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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2009
IN BRIEF

COMMUNITY NEWS AND NOTES

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Seniors Sabrina Herrera, Benjamin French, Justin Feroze, Tess Zambella, Nicolas Wiggington, Marina Herrera and Marribel Contreras enjoy their final JROTC regional championship. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 18, 2020
Pirates build on winning legacy

Braden River High's JROTC drill team wins fourth consecutive regional championship

  • East County
  • News
Patrick Noonan, Bruce Warren, Danny Bernardy and Gil Brady in "Spamalot." Photo by Maria Lyle.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 18, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Spamalot'

Florida Studio Theatre is taking audiences back to the dark ages with its current production of 'Monty Python's Spamalot.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota High football sails past Booker High

The Sailors' Battie brothers combined for 285 offensive yards.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Teacher and behavioral therapist Courtney Rune works with Adam Schwab at Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 29, 2018
Sarasota mom speaks up about apraxia

The Half Dozen Donut Run at Nathan Benderson Park will raise awareness of apraxia.

  • East County
  • News
Beach Bazaar's general manager Wendall Jacobsen opens the doors to  the store.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 30, 2018
Siesta Key businesses feel the financial toll from red tide

As customers stay away, driven by beach conditions, cutbacks in operating hours and staff layoffs begin to mount.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Rack attack could be on the way; Former DooleyMack executives regroup under new name

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates a point in game 1 of its victory over Winter Haven.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 14, 2012
LWR Volleyball team makes historic volley

The Lakewood Ranch's volleyball team captured its first regional title in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals Nov. 10. Next stop: state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ray Hutchins helps Jean Hendry as she fires the cannon during the Change of Watch ceremony Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Change of Watch

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club attended the Change of Watch ceremony Saturday, Oct. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 10, 2009
The wheel watcher

Sarasota potter Carla O'Brien shows us how to throw a pot.

  • Arts + Culture
Margaret Good
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 22, 2019
Good announces challenge to Buchanan for Congress

The Florida House representative will challenge seven-term incumbent Vern Buchanan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Walmart Supercenter, approved by the Sarasota Planning Board, would replace an empty Publix and mostly-shuttered storefronts at the Ringling Shopping Center.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 22, 2013
Web Year in Review: January 2013, Walmart appeal scheduled for Feb. 19

The store's classification is at the forefront of the debate.

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City planning staff is recommending a series of complete street projects, creating what they feel is a more equitable mix of infrastructure for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. Concept image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 11, 2020
City unveils full transportation master plan

An emphasis on biking and walking has drawn rebukes from some vocal critics, but city staff says the plan reflects public input.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 1, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 2

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2015
Learning Curve

Sarasota High junior defensive lineman Gerome Howard has only been playing football for two years.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2011
Garden Club recognizes dedicated members

Virginia Sanders was recently recognized by the Longboat Key Garden Club for 20 years of dedication to the organization and to environmental issues.

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  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates following its 3-1 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 4.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-Region 3 semifinal volleyball

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 25-14, 24-26, 25-14, 25-20 in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 4. With the win, the Lady Mustangs will host Fort Myers in the regional finals Nov. 8.

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The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team takes the court for the Class 7A state championship Feb. 20.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2016
Mustangs on the Map

Lakewood Ranch completes its most successful season in school history.

  • East County
  • Sports
“Brahms Violin” features International Violin Competition winner Angelo Xiang Yu, along with two other powerful performers. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 23, 2019
Sarasota Music Festival provides three weeks of chamber delight

The annual Sarasota Music Festival creates an ad hoc community with the power of chamber music.

  • Arts + Culture
Boaters who use the city's mooring field have tried policing themselves to avoid formal management. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2011
Sarasota boaters denounce regulations

Sarasota boaters told city staff last week they don't want to be told when and how long they can anchor off the shores of Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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