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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 14, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2014
Community sports

Enjoy this week's community golf news for Lakewood Ranch, Palm-Aire, River Club, Rosedale, Tara and University Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 6, 2016
Critic's Holiday Film picks

A look at our favorite movies coming out this holiday season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2011
News Briefs

County Commission approves Amber Alert sign

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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Katya Mazurova, a resident of Siesta Key, plays at the new tennis courts almost every day. She said the bubbles are starting to affect the playing area of the court. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 23, 2014
Problems surface at new Siesta Key courts

Bubbles appearing on the recently renovated tennis courts are now popping up in the playing area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

District releases schedule to pay back schools; River Club Plaza announces new tenants

  • East County
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 20, 2018
It’s what Lido neighbors wanted

When commissioners vote on the Lido Pavilion, they need to remember: They have a signed lease.

  • Sarasota
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At 100 years old, Jessie Dunn is happy with her life and wouldn’t change anything.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 17, 2013
Century mark: Jessie Dunn

Jessie Dunn has lived through the Great Depression, World War II and the loss of three husbands. The 100-year-old former Siesta Key resident knows that life is a gift.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 22, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 08.25.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • East County
  • News
Keith Sharpshead dances the Chicken Dance, Saturday, Jan. 28, during the Fifth Annual Sarasota Indian Festival.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 30, 2012
VIDEO: Sarasota Indian Festival

Check out this video featuring dancing, singing, drumming and hoop dancing from the Fifth Annual Sarasota Indian Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"I think it's a fear I'm always going to face," Jolie Schroeder says of her stage fright. "Working with kids, encouraging them to face their fears has helped me overcome mine a little bit."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 16, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: The unsung 'player'

Jolie Schroeder's star-making performance in The Players box office and performing-arts studio has kept the organization singing for years.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 11, 2013
Griffin releases killer novel

Longboat Key novelist H. Terrell Griffin's latest book, 'Found,' features murder, mayhem and main man Matt Royal.

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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 26, 2009
Boutique owners to close shop

Kelietza, a downtown Sarasota boutique, will close in November after two years.

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The home at 14217 Bathgate Terrace recently sold for $868,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 6, 2017
Country Club East home tops sales at $868,000

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 20-24.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 6, 2010
SISTER ACT

Siblings Kaitlyn and Sarah Wolfe are a dual threat on the Lakewood Ranch High soccer field this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ron Basque and Ryan Modjeski, 13, sing "Believe" from "Finding Neverland."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 10, 2018
Final act for Players Centre?

The performing arts group announces upcoming season, which could be its final at the current theater.

  • East County
  • News
Rick Mills hung his unit colors and coins from his time in the military in his office.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 10, 2013
District leader announces goals

Manatee County's new superintendent, Rick Mills, isn't afraid to make big decisions, and he wants the community to be a part of them.

  • East County
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 19, 2018
Commission beware

You have a signed Lido Pavilion lease

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 2, 2012
Wind, freeze, and red flag advisories issued for Sarasota

The National Weather Service has issued three separate advisories for Sarasota County.

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  • News
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