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Tasha Muhammad got a bar for now and for later.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 3, 2016
Willis Elementary staff screams for ice cream

Faculty and staff got free ice cream Tuesday, May 3, as part of teacher appreciation week.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 3, 2016
Henry Rodriguez to rebrand Stickney Point motel

The prolific developer aims to remodel the 21-unit Elephant Ear Suites into the Siesta Inn & Suites.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This was the third and largest year for the events group Father Daughter Dance. Photo courtesy of Lindsey Wilson.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2016
GreyHawk Landing glams up for dads and daughters

The events group hosted its 3rd annual Father Daughter Dance.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 3, 2016
INTERACTIVE: Share your Players Theatre memories

The iconic performing arts center plans to move out of downtown Sarasota and into a new Lakewood Ranch development.

  • Sarasota
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 3, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Saddened Pirate softball players honor "Meme"

  • East County
  • Sports
Despite significant public support at Monday's meeting, the City Commission did not approve a proposed land use change that would allow plans for an affordable housing project to proceed.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 2, 2016
Vengroff apartment project: “Not going to happen”

As the City Commission debated whether to require annual inspections for a proposed affordable housing complex, the property owner walked out of the hearing, proclaiming the project dead.

  • Sarasota
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The Players CEO Michelle Bianchi Pingel and Artistic Director Jeffery Kin announce the theater's move to become the centerpiece of the Waterside at Lakewood Ranch's town center.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 2, 2016
Players Theatre announces move from Sarasota to Lakewood Ranch

New Players Center for Performing Arts will anchor Waterside's town center.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 2, 2016
Longboat Key hosts first turtle nest of the season

Mote Marine volunteers have discovered the first turtle nest of the summer on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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All six of the honorees Army Spc. Elwood “Woody” Schiffman, Harold Ronson, retired Air Force Col. Leonard Friedlander, USMC Capt. Tom Smith, retired Army Col. Ben Knisely and Army Spc. Christopher Keilty.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 2, 2016
JFCS salutes six local veterans

Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast honors veterans for their service to the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Harvey Vengroff has pushed the city to approve his plans for a 393-unit apartment complex on Fruitville Road.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 2, 2016
Will Vengroff’s affordable housing plans move ahead?

Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff must earn approval from a supermajority of the City Commission to proceed with plans for an apartment complex east of downtown.

  • Sarasota
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Phillis Black and her husband, Jack, pull up for a good seat for the show.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 30, 2016
Longboat Key clubs ride in for Butch Cassidy

The Garden and Kiwanis clubs held its second Dinner and a Movie night.

  • Longboat Key
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Crystal Erberfeld watches closely as her dad, Dale Kingsland, pins a boutonniere on her date, Stirling Lamb. Erberfeld is a sophomore and Lamb is a junior.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 30, 2016
Was Pirates' prom perfect? Go ask Alice

Braden River students party to 'Alice in Wonderland' theme.

  • East County
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Brenda Murtz of Nokomis jokes with Lucas Naranjo of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 30, 2016
Lakewood Ranch tennis festival shows the love

The 2nd Annual Take Stock in Children event was held at the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pineview School student Jack Pullman and Braden River High School student Logan Miller work on the Skull and Bones Robotics team robot.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 30, 2016
Da Vinci Faire sparks interest at Manatee Technical College

Technology gurus and entrepreneurs gathered at the BarCamp Sarasota event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota City Commissioner Liz Alpert and Jim Barber
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 30, 2016
Argus Foundation simmers with Low Country Boil

Community leaders crack crab legs with Argus Foundation at the Sarasota Outboard Club.

