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ODA senior M'Balia Bangoura earned an automatic berth to the state tournament after winning the No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles district titles.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2016
ODA wins district tennis crowns

The ODA boys and girls tennis teams will host the first-round regional matches April 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lee-En Chung submitted this photo of spring blooms on Beach Road on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: March 31

Lee-En Chung submitted this photo of spring blooms on Beach Road on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michelle Crabtree captured this shot where the Braden River flows into Evers Lake near Jiggs Landing.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2016
East County weather page photo: March 31

Michelle Crabtree captured this shot where the Braden River flows into Evers Lake near Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Niki Muller, of Longboat Key, submitted this photo of a sailboat she sees floating through the bay most evenings.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 31

Niki Muller, of Longboat Key, submitted this photo of a sailboat she sees floating through the bay most evenings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This bench along the sidewalk near Honore Avenue overlooks the wetlands and future Whole Foods development.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 31, 2016
Whole Foods wetland trial set for August

Manasota 88's lawsuit against Sarasota County over wetland impacts was expedited.

  • East County
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Bunny Skirboll recognizes Ann Hartka with the award for Outstanding Board Member.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 31, 2016
Compeer celebrates five years of friendship

Compeer Sarasota honors Ann Hartka as outstanding board member.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Matt Nessetti, Dr. Doris Ramirez Nessetti, Dr. Irv Becker and Physician Assistant Anne Marie Dozier
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 31, 2016
Longboat medical center opens today

Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living opens

  • Longboat Key
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MLFB President Wes Chandler informed the players on Thursday that the league's 2016 season has been cancelled.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 31, 2016
Major League Football cancels its 2016 season

After another year of development, professional league plans on return in 2017

  • East County
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Braden River pitcher Eric Kimsey earned the win versus Sarasota March 30.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2016
Pirates top Sailors

The Braden River baseball team beat No. 2 ranked Sarasota 2-1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nicole Polivchak finished ninth at the Curro South African Juniors International March 7 through March 10, in Cape Town, South Africa. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Junior uses golf to see the world.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Nicole Leffler, the 34-year-old owner of Wild Ginger, has twice expanded into new storefronts over the last two years.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 31, 2016
Gulf Gate lures young entrepreneurs

The Sarasota County business district offers cheap rents — and big opportunities.

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Shelly welcomes back runners from the one mile fun run during the Run for the Turtles on Saturday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 31, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.31.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Easter bunny and Jeff Lee.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 31, 2016
+Timehop: Siesta Key Easter

Jeff Lee stands in line to take a photo with the Easter bunny at the SKVA Easter egg hunts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The parking meters formerly used in downtown Sarasota are being brought to the newly renovated Siesta Beach parking lot.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 31, 2016
Siesta Beach visitors to cough up cash to park

Overnight parking meters appear in front of parked cars at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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A home in Harbor Acres tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 31, 2016
Harbor Acres home sells from $5.25 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between March 14 and March 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle officially assumed his new role Wednesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 31, 2016
Conversation with Sarasota Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle

The city's new parks and recreation director talks about the challenges of spearheading a push to improve the city's parks services.

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This rendering depicts the two-lane John Ringling Causeway with wider sidewalks and enhanced landscaping. The other side will include a bike and running track to promote healthier living.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 31, 2016
City shares plans for two-lane Ringling Bridge

Expanding on an effort to make Fruitville Road more pedestrian-friendly, city staff says a narrower John Ringling Causeway presents exciting opportunities for recreational use.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Consultant Earl Schwartz was recently discovered working on a lost 20-year-old report.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 31, 2016
Audit uncovers forgotten city reserves, studies

As the city conducts some spring cleaning, officials discovered a 20-year-old consultant’s report and several pots of money that had previously been overlooked.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A proposal from private developer would replace the Lido Beach concession stand with a larger restaurant.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 31, 2016
Lido survey shows opposition to pool and pavilion plans

The city is seeking a private vendor to enhance and operate the Lido pool and pavilion, but a survey indicates significant resident opposition to major changes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota residents Bob Arello and Gary Dixon train with Throws Florida Coach Andy Vince, center, in preparation for masters throwing competitions.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2016
Hitting the Mark

Competing in a weight-throwing track and field event, Sarasota residents prove mastering a sport is possible at any age.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 31, 2016
HuB Lofts may offer downtown more variety

A 97-unit apartment complex slated for downtown Sarasota could bring more families to a quieter part of the city’s core.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Girls Inc. names ‘She Has No Clue Where She’s Going’ honoree Executive Director Angie Stringer.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 31, 2016
Girls Inc. names ‘She Has No Clue Where She’s Going’ honoree

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County Executive Director Angie Stringer recognized for being directionally challenged.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Laurel Park residents Daniel Harris, who lives in the Balcony Apartments on Rawls Avenue, and Kate Lowman believe the proposed Woman's Exchange loading zone will have a detrimental impact on the neighborhood.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 31, 2016
Officials set to settle dispute on Woman's Exchange expansion

Representatives for the Woman’s Exchange and Laurel Park Neighborhood Association have one last opportunity to present their arguments regarding the city's approval of a contentious plan for expansion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 03.31.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Riverview's D.J. Bryant was named the MVP of the Sarasota-Manatee Boys Basketball All-Star Game March 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.31.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.31.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney's Liam Hudson will help lead the Cougars into the 6th Annual Marcus Freeman Memorial Invitational April 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top Sarasota area sporting events

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mary Anne Thornhill came for the presentation for Florida Power and Light.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2016
Baugh hosts town hall meeting

Attendees also heard from FPL and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch officials.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 30, 2016
Christ Church holds dinner

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian held a Wednesday Night Dinner March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview's Willow Weintraub will play for the No. 1 singles title March 31.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2016
District tennis tournament underway

The Class 4A-District 8 tennis tournament will continue through March 31.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 30, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2016
Sarasota, Manatee tourism hits the road

Visit Sarasota's Virginia Haley and Manatee County Convention and Visitors Bureau's Elliott Falcione shared about the area.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 30, 2016
Promenade shows off its talent

Promenade held an art show for residents March 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 30, 2016
Key of Sea strikes a perfect chord

The Key of Sea choir held its final performance of the year March 29, at the Players Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 30, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Trump invests in Colony

Donald Trump invests in Colony

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 30, 2016
Post-season: Traffic is job 1

It was the No. 1 topic of the season. And sad to say, it’s only going to get worse. That is, unless community leaders marshal their efforts now and not wait for FDOT.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This purple martin bird house has led to a new policy in Waterlefe.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 30, 2016
Perch for purple martins prevails in Waterlefe

Tall bird house in the deed-restricted community provides seed for compromise.

  • East County
  • News
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