 2016
We recommend …

If you’re an independent voter or still undecided on the local races, this might help you decide. Reader beware: We always favor candidates who back the freedom agenda.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo. Treat SRQ
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 20, 2016
Cocktail party gets our vote

Treat SRQ declares its endorsement for the cocktail party.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. A condominium in The Tower Residences tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 20, 2016
Tower Residences unit sells for $2.9 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between October 3 and October 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • October 20, 2016
Dolphin Towers: Back on Top

A chic renovation signals a new life for a venerable high-rise.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • October 20, 2016
Three Things

Family values: A place to stretch a child’s imagination and build family memories.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 20, 2016
We recommend …

If you’re an independent voter or still undecided on the local races, this might help you decide. Reader beware: We always favor candidates who back the freedom agenda.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.20.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
David Miner is an attorney and Vietnam veteran, who has served on the school board since 2012.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2016
School Board — District 3: Dave “Watchdog” Miner

The incumbent Miner will face Misty Servia in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
Misty Servia is challenging incumbent Dave “Watchdog” Miner in the General Election.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 20, 2016
School Board — District 3: Misty Servia

Servia is challenging incumbent Dave “Watchdog” Miner in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2016
Heritage Harbour South CDD — Seat 2: Michelle Patterson

Patterson will face Joe Ramsey in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
Ramsey will face Michelle Patterson in the General Election.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2016
Heritage Harbour South CDD — Seat 2: Joe Ramsey

Ramsey will face Michelle Patterson in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2016
Heritage Harbour South CDD — Seat 4: Joyce Sandy

Sandy will face Larry Eichert in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 20, 2016
Heritage Harbour South CDD — Seat 4: Larry Eichert

Larry Eichert will face Joyce Sandy in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 — Seat 2: Laura Fox

Fox will face Krishna Dragash in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 — Seat 2: Kristiana Dragash

Dragash will face Laura Fox in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 — Seat 4: Jane Bruyer

Bruyer will face Bob Crain in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 — Seat 4: Bob Crain

Crain will face Jane Bruyer in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
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