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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 23, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 25, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Kinsey Goelz

Thirteen-year-old shortstop Kinsey Goelz hit a grand slam, her first over-the-fence home run, to help lead the Suncoast Storm 14U travel softball team to a third-place finish at the ISA World Series in Crossville, Tenn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 18, 2013
County approves tentative budget and millage rate

The Manatee commissioners approved a tentative $530 million budget at a public hearing Sept. 10, the next step before adopting the budget this week.

  • East County
  • News
The Harrison brothers, Christian, left, and Ryan, right, are two local rising stars to watch in the Sarasota Open. They train with their father, Pat, center, at IMG Academy in Bradenton. Courtesy photo.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 11, 2013
Sarasota Open brings top-tier tennis to Longboat Key Club

Sarasota's tennis enthusiasts won't have to wait much longer to watch a few of the world's best players compete in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Olivia Ortiz
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 12, 2011
Sports Briefs

Bulldog teams defeat Buccaneers; Mustangs win Donald Ross Tournament; River Dawgs win regional championship; Lady Mustangs race to third-place finish; Mustangs finish 11th in Boys Invitational Race

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2012
Marathon runner returns to Sarasota

Sarasota resident John Pyle, who is known for running marathons with a large American flag, has finally returned from his 83-day, 3,144-cross country run from San Francisco to Key West.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 7462 Cove Terrace recently sold for $2,995,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 7, 2017
Cove Terrace home sells for $2,995,000

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 20-24.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Angie Stringer will serve as the new executive director of Girls Inc. beginning Aug. 31.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 21, 2015
Girls Inc. welcomes new executive director

Angie Stringer will serve as the new executive director of Girls Inc. beginning Aug. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Harrison brothers, Christian, left, and Ryan, right, are two local rising stars to watch in the Sarasota Open. They train with their father, Pat, center, at IMG Academy in Bradenton. Courtesy photo.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 10, 2013
Sarasota Open brings top-tier tennis to Longboat Key Club

The tournament includes both veteran standouts and up-and-coming players.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • October 16, 2012
Celebrate Food Day with Slow Food of Greater Sarasota at King Family Farm

Celebrate Food Day with Slow Food of Greater Sarasota at King Family Farm

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Vinny Lecavalier, Paul Ysebaert, Steve Griggs, Jay Feaster, Rex Jensen, Brian Bradley, ThunderBug and the Lightning ice girls announce an outdoor street hockey rink at Premier Sports Campus.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 25, 2017
Tampa Bay Lightning to build street hockey rink at Premier Sports Campus

The club has also extended its relationship with Schroeder-Manatee Ranch for three years.

  • East County
  • Sports
A satellite image of Hurricane Irma.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 6, 2017
Post-storm can be worse

Be ready for two storms: when Irma hits and her aftermath. Recovery can be harder, longer than the storm.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • April 21, 2012
'V/H/S': A Fitting Horror Tribute To The Late Great Terry Porter

'V/H/S': A Fitting Horror Tribute To The Late Great Terry Porter

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2009
Manatee sheriff's office gets $25,000 donation

The Gold Star Club of Manatee County recently donated $25,000 to the sheriff's office, which will put the money toward its investigative fund to help get more information about the recent rash of homicides and home invasions in the area.

  • East County
  • News
Tori Bates
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 4, 2016
Becoming Josephine

As the young Josephine Baker, Tori Bates bridges the gap between past and present in 'Josephine.'

  • Arts + Culture
Kate Hampton. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 22, 2017
Theater review: 'Gidion's Knot'

“Gidion’s Knot” untangles the fate of a transgressive prodigy in a Florida Studio Theatre Stage III production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Chris Wood, the youth minister at Church of the Redeemer, carries the cross during the 13th annual Good Friday Morning Stations of the Cross walk.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 29, 2013
VIDEO: Good Friday Morning Stations of the Cross

The 13th annual Good Friday Morning Stations of the Cross walk took place Friday, March 29, down Main Street through downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Wide receivers Wyatt McLeod and Cameron Pearcey congratulate Ty McLeod, No. 88, following his 29-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 5, 2012
Lakewood rumbles to second district win

The Lakewood Ranch High football team held off Tarpon Springs in the second half, defeating the Spongers 41-34 to earn its second district victory of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
"Through the Garden" by Mike Solomon runs through March 1, at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 12, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
Jimmy Donnellan played hard for the Thunder.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 24, 2010
ODA bests St. John Neumann 19-8

With its namesake rumbling off in the distance, The Out-of-Door Academy corrected its first-half mistakes to defeat St. John Neumann (Naples) 19-8 Sept. 24 in Thunder Stadium. The Thunder clawed back from an 8-0 halftime deficit and kept the Celtics scoreless in the second half.

  • East County
  • Sports
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