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Pamela Williams submitted this photo of a little blue heron at Celery Fields.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 18

Pamela Williams submitted this photo of a little blue heron at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2016
East County weather page photo: Feb. 18

Monica Mingote submitted this photo of a sunset at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Joan Gill submitted this photo of her grandsons enjoying a Longboat Key sunset.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 18

Joan Gill submitted this photo of her grandsons enjoying a Longboat Key sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2016
Lakewood advances to title game

The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team will play for the Class 7A state championship tomorrow.

  • East County
  • Sports
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Steve Queior with guest speaker Tony Carvajal and Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 19, 2016
Sarasota Chamber hosts 96th annual Kickoff

Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce invites businesses to consider projected growth for 2030.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team is heading to its first Final Four Feb. 19 (courtesy Karter Clark)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2016
Meet the Team: Lakewood Ranch Girls Basketball

A look at the 11 girls who will take the court for the Mustangs in the Final Four Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 18, 2016
St. Mary Men’s Club hosts February meeting

The Men’s Club at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its monthly meeting Feb. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 18, 2016
Bashaw Elementary students find their rhythm on the dance floor

The school hosted its annual Daddy-Daughter Dance Feb. 18.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Auditor Joe Welch runs through audit highlights for each community development district.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 18, 2016
Lakewood Ranch audits deemed 'clean'

Auditors report no problems.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School's College and Career Fair will feature more than 80 colleges, universities and career options.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 18, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High explores college and career options

The school will host its annual College and Career Fair Feb. 19.

  • East County
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File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 18, 2016
Manatee County Natural Resources Department hosts photography contest

The winners will be featured in a gallery at Robinson Preserve.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team will face Niceville in the state semifinals Feb. 19, at the Lakeland Center.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2016
Mustangs face Niceville in girls basketball Final Four

The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team will make its first Final Four appearance Feb. 19.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 18, 2016
Siesta Beach nabs No. 3 ranking in TripAdvisor awards

A year after topping the Travelers’ Choice Award for the best U.S. beach, Siesta Key is again recognized as a frontrunner for the distinction.

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ODA senior Parke Phillips hit three home runs, including two grand slams, the first week of the season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview sweeps Player of the Year and Coach of the Year honors for Class 8A

  • Sarasota
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Susan Kelley during a rare time when she's not Florence, Italy which serves as the inspiration for her latest book "Ciao Pussy!"
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 18, 2016
An American in Florence

Susan Kelley’s latest book “Ciao Pussy!” documents her 16 years abroad as a resident of Florence, Italy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dan Watnem, who manages the Excelsior condominium, looks at the damage to a Building 5 unit.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • February 18, 2016
Tornado recovery slow for some

One month after the storm, 58 Siesta Key condo units remain uninhabitable, and many other residents are still waiting for repairs.

  • Siesta Key
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Photo by Jack Short. The new pavilion and walkway at Siesta Key Beach will be open to the public on Saturday, Feb. 20 after two years of construction.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 18, 2016
Sarasota calendar 2.18.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Feb. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 18, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Sebly orchids and found hounds

WEEK OF FEB. 18

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • February 18, 2016
Work ends, begins on Siesta Key beaches

As one Siesta Key beach project winds down and prepares for its grand opening, another ramps up.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • February 18, 2016
Logan’s departure leaves city homeless strategy in flux

As the city parts ways with homelessness director Doug Logan, officials are leaving the responsibility of creating a housing first apparatus to the private sector.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 18, 2016
Make beach parkers pay

The renovated facilities at Siesta Key Beach are a smart investment — improving infrastructure and a crucial economic driver. Next to be addressed: Pay for parking.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 18, 2016
Gulf View properties sells for $4.7 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between February 1 and February 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sheryl King, Chris Jenkins and Jason Champion
    By
  • Jack Short
  • February 18, 2016
Signs: Are they a changin’?

Southgate residents say it’s time for change when it comes to the community’s only sign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Purple Ribbon Committee will tour the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall at its next meeting on Aug. 28.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 18, 2016
Van Wezel study calls for new facility

As part of the Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 planning effort, a study commissioned by the Van Wezel Foundation recommends the construction of a new venue with more than 2,000 seats — at a price from $150 to $525 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 18, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.18.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Nikki Yanez, won the USTA Girls 12 hard court national championship this past August.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2016
Making a mark on the competition

Sarasota 12-year-old has been playing in the Girls’ 18s singles division for the past year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 17, 2016
Seaplace celebrates Mardi Gras

Seaplace kept the Fat Tuesday celebrations going a week later at its Mardi Gras party Feb. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 17, 2016
Republican Club discusses U.S.-Israeli relationship

The Republican Club of Longboat Key held its monthly meeting Feb. 16, at Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andy
    By
  • Jack Short
  • February 17, 2016
Wayward dog, Andy, found

Ten days after jumping a 12-foot fence at a foster home on Siesta Key, social media and a network of vigilant dog lovers helped locate Andy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch pitcher Logan Newton allowed three hits and stuck out seven in five innings of work Feb. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2016
Logan Newton tosses shutout

The Lakewood Ranch softball team earned its first district win of the season Feb. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson presents a proclaimation celebrating the 20th anniverary of CYD to CEO Karen Bogues, Sarah Marin and former commissioner Shannon Staub.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 17, 2016
CYD celebrates 20 years developing young leaders

Sarasota County Commissioners recognize Community Youth Development on its 20th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Senior Tyler Dyson led Braden River to its second district win of the season Feb. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2016
Braden River baseball blanks Armwood

The Braden River baseball team beat Armwood 6-0 in district action Feb. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2016
Orioles to open Spring workouts

Pitchers and catchers will take the field for their first Spring Training workout Feb. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
With a new investor on board, Major League Football hopes to kick off its training season in March at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 17, 2016
Major League Football finds new funding source

New professional football league based in Lakewood Ranch appears to be back on schedule for inaugural 2016 season.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River softball coach Melissa Dowling talks with junior Sarah Crawford during the Pirates 5-2 victory versus Sarasota Feb. 11.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2016
Coach's pitch -- 'Be your best'

Braden River softball coach has Pirates pushing their limits.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch junior pitcher Logan Newton will lead the Mustang in their home opener Feb. 18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top matchups in East County sports this week.

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