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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 2, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch coach Tony Cummins congratulates his team following a scoreless inning. Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2014
Postseason Promise

The Mustangs captured their fifth-consecutive district championship with a victory against Braden River. The teams may face off again in regional play.

  • East County
  • Sports
Emani Smalls launches a shot put.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 18, 2018
Pirate's success a stone's throw away

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2012
Lady Blazers hold on to beat Lady Panthers

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team held on to defeat Bradenton Christian 25-23, 25-22, 23-25, 15-25, 15-11 in non-district action Sept. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
The principal of the school is Angela Hodges Lindsey.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • June 5, 2019
Ready for the opening bell in Lakewood Ranch

Mona Jain Middle School will feature technology unique in Florida.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 12, 2011
District 26 All-Star Scoreboard July 9-11

Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little League's 11/12 and Junior All-Stars both earned victories this past weekend.

  • East County
  • Sports
ULI panelists made it clear that none of the recommendations can be implemented until the town and its residents agree to work together.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 31, 2013
Year in Review: October 2013, ULI: 'Key should embrace change'

The panel's report urges the town to create a walkable Town Center concept near Publix and scrap its codes and Comp Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"The adage, 'The way I learned worked for me, it'll work for my kid,' is bunk. Children learn differently now," DeJong-Richter CEO Tracy Richter said.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 25, 2015
Manatee Technical College hosts Educational Futures Conference

Manatee Technical College, Manatee County School District hosts Educational Futures Conference

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2009
Learning Center adds new golf schools

Rosedale Golf & Country Club and Director of Instruction and Certified PGA Professional Steve Whidden have created five new golf schools for the 2009-2010 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • November 11, 2013
Watch: Sarasota Medieval Fair

Watch: Sarasota Medieval Fair

  • Sarasota
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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 21, 2017
Sarasota celebrates Pride Fest

The annual event took place Oct. 21 in J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River defensive back Davion Bank returned a kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown. Courtesy photo Dan Miller
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.30.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2012
JUST THE STATS

3 - The number of Sarasota County boys and girls golf teams that advanced to their respective regional tournaments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Senior Community Health Nurse for the Department of Health in Sarasota County Audrey Kurasz brings preventative healthcare into the communities that need it the most.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 13, 2017
County service brings healthcare to the community

The Health in Motion bus is out in the community two days a week to provide preventative healthcare to people who may not have access otherwise.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 3, 2016
Two tales of intervention

The stories of Cask & Ale and Oaktree Development show how good intentions by the city actually drive up entertainment and housing prices for the consumer.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The CSAB advises and makes recommendations to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners regarding priorities and expenditures of the County's dedicated millage for children’s services.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 15, 2014
Manatee County accepts Children's Services Board applications

Manatee County is accepting applications to fill three seats on the Children's Services Advisory Board.

  • East County
  • News
Pascone's Ristorante owner Judi Stanley is eager for the restaurant to open July 27.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2018
Retail rises in UTC corridor

Several new businesses head to UTC shopping districts

  • East County
  • News
Kay Thayer returns a serve at the Longboat Key Tennis Center, where you can get a "serving" of a different kind on Thanksgiving Day.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 25, 2019
Giving thanks, the Longboat Key way

This island is full of its own traditions. Here's what a Thanksgiving Day on Longboat Key might look like.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Micah Fenn is one of four Riverview seniors who will play in the Sarasota-Manatee Boys All-Star Game March 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 24, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

All-star game gives area seniors one final time to shine.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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