  • Sarasota
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Peggy Christ and her German shepherd Nicky hang out on her riverside patio. Christ has lived on the Braden River for 30 years.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 30, 2016
Tara Bridge talk resurfaces

Group forms to urge Manatee County to build a bridge that connects Honore Avenue and Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2016
Fairytale prom delights

Lakewood Ranch High School students celebrated prom April 29.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Former Longboat Key Town Commissioner Lynn Larson fought hard for a crosswalk at Country Club Shores.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 29, 2016
Longboat residents rally to save crosswalk

Ahead of a Town Commission meeting Monday, Country Club Shores owners have asked commissioners to keep at least one of the controversial traffic features.

  • Longboat Key
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Jack Garner, Susan DeVictor and Neil Oldham have won the Observer's photo contest for April.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Jack Garner, Susan DeVictor and Neil Oldham have won the Observer's photo contest for April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Amy Esper, Michelle Brown and Lynn Brown.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2016
First Presbyterian tends to First Roots fundraiser

The First Presbyterian Preschool hosts the First Roots fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lindsay Adam, Vincente and Samuel Zegers with Jen King-Elliot and Vivian Elliot
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 29, 2016
Alta Vista neighbors picnic in the shade

The Alta Vista Neighborhood Association hosts a picnic for neighbors at Concordia Lutheran Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tyson Green uses the self-loader truck to clean up trees on the Red Cross grounds in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 29, 2016
Red Cross receives Arbor Day gift

Green's Tree and Landscape Maintenance does charity work at Red Cross building in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Fatal accident at University Parkway and Miramar Way.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 29, 2016
Lakewood Ranch man dies in University Parkway auto accident

Passenger seriously injured in one-car crash at University Parkway and Miramar Way

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 29, 2016
Weekend Best Bet: BarCamp Sarasota-Bradenton's DaVinci Faire

The fun, family-friendly conference will explore science and technology.

  • East County
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock inspects two groins Dec. 17 that were installed last year to hold sand at the north end of the Island.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 29, 2016
Bid protest affects Longboat Key beach project

Bid protest may hold up Longboat Key beach project

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2016
Tara boasts bocce bash

Residents enjoy a monthly post-bocce meal together.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mason Ondercin, Lucy Crisp, Alex Hornacek and Ginny Harrison fill in for the Sarasota County commissioners.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 28, 2016
County administration brings their children to work

Daughters and sons of Sarasota County employees spend the day learning about different departments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John and Sandra Chrzczonowski with their grandson and Sarasota High School junior Austin.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 28, 2016
Sarasota County Schools awards most improved students

Students who improved academically and in behavior are rewarded for their efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Paul Blackketter
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 28, 2016
SANCA president and CEO resigns

Paul Blackketter steps down after seven years developing Nathan Benderson Park into top rowing facility.

  • East County
  • News
Neil Oldham captured this shot of a northern flicker in a Sarasota palm tree.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: April 28

Neil Oldham captured this shot of a northern flicker in a Sarasota palm tree.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Roxana Walters, of Lakewood Ranch, captured this shot of a bald eagle at its nest near State Road 70.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2016
East County weather page photo: April 28

Roxana Walters, of Lakewood Ranch, captured this shot of a bald eagle at its nest near State Road 70.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Donna Harrison submitted this photo of a peaceful evening at Beer Can Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 28

Donna Harrison submitted this photo of a peaceful evening at Beer Can Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tara Boulevard currently dead-ends in the River Place community at the Braden River.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 28, 2016
Tara Boulevard residents gather support for bridge over Braden River

Members say residents shouldn’t be using I-75 for local travel.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 28, 2016
Moore’s Stone Crab demolition begins on Longboat

Owners of the Shore on Longboat Key have contractors tearing apart the restaurant, making way for a new name on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 28, 2016
Another test on housing

The Sarasota City Commission is expected to vote Monday on Harvey Vengroff’s affordable apartment project. An independent study sees it as a national model.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Although the downtown CRA Advisory Board wants to prioritize Fruitville Road improvements, Chief Planner Steve Stancel is still working with consultants on plans for the project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 28, 2016
City ponders final downtown CRA priorities

As the city and county continue to squabble over the end of the downtown CRA, officials discuss how to spend the remaining funds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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