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  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 5, 2017
They know the drill at Braden River High School

Braden River's drill team crowns another two state champions.

  • East County
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 13, 2015
Movie Review: 'The Walk'

Robert Zemeckis reaches dazzling new heights in "The Walk," which is based on the real life story of Philippe Petit's 1974 high wire performance between the World Trade Center towers.

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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 5, 2024
Urbanite Theatre's 'Oak' gets scary, Southern style

Terry Guest's premiere play summons the unquiet ghost of slavery.

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  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 16, 2025
Riverview girls soccer seeks second straight district title

After the departure of six seniors in 2024, the Rams have reloaded with a rock-solid senior class and a promising group of underclassmen.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • February 12, 2025
Sarasota basketball teams compete for district titles

Recapping how Sarasota's teams fared in their respective district tournaments.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 6, 2023
Manatee County approves purchase of six new ambulances

The new ambulances will replace older models that are nearing the end of their life.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 13, 2024
Lakewood Ranch senior gives peak performance

After a quadruple bypass surgery, Summerfield's David Paliotta works toward an unlikely goal: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 16, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club's new owners come with a fresh vision

Virginia golf course company Heritage Golf Group believes it picked up a trophy asset in buying the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. Significant enhancements and improvements are on the docket.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 30, 2025
Downtown Sarasota to get Bentley franchise in 2026

A Bentley franchise has been awarded to Dimmitt Automotive Group, which has experience selling what the company's CEO calls "reward automobiles."

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 28, 2026
College hoops hopeful sticks it out at Lakewood Ranch Prep

Gavin Henderson, a junior guard, has powered the boys basketball program through its second season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 7, 2013
Garden Variety: Sarasota Garden Club

When the first 17 ladies of the Sarasota Garden Club met in 1927, they set a mission to beautify their community. Today, the club does much more than that.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2015
'End of an Era' for Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant

The Moore family prepares for its next course after selling the iconic 47-year-old Longboat Key restaurant.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Our View

Call in the creative pros

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 22, 2021
'Great Balls of Fire' captures Lewis' incendiary style

Florida Studio Theatre performance showcases rock 'n' roll pioneer's legendary career.

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  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2020
City commissioners consider shift to evening meetings

When should the City Commission hold its meetings? Some elected officials think the night time is the right time.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2023
Riverview High kicker commits to Miami after arduous senior season

Stone Springman fought through a broken back to earn a spot with the Hurricanes.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2022
Riverview soccer's offense finds its footing

The Rams scored four goals in a district tournament victory over Venice High

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2022
How football grew to dominate the US sports landscape — and all fall weekends

The rough-and-tumble sport isn't for the faint of heart. That's why Americans love it.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 20, 2022
Competition and camaraderie are on the menu at Gecko's

The kitchen staff at Gecko's Grill & Pub isn't just catering to your appetite. They're trying to outdo each other.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 20, 2015
Always enough love

A homemade welcome mat leading into the McAndrew home reads, “Welcome to our loud, crazy, fun, happy home.” With six children under one roof, the noise begins at 6:30 a.m. It doesn’t stop until nearly 9 p.m.

  • East County
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