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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2015
Lady Blazers sweep Lady Panthers

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team improved to 6-1 on the season.

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  • Sports
Erika Cain will be teaching yoga once a month in front of the lions and tigers at Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary in Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 24, 2019
Wild workout at Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota

Wild yoga workout at Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
Senior middle infielder Nicolas Torres receives individual hitting instruction from Oscar Despada and Michael Rivera.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 16, 2015
FIBA offers elite level training

The Florida International Baseball Academy is now enrolling students for both the fall and spring seasons.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 14, 2010
Lucky Pelican plans sizzling Bayou Blast

The event will raise money to help seabirds affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

  • East County
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  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 24, 2018
Give a treat to Food Bank

Nonprofit support a slam dunk

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 14, 2009
Pirates seek lady golfers

Tryouts for the Braden River High girls golf team will be held from 3:30-5:30 p.m., Aug. 19-20.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ken Green is being inducted into the State College of Florida Athletics Hall of Fame.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 20, 2020
State College of Florida Athletics Hall of Fame honors Ken Green

Ken Green earns spot in State College of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame.

  • East County
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Kreg and Susan Hickman with Angela and Ricky Riggs
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala

East County residents came out April 20, to the Polo Grill and Bar, to support the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chairs Larry and Jennifer Fox
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 12, 2017
The Out-Of-Door Academy hosts roaring gala

Banyan Ball was held on March 11 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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Chuck Henry, administrator of the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, urged the public to follow best practices for minimizing the risk of exposure to COVID-19, such as hand washing and staying home when ill.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital provides update on COVID-19 patient

The hospital said a 70-year-old seasonal resident who tested positive for the coronavirus disease is “doing fine,” but health officials continue to call for more testing capacity in Florida.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 17, 2012
Lakewood tennis teams advance to state tournament

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls tennis teams both won their respective regional finals April 12 to advance to the Class 3A state tournament April 17-20 in Altamonte Springs.

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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 21, 2016
Neighborhood meeting scheduled for Siesta mini-golf course

Residents and business owners will get their first look at the plans for an 18-hole mini-golf course in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
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Kelly Brown blows by a Lakewood Ranch High defender.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2017
Sarasota High junior has flourished through toughness

Sarasota High junior has flourished through her toughness.

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Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, Animal Network board member Debra Star (behind), Animal Services Division Director Sarah Brown (center) and Animal Network President Pam Freni said the community has demanded more.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 8, 2019
Price of stray pets rises in Manatee County

County officials say $8 million animal shelter would address overcrowding.

  • East County
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The Urbanite Theatre's mission for its play reading program is to expose the community to new plays and get feedback on which plays they should do for future seasons.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 30, 2015
Urbanite Theatre announces new play reading series

In conjunction with its current winter theatrical season, the Urbanite Theatre will do readings of three new plays for potential future productions.

  • Arts + Culture
Director Greg Leaming
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 21, 2019
War. What is it good for?

Sophocles’ “Antigone” considers the cost of war at the FSU/Asolo Conservatory. Director Greg Leaming offers his insights on the bloody price tag.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota resident Krissy Murphy began running in 2010 as a way to stay active. Now she’s in the middle of training for her 10th marathon with the hopes of qualifying for the Boston Marathon.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 12, 2014
Sarasota resident aims to qualify for Boston Marathon

Sarasota resident Krissy Murphy was one of eight people recently chosen to join a group of national ambassadors representing Team CHOCOLATE MILK.

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.7.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
Grads: Contact us to be featured in our graduation special

Do you know a soon-to-be graduate who lives on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands or Bird keys?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Diana Greene and John Colon celebrate the passing of the millage on March 20.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 18, 2018
Superintendent Diana Greene leaving Manatee County schools

Diana Greene, superintendent, Manatee County, school board, education, Duval County

  • East County
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